The world keeps getting closer and closer to the technological world you dreamed about when you were a child. It seems that we’re still pretty far from having flying cars, but there are a lot of modern conveniences when it comes to smart home tech. Whether you’re looking to try things out with your first piece of smart home tech or you want to get all of the latest and greatest, we think you’ll like some of our suggestions for 2020. Read More

Investing in real estate is the hot new trend, but people can make a lot of mistakes if they jump right in without a lot of knowledge about the process. Read More

Whether they’re thinking about upgrading or downsizing, most of the people who are thinking about getting a new home are planning to sell their current home. Usually, they know that the equity in that home will turn into a nice down payment on their next property, allowing them to reduce monthly payments or make the new home more affordable. Read More

To successfully invest in real estate, you need to pay careful attention to the numbers. Is a particular property affordable? Will you make money or lose money once you’re able to rent it out? Some people overestimate how easy it is to make money through real estate, and you don’t want to get in over your head. Read More

What exactly is equity?

Equity is the value of your home minus the amount you still owe on your mortgage. It’s the amount of money you’d get if you were to sell your home today, but you can also usually borrow against your home’s equity if you’re in a pinch. You’ll have at least 5 percent equity on your home when you first buy it (from the down payment), but the more you can do to increase the equity, the better. Read More

Saving up a down payment can be one of the biggest challenges keeping you from achieving your goal of home ownership – but we have good news! There is a new program recently introduced by the Government of Canada, First Time Home Buyer Incentive Program (link to official website), or FTHBI, that will assist you and others looking to buy their first home! Read More

The thought of moving into your new home is exciting, but truly getting settled into that home can take a lot of time and effort. While you don’t want to be living your life out of boxes, you do want to take the time you need to do things in a conscientious way so the end result leaves you feeling right at home. Read More

Selling your home is a good thing, but you might need to be out of the home before your new home is finished. If this is the case, don’t panic, we have you covered with some handy tips. Read More

There are many factors when it comes to looking for a new community to fit your lifestyle. Read More

Comfort, beauty and efficiency come together in our latest model – The Siren – packs a pretty big punch for your money. It’s a three-bedroom, two-storey home with almost 1,200 square feet. That sounds small compared to some larger models, but it’s the perfect size for retired couples or families just starting out. Even better is the price tag. Starting at just $289,900, this is by far our most affordable single-family home. Read More

Think that a brand-new traditional two-storey home is out of your price range? Think again! Sterling’s Sansa model is a large laned home with a price tag that starts at just $322,900. We’ve designed this home to be a bit bigger than most other laned homes — almost 1,500 square feet — and to feature everything that you’ve been looking for in your new home. Read More

Downsizing can be an emotional, yet practical, step after your kids have moved into their own places. You no longer need all of the space in your large family home, so it’s smart to move into something more manageable. Read More