Do you know your neighbours?

Now I definitely don't leave my door unlocked at night or know anyone else who does as Michael Moore claimed we Canadians do in his movie Bowling for Columbine.   I also don't recommend we start doing that but perhaps in our busy work all day lives maybe there is something to getting to know and becoming friendly with your neighbours.  Those living in condos you might often run into your...

Notify me please when a new listing pops up.

Condominiums.ca is pleased to announce our new Notify Me feature.  If you do not see what you're looking for whether it be for rent or for sale simply fill out your info in the Notify Me page and as soon as it comes on the market it will be sent to you first!  Only interested in a particular building?  No problem, you will only receive notifications from that particular building.  Why...

Don’t like maintenance fees? Have we got the deals for you!

Whoever likes to pay maintenance fees raise their hand?  For those of you who did not raise your hand, have we got some deals for you!  For a limited time, Xpression Condos is offering a huge incentive.  This development is located on Yonge St just North of 16th Ave in Richmond Hill, very close to Hillcrest Mall.  Don't keep me in suspense you say, well this huge incentive we speak...

Rent vs Buy?

Are you wondering whether to buy or rent a condo?  Well, the first thing to do when faced with a prediciment like that is to figure out your finances.  Never bite off more than you can chew.  Be honest with your self and take a long hard look at your bank account and the money you are bringing in and the money going out on a regular basis.  When buying a condo don't forget that on top...

Snowed in? Not if your a condo owner.

Well the weather outside is frightful, actually, for many Canadians this snowy weather is quite delightful!  Grab those tobaggans, skis, snowboards, skates or snowshoes and get out there!  The snow can be a lot of fun and very beautiful the way it gracefully falls from the sky, and the way it sparkels on the ground.  However, the snow can come with some drawbacks for house owners. ...

Super Bowl Parties

The Super Bowl is one event where hard core fans, those who don't care much for football and those who just want to see the half time show will gather together.  Across the GTA yesterday there were Super Bowl parties going on at sports bars, houses and yes even condos.  Just because your condo may not have the largest space to entertain does not mean you can't throw a  great party there....

Kitchen cabinets not looking so great?

So you went to visit your friend in her new condo and her kitchen is gorgeous.  It's shiny and new, and most important modern.  Your kitchen, you realize as you return home, is outdated. It does nothing to inspire you to be a better chef and cook more (yea sure that's the reason you don't cook). Well anyways, it is out of date and no matter how hard you scrub, it's not shiny.  A total redo...

Emerald Green the colour of 2013

Alright ladies it's time to bring out your emerald jewelry and fellows go get that emerald green sweater or tie because Pantone states that Emerald Green is the "it" colour of 2013! It's actually a very rich luxurious colour that can look great on most things.  For example, if you want to apply this trendy colour to your condo you can do it with, dishware, towels, napkins and of course a well picked...

Calgary booming in high end home sales

The sales of high-end homes continues to be red hot according to Sotheby's International Realty Canada.  And leading the charge in Canada is Calgary.  Sales of luxury mansions were 20 percent higher in 2012 compared to 2011.  After attending the 100 year Calgary stampede in 2012 and getting a look at the city, I can see why many including the wealthy want to live there.  Not only is...

2013 Decorating Trends

Does your place need some style updating?  Is it so 2012 and you would like it to be more 2013?  Well according to Rona there are 5 decorating trends that are the latest and greatest in 2013.  The first one is "Flowery fabrics"  that is right ladies and gents, do not be afraid of the flower power.  Now that doesn't mean you take your condo unit back to the 70's, what it means...

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