Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Report maintenance issues with your rental apartment
The City of Mississauga's Rental Standards Program assists tenants in addressing maintenance issues in apartment buildings. If landlords or property managers neglect repairs, residents can report problems related to heating, plumbing, pests, and cleanliness. The program covers buildings with two or more storeys and six or more units. Since its launch in 2022, it has…
-
Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
-
Who does what? Making housing more affordable in Mississauga
The Region of Peel and the City of Mississauga are addressing housing affordability challenges. In Mississauga, first-time homebuyers must be in the top 20% of income earners to afford an average home, while average rents exceed $2,000 for a one-bedroom unit. The Region oversees affordable housing, providing support to nearly 17,000 households, but currently meets…
-
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program Has Launched
The Home Renovation Savings Program offers rebates up to 30% for energy efficiency improvements starting January 28, 2025.By 2036, the program aims to reduce Ontario’s peak demand by 3,000 MW—equivalent to three million homes off the grid.
-
Ontario Offers Rebates for Energy-Efficient Renovations
Ontario introduces energy efficiency programs, offering rebates for home renovations like windows, insulation, and heat pumps.The Home Renovation Savings Program provides rebates up to 30% of energy-efficient home improvement costs.
-
How to Renew Your Mortgage in Ontario
Mortgage renewal in Ontario differs from refinancing, as it happens only at the end of a term.Lenders will send a renewal statement with key details like interest rate, principal, and any fees.
-
A Break with No Fix? Examining the Impact of Tax Cuts on Rental Construction in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Lower taxes can initially boost construction, but recent tax cuts in Canada aimed at increasing rental housing development had limited and temporary effects. In the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, rental unit construction surged after the GST and PST cuts, but by the end of 2024, starts returned to pre-tax levels. Additionally, fewer rental units…
-
GTA Real Estate Sees Early Bidding Wars
GTA Market Overview Increased activity in January Bidding competition rising 22% sold above asking Overbidding Trends 11% neighbourhoods in overbidding Highest since September 2024 York and St. Clair West
-
Is GTA’s Housing Market Slowing Down in Early-Q1?
GTA REALTORS® reported 3,847 home sales in January 2025, a 7.9% decrease from last year. Despite fewer sales, new listings surged 48.6% year-over-year, reaching 12,392 in January 2025.
-
Is the GTA Housing Market on the Rise Again?
Market analysts predict steady home sales in 2025, supported by improving economic conditions and buyer confidence. Potential further rate cuts could enhance affordability, encouraging more buyers to enter the market.
Got any book recommendations?