Tara D'Oliveira and guests discuss real estate, homes, communities, style, decorating, activities & living in and around Durham Region. Tara is a Realtor with Re/Max Spirit Inc. and works out of Brooklin.

Friday, December 16, 2005

Do you heat your home with electricity?

Good news! Hydro One has teamed up with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to provide financial incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades to low-income Hydro One customers who heat their homes with electricity. It could be an average of 30% savings on heating bills. This is also great for those considering the purchase of a home that has electric heat. Often, these homes are much more affordable for first time buyers. Read the full article.

Sunday, December 04, 2005

Carnwith Dr. & 12 Road Almost Open

Good news for residents of Tribute's Village of Brooklin. The new road opening Hwy 12 up to Carnwith Drive looks like it is almost complete.

This should ease traffic in some parts of the nearby neighbourhood and create a safer left-turn alternative onto Hwy 12 instead of making the turn from Columbus Rd.