Builders report 33% drop in first-time buyers
It’s now been more than a year since the stress test came into effect. The policy requires that you qualify at 2% higher than your agreed upon rate with your lender. This test applies whether you put down more or less than 20% on the home.
Home Builders Continue to Sell During CV-19
In early spring, in a mere matter of days, the whole world had turned upside down.A worldwide pandemic, COVID-19, forced people to stay home, not venture out and keep away from other people.
The OHBA Awards of Distinction 2013
It’s that time of year - the finalists for the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction 2013 have been released, submissions are no longer being accepted, and the countdown to the big day has begun!2013 Awards of DistinctionAny
The Winners of the 2015 Avid Awards
The winners of the 12th annual Avid Awards have been announced, and there are many prominent builders and developers from Ontario included!The 2015 Avid Awards recipients are selected based on Avid Ratings Canada’s GoSurvey program, which is sent out to
The Upper Unionville Pumpkin Fest
Recently, the four builders at Upper Unionville, Fieldgate Homes, Arista Homes, Paradise Homes, and Starlane Home Corporation, hosted a fun Pumpkin Fest in Markham!Purchasers and members of the community were invited to head out to the Upper Unionville
Mattamy to Purchase Monarch in the New Year
On December 16, 2014, Mattamy Homes announced that they are purchasing Monarch Corporation, the Canadian division of US builder Taylor Morrison Home Corporation. The purchase price will be determined by Monarch’s December 31, 2014 balance sheet, but is
First all-female real estate development team making history in Toronto
It’s no secret that the new home industry is a male-dominated one. From builders and developers to architects and engineers, the “biggest names” are men. Just flipping through our own contact list, it’s obvious that men outnumber women in real estate.
Browse the Whitby Meadows floor plans
One of the most highly anticipated new home openings of this fall is Whitby Meadows at Coronation and Taunton Rd. East by Arista Homes, DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Great Gulf, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Developments. Yes, there are six builders at this
The Winners of the HHHBA 2014 Awards of Distinction
On April 24, the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association (HHHBA) hosted the 2014 Awards of Distinction. This year, the HHHBA Awards of Distinction focused on four different criteria: Building, Design, Promotion, and Marketing. There were over 200
Interior design trends with Pemberton
Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto opens today and will run until January 22nd. If you’re interested in what trends will surface in 2017, you’ll want to check out the exhibits, speakers, and product showcases. If you’re looking for a builder who is ahead
