Menkes builds the first LEED Silver home in Halton Hills
With the beginning of the year still on our minds, we’ve noticed that sustainable design in the home industry has surpassed being a trend and is quickly becoming the norm. If it’s not the norm, it’s surely becoming very important to homebuyers,
Families Helping Families - How OPUS Homes Gives Back to the Community!
Marie Fiorellino-Di Poce, ETA Vaughan meets with Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco, of OPUS Homes.From OPUS HomesWhen OPUS Homes opened its’ doors in 2010, they wanted to give homeowners a different experience, one that they could truly feel proud to be part of.
New homes in Vaughan earn LEED Platinum status
A joint effort by the Building Industry and Land Development Associate (BILD) and Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) has earned the designation of Platinum in the Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Canada for Homes program by the Canada
Homes By DeSantis Dives Into the Condo Market with AquaBlu
2014 was a big year for Homes By DeSantis. In fact, the last few years have been very exciting for the Hamilton-based builder. Starting off the new year, Homes By DeSantis has a lot in store for the Niagara Region, but before we jump into that, let’s
50% of millennials plan to buy a home in the next two years
According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), 32% of Canadians are likely to buy a home within the next two years. This percentage is 7 points higher than last year and the increase is thanks to millennials.
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Flooring for Your New Home
Recently, I have been scouring showrooms in the GTA choosing the finishes for a model home for Williamsberg Estates’ Anderson Enclave community in Pickering. In choosing finishes for your home, flooring is usually a good place to start. You can use the
Protect Your New Home Investment
When it comes to reading material, the owner’s manual that comes with your new home is one of the most important books you’ll ever receive.
Buying Your First Home - Part Two
By Sarah O`ConnorDollars and Sense:Narrowing your focus and sweating the small stuffNow that you have an idea of what you want and what you can afford, the fun can really begin. Based on the long list of developments you generated thanks to the Toronto
Steps I took to fall in love with my new home
Confession: I had no idea what my new home looked like until the day my family and I moved in. As I unloaded boxes into what would be my new room, I felt a fierce pang of disappointment rushing over me. While my childhood home was modest and quaint, our
