Does Toronto need a vacant home tax?
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) this week issued a statement “urging caution” on the issue of a possible vacant home tax in Toronto, saying that a “measured approach to the issue can help to avoid any unintended consequences on the housing market
This New Beach Inspired Model Home is a Must See!
Nestled close to the city in the quiet community of Pickering is the site of a special enclave of 18 new homes. It was a pleasure to design this model home with Williamsberg Estates. We join in the same common goal for our clients; a passion for great
The home of the not-so-distant future
Two very recent announcements have us wondering what the home of the future will look like, or rather, the home of the not-so-distant future. Tesla announced the opening of pre-orders for its solar roof tiles, and Alex Teichman, CEO of Lighthouse, is
The Complexities Of New Home Building
Recently, our engineer at Heathwood Homes came back from a job site and commented to me on how remarkable the new home building process is. I agree.
How to Grow the Best Tomatoes at Home
Tomatoes are the most popular garden vegetable in Canada by far. They are easy to grow just about anywhere there is heat and sun. There is a huge variety of tomatoes to choose from, in colours ranging from white, yellow, orange, red, green and purple. I
How to choose a new furnace for your home
Everyone likes to feel comfortable in their own home. With the arrival of fall, thoughts turn to preparing for winter. And in Canada, winter means heating. In this interview, an expert from the Master Group shares advice on how to choose a new furnace
Summerhill Homes Supports Youth in Orillia with Huge Donation
(L-R) Judith Cox, Deputy Mayor, Severn Township; Frank Reiss, Partner, West Shore Beach Club; Sal Ruscica, President, Summerhill Homes; Evan Kosiner, Co-Founder, Skate to Great; Mike Burkett, Mayor, Severn TownshipNear the beginning of winter, Summerhill
River's Edge: A Great Start for OPUS Homes
Over the past few months, we at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com have been proudly promoting OPUS Homes' very first new home community, River's Edge in Castlemore.
Picking your perfect home from The Studio Collection at Gallery Towns!
There’s an exciting new release at Gallery Towns in Guelph by Granite Homes! The Studio Collection features luxury townhomes with flexible layout options.
Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco of OPUS Homes wins the Young Entrepreneur Under 40 Award!
Last week, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce celebrated and announced their Business Achievement Awards, and Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco, Principal of OPUS Homes, received the Young Entrepreneur Under 40 Award! The Young Entrepreneur Under 40 Award recognizes
