Community Building Beyond Bricks and Mortar
I?m proud to be a member of Canada?s home-building industry, and it bothers me when builders are portrayed in the media as greedy bad guys concerned only with our own bottom lines.
'We already have a high capital gains tax': Bob Finnigan
For our second Q&A regarding different cooling strategies for the GTA housing market, we caught up with Bob Finnigan, President, Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) and COO, Acquisitions & Housing, Herity, to see what he thinks about some
First-time buyers feeling optimistic about the housing market
BMO released the results of a survey conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights, announcing that first-time buyers in Alberta are the most optimistic in the country about buying a new home with more than 50% thinking that now is a good time to do so.
Jane Jetson’s Dream Kitchen Comes to Life
In 1950, an Associated Press article, “How Experts Think We’ll Live in 2000 A.D.,” predicted that homes in the future would be similar to an episode of the Jetsons. The article reported that “people will live in houses so automatic that push-buttons will
What are Property Taxes?
Property tax. What is it and why do we have to pay it? If you own property, you are expected to pay a tax determined by the value of that property. And every year a number is provided that determines what percentage of your home's value you will be
The Possibilities of Prefab Housing
For some, the term ‘prefabricated housing’ conjures images of mobile homes and other forms of small-scale basic affordable housing. However, New York City, a metropolis already known for its architectural achievements, is taking modular building to new
How to babyproof your condo without sacrificing style
Welcoming a new baby is one of the biggest transitions a family can experience. Aside from the incoming abundance of love and the imminent lack of sleep, a new arrival can also transform the entire look of your home.
Prairie Modern in Stoney Creek is now open!
On Halloween, Losani Homes hosted a very successful VIP opening for Prairie Modern in Hamilton. Prospective purchasers and members of the community attended the special event to get a glimpse of the city’s next exciting townhome development. In
Lucy Cameron of Diamondcorp Discusses The Well
As you probably noticed, the new home industry practically erupted when Diamondcorp, Allied, and RioCan introduced The Well via a slick, eye-catching website. As thorough as the website is, we just had to learn more, so we reached out to Lucy Cameron,
Designer-Decorated Model at Kettle Lakes Club on Bayview puts the "Fun" in Functional
You can tour three spectacular designer-decorated model townhomes at Aspen Ridge’s Kettle Lakes Club on Bayview in Richmond Hill. The models offer an in-person look at what living in this successful community will be like. Aspen Ridge calls these homes
