CHBA recommends 5 ways to address housing affordability challenges
At the end of February, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Day on the Hill took place, where CHBA met with members of parliament and senators to provide potential solutions to the housing affordability challenges Canadians face across the country.
Barrie and Whitby are real estate markets to watch!
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation highlights Barrie and Whitby as a couple of the hottest new low-rise markets in the Total Market Area (TMA) at the moment. The Gallery by Barrie’s largest builder, Pratt Homes, was a huge success and
A Summary of the OHBA Mayoral Debate
Last week, Newinhomes.com attended the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Toronto Mayoral Candidates Debate 2014, where John Tory and Olivia Chow presented how they will work with the city’s new development industry from four different
Pebble Creek: Life Designed by You
When Falconcrest Homes and Graywood Developments first started accepting registrations for The Residences at Pebble Creek, they asked homebuyers to “Register & Vote.”The builders wanted to know whether homebuyers in Woodbridge were interested in
How to deal with minor changes to your preconstruction home
When you buy a new home, you sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Among many other details and stipulations, there is usually a section regarding potential changes being made by the builder or developer without notice or permission from the purchaser.
2013 Industry Awards Recap
The Massey Tower by MOD Developments What better way to kick off our “Best of 2013” theme than to highlight some of this year’s award winners?The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction and the Building Industry and Land
All the documents you will need to qualify for a mortgage
You got your pre-approval, you picked out your first home at a builder’s sales centre, and now it’s time to get your mortgage. No big deal right? Think again. Depending on your financial situation and employment, it could be a challenge.
VIDEO: A Tarion Inspection in Your Home
Welcome to another instalment of Tarion’s online education program, a series of videos and guides designed to provide valuable information about your new home warranty. This week, we are featuring Tarion’s video “Your Inspection: Tarion, Your Builder and
Trimart: March Numbers Keep Rolling In
The first quarter of 2013 showed excellent results for homebuilders in the Greater Toronto Area. Trimart is reporting that a select group of builders are responsible for over 61 percent of the sales. Mattamy Homes leads that list with 545 sales, followed
OHBA unveils the 2017 Awards of Distinction finalists
spallThe Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) unveiled the finalists of the 2017 Awards of Distinction, selected by a panel of judges consisting of industry experts from across the province. The 39 categories encompass building, design, sales and
