CMHC Predicts Housing Starts to Stabilize Through 2014 and 2015
By Penny MunozThe latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) predicts that Canadian home builders will likely decrease the number of housing starts in the next couple years as demand from first-time buyers declines and interest
Shades Of Green
By Hugh Heron“Green” is definitely the buzzword in new home building today, and that’s a good thing in many ways. We all have to do our bit to take better care of our planet, and builders are rising to the challenge. Ontario Building Code is stricter
Why Downtown is Not Attractive to Families
One of the talking points in the recent Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) mayoral debate to discuss new development in the city of Toronto, was the significance of family units in new residential buildings.Both John Tory and Olivia Chow stated
We chatted with Steve Stipsits about everything Branthaven Homes is up to!
One builder that has been very busy over the last few years, and plans to be for many years to come, is Branthaven Homes. Newinhomes.com had the opportunity to chat with the president of Branthaven, Steve Stipsits, about current and upcoming communities,
Proposed Growth Plan amendment aims to increase housing supply
The province of Ontario has shared its proposed changes to the Growth Plan to gain feedback from the public. Soon after the changes were shared, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association expressed their support of the proposed amendment.
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.
The Residences of Royal Connaught Launches in Style!
For the first time in a decade, the Royal Connaught opened its doors for a high class gala to celebrate the launching of The Residences of Royal Connaught by Spallacci Group and Valery Homes. Photo by Bob GunduThe builders rolled out the gold carpet,
7 ways the new home industry gave back to the community in 2015
Homebuilding has become so much more than simply building houses and towers. It’s about establishing and supporting strong communities. Throughout 2015, builders, developers, and other new home industry members have contributed to the communities in
Moving during winter doesn’t have to be a nightmare
So, you’ve decided to move during the winter, or maybe your new construction home is ready for occupancy and the builder has told you when you have to move in, and it’s in the middle of February.
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
