The OHBA announces the finalists of the 2016 Awards of Distinction
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announced the finalists of the 2016 Awards of Distinction, recognizing excellence in the industry across the province. There are 39 categories emphasizing building, design, and sales & marketing. The
We are on the verge of a land use revolution!
A couple of recent developments have again shed light on the future use of land, and as seems to be the case in most futuristic developments, the roles predict a different reality than what we’re seeing today.The first, and closest to home, is the
Housing starts in the GTA decrease as prices hit record highs
Despite a dip in Canadian housing starts in July, new low-rise sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have been very strong, given the traditionally slow summer period, according to Trimart Research Corporation. The inventory of new low-rise homes has
5 creative tips that will make your backyard the place to be this summer
Whether you’re ready or not, in the summer your backyard inevitably becomes one of your home’s focal points. So why not spruce up your backyard and turn it into the perfect outdoor oasis? From outdoor movie theatres to cozy hanging beds, there are
Stay tuned for a whole month of winter tips for homeowners
For all of November, we will be focusing on winter tips for homeowners (and tenants too). As with all our seasonal tips, we will be exploring interior and exterior decor ideas and inspiration, home maintenance and potential small scale renovations.
Ocean Club: Are you ready to join the Club?
Nestled in the Humber Bay Shores and Mimico Beach area is Ocean Club, a new development coming soon by Graywood Developments and Beaverhall Homes. With all the conveniences of the city and stunning lake views, Ocean Club will be a high-end addition to the
Life Towns by Branthaven is coming to Winona this spring!
This spring, Branthaven Homes is bringing their successful contemporary townhome models to Winona with the new community, Life Towns. Offering city style in a country setting, Life Towns provides you and your family with the perfect life balance. Life
HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won’t. Many household items that were previously subject to 8% provincial and 5% federal tax will now simply switch over to the 13% HST,
Coming Soon: New Release at Noblewood Estates in Brampton
The City of Brampton is currently experiencing unprecedented growth, and is now home to many growing industries including communications, logistics, life sciences, and information-based companies. The Peel Region is the ideal place to start a career in
Are we all actually real estate addicts?
Interesting read by Ian McGugan in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business this week: “Face it, Canada — you’re a real estate addict, and no one wants a cure.”As the percentage of Canadians who own their own homes hits 70%, the majority of the population
