The Perfect DIY Office/Studio/Guesthouse
By Penny MunozIf you need more space for an office or studio, or even if you’re thinking of adding an addition to your home or cottage, maybe you should consider taking the space outdoors. Industrial design firm 608 Design and BLDG Workshop collaborated
Are you part of Generation Rent?
If you think housing prices are prohibitive here, at least you don’t live in Britain. According to MacLean’s, the dream of home ownership is dead on the other side of the pond. “Letting for life” has become the norm for Generation Rent. A white paper
Luna Towns is raising the bar of luxury living in Thornhill
If you’re looking for a luxury freehold townhome community in Thornhill, odds are you’ve already heard of Luna Towns by Remington Homes. This high end community features 131 contemporary townhomes and there are only a few floor plans remaining! Whether
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.
Things you should NEVER do when you live in a condo
No matter where you live, a low-rise home on a quiet suburban street or in the heart of downtown in a 40-storey tower, it’s always important to be respectful of your neighbours. With that in mind, we want to share a list of a few things you should never
One of Canada's Biggest Homebuilders is set for a Big Move!
For years, rumours of a plunge into the Toronto high-rise market have been floating around about one of the biggest low-rise developers in Canada, Mattamy Homes. They even hired Jeanhy Shim of Streetcar Developments to start developing their high-rise
Urban Towndominiums Offers the Best of Both Worlds
Can’t decide between a townhome or condominium? Don’t worry, Rosehaven Homes will be launching Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant in Brampton in early 2015! (That’s right, it’s already that time of year when we start looking forward to launches in the
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
Dustin Laren of Larendale Group of Companies
Hero name: Construction Coordinator and VP of Building OperationsAllegiance: Larendale Group of CompaniesSecret Identity: Dustin LarenAge: 23Time Active: Six monthsOrigin Story:Dustin’s father, David Laren, has been involved in the home building industry
BMO Surveys First-Time Homebuyers
The average first-time homebuyer expects to purchase a $300,000 home with a $48,000 down payment, so says a recent BMO first-time homebuyer survey. The survey, released Tuesday, gave us a peek into the mindset of some of the most important buyers in the
