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
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,
Minto unveils Ontario’s first Net Zero Energy townhomes
(From left to right) Philippe St. Jean, Chief, Energy Technology Policy, NRCan; Kevin Lee, CEO, Canadian Home Builders' Association; Karen McCrimmon, Member of Parliament for Kanata-Carleton; Susan Murphy, Vice President, Land Development at Minto
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
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.
Would-be mayors debate future of new home industry in Toronto
The five remaining Toronto mayoral candidates met with members of the Builders' Association and Urban Development Institute (BILD) this morning to discuss and debate their platforms as they relate to the new home industry in the GTA.
The Winners of the OHBA 2014 Awards of Distinction
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the industry. Based on design expertise, building quality, sales, and marketing, the finalists are divided into 39 categories, and
The Classics of Brampton Coming Soon!
Exciting news - trusted and well respected builder, Landmart Homes, just announced that they are now collecting registrations for a new world class detached community in Brampton!The new community is called The Classics of Brampton. It will feature 38’
Is Passive Housing the Next Step in Sustainable Construction?
There are a number of ways that developers and builders can earn certification for sustainable construction and energy efficient homes. In Canada, LEED Certification and Energy Star Appliances are quickly becoming the norm in residential construction.
5 reasons to be excited about Smart Townes in Niagara Falls
There are a five reasons why you should be excited about Pinewood Homes’ (Niagara Builders) Smart Townes development in Niagara Falls. Pinewood just announced a new release of their final phase, so now is the time to get in on this incredible new
