Hundreds Attend the VIP Opening of Lotus Pointe in Caledon
Last weekend, the Lotus Pointe builders, Fieldgate Homes, Greenpark, Rosehaven, and Starlane, hosted a successful VIP opening on a brisk Caledon morning.For the VIP opening, each builder was releasing around 40 homes. The community as a whole will
Green Construction Technology for Intelligent Buildings - The Referendum on Paint - Part 2
By: Tony Margani of EVOpaint™Last week we began the referendum on paint by looking into sustainability and what it means for builders and homeowners. To sum up: Incentive!This week’s focus finds us backstage with builders and how the construction
The winners of the 2015 OHBA Awards of Distinction
The winners of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) 2015 Awards of Distinction were just announced, with Empire Communities taking top honours, winning the 2015 Ontario Home Builder of the Year Award. Empire received the award due to their
Maybe builders should just recommend smart home suppliers
Since there are so many smart home features and products available, it can be difficult for a new home builder to offer them as upgrades. For now, it may be wise for most builders to ensure the homes are simply compatible with smart home products and
Trade in Your “Crappy” Car for a New Condo!
Looks like Barry Lyon, veteran industry consultant, was right. We’re only in the second month of 2014 and already we’re seeing a number of big incentives being offered by builders and developers.A number of builders and developers are offering payment
Meet the best builders in Ontario – Watch Tarion’s video of the 2016 Homeowners’ Choice Awards!
Tribute CommunitiesTarion regulates new home builders in Ontario and helps administer the new home warranties in the province. Every year Tarion conducts a survey for new home owners to vote on the best builders. The finalists and recipients were
See how 2 builders satisfy consumer demand in this hot market
Although it is one of those rare “good” problems to have, it’s no mean feat keeping up with consumer demand at sales offices these days. Particularly in the low-rise sector, where supply just can’t keep up with demand, builders are faced with the
Builder Baseball Charity Tournament Raises $39,000
The annual Builder Baseball Charity Tournament, supporting Habitat for Humanity, went down last week, with a total of 27 teams competing to bring home the top prize, which is just bragging rights until next year. The real prize of the event is the GTA
Builders working to reduce impact of HST
HST will cause no significant increase in cost for new homes that are priced below $400,000.
Sifton Properties named Ontario Green Builder at the EQ Awards!
This year’s winners of the EnerQuality Awards have been announced! When it comes to energy efficiency, green building, and sustainability in the new home building industry, the EQ Awards is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition.
