Revealing the Truth about Canada’s Housing Market
Where is Canada’s housing market really headed? Some people say “boom,” while others declare “bust.” One individual that has a firm grasp on what the future may hold for the new home industry and the country’s real estate market is Ben Myers, Senior VP,
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,
The winners of the 2017 EnerQuality Awards
Last week, EnerQuality hosted the Housing Innovation Forum and Awards. The theme was “New, Now, Next;” the forum explored and examined innovations in the new home industry and the potential of future technologies. Topics included building sciences,
First-time buyers will forge a new Toronto
GTA home prices continue to surge, with double-digit increases over last year in Toronto and York Region. Detached prices are driving the surge, with the average Toronto detached going for more than a million, at $1,053,871, a 10.7% increase
$1 million-plus condo market to remain steady through spring
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada released its top-tier 2018 spring market forecast, predicting the luxury home market will normalize in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), based on sales transactions through the MLS system.
Genworth Raises $35,190 for Habitat for Humanity!
By Penny MunozHopefully you got your entry in - Genworth Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada’s (Habitat) The Meaning of Home contest is officially closed, having raised $35,190 with 7,038 entries from all over Canada!The contest, which asked Canadian
Earth Rangers Takes Conservation to the Classroom and Beyond
The Earth Rangers and their Animal Ambassadors are always at hit in our schools.From Opus HomesAnother proud recipient of the OPUS Homes Families Helping Families Program is Earth Rangers. Chances are, if you have kids, you know all about the Earth
5 things first-time buyers forget about at the time of occupancy
Did you buy a new pre-construction condo as your first home? As your occupancy approaches, you’re probably getting super excited to move in, but there are a few things that many first-time buyers forget about at this important milestone moment.
4 ways to build more affordable housing
According to a recent report from CIBC, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market is expected to become even less affordable in the coming years. So, it’s crucial that the new home building industry, municipalities, and the
Feature: Caesarstone Quartz Surfaces
We recently had the opportunity to chat with Domenic Oppedisano, the COO of Caesarstone. Does the name “Caesarstone” ring a bell? If you have purchased a new home recently, there is a very good chance that your countertop is made from a high quality
