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.
VISTA Flats & Towns is the final release at Cardinal Point in Stouffville!
If you’re interested in living in Stouffville, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of Geranium Homes’ The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point. Well, it was recently announced that the final phase of this master-planned community, VISTA Flats &
Average First-Time Buyers’ Budgets Increase to $316,100
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) released its First-Time Home Buyers Report, announcing that the average first-time buyer has increased their average budget to $316,100 (compared to $300,000 in 2013).While the average budget has jumped over $16,000, the
BILD Low-Rise Forum: High Performance Walls
At the latest Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Low-Rise Forum, Gord Cooke of DuPont Tyvek Weatherization Systems appeared courtesy of E.I. du Pont Canada to discuss the importance of building homes with high performance walls.The
Condo Sales Surge in GTA Resale Market
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) just announced that the number of resale transactions broke record highs for the third month in a row, making the second quarter of 2015 the highest selling second quarter on record.There were 11,992 home sales
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
Greater Toronto Area real estate heating up with the weather
In April, there were 9,042 home sales in the Greater Toronto Area reported through the MLS system, which is 16.8% higher than the same period last year. This is also 11.3% higher than the amount of sales in March 2019.
Vaughan Valley Models for Sale in Woodbridge!
From Fieldgate HomesFieldgate is very excited to announce that the two beautiful model homes at our Vaughan Valley community in Woodbridge are now for sale!Calabria50’Four-bedroom+exercise room3,752 square feet$1,549,990The main highlight of the Calabria
A Perfect Finale For Brooklin's Forest!
Zancor Homes proudly announces its Grand Opening of the third and final phase of the successful Brooklin?s Forest community in Olde Winchester. This comprises the last of the best lots, on a cul-de-sac street, a private enclave with only one entrance and
Life on the Road in a House on Wheels
After having lived in a tiny trailer while they travelled around the U.S. and Canada for the past eight months, Matthew Davey and Kat Walters are building their own dream home on wheels in the back of a flatbed truck!Differing from the standard “dream
