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
Pebble Creek: Life Designed by You
When Falconcrest Homes and Graywood Developments first started accepting registrations for The Residences at Pebble Creek, they asked homebuyers to “Register & Vote.”The builders wanted to know whether homebuyers in Woodbridge were interested in
High school students can earn volunteer hours with the free MIKEY app
Whenever we hear about a builder going the extra mile to contribute to the communities in which they build, we feel they deserve some attention for it. Well, Heathwood Homes and The Heron Group of Companies have gone about 100 extra miles with the MIKEY
How to deal with minor changes to your preconstruction home
When you buy a new home, you sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Among many other details and stipulations, there is usually a section regarding potential changes being made by the builder or developer without notice or permission from the purchaser.
Bremont Homes Hits the Ground Running in 2015
We’re less than a week into 2015 and we’re already looking forward to so many new releases and new developments. One builder that has been super active over the last couple years and is expected to make a big splash early this year is Bremont Homes.One
The HHHBA Awards of Distinction
The Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association (HHHBA) is hosting their Awards of Distinction on Thursday April 25th!The HHHBA Awards of Distinction are to pay tribute to the design and marketing of the best of the past year’s fantastic
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.
TARION: Buyers Beware of Illegally Built Homes
By TarionThinking of buying a new home? Make sure you don’t fall prey to an unlicensed builder.Illegal building is a concern in every community throughout the province and can have a profound impact on homeowners, the local economy and the local
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.
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.
