The winners of the 2016 OHBA Awards of Distinction
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) announced the winners of the 2016 Awards of Distinction at its annual conference in Collingwood. Tridel received top honours, winning the 2016 Ontario Home Builder of the Year Award. Tridel received this
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
TARION: The Downside of Side Agreements
By Tarion:If it’s not included in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, it’s not covered by TarionWhen purchasing a new home or condominium, it isn’t unusual for a homebuyer to negotiate a “side agreement” with a builder. This is when builder offers
Arista Homes offers the best customer service in Ontario!
If you’re wondering which builder in Ontario offers the best customer service, the answer is officially Arista Homes, who recently received the Tarion 2017 Homeowners’ Choice Award, Large Volume Builder of the Year. “Providing exceptional customer
OHBA Announces 2014 Awards of Distinction Finalists
It’s that time of year again - the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announced the finalists of the 2014 Awards of Distinction! There are 39 categories, measuring building quality, design, sales, and marketing. Builders across the province
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
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
Inclusionary zoning is only a partial solution to the affordable housing problem
Promised in March, legislation that would give municipalities the power to compel builders to include affordable housing in new residential projects is coming down the pipe. “Inclusionary zoning” would make builders set aside a percentage of new units
Kylemore hosts the 18th Annual Barbecue for the residents of Angus Glen
As you’re probably aware, we’re huge fans of builders giving back to their communities, whether it’s through charitable donations, sponsorships, or organizing community events. One builder that is absolutely no stranger to this is Kylemore Communities,
It’s almost time to book your purchaser appointment for Whitby Meadows!
The time has almost come - the five builders launching Whitby’s largest new home selection will soon be accepting booking for purchasing appointments. Whitby Meadows by Arista Homes, DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Developments will
