Posts Tagged ‘home builders’
Kylemore Communities raises $150,000 for charities
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Builder events, Kylemore Communities, New home builders on May 26th, 2010
On Friday, May 7th, 2010, Kylemore Communities hosted their Annual Charity Awards at their head office in Markham, Ontario, and dolled out $150,000 to worthy causes. Money was raised through donations as well as community fundraising initiatives, including the Kylemore Charity Golf Tournament.
Monarch named 2010 Home Builder of the Year
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Builder events, Monarch Corporation, New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news on May 10th, 2010
The Monarch Group has been named 2010 Home Builder of the Year by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) at the 30th Annual BILD Awards, which were held on April 30, 2010.
The Home Builder of the Year award was established by BILD in 1998 to recognize the builder who sets the standard for the rest of the industry by their leadership in improving the overall image of the industry. The award is based on quality, service and customer commitment from the moment the agreement of purchase and sale is signed right through to post-closing service period. The winner is determined based on the Association’s survey of the builder’s recent occupants in various communities.
Finalists Announced for 30th Annual BILD Awards
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Builder events, New Homes and Condos, New home builders, Pemberton Group, Real estate industry news, Tridel on April 20th, 2010
The Building Industry and Land Development Association has announced the finalist for the 30th Annual BILD Awards, honouring outstanding new home builders. A big congratulations to the finalists! Winners will be announced at the awards night on Friday, April 30th.
Click on the links to view these outstanding builders’ current communities.
Home Builder of the Year:
CHBA honours top new home builders
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Builder events, New home builders, Real estate industry news on March 19th, 2010
This month the Canadian Home Builders’ Association recognized the outstanding leadership and accomplishments of its members at the 67th CHBN National Conference.
Highlights include:
- The Beaver Award, presented to the outstanding builder member of the year, was presented to Don Doolan of the CHBA-Calgary region.
- The prestigious Gordon S. Shipp Award was presented to John Hrynkoq of the CHBA-Edmonton region in recognition of leadership, dedication and continuous lengthy service to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association at the national level
- The R-2000 Award was presented to Matthew Sachs of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association for his outstanding contribution to energy efficient housing
- Mike Martin of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association was presented with the Canadian Renovators’ Council Award for a significant contribution to the renovation industry and leadership within the CHBA
Home buyers demand smaller, smarter designs
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New home builders, Real estate industry news on February 24th, 2010
The results of Better Homes and Gardens magazine’s Next Home Survey are in, and buyers have spoken.
Prospective new home buyers list energy-efficiency, organization and comfort as their top priorities in considering their next move. Demand for traditional McMansions appears to be waning as more and more people come to value intelligent design over wow factor.
“We continue to see a ‘cents and sensibilities’ approach when it comes to buying or improving a home, said Eliot Nusbaum, Better Homes and Gardens’ executive editor for home design. “Today’s homeowner is also looking for a home that fits the entire family—from a multi-tasking home office, to expanded storage space, to a living room that can adapt to advancements in home entertainment and technology.”
Builders working to reduce impact of HST on new home buyers
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Finance & insurance, First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos, New home builders, Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on February 19th, 2010
The controversial new HST rules have been causing quite a stir as their July 1, 2010 implementation date approaches, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of the biggest of big purchases, new home sales.
The good news for most Ontario homebuyers is that because of the way the tax is structured, there will be no significant increase in cost for new homes that are priced below $400,000.
Canada home prices may rise 10 per cent in 2010: report
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on December 2nd, 2009
Canadian home-resale prices are likely rise in 2010 at an even faster pace than this year but a dangerous bubble probably won’t develop, TD Economics said in study published on Tuesday.
Arista Homes launches semi’s perfect for first timers – register today
Posted by: pmdesign in Arista Homes, First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos, New home opening on July 29th, 2009
Markham, ON – July 27/09
Arista Homes is now taking pre-registrations for their limited release of semi detached homes at Boxgrove starting at $289,990. This established community is home to a collection of large detached homes as well, and features parks, playgrounds and shopping / living amenities and is close to the 407, 404 and downtown Markham.
The price and great location will make this release sell out fast. Pre-register to ensure you get a preview opportunity to see our new homes, before they’re all gone!
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Grand Opening in North York Toronto
Posted by: admin in New home builders, New home opening, Tridel on July 13th, 2009
Condominiums. Shopping. Offices. Subway Access.
Hullmark Centre is a signature condominum development rising at the intersection of Yonge and Sheppard, featuring a prime office component, premium retail fronting onto a vibrant public plaza, and the tallest and most prestigious condominium towers to grace the North York skyline. Served by direct indoor access to both the Yonge and Sheppard subway stations, this is the most important corner and address in North York – a destination, a hub and a meeting place destined to become a defining landmark.
Housing activity will moderate in 2009, improve in 2010
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on May 28th, 2009
Housing starts are expected to decline to 141,900 for 2009, but increase to 150,300 for 2010, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) second quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition(*) report.
