Posts Tagged ‘residential construction’
HST around the house
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Finance & insurance, Real estate industry news on July 2nd, 2010
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, and consumers will incur no additional costs. However, some items that were only subject to the 5% federal tax will now be subject to the 13% HST. In total, about 83% of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax.
New Homes Roundup
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos, New home builders on June 5th, 2010
Luxury living at Medallion on Mississauga Road
Just off prestigious Mississauga Road, this community boasts the very best location in the pristine Credit Ridge area. Proceed through finely crafted entry gates and enjoy a community of private cul-de-sacs and crescents dotted with beautifully landscaped roundabouts.
Announcing the King Edward Private Residences
The rejuvenated building will encompass approximately 145 luxury condominium suites. Residents will be surrounded by exquisite appointments, with transitional design evoking elegance without pretentiousness. The limited collection of residences will range in size from 500 to 2,000 sq. ft. and will begin in price from the low-$400,000s.
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:
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.”
Go mad for Midnite Madness event
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Builder events, First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos, New home builders on February 22nd, 2010
Check out the Toronto Star’s NewinHomes.com for all the information on this exciting sales event.
INCOMING ACMO BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVES
Posted by: editors note in Real estate industry news on June 12th, 2009
The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for 2009/2010.
Chris Antipas, Vice President of ICC Property Management was elected President of the Board with Dean McCabe (Brookfield Residential Services) elected to the position of Vice President.
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.
Canadian Housing market shows some spring in its step
Posted by: editors note in New Homes and Condos on May 12th, 2009
Canada’s housing market is showing signs of emerging from its winter hibernation, according to the latest Real Estate Trends report released today by Scotia Economics. Nationally, home sales strengthened in both February and March, and preliminary reports suggest this
firming trend continued in April.
