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Imagine saving for years to finally invest in your dream home, only to discover that the builder wasn’t licensed to sell or construct in Ontario – and you’ve lost your entire deposit. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurrence. It’s a growing issue that’s shaking buyer confidence in Ontario’s pre-construction housing market. Purchasers, often already stretched financially, are growing wary due to rising costs, delays and cancelled projects.
Chinese philosopher Confucius said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” In other words, we tend to overthink and, by doing so, make problems more difficult.
By Kevin Lee, CHBA CEO
The federal election dominated CHBA’s advocacy recently, and we worked hard to keep members, the public and media informed.
As the parties updated their campaign platforms, CHBA updated our platform tracker and articles examining housing pledges on affordability.ca. We also stayed very active in the media, commenting on housing platforms in major national outlets such as...
Every year, volunteer members, HBAs and their staff work tirelessly to build strong communities, strengthen the industry, and give back to cities, towns and neighbourhoods across Canada. The CHBA Association Leadership Awards honour the leaders within our association – both individuals and our local and provincial homebuilders’ associations. This year’s honours were given out during CHBA’s Home Building Week...
The highly anticipated StoneTech Canada Expo is set to make its grand return to Toronto from May 6 to 8, 2026, at the International Centre Toronto, marking its fifth anniversary with an even bigger and more impactful edition. As Canada’s premier trade fair for the stone industry, the event will bring together leading global brands, manufacturers, suppliers and industry...
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By Matt McCurrach, CHBA President
In May, industry leaders from across Canada came together in Victoria for CHBA’s annual Home Building Week in Canada. Productive meetings and exciting events took place throughout the week, from advancing the Association’s priorities during CHBA’s pre-conference meetings to hearing inspiring speakers and celebrating the achievements of our membership and industry during the conference itself.
During...
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) recently announced the winners of the 2025 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, home renovations, community development and residential marketing. Winners were presented in Victoria, BC as the grand finale event of CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada.
The competition once again had a record-breaking year, as small...
As a business owner, you’re constantly juggling the challenge of attracting top talent, growing your business and ensuring its future. One popular strategy is offering employee ownership or profit sharing. When done right, it can inspire loyalty, drive business performance and align your team’s goals with your own. However, if not approached carefully, it can quickly turn into a...
Prospective homebuyers visiting the website of award-winning Vicky’s Homes are greeted by a sleek, modern design of edgy black and greys punctuated with vibrant pink accents. “Built by man. Designed by a woman” is the company’s tagline, and the woman behind it is Vicky Kujundzic.