The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), in association with HOMES Publishing Group, is proud to announce that, beginning in 2018, Building Excellence is the new (and only official) national magazine of the Association.
As sales people and marketing specialists who operate in the thick of the GTA condo sales world, my team at In2ition is constantly being asked about trends we’re observing on the sales floor and concerns we’re hearing from the prospective purchasers we deal with on a daily basis.
“The housing recession is almost over,” were the opening remarks from Peter Gilgan, the founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes at a recent Urban Land Institute “fireside chat” at the Board of Trade. I have had the distinct privilege to follow Peter’s remarkable career since its inception in 1978. He explained the secrets to his amazing success as these ...
Nearly every day I have to make the case to a client on why to run print. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “print is dead,” I would be rich.
The fact is print is not dead. Every day print lands on the doorsteps of millions of people who appreciate journalism and want a deeper perspective on local, national and global events beyond the headlines.
From development, through construction, to move-in day, from timelines to client issues, you’re handling it all. Imagine having a partner who will take care of the client, the details, help manage timelines and save you money? That’s what an interior design professional can do to help get your project finished. In today’s marketplace, details are important — they set your project apart from the others.
If you have been in real estate long enough, you know about the wave theory. No, I’m not referring to a mathematical theory, but the rise and fall of the velocity of sales in the market.
From-time-to-time, and often due to governmental interference, the number of sales in a given quarter rise or fall. The more the volume of sales fall, the greater the news coverage.
As a significant and influential landowner in the Toronto real estate landscape, the City of Toronto’s reorganization of the management agencies responsible for the city’s real estate assets is a move that comes with many questions. With an enormous and diverse real estate portfolio, developers are constantly working with the city to purchase, partner with and redevelop surplus lands, generally to create additional much-needed housing in the City of Toronto.
Many homeowners enjoy do-it-yourself home renovation and repair projects. If you’re planning a project and considering the do-it-myself route, here’s some advice that may help with your plans.
Driven primarily by compliance with the LEED rating system, the development of sustainable construction in Canada goes along with an ever-increasing interest in the added value of residual materials. The introduction of materials from selective collection in the production and consumption cycle is in line with this trend.
This is especially true when it comes to insulation materials like cellulose...
Are you looking to make your renovation dreams a reality? Don't let the project become a nightmare. Getting informed is the first step in doing it right. Having a plan and understanding the contracting process are keys to finding the right contractor and getting the results you want.
