Consumer Information

The Benefits of Todays' New Homes

The Value of Today's New Homes
They Don't Build Them Like They Used To
New Homes Offer Healthier Indoor Environment
New Homes Offer What Resales Homes Cannot
Canadian Housing - A Model For The World

Searching for your new home

Finding The Home That Is Right For You
Hints For a Successful New Home Search
Understanding Specifications and Options
Housing Types - Knowing the Terminology
Buying a Condominium
Building on Your Own Lot


Choosing a builder

Choosing A Builder - Take The Professional Approach
What To Look For In a New Home Builder
GOHBA Builders - Professionals In


Financing and legal matters

Financing Your New Home
The Role of a Lawyer When Buying a Home
Writing Up The Contract


Warranty and after-sales service

Getting Ready to Move Into Your New Home
Inspecting your New Home
New Home Warranty Protects your Investment
Builder's Service Is The Key To New Home Satisfaction


More information

What to Do When You Hire a Contractor (Get it in Writing)
For More Information About Buying A New Home
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying a New Home


On a lighter note....

Your Best Friend Needs A Good Winter Home Too!

 

Renovating

Getting Started With Your Renovation

Ten steps to successful renovation
Renovation hints for first time home buyers
Which renovations offer the best payback
What to do when you hire a contractor (Get It In Writing)


Planning and Designing your Renovation

Putting your renovation ideas on paper
Professional design tips can help you plan
How much should you spend on your renovation?
Increasing your home's ventilation: renovation makes it necessary

Choosing a Renovation Contractor

Choosing a professional renovator
Renovation estimates and bids
The dark side of renovation and how to avoid it

Helping Your Renovation Go Smoother

Six Reasons Not To Hire a Home Inspector
The Benefits of a Home Inspector During Renovation
Roof Leaks
Healthy Homes - Sick Homes
Electricity in the Home
Damp Basements
Ten Most Common Home Inspection Problems
Know your responsibilities when renovating
Completing your renovation successfully
Dealing with unforseen conditions during the renovation
Living through a renovation and staying sane

Financial and Legal Things to Think About

City approvals required for your renovation
The renovation contract
Renovating? Start with the money
Insurance coverage during your renovation
The Construction Lien Act and your holdback obligations

After Your Renovation is Complete

Renovation warranties - what to expect
Post renovation service - what to do if a problem arises

Want More Information?

Getting the renovation information you need
Industry Information
Clayton GST/PST Harmonization Report
Big Hit on GTA Middle Class Home Buyers with the Ontario HST
OHBA Harmonization Table
OHBA - Harmonization and Housing Graphic - 2
The Heavy Impact of HST on Housing
Concrete Cracking
What Is Ice Damming and How Can It Be Prevented?
Pricing Challenges for New Home Buyers
Renovators and Renovations
Why Does a New Home Cost So Much?
The Engine That Drives Ontario's Economy
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