Housing starts in the St. Catharines-Niagara Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending slightly lower at 1,191 units in October compared to 1,242 in September, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)1 of housing starts. “The slightly lower[...]

Mountainview Homes captured the top award when named BUILDER OF THE YEAR.  Offering an opportunity of homeownership to much of Niagara’s demographics, quality and craftsmanship, myHome Tracker online accessibility and customer experience makes Mountainview Niagara’s largest builder.  Mountainview Homes holds continuous safety orientations for all people on site, including visitors. Employees support the industry serving[...]

  New neighbours and existing communities deserve greater accountability and transparency from Ontario’s land-use planning and infrastructure financing system.  The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) looks forward to responding to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s announced review of Ontario’s land-use planning/appeals system, development charges and other municipal fees that finance infrastructure projects across[...]

By Tarion: If it’s not included in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, it’s not covered by Tarion  When purchasing a new home or condominium, it isn’t unusual for a homebuyer to negotiate a “side agreement” with a builder. This is when builder offers something beyond what is in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale[...]