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How to Get $7,500.00 Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit

How to Get $7,500.00 Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit

🔑 Unlocking the Secrets of the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit If you’re planning a renovation project to create extra living space for a loved one—whether it’s for a parent, grandparent, or an adult family member with special needs—you might be eligible for a financial break that […]

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Top Trends in Home Design for 2025

Top Trends in Home Design for 2025

Introduction: Why Your 2023 House is Already a Relic Let’s face it: by 2025, your “modern” farmhouse with its shiplap and subway tiles will look as outdated as a flip phone. The construction industry is sprinting into the future, fueled by climate urgency, tech innovations, and a […]

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How To Get A Building Permit in Ontario

How To Get A Building Permit in Ontario

Getting a building permit in Ontario feels like an epic quest—bureaucracy, paperwork, and all. This funny yet informative guide walks you through the process step by step, so you can build legally (and keep your sanity intact)!

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How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home?

How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home?

How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home? A Realistic Timeline (and How to Survive the Wait)” Introduction: The Million-Dollar Question If you’re planning to build a custom home, one of the first questions you’ll ask is, “How long does it take to build a custom […]

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Labor Rate for Construction – How Much to Charge?

Labor Rate for Construction – How Much to Charge?

From Tool Belts to Tim Hortons: The Hilarious Math Behind Charging $100/Hour for a Guy Named Dave to Swing a Hammer in Ontario” – Extended Edition: Now with 80% More Maple Syrup and a Raccoon Named Steve 1. The Base Rate: “$35/Hour? That’s Just for the Guy […]

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How to Register a Construction Lien in Ontario

How to Register a Construction Lien in Ontario

How to Register a Construction Lien in Ontario: A Funny, Human Guide Welcome, dear reader! If you’ve ever wondered “how to register a construction lien in Ontario” without wanting to tear your hair out, you’re in the right place. This guide is designed to be informative and a little […]

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Georgian Bay Housing Market Outlook 2025.

Georgian Bay Housing Market Outlook 2025.

Georgian Bay Housing Market Outlook 2025: A Rebound with a Splash of Humor The Georgian Bay housing market is on the cusp of an intriguing turnaround—a story of recovery, rebirth, and, dare we say, a touch of whimsy. For years, this picturesque region, with its sparkling waterfronts […]

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Custom Home Pricing Calculator: How to Price Your Build Like a Pro

Custom Home Pricing Calculator: How to Price Your Build Like a Pro

🏠 Introduction: Why Custom Home Pricing is Not as Simple as It Seems If you think calculating the cost of a custom home is as easy as multiplying square footage by a fixed price, prepare to be pleasantly (or unpleasantly) surprised. Pricing a custom home is like trying […]

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Cost to Build a House in Ontario 2025: Understanding the Average Custom Home Costs

Cost to Build a House in Ontario 2025: Understanding the Average Custom Home Costs

Building a custom home is an exciting journey, but let’s not sugarcoat it—it’s also a financial commitment that requires some serious number crunching. In Ontario, the costs of custom home building can swing wildly depending on where you are, what you’re building, and how extravagant you want […]

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Why do construction companies charge more per hour than some people earn in a day?

Why do construction companies charge more per hour than some people earn in a day?

I get asked this question so often that I decided to write the whole article on that subject. So, we charge $60.00 per hour for every man on the construction site, be it a foreman, knowledgeable framer, or just a labourer. With 10% overhead, 15% profit, and […]

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Should You Consider Bridging Finance For Your Home Construction?

Should You Consider Bridging Finance For Your Home Construction?

The average house price in Ontario is $578,000, a figure that has seen a negative 13% change over the last year, according to the Living In Canada website. While home prices across Canada have been steadily rising over the last decade, income levels have not increased at the […]

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New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario

New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario

HST Calculator for New Homes in Ontario HST Calculator for New Homes Enter Home Price ($): Calculate HST New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario: A Hilarious Guide to Saving on Taxes Welcome, brave soul, to the wild, wacky world of Ontario’s new home HST rebate! If […]

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12 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Costs:

12 Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Costs:

The price you pay for your homeowners insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on the insurance company you buy your policy from. Here are some things to consider when buying homeowners insurance. 1. Shop Around It’ll take some time but could save you a good […]

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What You Need To Know About Construction Liens In Ontario

What You Need To Know About Construction Liens In Ontario

What is the Construction Lien Act The concept of a lien goes back to medieval times when it initially applied to ships. In North America, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison came up with the idea of applying claims to buildings. The idea was to encourage builders and […]

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6 Ways to Bring Down Your Mortgage Faster

6 Ways to Bring Down Your Mortgage Faster

A mortgage is likely one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make. With a quarter of a million dollars on the line and thousands of dollars in interest – it’s important you take the time to understand the optimal way to bring it down faster, saving you […]

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7 Ways to Get Cheap Financing for Your New Home

7 Ways to Get Cheap Financing for Your New Home

Purchasing a new home takes a major commitment; especially when you’re trying to finance the home as cheaply as possible. Banks and lenders seem to be all over the board when it comes to interest rates and amortization periods – making your decision a tough one. Fortunately, […]

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Home Price Versus Lifetime Cost

Home Price Versus Lifetime Cost

You’re buying a new house. You’re thrilled and relieved. But if you’re like most new-home buyers, you’re also confused. What, precisely, do you need to know — and how hard is it to find out? First on your need-to-know list is the price. That is easy enough […]

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How to Lower Home Insurance Costs When Building a New Home

How to Lower Home Insurance Costs When Building a New Home

There are several ways to reduce your homeowners insurance cost and premiums when in the process of building a new home. In fact, it is easier to do this when building a home rather than buying a completed home. The text below is taken from “New Built Home […]

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Pricing New Homes Per Square Foot: What No One Is Talking About

Pricing New Homes Per Square Foot: What No One Is Talking About

How Price Per Square Foot influences your decisions when building or buying a new home What is a price per square foot for new homes these days? In one form or another, this question is one of the most asked from our visitors. Unfortunately, it is also […]

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15 Mistakes Homebuyers Make And How To Avoid Them

15 Mistakes Homebuyers Make And How To Avoid Them

Buying a home? Avoid These Common Buyer Mistakes! For most of us, buying a home is the single biggest financial transaction we will make. It’s exciting and fulfilling, but it can also be overwhelming, even downright frightening. The pitfalls are many but fortunately most are commonplace and […]

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Home Construction Loans

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Home Construction Loans

How to get home construction loans to build your custom home: A down payment of at least 5-10% of the total value of your building project will be required. If your building project (land and house) is projected to be $300,000 you will need a minimum down […]

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Home Building Costs Increase

Home Building Costs Increase

A new report from the National Association of Home Builders shows the costs of constructing a single-family home were much higher when compared to 2011, reaching $246,553 last year compared with just $184,125 in 2011. Much of this cost was due to an increase in the price […]

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The Anatomy of a Great Construction Contract

The Anatomy of a Great Construction Contract

Warning! Failure to read a written agreement is not valid defense! A well-drafted construction contract clearly sets out the work to be done, the price to be paid for the work, and the terms and conditions of payment. The contract should also designate various foreseeable risks between […]

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19 Things You Must Know When Choosing House Plans…

19 Things You Must Know When Choosing House Plans…

Finding the ideal house plan to meet your lifestyle and needs may seem time-consuming or overwhelming, but knowing what to look for can help lead you to success when building your new home. 19 Things You Must Know When Choosing House Plans 1. Aesthetics: Do you like […]

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All You Need To Know About Construction Lien Act In Ontario

All You Need To Know About Construction Lien Act In Ontario

Construction Lien Act In Ontario – Introduction  Those involved in the construction industry are continually faced with financial risks not encountered in other commercial contexts. These financial risks stem from the fact that most construction work is carried out by different construction trades people who have no […]

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