🔑 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…
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House is Already a Relic Let’s face it: by 2025, your “modern” farmhouse with its shiplap and subway tiles will look as outdated as a flip phone.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…
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)!
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…
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…
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…
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,…
🏠 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.…
Cost to Build a House in Ontario 2025: Understanding the Average Custom Home Costs Ontario • 2025 Pricing Reality Custom Builds • Budget Planning Soft Costs • Site Costs • Finishes Cost to Build a House in Ontario 2025: Understanding…
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…
Should You Consider Bridging Finance For Your Home Construction? Keyword: Bridging finance for home construction Should You Consider Bridging Finance For Your Home Construction? Bridging finance can be a lifesaver when your construction schedule and your home sale don’t line…
New Home HST Rebate Calculator Ontario 🏡 New Home HST Rebate Calculator – Ontario Calculate your HST rebate for new homes in Ontario. This calculator follows Canada Revenue Agency guidelines and Ontario’s HST rebate program for new residential properties. Calculate…
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…
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.…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
