Tips & Articles
Planning Your Lot & Home
-
Featured Article
Buying a Vacant Lot During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Let’s face it: the pandemic continues to be a defining factor in every part of Ontario’s housing market, from buying and selling to building a house from scratch. We’ve already covered how the home building process is different in these times. But let’s back up a little: what if you’re in the market for an …
Buying a Vacant Lot During the COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »
Continue reading »
-
REASONS TO BUILD IN EASTERN ONTARIO
Whether it is a beautiful cottage getaway or a custom dream home you are seeking, there are many reasons why Eastern Ontario is the place to build it! Beautiful views, weekends on the water, early morning fishing and late-night campfires are only the beginning of why Eastern Ontario is great, why not settle down all …
REASONS TO BUILD IN EASTERN ONTARIO Read More »
Continue reading » -
Got your Building Permit “ducks in a row”?🦆Here’s what you need to know
Planning Your Lot & Home, Building Your Home
Getting your building permits can be very easy. Or it can be challenging. If you are building on a lot with plenty of space and no other restrictions, the Building Permit process can be fairly simple. After all, the building permit form itself is the same across Ontario. Yet often, there are complications. We see …
Got your Building Permit “ducks in a row”?🦆Here’s what you need to know Read More »
Continue reading » -
How to Choose the Best Prefab Cottage Design For You
Thinking about buying a prefabricated cottage? With so many prefab cottage designs to choose from, it’s not always easy deciding which one is right for you. There’s no right or wrong way to go about choosing a design, but these tips will help you get started! 1. Consider Your Building Lot First thing’s first: is …
How to Choose the Best Prefab Cottage Design For You Read More »
Continue reading » -
Choosing the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Dream Home
Planning Your Lot & Home, Design Tips
Whether you’re dreaming of building a new home or you’ve already started the planning process, you’ve definitely spent some time thinking about the floor plan. Choosing a floor plan is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make about your home. You can easily repaint the walls or put in new flooring, but changing your home’s …
Choosing the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Dream Home Read More »
Continue reading » -
What to Consider When Buying A Vacant Lot
We can all imagine what the perfect home might look like. A lot of the time, we want to put our own touches on it and truly make it a reflection of ourselves. To get that, you might be considering buying a vacant lot and building it from the ground up. But you must be …
What to Consider When Buying A Vacant Lot Read More »
Continue reading » -
Model of the Month: Bala LE, The Cozy Modern Vacation Home
Ever wondered what it’s like to have a vacation home in the Muskokas? In many ways, it’s similar to the camping trips you used to take up north. You’ll enjoy sparkling clean water, warm campfires and those majestic lakeside sunsets. But there are a few important differences, too. For one, you’ll have a beach all …
Model of the Month: Bala LE, The Cozy Modern Vacation Home Read More »
Continue reading » -
What it Really Means to Build Custom
Planning Your Lot & Home, Building Your Home, Articles
Whether it is your first home or cottage, or whether you’re building for your retirement years, planning a custom-designed home is an exciting opportunity to create a space to match your needs now, and in the future rather than fitting into an existing layout. It’s a chance to bring your own lifestyle vision into reality. …
What it Really Means to Build Custom Read More »
Continue reading » -
5 Reasons to Build Your Dream Home in the Golden Horseshoe
Planning Your Lot & Home, Building Your Home
Can’t decide between building your dream home in a large city, suburban municipality, small town, village or rural area? Good news! There’s one location that has it all: The Golden Horseshoe. The perfect location for the indecisive home builder. Know as an international economic, agricultural and cultural hub, the Golden Horseshoe is the perfect location …
5 Reasons to Build Your Dream Home in the Golden Horseshoe Read More »
Continue reading » -
How to Find the Best Lot to Build Your Custom Home
Searching for the perfect piece of land for your custom home? You’ve got an exciting journey ahead! Choosing vacant land to build on is a huge decision, but it’s worth the extra legwork to find a lot that fits the vision of your dream home. Have patience and be sure to keep the following …
How to Find the Best Lot to Build Your Custom Home Read More »
Continue reading »