Canada launches the Housing Accelerator Fund
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a $4 billion initiative that will provide funding for local … Read more
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TREX forecasts 2023 outdoor living trends
According to the real estate website Zillow, a functional outdoor space is the most sought-after amenity among today’s homebuyers. For … Read more
Board of health calls for Ontario to upgrade to building code ventilation standards
An Ontario board of health is asking the province to amend the building code to mandate higher standards for ventilation, … Read more
Canadian home sales drop 40 per cent in February compared with year ago
February’s home sales plummeted 40 per cent from a year ago to levels not seen since before the pandemic as … Read more
Residential builders welcome proposed work plan to tackle Toronto’s housing crisis
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) welcomes the new work plan that has been drafted by City of Toronto … Read more
Home Depot names new executive vice president of merchandising
The Home Depot has named William “Billy” Bastek executive vice president of merchandising, effective immediately. Bastek replaces Jeff Kinnaird, who … Read more