Outgoing president Joe Valela's final remarks.

The CHBA argues that environmentally more sustainable communities can become standard practice for builders given a set of planning and regulatory green lights for urban innovation.

Work with all three levels of government and how advance planning and infrastructure investments can be made so that there is a long-term and steady supply of housing that people can afford.

The latest in the Oak Ridges Moraine fiasco, and the impact that proposed planning reforms will have on the home building and renovation industry.

What the housing affordability index is and how it affects homebuyers and where it currently is in Canada.

The new mayor of Toronto, David Miller's campaign platform as it relates to the GTHBA and residential construction industry.

The worsening situation of the skilled worker shortage in Canada.

The need for a balanced approach to developing new communities that recognizes the needs of future home buyers, our economy-driving industries, and the environment.

Discussion on an open letter that the GHTBA sent earlier this week to Premier Dalton McGuinty in regards to the Premiers' announcement that builders should cease and desist selling homes in approved areas on the Oak Ridges Moraine.

A report by Canacord Capital Corporation discusses the importance of the housing industry and it's effect on other sectors.

The advantages of buying a newly built home and the areas in which homes built today differ from ones built 15-20 years ago.

The Tory's mortgage interest deductibility proposal can save up to two years in mortgage payments.

New policies, processes and systems have been implemented at the Ontario New Home Warranty Program affecting every aspect of the relationship between homebuilders, homebuyers and the program.

The recent all-party provincial debate on housing, which emphasized three important issues: mortgage interest deductibility; rent controls; and smart growth.

How Toronto compares to other Canadian cities when it comes to to government fees, levies, charges and taxes on newly constructed homes.

ONHWPs implementation of a new customer service standard and an overhaul of the website.

The advantages to the homebuyer of selling homes prior to registration and also suggests better communication and adopting the condo approach to setting closing dates as solutions to the problem of delayed closings.

The conflict between the need for skilled workers in the residential construction industry and the immigration policy of the Canadian government.

Mortgage Interest Deductibility continues to be a hot topic.

An unfortunate incident calls for a refresher on the rules regarding contract extension and termination.

Doing renovations on your own, without the help of a professional contractor, can lead to problems and safety violations.

Since mortgage interest deductibility was first announced as part of the PC Party platform, feedback continues to come forward from homeowners and politicians.

The partnership between Habitat for Humanity and the GTHBA will be celebrated next week, at a ceremony to hand over the keys to a new home for the Ngobe family.

Protective legislation and consumer education including the GTHBA's Reno Mark program are preferred ways to deal with the problem.

This week the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association hosted a mayoral candidate debate among front-runners

When the municipal government, school board and housing industry quibble over development charges, the only winners are the consultants and the lawyers for the two sides who bring home big paychecks.

 Jeanhy Shim, Senior Research Consultant at N. Barry Lyon Consultants, offers her top ten arguments against the "bubble theory."

Renovation was a $26.4 billion industry in Canada and area homeowners represent between $5 - 6 billion of the total.

Week-long program featured national and provincial skilled competitions, while promoting careers in the skilled trades and technologies.

Mortgage interest deductibility has formed a part of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party campaign platform released a week ago.

GTHBA staff and members give back at the Habitat for Humantiy "blitz-build."

A CMHC report examines government levies, fees, charges and taxes on the development and construction of single-detached homes, townhomes and apartment dwellings in 30 municipalities across Canada.

Mortgage interest deductibility and its impact on capital gains tax in the United States as well as the advantages of implementing a similar program in Canada.

Results reveal that most participants have already decided to buy and know what they want.

One of the advantages of this program would be a tax cut for two-income families with young children and a mortgage.

As home repair and home improvement projects are on the increase, a professional renovator becomes indispensable.

When it comes to housing affordability, it's all relative to how much you earn and how much the home costs.

Feedback we received from our recent article on the Women in Skilled Trades Youth Internship program.

Recently held Home Buyers Seminar offered extensive information on the process of buying a new home and excellent news about this year's market.

Through the Women in Construction Youth Internship Program, woman age 30 and under will train as new home service technicians.

This article discusses what smart growth is and what it means to the potential home buyer.

Joe Valela invites feedback to see what new homebuyers think about extending this the closing date policies of condominiums to freehold homes.

The GTHBAs pre-budget submission to the provincial government recommends enhancements to two key programs.

The GTHBA's pre-budget submission (2003) to the provincial government calls for enhancements to two key homebuyer programs.

Renters buying homes in droves and thousands of affordable condos are being rented out, vastly increases the supply of rental units.

Last year's 54,792 new home sales generated more than 150,000 jobs, not to mention a fortune in taxes, fees and levies paid to all levels of government.

Looking for a way to pay down your mortgage faster, or shopping for a home that offers a supplementary income? A second suite is a worthwhile consideration.

While renovation has become so popular in Canada, it is important to make sure that you are dealing with a professional contractor, such as a GTHBA RenoMark renovator.

2003 GTHBA president Joe Valela discusses his projections for new home sales in 2003.