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House Price Report Gets the Ball Rolling on Addressing Supply Issues: Home Builders
House Price Report Gets the Ball Rolling on Addressing Supply Issues: Home Builders Ottawa, February 7, 2018 –The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today welcomed the release of a comprehensive new report on escalating house prices. Very importantly, it points to the need to consider more fully the supply-side issues when talking about escalating house…
Read More2018 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Finalists Named
2018 CHBA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE FINALISTS NAMED OTTAWA, ON – February 6, 2018 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 National Awards for Housing Excellence. “These awards recognize the very best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing. Our finalists come…
Read MoreInform Your Buyers that They Need to Secure Their Mortgage Before January 1 to Avoid the New Stress
Inform Your Buyers that They Need to Secure Their Mortgage Before January 1 to Avoid the New Stress Test CHBA has been following-up on how the major chartered banks are handling the improved transition rules that CHBA was successful in securing from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Services (OSFI) after OSFI mandated new…
Read MoreHousing Benefit a Welcome Solution for Those in Housing Need; Addressing Housing Affordability Needs
Housing Benefit a Welcome Solution for Those in Housing Need; Addressing Housing Affordability Needs Attention Next Ottawa, November 22, 2017 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today welcomed the announcement of the Canada Housing Benefit as part of the federal government’s National Housing Strategy. The Strategy, whose primary focus is on those vulnerable populations…
Read MoreCHBA and BILD-GTA Sign Agreement to Take RenoMark to the Next Level
CHBA and BILD-GTA Sign Agreement to Take RenoMark® to the Next Level Top Middle (signing) Left to Right: Bryan Tuckey (BILD-GTA President); Kevin Lee (CHBA CEO). Bottom Left to Right: Darren Steedman (BILD Chair); Bob Finnigan (CHBA Immediate Past President); Jon-Carlos Tsilfidis (BILD Board of Director/renovator) The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and the…
Read More2018 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Competition Opens
2018 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Competition Opens OTTAWA, ON – September 12, 2017 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce that the 2018 National Awards for Housing Excellence is now accepting submissions. The competition is Canada’s premier awards for the best new homes, new communities, home renovations, and residential…
Read MoreVictoria, BC, Home First to Qualify Under Net Zero Home Labelling Program
Victoria, BC, Home First to Qualify Under Net Zero Home Labelling Program Ottawa, June 8, 2017 – On June 5, 2017 the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) recognized a home in Victoria by Falcon Heights Contracting as the first home qualified under its Net Zero Home Labelling Program. The Net Zero Home Label recognizes homes…
Read More2017 CHBA Association Leadership Award Winners Announced
2017 CHBA Association Leadership Award Winners Announced ST. JOHN’S, NL – May 12, 2017 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners for the CHBA – Association Leadership Awards. These awards were presented during the Association’s 74th National Conference in St. John’s, NL and pay tribute to the tremendous…
Read More2017 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Winners Announced
Winners Announced for 2017 National Awards for Housing Excellence ST. JOHN’S, NL – May 12, 2017 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners for its 2017 National Awards for Housing Excellence, representing the best new homes, new communities and home renovations in Canada. Thirty-nine National Awards for Housing Excellence…
Read MoreHousing’s Key Role in Canada’s Economic Future
Housing’s Key Role in Canada’s Economic Future – Eric DenOuden’s Inaugural Address Canadian Home Builders’ Association 74th National Conference St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador May 10, 2017 Distinguished guests, friends and colleagues – I am very honoured to stand here today, as the President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. I want to begin my…
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