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Net Zero Renovations: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Canada’s Existing Homes

Canada has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. But the country won’t be able to get there without significant energy efficiency improvements to Canada’s existing homes.  Although new construction homes are often built to much higher energy performance standards than the homes of the past, even if all new homes built from now… Continue reading Net Zero Renovations: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Canada’s Existing Homes

CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF 30-YEAR AMORTIZATION PERIODS ON NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES TO SUPPORT FIRST-TIME BUYERS

APRIL 11, 2024 – OTTAWA, ON – The federal government’s decision to support first-time buyers by introducing 30-year amortization periods for insured mortgages on new construction is very welcome news to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and its members, who have been calling for this very measure. “CHBA has been calling for 30-year amortization periods… Continue reading CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF 30-YEAR AMORTIZATION PERIODS ON NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES TO SUPPORT FIRST-TIME BUYERS

FEDERAL HOUSING PLAN SETS THE STAGE FOR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPLY

April 12, 2024 – OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) applauds the release of the Federal Housing Plan today. The current housing crisis is not a sudden development –it stems from many years of problematic policy at all three levels of government in Canada – and CHBA has been advocating for years for… Continue reading FEDERAL HOUSING PLAN SETS THE STAGE FOR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPLY

How do I get started? The pathway into residential construction

Working in the residential construction industry is a rewarding and fulfilling career. Building and renovating homes provides a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day when you can see the work you’ve done. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in construction, here are some steps you can take to get started: 

Creating a Home for Life: Tips on Renovating for Aging in Place

Did you know that nearly 90% of Canadians wish to stay in their homes for as long as possible? As we age, our mobility and physical abilities can change, making it challenging to navigate our homes. But there are adaptations you can make to your home to help ease the transition, making your home safer… Continue reading Creating a Home for Life: Tips on Renovating for Aging in Place

Access to Mortgage Financing a Growing Problem for Home Buyers

The (CHBA) recently surveyed its home builder and developer members across Canada to assess the impact of the federal government’s mortgage stress test, introduced just over one year ago. The survey results point to growing consumer difficulties when it comes to securing a mortgage.

More Details Released about First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

The Government of Canada has announced new details about their shared equity mortgage program, dubbed the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, and indicated the program will officially launch on September 2nd. Having a firm launch date will provide much-needed certainty about the federal program. The delay since the announcement in March has caused some prospective home buyers… Continue reading More Details Released about First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

New! Free Access to National Codes

All Canadians now have free access to Codes Canada publications through the NRC Virtual Store. Electronic and downloadable editions of the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, the National Plumbing Code, and the National Energy Code for Buildings, as well as the provincial codes published by the National Research Council, are free of charge. CHBA… Continue reading New! Free Access to National Codes