Custom Home Construction
House Addition vs. New Custom Home
House Addition vs. New Custom Home Throughout the Toronto area, homeowners are looking to add more space to their homes. Some are choosing to build a house addition, while others decide to tear down and build a new house. Which option is better when adding on more space? Is it better to build an addition…
+ Read MoreNew Car Options Are Like Custom Homes and Renos
A few days ago, I went to a car dealership. I’m not looking for a new car, but I was interested to see what the new 2013 models looked liked. One of the vehicles on the showroom floor was an entry level luxury sedan that started with a base price of $39,500. With various options…
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Updated: January 2021 Again this week we got asked the question: “What is the cost of building a custom home?” Usually, the homeowner is looking for a per square foot price. And as always, we didn’t have a short answer to the question. Before we start discussing the cost of building a custom home, let’s…
+ Read MoreDesign Build vs Design Bid Build
Updated: February 19, 2020 We get three types of inquiries from homeowners in the Toronto area. The first is from homeowners who are looking to build, and want to have one company look after design and construction. The second is from homeowners who already have a set of plans, and are looking for a builder…
+ Read MoreCost Per Square Foot: Inaccurate and Dangerous
Homeowners are constantly asking us the price per square foot for finishing a basement, building a custom home, or adding an addition to their house. Every week we get these calls from homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area. We like these call. We love talking to people. We like helping people. Our answer always is…
+ Read More$35,000 New Home / Home Renovation Giveaway
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), along with RenoMark, is holding a contest to celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Toronto Star’s ‘New In Homes’ section. For 35 weeks, BILD will be accepting entries, and will then award a $35,000 prize to one lucky winner. The money must be used for a new…
+ Read MoreConstruction Cost Calculator: Friend or Foe?
We live in a time where consumers are turning to the internet first when they are searching for information. And when it comes to home renovations and custom home construction costs, it’s no exception. The cost of custom home construction and home renovation is a popular internet search term, and many websites claim they can…
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