A Network of Builders Working Together to Deliver Quality New Homes & Renovations
WHAT IS THE HOLMES BUILDER NETWORK?
The program aims to assist current or new homeowners in working with a builder or renovator from the Holmes Builder Network who has committed to excellence in building performance, which includes third-party inspections conducted by trusted partners, including Mike Holmes Inspections, to help ensure the project is done right the first time.
When you build or renovate your home, you want to work with committed individuals who are not only skilled but also passionate about delivering the best for your home. The entire team is here to help you as you go with tips, best practices and even design ideas.
Helping you get to your Homeowner goals
The HBN network is designed to assist homeowners in achieving satisfaction by educating homeowners about building better, what to look for in your project, and meeting modern families’ needs for comfort, safety, and functionality.
Fostering Innovation
The HBN network works with premium manufacturers, builders and experts to inspire informed innovation by encouraging builders to adopt techniques, technologies, and materials that improve building performance, durability and comfort.
Third-Party Inspections
New Home Builders who want to build better welcome third-party inspections as the information they receive will help them build better. If you are looking for a better build, ask about the third-party inspection process and what it covers to better understand what you get with your purchase or add-ons to your project.
Build For The Future
The HBN collection of builders shares information, expertise, experience and methodologies to help educate and promote better building practices, not only to benefit homeowners but other builders as well. These practices encourage builders to learn and adopt advanced, sustainable construction techniques and technologies for efficient, eco-friendly homes.
The Holmes Builder Network Advantage
Quality You Can Count On
The Holmes Builder Network is an exciting initiative that envisions a construction industry elevated to new heights through coaching, education, unity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Experience The Holmes Builder Network
Choosing a builder or renovator from the Holmes Builder Network helps you partner with professionals dedicated to craftsmanship and continuous improvement. The network is bound together through the commitment to excellence and sharing the values championed by the Make It Right philosophy; our members strive for growth and development, aiming for better home building and homeowner satisfaction.
With a range of companies from boutique renovators to large homebuilders, you can search the Holmes Builder Network to guide you to work together to help meet the standards your project deserves.
CONSIDERING A RENOVATION OR SEARCHING FOR A NEW HOME?
Explore the Holmes Builder Network today and take the first step toward your new home or renovation with confidence.
As part of our commitment to excellence, the builder invites Mike Holmes Inspections to conduct thorough assessments at key construction stages for every home. While our program mandates a minimum of three core inspections for new homes, builders have the flexibility to add extra inspections or offer personalized upgrade options to homeowners.
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From those here are a few questions we thinkg you should have complete comfort with before signing a contract.
1. Can you see examples of their past work?
A builder worthy of your time and money will have a portfolio of past projects they can provide to you. Some can even arrange for you to tour a past project!
2. What is your process from lot aquisition to possesion day?
Having a clear understainding of their building process will set clear expectations and guidelines prior to the build.
3. How do you handle budgets and unexpected costs?
Ensuring that your expenses are completely transparent is crucial to the working relationship and trust with your builder, especially when an unexpected issue or additional cost arises [and they will!!]
4. Who is your primary contact for the project?
Having one point of contact helps to provide clear and consistant information. This also helps to eliminate any unintended communication errors with the many trades working simulatinously onsite.
5. Do you have client references or testimonials?
While these are valuable to have they likely reflect thier most positive experiences. We suggest you ask to speak with or read the comments of their most 'difficult' client/project that they mad#makeitrighta#mikeholmesm#holmesapprovede#newhomes #homebuildingm#customhomesustomhomes
A simple idea. A single building unit. A vision to make innovation more accessible, modular, and scalable.
From that first block, EZblocks was born.
We believed that if we could simplify complex systems into intuitive, stackable componentsβlike building blocksβwe could empower anyone to build structures, faster and smarter.
ποΈ Over the years, we've watched those blocks come together in ways we never imagined. From event stages, temporary stages to DIY planters, garden beds, skating rinks and more.
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National market data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and major brokerages points to several key trends for the final stretch of 2026.
National Price and Sales OutlookAverage Prices:
National home prices are expected to stabilize or see very small gains. CREA projects a modest 1.1% national average price increase for the year to $686,710.
Royal LePage View: Q4 2026 aggregate home prices are expected to reach $823,344, marking a 2.0% year-over-year increase.
Sales Activity: National sales are moving slowly due to economic headwinds and energy inflation, but activity is expected to find a steady floor.
Property Type TrendsSingle-Family Homes: Detached houses remain in higher demand.
National prices for single-family homes are forecast to grow by about 2.0% year-over-year in Q4.
Condominiums: Condo markets face heavy inventory and soft demand.
National condo prices are projected to drop by roughly 2.5% as supply outpaces buyers.
Regional VariationsOntario and British Columbia:
Major metro areas like Toronto and Vancouver continue to rebalance, with prices expected to dip slightly (Toronto down about 2% to 4.5% and Vancouver down about 3.5%).
The Prairies and Quebec: Cities like Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Montreal, and Quebec City are projected to outperform major hubs, with price gains ranging from 4% to 8% (and higher in select pockets) due to better affordability and balanced local economies.
Driving Economic FactorsInterest Rates: Fixed and variable mortgage rates are expected to hold relatively steady through the final quarter.
Rate certainty helps buyer confidence, but high costs keep pent-up demand from exploding.
Buyer Behavior: Discerning buyers are replacing impulse purchasers.
People are making careful financial choices due to a softer job market and tighter immigration tar#makeitrightr#mikeholmeso#holmesapprovedr#crea##royallepageePage
Using a blend of wood, steel and glass to create open and airy rooms that seamlessly blends the indoor-outdoor living spaces.
The entry frames an expansive lake view as you enter this open, spacious and light-filled single-level waterfront home.
The open concept creates a social entertainers home while still providing adequate private spaces.
Metal-clad, high performance, Low-E, dual-glazed windows and doors enhance comfort and efficiency, while home automation manages all lighting, window coverings, temperature, sound and security system.
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