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The Holmes Group, PO Box 30104 , Cityside Postal Outlet PO, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3X0
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We get thousands of letters asking all kinds of questions about building a home!
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
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
It all started with one block.
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 components—like building blocks—we could empower anyone to build structures, faster and smarter.
🏗️ 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.
Every block added became a new possibility.
💡 This is a story of innovation.
Of what happens when creativity is unleashed.
Of how one block became a toolkit.
And how a toolkit became a movement.
🚀 Today, the possibilities are endless.
And we’re just getting started.
Want to chat about how we can work together? Send us a DM or visit our website www.ezblocks.ca
#makeitright #mikeholmes #holmesapproved #EZBlocks
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 components—like building blocks—we could empower anyone to build structures, faster and smarter.
🏗️ 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.
Every block added became a new possibility.
💡 This is a story of innovation.
Of what happens when creativity is unleashed.
Of how one block became a toolkit.
And how a toolkit became a movement.
🚀 Today, the possibilities are endless.
And we’re just getting started.
Want to chat about how we can work together? Send us a DM or visit our website www.ezblocks.ca
#makeitright #mikeholmes #holmesapproved #EZBlocks
According to multiple industry sources, Q4 2026 will bring modest price stabilization and a slow recovery to Canada's residential real estate market as cautious buyers step back in.
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
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
A #ThrowbackThursday to one of our favourite lake homes, a classic California modern design by our partners at Frame Custom Homes.
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.
"California Modern", located in Kelowna, BC was a finalist for Best Detached Custom Home – 3,001 to 4,000 sq ft in the 2023 𝘊𝘏𝘉𝘈 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦! 👏🏆
#makeitright #holmesapproved #mikeholmes #framecustomhomes #CHBAOkanagan #kelowna
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.
"California Modern", located in Kelowna, BC was a finalist for Best Detached Custom Home – 3,001 to 4,000 sq ft in the 2023 𝘊𝘏𝘉𝘈 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦! 👏🏆
#makeitright #holmesapproved #mikeholmes #framecustomhomes #CHBAOkanagan #kelowna
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