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Author Archives: Steven
Contractors “Green Book”
In the World of Construction the Green Book (also known as the Construction Bible) refers to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations. I’ve included a copy of just the Occupational Health and Safety Act here:
Set Fines Given out By the Ministry Of Labour
On Ontario Construction Sites many fines are preset at the back of the Green Book (Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations). For example: A person walking onto a construction site without a Hard Hat and Safety Boots would … Continue reading
Competition Bureau misguided about MLS (April 30, 2010)
I found this excellent article by Mark Weisleder at yourhome.ca here. The article has been reproduced here for you to read. “SPECIAL TO THE STAR Buying a home is a lot different than buying an airline ticket. Yet if you … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Q&A, Real Estate
Tagged 2010, April, Competition, Competition Bureau, MLS
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History of 32 Gothic
Gothic Heritage Estates – 32 Gothic Avenue In 1889, the second Mayor of the Town of West Toronto (George Johnston St. Leger) built his home at 32 Gothic Ave. This originally two-storey mansion on a hilltop overlooked the Grenadier Pond ravine (this … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Q&A, Real Estate
Tagged 30 Gothic, 32 Gothic, Clandeboye, Dr. William McCormack, George Johnston St. Leger, Gothic Estates, Gothic Heritage Estates, Gothic Lofts, Grenadier Pond ravine, High Park Sanatarium, luxurious residential, St Leger, Strathcona Hospital, two-storey mansion
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What Construction Company Owners Should Ensure Their Foremen Have
Every Foreman or Supervisor should have a binder with information that relates to their company. I have provided a list of items that should be included in the binder. I will be adding links where you will find additional information … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Construction General, Q&A
Tagged "Ask Steve", 416er, Ask Realtor Steve, Companies, Construction, Contracting, Contractors, Foreman, Form 1000, Formen, Green Book, Health and Safey Program, OHSA, Ontario, OSHA, Realtor Steve, Safety, Safety Policy, Silva, Small Construction, Steven, Supervisor, Toronto, Training, WSIB
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Tarion Construction Performance Guidelines
In Ontario, New Homes built for Sale must follow the Tarion Construction Performance guidelines as seen here:
Posted in Blog, Construction General, New Homes
Tagged 416er, Builder Guidelines, construction performance, Home Warranty Guildlines, new construction, New Home, New Home Guide, Ontario Construction Guildlines, Ontario New Home Warranty, performance guildlines, Program, Realtor Steve, Silva, Specifications, Steven, Tarion, Tarion Guide, Tarion Guildlines, Toronto
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Predicting Canadian Mortgage Rates
How are Canadian Mortgage Rates Set?… Variable mortgage rates and lines of credit move with the prime lending rate…. Fixed-Rate Mortgages move with the bond market…. Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Home Tips, Real Estate
Tagged 5 year Rate, Bank of Canada, Bond Market, Canadian, Five Year Rate, Mortgage Planner, Mortgage Rates, Ontario, Predicting, Real Estate, Steven Silva, Toronto, Variable Mortgage
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