Tag Archives: Builder

Form 1000: Registration Of Constructors Ministry Of Labour Required Form

Download a copy of the Form 1000: Registration of Constructors and Employers Engaged in Construction here. This is what it looks like:

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What is Title Search?

Here in Ontario, the province keeps records on every piece of property.  When a Lawyer or Realtor reviews these documents we call that a Title Search.  Included in every standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale is the provision for a … Continue reading

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Do I need a Tarion Warranty If I Build a New House?

The Ontario New Home Warranty (Tarion Warranty) Program is run by the Tarion Corporation and is mandatory for all new homes built for sale here in Ontario.  If you are building a new home for yourself you do not need … Continue reading

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What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You

What Home Inspectors Don’t Tell You (Also Seen in Snap South Simcoe) Written By: Steven Silva  Getting a Home Inspection when you buy a home is very wise. Unfortunately, Realtors and Buyers can rely too heavily on the Home Inspection … Continue reading

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Q: “Do I need a Tarion Warranty if I build house myself?”

Question: “Do I need a Tarion Warranty if I build a house myself?” Response:  If you are building a home for yourself here in Ontario and not for resale, you do not need a Tarion Warranty.  As a matter of fact, … Continue reading

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What’s That? Thermostatic Mixing Valve… (Also Printed in March Snap South Simcoe)

Above most hot water tanks today there is a device known as a Thermostatic Mixing Valve also called a hot water tempering device. Water from the hot water tank enters the valve on one end and cold water enters the other end. The valve then mixes the two together so that the water coming out of the taps is hot but not scalding. Continue reading

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AskRealtorSteve: Shingles Blown Off My Roof Normal?

AskRealtorSteve about Your New Home Warranty, Home Repair / Maintenance, Real Estate in general or issues you’re experiencing with your home. This Week’s Question: Hi Steve, we bought a brand new home from a builder in Bradford.  Last year, after … Continue reading

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Wintertime Home Advice – Part Two (Also Printed in February Snap South Simcoe)

Every winter people look for ways to improve their home efficiency to reduce heating costs… …This month I will quickly touch on weather proofing and occupant lifestyles.
Weather Proofing Advice: Gaps in the building envelope allow warm air out and cold air in. On a cold day try…
…Lifestyle Advice: Changing the way you live can reduce your heating needs. Let in the southern light, since direct… Continue reading

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Ask Steve Q&A: Missing Insulation in New Home

The first “Ask Steve” column has been published in the Bradford Times: “The Bradford Times will be introducing a new feature, once or twice a month – Ask Steve. Steven Silva is a Sales Rep with Royal LePage-Your Community Realty, but … Continue reading

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Tarion Part 1: Introduction to the Ontario New Home Warranty Program

New Homes in Ontario basically fall under two categories. Homes built for personal use and Homes built for sale to customers. Both must meet Ontario Building Code but only New Homes built for customers fall under the New Home Warranty Program. In 1976 a Private Corporation was established to protect the rights of new home builders and new home buyers. This Corporation is known today as Tarion… Continue reading

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