Advantages of Buying a Brand New Home : When you buy a brand new home, you get the best of both worlds—all the traditional value you expect in a home, plus the advantages that only a newly built home can provide. Get what you want. New home builders offer unparalleled quality and value. Choose from an incredible selection of new home models, then work closely with your builder to decide on the features and finishes that work best for you and your family. You choose the builder. When you buy a brand new home, you get to choose your builder based on their reputation and track record. Professional new home builders are proud of their work, they have the skills, experience and integrity to do the job right, and they are committed to your satisfaction. You know what you get. With a new home, you know how the house was built and what went into it—both what you can see and what is behind the walls. And if you have questions later, your builder will be there to give you helpful and accurate information. Quality construction. The…

Construction Practices for Superior Quality : "They don't build them like they used to." "New homes are put together too fast." When it comes to home construction, some people still long for the "good old days". The truth is that new homes are better built, better designed, and use better materials, products and systems than ever before. Today's professional builders understand building science and know how to build a home that not only looks good, but is well constructed and great to live in. Today's new homes are bright and comfortable year-round, save on energy costs and have good indoor air quality, and take full advantage of the many advances in building products, materials and systems. And to top it off, a new home is carefully crafted with attention to the details—both what you can see and what you can't. Modern home building is a team effort under the direction of a professional builder who uses the expertise of more than 30 different skilled trades working on a home at different…

Environmentally Responsible Products : Great advances have been made in building products that contribute to the "greening" of Canadian homes. Today's new homes show clearly that environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and healthy indoor living go hand in hand with comfort, convenience and great design. New products enter the market all the time. Below is a small sampling of the latest materials, products and technologies that professional home builders are working with today. Not all are brand-new ideas. Some are improvements on standard products, or old ideas given new life. Some already enjoy widespread use, while others are at the early stages of market acceptance. The structure Sustainable building products, like certified lumber, are produced from renewable resources that are managed to last for future generations. Composite beams and joists used in framing are made from fast-growing trees using sustainable forestry practices. Waste from building materials is processed and incorporated in siding,…