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Going green is good economics! For your home, wallet and the earth. Homeowners are consistently asking about energy-efficient homes in creating a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for their family. As a custom homebuilder, RS HOMES is continually implementing green technology to stay in the forefront of best building practices. Here are several tips to consider when creating your energy-efficient home!

So, you want to build a custom home? Okay, we don’t mean to be confrontational, we’re just wondering if you think you have what it takes. The process of building a custom home requires a lot of input from the builders, as well as the clients, and we want to make sure you’re prepared for the responsibilities that come with the planning process. The fact of the matter is that there are so many options you can look into when planning, and in order to be fully satisfied with the outcome, you need to be completely aware of the possibilities open to you.

In the last few years, we’ve seen a variety of projections about the ever-tremulous Greater Toronto Area Housing Market. The Canadian Real Estate Association has expected a slowing number of home sales, among ever growing prices. Last year’s market reforms sought to cool down the bubbling market, and halt foreign investment, as well as make housing more affordable for the population.​

Green building, what is it and what does it mean for individuals looking to build a custom home? The global green building is expected to double over 2018, and studies have found that environmentally conscious homes are making up a growing percentage of all existing housing. Currently developing green markets around the world are leading this growth, with home builders in Canada and the United States seeing a vast percentage of all homes built having an ecologically friendly basis.​

Here at RS Homes, we custom design and build new homes.  However, from time to time, we are asked to tackle renovations that pose a greater challenge for others.
Given the general excitement of home renovation, the possibility of delays is often overlooked.  Delays, however, can occur for a number of reasons including: weather, a breakdown in the supply chain, the discovery of bedrock that is difficult to excavate or the presence of mould.