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Humidity is a serious issue when it comes to your health and the health of your home. Changes in weather throughout the year can be the cause of high and low indoor air humidity issues. This can lead to health problems relating to respiratory infections, bacteria, mold growth and can even lead to structural damage…
High-performance thermal insulation on the exterior walls of our Ridgewood Home, Richmondhill From the roof down to its foundation, there are several key factors why a home should be properly insulated. For an optimal energy-efficient home, it is important to create a barrier between the outdoor elements to maintain good air quality, temperature and moisture…
Investing in your health is the best thing any of us can do! Healthy eating, physical exercise, stress management all improve our wellbeing, but what about our built environments? The areas we spend large amounts of our lives inhabiting at work or at home. The link between environment and health is complex, however indisputable and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ENERGY STAR homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the Ontario Building Code. They include additional energy-saving features like ENERGY STAR rated windows, higher insulation levels and increased air tightness that make them more efficient than standard homes. By purchasing an ENERGY STAR certified home, you can have all the features you…
Imagine… If you could own just a little piece of luxury Now imagine… If you could own the whole thing An Exclusive once in a lifetime development opportunity to own one of only eleven custom-built, architecturally designed and interior designed, landscaped homes in a spacious wooded enclave in a gated prestigious Aurora neighborhood. RS Homes…
RS Homes… with Landscape Architect Dennis Warenycia of Insite Landscape Architects Dana Holkestad When we think about building a luxury custom home our mind floods with the imagery of marble countertops, impressive herringbone floors, perfectly-crafted staircases, state of the art appliances, or whatever piques your design interests. But if you let your mind wander a little further you’ll find yourself journeying…
In hindsight, 2015 was an impressive year for real estate in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The robust growth was both record-breaking and surprising. Considering the recent hits to the economy, this unrelenting upswing was indeed remarkable, and the market shows no signs of slowing as we move through 2016. According to Sotheby’s year-end top-tier real…