B.G. Schickedanz Homes Inc.

Ontarians looking for an escape from the drudgery of city life no longer need to fly off to far-flung tourist destinations. Just off the Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33), the picturesque town of Wellington has been garnering much attention...

When we think of building materials for homes, brick is generally the first thing that comes to mind. And no small wonder: brick is a key feature of today’s homes as much as it was 200 years ago. In fact, the majority of homebuyers favour brick, and it is widely used across Europe and North America in the construction of all manner of dwelling...

In spite of economic rumblings from the US triggered by the sub-prime mortgage meltdown, Canada’s real estate market looks set to remain robust throughout the coming year. According to a report released April 12th by TD Bank’s chief economist, 2008 will see...

Strong growth in the Canadian economy stunned economists at Canada’s major banks, who predicted sluggish growth in response to the United States’ recent economic woes.  For the second straight month, Statistics Canada has announced far higher job creation than anticipated

Every now and then the question will come up, most often in reference to a vehicle or home.  Beyond these big-ticket items (and perhaps books) most consumers would never consider buying a used product.

Throughout Ontario, the economic engine of Canada, a transformation is occurring. Businesses from Canada and around the world are moving into parts of the province once considered rural, taking advantage of lower costs, land availability and a well-maintained system of roads.

So many people plan their vacation getaway to cottage country, looking forward to spending time by the lake, getting out of the city and back to nature. They rush up for a weekend, or a week at a time, and then lament on Sunday as they drive back to the city.