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Net-Zero Homes: The Next Step in Sustainable Building
Habitat for Humanity is all about redefining what’s possible. We’re always searching for new ways to be leaders in the construction of affordable housing, all around the world. Most recently, Habitat Manitoba unveiled their first-ever net-zero Habitat home. What’s a net-zero home?…
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Community Housing Renewal Strategy: How the Provincial Government is Expanding Affordable Housing
At Habitat HMD, we have a vision where everyone has a decent place to call home. We understand that making this a reality is contingent on the participation of key government players. Our homes are built on the foundation of these partnerships. We collaborate closely with the Ontario…
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Playhouse Build Challenge with Genworth: Competition for a Cause
Teams from Genworth Canada competed in Habitat HM’s second annual Playhouse Build Challenge, competing for the title of top playhouse.
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The Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis: Surplus and Underutilized Lands
Ontarians are likely familiar with the affordable housing crisis our province is currently facing, with the highest share of residents living in unaffordable housing, second only to British Columbia. We’re seeing 27.6 per cent of Ontario households spend more than 30 per cent of…
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National Indigenous Peoples Day: A Time for Celebration and Reflection
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples day, marking a time to celebrate the cultural diversity of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. Habitat HMD recognizes the importance of this day – in coming together across the country for a day of learning and rejoicing in…
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The Secret Behind Motivation: Philanthropy vs. Paycheck
A recent study shows we’re more motivated by the prospect of giving back than by a paycheck. At Habitat HMD, we see this first-hand in our team experiences. When you’re working together towards a common goal, you might be surprised at the impact you can have. The study…
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Cost of Living and the Canadian Housing Market
The cost of living is defined as “the amount of money that a person needs to live”, which is a person’s ability to afford food, shelter and other essentials needed to survive. If we expand this, it is the amount of money needed for sustaining a quality of life…
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Mental Health Effects of Precarious Housing
Over the years, increasingly high housing costs in the GTA have led to precarious housing situations for low-income families. Families are being forced to spend the bulk of their income on mortgage payments and real estate costs, and are obstructed from investing in activities that support a healthy…
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Has Policy Created the Housing Shortage?
The law of supply and demand is strongly recognizable in the housing market, far more visible compared to most markets. Supply refers to the development of houses and the total amount of units available for buyers, whereas demand depends on the household that will live there – such as, their…