SASKATOON, SK (APR 23, 2024) — The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA) is excited to welcome Andrew Wagner, Founder and Director of Construction at Maison Design+Build, as the new chair of the Board of Directors. Wagner was elected at the SRHBA Annual General Meeting and will be serving a two-year term. Wagner is succeeding Conrad Ehr, President of Ehrenburg Homes, as Chair. “I am honoured to be taking on the role of Board Chair at the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association,” said Wagner, “I thank Conrad Ehr for his past leadership in this position, as his comm ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (APR 16, 2024) — The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA) applauds today’s federal budget announcement for introducing the comprehensive Federal Housing Plan. This plan aims to tackle the longstanding challenges of housing affordability and supply—a critical focus of advocacy by the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) at federal, provincial, and municipal levels.  “We are encouraged by the government’s comprehensive strategy, which aligns with many of the solutions we have proposed over the years, including those advocated for at our recent Day on ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (APR 11, 2024) – Today the federal government announced 30-year amortization periods for insured mortgages that will be available for first-time buyers on new construction homes. As most of you know, this was a top ask at CHBA’s Day on the Hill this past fall, in which SRHBA Board Chair Conrad Ehr and CEO Nicole Burgess participated. The decision which was announced this morning will help first-time buyers get into the market and spur new home construction. This bold move is something that the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has been advocating for as it will ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (MAR 14, 2024) – The highly anticipated HomeStyles Home Show is back again this year, promising homeowners and home enthusiasts an immersive experience into the world of home improvement, décor, and innovation. This annual event, presented by the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA), is taking place once again at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. The show will take place on Friday, March 15 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, March 17 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. “We are proud to say that HomeStyles has been locally ow ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (MAR 14, 2024) – Out of 900 total entries over 48 categories, the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association is thrilled to see that eight of our members have been selected as finalists in several categories for the 2024 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. This prestigious awards ceremony celebrates top new homes, renovations, community developments, and residential marketing in Canada. The winners will be announced on May 10, 2024 at an awards gala during CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada in Saint John, NB. We would like to congratulate the following members f ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (FEB 28, 2024) — The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA) congratulates the City of Saskatoon on their successful approval of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which is part of a $4 billion-dollar federal initiative administered through CMHC to incentivize more market rate housing over the next three years. “Today’s announcement is a game-changer for Saskatoon’s future,” said Nicole Burgess, CEO of the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association. “It’s about more than just building homes faster; it’s about addressing municipal barriers to housing such ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (FEB 11, 2024) – The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association proudly announced the winners of the 32nd Annual Housing Excellence Awards at a sold-out gala event on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in the housing industry, this prestigious event recognized the outstanding work of its members across various categories, emphasizing innovation, quality, and excellence. This year, the Association presented 47 awards, which included 7 new awards in categories of Marketing, Renovation, and Best New Home Spac ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (DEC 21, 2023) – Yesterday at City Hall, City Council directed Administration to undertake the work to remove minimum parking requirements in Saskatoon. Known as Open Option parking, a developer, business or homeowner will be able to decide how much parking should be provided on a given development. Without a parking minimum in place, this decision can be made based on market knowledge, land use, available space and other factors. “We applaud City Council today on their decision to pursue Open Option parking in Saskatoon,” said Nicole Burgess, CEO of the Saskatoon & Region Ho ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (DEC 15, 2023) – It’s the moment you have all been waiting for – the announcement of the finalists for the 32nd Annual Housing Excellence Awards! This recognition is a testament to each company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in the housing industry. In a world where building quality homes has never been more important, the awards show celebrates the architects, builders, renovators, sales teams, marketers and other visionaries who have brought these projects to life. CONGRATULATIONS FINALISTS! Industry Awards All Weather Windows Centennial Kitchen & Bath ..read more

SASKATOON, SK (Nov 27, 2023) – Later this week at City Hall, the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA) will advocate for a transformative approach to urban development, focusing on a more flexible, expert-led decision-making process for parking space allocations in new constructions. Emphasizing the need for efficient and sustainable urban planning, Nicole Burgess, SRHBA’s CEO, highlights the importance of entrusting these decisions to those who understand the market’s needs best. Expert-Led Decisions for Future Developments: The SRHBA’s proposal for a shift in parking spac ..read more