Our OPUS Homes Year In Review 2017

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Taking a moment to pause and look back at the year is an important part of preparing for the year to come. 2017 was very special for us, with new home openings, and lives touched by our Families Helping Families™ program, as well as new OPUS Homes family members moving into their …

Holiday Decor Trends

It’s almost the end of November, and it seems like just yesterday we were rushing around getting ready for Thanksgiving.  Christmas is now only a few weeks away, and we’ve found some exciting decor trends for the 2017 holidays.

A Delicious, Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipe – Gingerbread-Berry Trifle

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] This recipe is adapted from Christy Denney at: The Girl Who Ate Everything and incorporates our favourite colour – red! You can use any red berry you like, imagine the possibilities. Cranberry, strawberry… or even Pomegranate would be delicious here. The holidays are that special time of year to get together with …

This Holiday Season, OPUS Homes Supports 360° Kids

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] At OPUS Homes we are dedicated to giving back to our communities and helping those in need. To celebrate the abundance of the season, this year we are collecting goods for our Richmond Hill charity partner, 360° Kids. The mission of 360° Kids is to surround kids in crisis with support, taking …

OPUS Homes and DECO Homes Make Contribution to Abilities Centre

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] OPUS Homes, in conjunction with DECO Homes was proud to make a donation to Abilities Centre’s Thrive Art Program, as a gesture of thanks for the contribution of art made for the Whitby Meadows Presentation Studio. At OPUS Homes, we believe that communities are at their best when neighbours support one another. …

Origins Is Now Open Offering New Homes in Brampton!

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Origins officially launched this past weekend, with an excellent response from homebuyers, recognizing the great value, beautiful design and incredible location. Collectively, DECO Homes and OPUS Homes offer 10 unique home plans: 3 semi-detached homes, 3 30’ detached homes, and 4 38’ detached homes.  The homes range in square footage from 1750 …

Whitby Meadows Draws Huge Crowd On Opening Weekend!

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The weekend that everyone was waiting for has come and gone – we’re not talking about the early Halloween parties. Arista Homes, DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Developments opened at Whitby Meadows! Read the full story here!

Understanding New Mortgage Rules for a Stress-Free Mortgage Application

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]   As mortgage rates and qualifying criteria have become quite uncertain over the past two weeks, our onsite RBC Mobile Mortgage Specialists at Whitby Meadows and Origins Brampton will help make understanding lending criteria a little easier. With the announcement of new lending criteria for anyone applying for a mortgage in 2018, …

#AskWhitby Live Q & A

This past Saturday, we were delighted to host a Twitter Live event for our Whitby Meadows community. Our Twitter followers were invited to share their questions by tagging #askWhitby for a quick response. We had a great time fielding these questions and we have put the answers up here for you!

What’s Cooking in Kitchen Trends

There has been a steady rise in quality of material when it comes to counter tops. Materials such as quartz that were once considered luxury surfaces are replacing laminate countertops. With the focus shifting to quality and value of materials, the option of natural stone for work surfaces has increased, creating an opulent aesthetic.