what makes the new model home Net Zero Ready? Our new model home in the Trussler West community was built as the first Net Zero new build home in the Waterloo Region. Designated as Net Zero, this home can produce as much energy as the average family consumes, using products and technology at the
At Activa, we are committed to making a positive difference not only in our community but also in the lives of our employees. That’s why we’ve established a Green Team, a group of passionate employees leading initiatives that encourage sustainable practices both within and outside our organization. Continue reading to learn more about our employee
Building a home is a significant undertaking, and we understand the inherent stress and anxiety that can come with it. Our mission is to replace those worries with confidence and excitement. From the moment you decide to build with us, we are committed to making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. How do we do
Rohit SikriMortgage Specialist, BMO Embarking on the journey to homeownership requires not just excitement, but also a sense of security. At Activa, we understand the importance of upfront assurance when it comes to your mortgage. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our Mortgage Partner Program, a beacon of confidence amidst the uncertainties of home financing.
[vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10196″][vc_column width=”3/4″]Pedro Alvarado Mortgage Development Manager, National Bank In the world of homeownership, where each individual’s journey is unique, the one-size-fits-all approach to mortgages falls short. If no two homebuyers are the same, why should their mortgages be? At Activa, we recognize the unique circumstances and individual needs of each homebuyer. That’s why we’re
[vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10133″][vc_column width=”3/4″] Dan Simpson Mortgage Agent, Dominion Lending Centre, in partnership with YNCU Let’s face it, purchasing a new home is a big deal and can be quite nerve-wracking. Which is why we, at Activa, have teamed up with seven of the country’s top banks and credit unions to form our Activa Mortgage Partner
If you’ve been looking to refresh your home, now couldn’t be a better time. As we step into 2024, the world of interior design is undergoing a fascinating evolution, bringing forth new trends and ideas that promise to redefine our living spaces. Our team of Design Studio experts, Hanna, Sandy, Kim, Marla, and Erin, are
Jenna AndersonCIBC Mortgage Specialist Meet Jenna – our Mortgage Specialist from CIBC! Welcome to our Activa Mortgage Partner series! Every week, we’ll be revealing key insights from one of our seven mortgage partners. At Activa, we understand that navigating the homebuying process can be challenging. That’s why we have developed a Mortgage Partner Program, with
[vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9970″ img_size=”300×300″ style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_column width=”3/4″] Shawn McDaid Meridian Mortgage Specialists Meet Shawn – one of our Mortgage Specialists from TD!Welcome to our Activa Mortgage Partner series! Every week, we’ll be revealing key insights from one of our seven mortgage partners. At Activa, we understand that navigating the homebuying process can be challenging. That’s why
Welcome to our Activa Mortgage Partner series! Every week, we’ll be revealing key insights from one of our seven mortgage partners. At Activa, we understand that navigating the homebuying process can be challenging. That’s why we have developed a Mortgage Partner Program, with seven of the top banks and credit unions, designed to make your
[vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9884″ img_size=”300×300″ style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_column width=”3/4″] Marc Figueiredo RBC Mortgage Specialists Meet Marc – one of our Mortgage Specialist’s from RBC®!Welcome to our Activa Mortgage Partner series! Every week, we’ll be revealing key insights from one of our seven mortgage partners. At Activa, we understand that navigating the homebuying process can be challenging. That’s why
Hanna Gawne Design Studio Associate Meet Hanna – our expert Design Studio Associate. Continue reading as Hanna helps you with this year’s holiday home décor.The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the joy of transforming our homes into warm and inviting spaces that celebrate the spirit of the festivities. Whether you’re hosting
Erin Hill Junior Design Studio Consultant Meet Erin – our expert Design Studio Consultant. Continue reading as Erin helps you in choosing design elements that will make your home warm and cozy!When turning a house into a home, there’s an undeniable desire for warmth and coziness. A well-thought-out design, carefully curated with the right elements,
Hanna GawneDesign Studio Associate Meet Hanna – our expert Design Studio Associate. Continue reading as Hanna helps you with this year’s modern fall décor ideas! As the temperatures start to drop and the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow, it’s the perfect time to transform your home into a cozy haven that
Enhance Your Single Detached Home With a surge in demand for multi-generational living and income-generating opportunities, converting your basement into a secondary suite is not just a trendy concept; it’s a smart investment in your property and family’s lifestyle. Continue reading to learn more about Activa’s Secondary Suite options: What is a Secondary Suite? At
SANDY BOUNNOIDESIGN STUDIO MANAGER Meet Sandy – our Senior Design Studio Consultant here to help guide you through the world of kitchen appliances. Continue reading as she provides the best tips and tricks for understanding the key factors to consider when selecting the perfect ones for your space. From refrigerators, ovens and stoves, to range
Your garage has the potential to be so much more than just a place to park your car or store clutter. With a little creativity and customization, it can become a functional, organized, and stylish space that enhances your home. Here, we’ll share eight valuable tips on how to make the most of your garage
Kim LuongDesign Studio Manager Meet Kim – our expert Design Studio Manager here to help guide you in designing the kitchen of your dreams. Continue reading as she provides the best tips and tricks for designing a functional and stylish kitchen you will love. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place
We are excited to introduce our all-new Modern Farmhouse elevations! Seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary aesthetics, each home exudes a rustic warmth and modern sophistication. With upgraded exterior and interior finishes, these beautiful designs are now available in Activa’s newest community, Harvest Park, and Trussler West Phase II*. *30′ floorplans only available in Trussler West
Marla JutrasDesign Studio Consultant Meet Marla – our expert Design Studio consultant here to help you select luxurious upgrades for your powder room and primary bathroom ensuite. Continue reading as she provides the best tips and tricks for designing a luxurious at-home oasis you will love! Creating a bathroom sanctuary with spa-like upgrades is on
Our expert Design Studio team is always keeping up with well-loved trends in the interior design space! Today on the blog, we asked the team to share with us popular upgrade trends for new homes in 2023! Check out our homeowners’ favourites for inspiration. 1. Floating Vanity Floating vanities are on trend, and we don’t
Looking to revamp your style in 2023 with trending home designs? Look no further, our expert Design Studio team is here to give you an exclusive update on what’s hot, hip and trendy in the interior design space this year. Our team is sharing some new and emerging trends we haven’t seen before – get
Simplistically stunning, entirely your own. Activa’s contemporary home elevations offer bold, clean designs to fit your own aesthetic. We strive to deliver the perfect home for every individual, whether their design style is traditional, contemporary or anything in between. What is ‘Contemporary Design’? Contemporary homes are bold, with a focus on clean lines and natural
If you’re building a Net Zero Ready home with Activa or considering upgrading your home to Net Zero, we highly recommend you visit our NEW Net Zero Model Home in Trussler West to learn all about energy-efficient home building! At our model home, you will see energy-saving features firsthand, while also learning what makes a
Create a space you love and feel inspired by in 2022 with the help of our expert Design Studio team! Even a few small changes can completely alter the look and feel of your home. Unsure of where to start? Don’t worry, we are here to help! Our Design Studio Consultants have provided a round-up
Purchasing a home is a big decision whether it be for an end-user or an investor. While a live-in homeowner will pay for all the expenses themselves, an investor will have tenants that will pay rent, contributing to the overall expenses of owning the home. Because your goal as an investor is to attract renters,
BY JENNA EATON My partner Mitch and I purchased our first home in Activa’s Huron Village community this past fall. We chose to buy a new build with Activa so that we could pick a floor plan that best suited our lifestyle and personalize it to our liking! Soon after we secured our unit, it
BY CHRISTINE TASSE ARE YOU LOOKING to get started on building your very own backyard oasis? We built an extended patio in the backyard of our Activa home where my family loves to spend time together throughout the summer. Today on ActivaLearn, I’m sharing my top five tips for creating a backyard oasis for you
Our expert Design Studio team is always keeping up with well-loved trends in the interior design space! Today on the blog, we asked our Design Studio team to share with us popular upgrade trends for new homes in 2021! Check out our homeowners’ favourites for inspiration. 1. Creating a Bathroom Sanctuary Creating a bathroom sanctuary
Selecting a backsplash for your kitchen is a big decision! With so many colours, patterns and finishes to choose from it can be hard to narrow it down to one choice. That is why we asked our expert Design Studio team to break down the selection process for choosing a backsplash, so you can feel
Looking to revamp your style in 2021 with trending home designs? Look no further, our expert Design Studio team is here to give you an exclusive update on what’s hot, hip and trendy in the interior design space this year. Our team is sharing some new and emerging trends we haven’t seen before – get
BY CHRISTINE TASSE Hands down, this was my favourite project to date in my home! As a first time Mom, I knew I wanted to keep the room somewhat neutral but also include accents that are reflective of our family. I welcomed my son Samuel in June 2020 and am excited to share my top
Knit sweaters, big blankets and all the pumpkin spice candles your heart desires; fall is here, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Get inspired by our Design Studio experts who have rounded up their favourite interior design trends that will help transition your home in time for Thanksgiving weekend! 1) Pumpkins Everywhere! Felt
Do you struggle to determine what’s a trend and what’s a look that’ll stay chic forever? Well, look no further! Our new Design Studio Manager, Kim Luong, is here to introduce her favourite Interior Design Trends that will look timeless and stylish for years to come. We’ve talked about our favourite design trends of 2020
2019 offered a variety of design trends like bold and dramatic greens, the resurgence of warmth, mixed metals, patterns and texture, and more! 2019 also said goodbye to millennial pink, mid-century modern décor, and dark walls. To ring in 2020, our Design Studio is celebrating new interior design trends for the start of a new
Moving day is just around the corner and it can all start to seem very overwhelming. We want you to be excited about the process instead of stressing about the move itself. One of the best and easiest ways to have peace of mind during moving preparations is to make a personalized Moving Checklist. A Moving
BY CHRISTINE TASSE Looking to buy a new home? Congratulations! Starting the search for a new home can be so stressful, but I am here to remind you that it can also be easy and exciting. Considering a new build is a completely different experience than buying a resale. When thinking of a resale the first thing
Activa, Waterloo Region’s largest and most innovative land developer and home builder, is proud to be releasing a limited amount of bungalow loft condo townhomes (complete with accessibility features) in the well-loved community of Doon South this weekend. Activa strives to offer a quality-built home with stunning standards, in communities that are designed for the way
BY MARISSA WARNER The moment you are handed the keys to your newly built home is when it’s time to put your personal touch on your space! Personalizing your home can take many forms, whether it is the furniture you select or meaningful items and photos you decide to display. Making a house come alive
BY MARISSA WARNER The first few months of the year can cause many of us to feel a little stir-crazy – the weather is traditionally cold and wet, forcing us to spend more time inside! Having a dedicated indoor space for the tiny humans in our lives to explore, create and use their imagination is
Whether you are hosting dinner parties for large gatherings, watching movies with the kids in the family room, or doing yoga in the bedroom, you require a flooring option that suits your needs (and your style). Beyond the practicality of the floor itself (like how durable it is, and if it’s easy to clean), flooring is typically the largest surface area to consider in any space. It
2018 featured a variety of interior design trends like glam brass accents and velvet furniture, nature-inspired living with woven textures and houseplants, and cozy pieces meant for snuggling up and being comfortable. It also said goodbye to cacti everything, chevron patterns, and white-on-white room design. So, what’s next in 2019? To ring in the start of the year,
If you’re considering building with Activa, visiting our NEW Vista Hills model homes is the best place to get to know us. Our models include inspiring finishes that show you just how beautiful your new home can be when you build with us, as well as a look into what our signature, stress-free customer journey is all about. No matter
As many of our homeowners know, we have been busy over the past few months updating and renovating our Design Studio. Those who had their Colour Selections during this time or came to visit – thank you for your patience while we were under construction! Activa is a strong believer that each and every one of our homeowners
Fall is the season for warm drinks, cozy scarves and spending time with family. It’s also the season that marks the beginning of hibernation for many of us: the season we start spending more time inside our homes. Fall 2018 is now upon is, and with it comes new décor trends. This season is marked
If you’re in the market for your next home, you might be considering whether you should build a new home or buy an older resale home. Here are the top five reasons (that you may not have considered) to buy new instead of resale. 1) You can really make your home your own Forget
Choosing the right countertop can seem like a daunting task – there are so many different types and colours to choose from! With seemingly endless choices, it’s important to consider style, functionality and price in your final decision, so here’s a quick read with tips for finding what will work for your new home! When
