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Once again many companies that build in Durham have made the Ontario Home Builders’ Association’s finalists list for their incredible workmanship. Take note of these builders when you are looking for a home in Durham: Minto Communities, Fourteen Estates Custom Homes, Mattamy Homes Ltd., Great Gulf, Farsight Homes and Empire Communities.
In a testament to the calibre of their work, five local companies including Minto Communities Canada, have been named finalists for prestigious provincial housing awards, and have earned nominations in multiple categories. The awards are presented annually by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association to builders and renovators throughout the province.

Minto Communities Canada has unveiled a summertime treat for home buyers: Three brand-new executive townhome models at its thriving Avalon Encore development in Orleans. Ranging from 1,655 to 1,917 square feet, the Haven, Monterey and Tahoe are part of the new product line that has launched during the past couple of years.

Minto Communities USA is adding more options at its new 500-home vacation resort near Walt Disney World. They announced construction started on four additional vacation-home buildings in Festival, its new community in ChampionsGate. The new concept is an eight-unit building that will accommodate more homes in its popular Elation floor plan.
A county canvassing board has certified a vote to make the yet-to-be-built 4,500 homes Minto Communities USA development Palm Beach County’s newest municipality, according to a recent statement. Residents within the Seminole Improvement District voted to create the City of Westlake and make it the county’s 39th municipality.

A Kanata subdivision development is abuzz with bees once again. Marianne Gee and her husband Matt Gee, of Gees Bees Honey Company, delivered approximately 80,000 bees to the Kanata Minto Arcadia development Friday morning to replace the two hives stolen from the subdivision at Christmas time a year prior.

After a highly successful model grand opening at LakePark, Minto Communities USA announces a big win in the Treasure Coast Builders Association 2016 Parade of Homes. Four of the six new LakePark models were awarded with the prestigious grand, platinum, gold and silver awards. The Coral Reef, Spruce and Buttonwood model homes also received awards.
Minto Communities USA's Prestwick Grand furnished model residence is now open and available for viewing in TwinEagles' Lockford neighborhood. Lockford showcases 2,600- to 3,800-square-foot one- and two-story floor plans. Each Lockford site has TwinEagles signature golf course, water and preserve views. Just nine homesites remain available.
The incredible achievements of Durham Region Home Builders were celebrated at the annual Awards of Excellence, held at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility. Outstanding achievement awards were presented to Minto Communities Canada and Jeffery Homes who were honoured as Builder of the Year large volume and small volume respectively.

Minto Communities Canada has released new designs at its upscale Mahogany community in Manotick to appeal to buyers looking for a more affordable family home. Featuring large great rooms open to gourmet kitchens, generous mud rooms and walk-in closets, the contemporary-looking homes are available on 47 and 60-foot lots starting at $461,900.