PORT PERRY STAR Tuesday, October 20, 1992 CHBA serving consumers Supporting the building industry and serving con- sumers is what the Cana- dian Home Builders' Asso- ciation (CHBA) is all about. Established in 1943, CHBA represents more than 12,000 mem- ber-firms from all parts of the country - builders, renovators, architects, suppliers, manufacturers and other professionals involved in the residential construction industry. Ap- proximately 80 per cent of all residential housing in Canada is built by associa- tion members. Often referred to as "the voice of the residential construction © industry," CHBA works tirelessly to promote the interests of consumers everywhere and to keep Canadians among the best-housed people in the world. On a national level, CHBA rep- resents the concerns of the industry and consumers to the federal government on such wide-ranging is- sues as home financing protection, the National Building Code and the en- vironment. Provincial home builders' associa- tions have developed new home warranty programs to help to meet the expec- tations of consumers across the country, and lo- cal associations offer a va- riety of services, such as public seminars, to help - pe RE/MAX scugog realty limited 144 QUEEN ST. - PORT PERRY - 985-4427 REMIX An international network of independent member brokers consumers make in- formed home buying deci- sions. Through workshops and training programs, builders gain the knowl- edge and skills they need to keep up-to-date on con- struction trends and de- velopments in the housing industry, and to transfer new technology to the job site. Sales and marketing courses provide valuable business "know-how," and high-profile association campaigns such as New Homes Month offer build- ers a chance to meet with large numbers of poten- tial home buyers and learn about their concerns and desires. In the end, the consu- mer is the winner, with greater comfort, increased quality, and better value in new homes across the country. Make a smart move! Contact your local home builders' associa- tion for more information. SUPERIOR IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! Stunning "One of a Kind" in-town waterfront. Situated on a beautifully treed 110" waterfront lot. An indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, solarium are just a few of the features of this very special home. $589-000 $539-000° $499,000 For more information call Tony Maciver LARGE HAMLET LOT Enjoy the park and country living in your 3+1 bedroom brick bun- galow with main floor laundry and finished rec room. Listed at $184,900 Don Harper. Res: 985-3159.