Unpacked: A Tarion Podcast

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting things you can do. Unfortunately, it can also be the most stressful - but it doesn’t have to be. Brought to you by Tarion, Ontario’s new home warranty administrator and hosted by Barb DiGiulio, Unpacked is an eight-part series to help new home buyerswith their steps to homeownership.

We’ll begin with how Tarion supports you and provide an in-depth look at all the steps involved in buying a new home starting with your decision to buy, the questions you need to ask, what to expect from your builder, what the warranty is, and what happens once you have the keys to your new home.

Buying a home doesn’t have to leave you at wit’s end. Tarion’s new podcast, Unpacked, will help make the journey as smooth as possible.

To learn more about Tarion and the new home warranty, visit www.Tarion.com

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When standard rules don’t apply 04/30/2024

If there’s a problem 04/16/2024
If there’s a problem What should you do if you notice an issue after you move into your new home? How can you find out if it’s covered under your new home warranty? Who should you contact? And how exactly do you make a warranty claim?

The focus of this episode is the warranty claims process. Guests Kiwana Scott, Manager, Customer Service, and Josh Huson, Supervisor, Early Intervention, answer the most common questions owners of newly built homes have when it comes to accessing their warranty.
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The Pre-delivery Inspection 04/02/2024
The Pre-delivery Inspection The pre-delivery inspection (or PDI) is an important step for every new home buyer, and being prepared is the best way to make sure you do it properly and get the most out of it.

In this episode, we examine the PDI from three different perspectives: the builder, a home inspector, and Tarion. You’ll learn how to get ready for it, what happens during and after a PDI and pick up some useful tips along the way.

Guests are Natasha Paikin, Director of Client Experience at /episode/index/show/tarion/id/37762245

How a realtor can help 03/19/2024
How a realtor can help Buying a pre-construction or newly built home can sometimes be a little overwhelming, and you may end up forgetting to ask the right questions when you should. Thankfully, you don’t need to go through it alone, because a trusted realtor can guide you through the process and keep you informed every step of the way.

Join guest Tania Artenosi, President of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), as she outlines the many ways a realtor can help – from finding the home you want and /episode/index/show/tarion/id/37762255

Getting to know your new home warranty 03/05/2024
Getting to know your new home warranty Knowing that your brand-new home comes with a warranty provides so much peace of mind. But how well do you really know your warranty? What does it cover or not cover? When does it actually begin? What are your responsibilities as an owner versus those of your builder or Tarion? And if you’re buying a condominium, what about the areas outside your unit?

Join guests Alyson Wiley, Manager, Warranty Services and Ali Kanani, Manager, Warranty Services Common Elements, as they guide us thro /episode/index/show/tarion/id/37762260

From purchase to possession 02/20/2024
From purchase to possession A lot can happen between the moment you sign the deal on a pre-construction home and the time it’s all complete and yours to enjoy.

Guests Dave Cecatini, Director, Warranty Services, and Ryan Haley, Director, Common Elements help us zoom in on some of the things you may not expect to encounter in your new home buying experience. Learn about things like delays, substitutions, project cancellations, and interim occupancy so that you can ask your builder the right questions and be prepar /episode/index/show/tarion/id/37762265

Before you buy 02/06/2024
Before you buy Buying a pre-construction or recently built home is a big decision, and the key to success is to start things off on the right foot. In this episode, we delve into some of the important things you need to know at the outset to help you make informed decisions and protect yourself throughout the journey.

Join Tamina Ahmadi, Manager,Underwriting, and Catherine Longo, Legal Counsel, as they help guide you through how to research a builder, understand the purchase agreement, /episode/index/show/tarion/id/37762270

Tarion and the Ontario new home warranty 01/23/2024
Tarion and the Ontario new home warranty If you’re in the market for a pre-construction home, you should get to know Tarion and how we can help you before, during and after you buy your home.

In this kickoff episode, President & CEO Peter Balasubramanian talks about Tarion’s unique role in Ontario’s new home industry.

Why was Tarion created? What does it do for consumers? How does Ontario’s warranty compare with that of other jurisdictions? How has Tarion evolved in its almost 50 y /episode/index/show/tarion/id/37762275

Welcome to Unpacked: A Tarion Podcast! 12/18/2023
Welcome to Unpacked: A Tarion Podcast! Buying a new home is one of the most exciting things you can do. Unfortunately, it can also be the most stressful - but it doesn’t have to be. Brought to you by Tarion, Ontario’s new home warranty administrator and hosted by Barb DiGiulio, Unpacked is an eight-part series to help new home buyerswith their steps to homeownership.

We’ll begin with how Tarion supports you and provide an in-depth look at all the steps involved in buying a new home starting with your decision to buy, the questio /episode/index/show/tarion/id/37762280

Tarion Talks: Your Pre-Delivery Inspection 11/14/2019
Tarion Talks: Your Pre-Delivery Inspection For new home buyers, the pre-delivery inspection – or PDI for short – can be an exciting experience. It can also be a little intimidating - after all, most of us are not experts in home construction. For this episode of Tarion Talks, our host Diana Pham is joined by Bob Thoburn, a Director of Stakeholder Relations at Tarion, to learn more about the PDI process and to answer some of the most common questions we hear from homeowners. Topics discussed in this episode include: A step-by-step walkthrough of how a typical PDI would work in Ontario; Explaining the PDI form, and what types of issues should be recorded on this important document; The responsibilities of your builder’s representative during your PDI; Advice on who you can bring to a PDI, and an explanation of the Appointment of Designate for Pre-Delivery Inspection form; Tarion’s PDI Checklist and where to find it. /episode/index/show/tarion/id/12035507

Tarion Talks: Summer Home Maintenance Tips 07/26/2018
Tarion Talks: Summer Home Maintenance Tips As we near the halfway point of summer in Ontario, this episode of Tarion Talks focuses on summer maintenance tips, as well as two home warranty terms you may or may not be familiar with: “seasonal” and “special seasonal.” Andreea Aslan, Senior Communications Advisor at Tarion, hosts this episode and is joined in discussion by two of Tarion’s Warranty Services Representatives: Glen Campbell and Christien Veroni. Topics discussed in this episode include: Maintaining your air conditioning system, and what to do if it stops working properly; Managing your home’s humidity during the humid summer months; An overview of which warranty-covered items are categorized “seasonal” or “special seasonal,” and how those designations may affect repair timelines; Advice for homeowners who are thinking about doing some landscaping, but want to avoid causing water penetration into their home. /episode/index/show/tarion/id/6852134

Tarion Talks: Winter Home Maintenance 01/29/2018
Tarion Talks: Winter Home Maintenance In this episode of Tarion Talks, we discuss some tips on maintaining your home during the winter season – as well as how proper winter maintenance can help protect your warranty rights if you ever need to make a claim. To find out more about the potential problems homeowners may face this season, our host Andreea Aslan, Senior Strategic Communications Advisor, is joined by Kirk Rowe, a Manager in Tarion’s Stakeholder Relations department and an expert on the Ontario new home warranty. Topics discussed in this episode include: How too much (or too little) humidity may affect your home, and tips for how you can track and control moisture levels throughout the year. The science behind windows “sweating” , a look at the damage this can cause, and advice on how to prevent it. An overview of “ice damming,” its potential impacts and the steps you can take to avoid it. Tips on maintaining an efficient furnace, and how Tarion can help if yours stops working properly. How to prevent plumbing pipes from freezing or bursting, and what steps to take if you experience damaged pipes. /episode/index/show/tarion/id/6201678

Unpacked: A Tarion Podcast

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