Going to town: Growing popularity of townhomes has builders struggling to keep pace with demand

Townhomes have grown up, so to speak. Once considered a stepping stone to single-family home ownership, today’s towns are more popular than ever and are often the goal rather than the starting point.
There are many reasons for this trend, from affordability to availability to lifestyle choices, and it means builders are now having trouble keeping up with demand.
“Townhomes are flying off the shelf; builders can’t release them fast enough,” noted Cheryl Rice, Ottawa presid