Kitchen Counter-Trends
Over the past 20 years, many homes in North America have been converted to, or built with, open concept kitchen-living spaces. This is partly in response to the demand for larger homes and, subsequently,
Siting a New Home
Home siting is the process of determining how to place the house on a building lot for maximum liveability. Siting is influenced mostly by the building footprint compared to available land. In the countryside,
Aftermarket Solar
A solar power installation is only as good as its design so it's important to work with a reputable company that has engineers on staff. A viability study is required to choose the right
Owner-Builder Advantages
You may have visited a new home while shopping for real estate. They are the benchmark for home buyers everywhere. House-hunters will visit a show home and then compare everything else they see to
Condos Are Communities
One of the nice things about buying a condo is the sense of security in a collective. Neighbours usually have similar lifestyles and expectations for their home. There is a congruence of feeling and
Buy New or Resale?
Buying a home can be an exercise in priorities and value. Homebuyers are inundated with different comparable properties, each having it's own value proposition. One predominant factor that more people are looking at is
Down Payment Options
This is a question first-time buyers ask themselves when they find the perfect starter home. It's in the right neighborhood, at the right price, and it shows pride of ownership. All the things a
Ready to Buy Your First Home? Read This First
Buying your first home is an exciting life experience, but it can also be very confusing. There are easy mistakes you could make, especially if you're doing it alone. That's where we come in. We
Understanding the Ins & Outs of Home Appraisals
Home Appraisals are often a critical part of getting a mortgage and buying a home in Canada – not to mention that getting a value on your home can be useful for many other reasons.
Home Buyer’s Remorse Is Real, Here’s How You Can Avoid It
You’ve done it before. You saw something in a store window that was way too expensive, but you decided to buy it anyways. Then, days later, you feel those pangs of regret. Buyer’s remorse is