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What Are “Specifications” and Why Do They Matter?
Do Specifications Matter, and What Exactly Are They? If you are shopping for a new home, you will likely hear the word specifications early on, often without much explanation. It can sound technical and a little intimidating, and many buyers are not quite sure how it...
Discover the Benefits of the Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP)
It’s all new! Why would I need a warranty? Even though your new home has been built with care, some problems may not become apparent until later. Ensuring your new home comes with protection from the Alberta New Home Warranty...
Build Your Dream Home with the Best Builders in Calgary
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a home that doesn't fit your unique vision for the future? Do you daydream about escaping to a fantastic new home where you can enjoy everything you've always wanted and wished for? Calgary's top new home builders might have just...
Everything you need to know about the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account
Owning a home might be a little closer than you think! The Government of Canada knows it isn't easy affording a home these days, which is why they added a new way to help home buyers save for their first home. In the 2022 federal budget, the government tackled the...
10 Must-Have Upgrades for a New Construction Home
Wondering which upgrades to add to your new home? You're not alone! It can be tough to decide which ones to choose, especially if you're trying to stick to a budget. A simple way to evaluate upgrades is by looking at what it would take to replace or redo something...
Difference Between a Fixed and Variable Mortgage
One of the first questions you may have when thinking about building a new home is: what is the difference between a fixed rate mortgage and a variable rate mortgage? Depending on what you decide, the different types can greatly impact your financial health. Choosing...
Best Outdoor Skating Rinks in Calgary, Airdire, Chestermere, Cochrane, Harmony, Langdon & Okotoks
Don't hibernate this winter, get out and enjoy winter. Just because it’s cold out, doesn’t mean that there aren’t fun activities to do outside. One wintertime favourite is skating at one of our many outdoor rinks in and around Calgary. So, why not glide over a sheet...
Add a Legal Secondary Suite to Help with Your Mortgage
It's time to start looking at your new home in a new way. At first glance, spaces like your basement or above your garage may not seem like valuable real estate, but they have real earning potential. You may be surprised to learn that one way to reduce your mortgage...
Forecast 2022: Will House Prices Go Up (or Down) in Calgary?
We’ve all read headlines like “a sharp correction is coming” and “the bubble is about to burst”, which strikes fear into many homeowners and welcome relief for anyone looking to break into the housing market for the first time. The question on everyone's mind is...
Amazing Calgary Playgrounds You May (or May Not) Know About
Parks and playgrounds are great ways for kids to get some exercise while having fun. They’re an inexpensive way to keep your kids entertained outside and explore your city. Plus, you might even meet some other parents. With over 1,100 playgrounds in Calgary, it can be...
Living in Toronto vs Calgary: Which is Better?
Choosing to live in either Calgary or Toronto is an enviable position to be in. Calgary is in the western province of Alberta. Toronto is the capital city in the eastern province of Ontario. Both cities have high standards of living and a wide range of opportunities...
8 Insider Tips for Building a Home in Calgary You’ll Love
Still searching for your dream home? The real estate market can be tough to navigate and difficult to find a house that has everything you want and need – especially when you have a specific location, limited budget, or unique wish list in mind. But don't worry! You...