The case for building taller wood-framed buildings is gaining traction with provinces and cities adapting their building codes to allow for taller wood structures. Most recently, Calgary announced a change to its rules allowing for six-storey buildings with wood frames, an increase from four-storeys. City planners hope this will encourage developers to build more mid-rise […]
When we buy a home, we hope that it’ll be a great place to live. But we also hope to own a property that will see its value appreciate over time and become a nice retirement nest egg when the time comes. It’s important to maintain your property so it’ll help you achieve the retirement […]
If you’re looking to buy a preconstruction home, the process is slightly different than buying resale. You’ll have the floor plans to help you decide whether the home’s layout is suitable for your needs and by visiting the builder’s sales centre they can walk you through more details of what the finished product should look […]
You’ve made a decision to purchase a preconstruction home, you’ve scrapped together your savings and you purchased the home. Once that’s all said and then done, then comes the hard part for many people: waiting. One of the downfalls of buying a preconstruction home is you could wait years until your home is complete. You’re […]
When you buy a preconstruction home, you’ve committed to a home before you’ve seen it and before it’s even been built. You get a chance to live in a brand spanking new place from the floors to the appliances, but this doesn’t mean there won’t be any issues. The Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is a crucial […]
If you’ve decided to purchase a newly built home, congratulations on your big purchase. Saving up the money needed to buy a home is no easy feat, but just because you’ve gone ahead and put down your deposit that doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly. Once construction is complete on your unit and it’s in […]
