Since the need to provide physical distancing was required in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, home builders in our communities have expanded your options for touring their showhomes.
5 Ways to Tour Community Showhomes
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Helping the environment one step at a time
Did you know that the Uplands at Riverview has implemented ground-breaking environmental initiatives that preserve the natural ecosystems, and promote stewardship of wetland habitats?
How to Map Your Weekly Routine and Pick the Perfect Community
If you’re in the market for a new home in the Edmonton area, you probably have a lot on your mind.
15 Questions to Ask a Show Home Area Manager
As you start the process of looking for your new home, you know thorough research is the best way to find the right builder for you. You want a company that’s going to meet all of your needs and treat you with the respect you deserve.
Realistically, a home is the biggest investment most of us will ever make. So, when making this large decision, you want to be sure you’re asking the right questions – especially when you’re touring show homes and speaking to area sales managers.
Is a New Townhome Your Best Option?
Whether you’re thinking about your first new home or you’re considering moving for the third or fourth time, you know that you have a lot of options. Townhomes sometimes seem like a “lesser” option if you’ve been dreaming about a family home, but there are a surprising number of advantages to this style of home.
Love Your Community: Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge is a bedroom community located near Fort Saskatchewan, and if it’s not on your radar yet, it should be.
This up-and-coming community has a lot of convenient features, and there will be even more benefits as the neighbourhood grows. Learn more about this community, then spend an afternoon in the area to see just how quiet and peaceful it can be.
Your Options for Education in 7 Bedroom Communities Around Edmonton
When you’re choosing a place for your family to live, choosing a place to live near a high-quality school is important to every parent. Your children will spend a lot of their time in school, and you want them in a place that will support them through social and academic growth.
Last month we showcased your schooling options in eight different Edmonton communities, and this month we turn our eyes to the communities just outside the city.
Bedroom communities are becoming increasingly popular options for many families. If you’re considering one of these communities, though, you might worry that it could significantly limit your schooling options.
Fixer Upper or Building New – Which Is Better for You?
At some point, every house begins to lose its lustre. Cracks start appearing, appliances get worn out, paint gets chipped, and the interior of your home starts looking old, frumpy, and worn-out.
But when is it worth it to renovate and when is it better to start over? How do you look at your fixer-upper and decide if you should put in the time and money to fix it, or make the decision to build a brand new home?
7 Advantages of Downsizing
Many couples think about downsizing their homes once the kids have started their adult lives. Most would agree that there’s little need for a 1,800+ square foot home when it’s just the two of you. However, moving can be a hassle, and there are wonderful memories associated with that family home.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Do You Need a New Home?
Exchanging one home for another seems to be a rite of passage. Parents tend to opt for larger homes once they increase the size of their family or the kids start getting a little bigger. Retired couples often trade in their large family homes for something a bit more manageable.
As common as this process may be, how do you know when it’s time to start looking for a new home? There are times when making a few small adjustments can alleviate any perceived problems with the current home. Sometimes, just waiting it out will make things better.