by Tyler Pollock | Aug 26, 2026 | Buying Experience, Featured, Mortgage
Buying your new home is exciting, but don’t forget the extra expenses beyond your down payment, closing costs. These fees often surprise buyers, especially first-timers, as possession day approaches. The good news? Alberta has some of the lowest closing costs in...
by Tyler Pollock | Jul 22, 2026 | Buying Experience, Duplexes, Featured Duplex
Buying a home in Edmonton is exciting, but deciding which type is the best fit can feel overwhelming. Duplex homes are becoming a top choice for many homebuyers. They combine affordability, smart design, and room to grow all without sacrificing comfort or quality....
by Tyler Pollock | Jun 2, 2026 | Buying Experience, First Time Buyer, Pacesetter Difference
Canada’s new First-Time Home Buyers’ GST Rebate helps make owning a newly built home more affordable by offering eligible buyers a full or partial rebate on GST for homes priced at $1.5 million or less. Available only on new construction, this program can...
by Erin Davis | Apr 14, 2026 | Buying Experience, First Time Buyer, Mortgage
Knowing when to buy a home often feels more challenging than figuring out what to buy. You’ve probably spent hours browsing listings, comparing neighbourhoods, and having those “what if” conversations. The excitement is real—but so is the...
by Erin Davis | Mar 17, 2026 | Buying Experience, Pacesetter Difference
Choosing a floor plan is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when building a new home. Yet many families select their layout based on beautiful photography and discover months later that the space doesn’t fit into their daily living space...
by Tyler Pollock | Feb 27, 2026 | Buying Experience, Pacesetter Difference
You’ve been watching Edmonton’s housing market closely, and you’re asking yourself the same question over and over: Should I buy now, or should I wait? At Pacesetter Homes, we get it. Making the decision to buy a home is one of the biggest financial...