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Setting Your Home’s Mood: The Effect of Colours
Being able to choose the colours for your new home after years of being stuck in neutral while renting is one of the most exciting parts of getting a new home. Unfortunately, when it comes time to select the colours, people become indecisive. Being too scared to make...
8 Ideas to Style Your Coffee Table or Ottoman
As you move into your new home, you want everything to look just right. Decorating the coffee table or ottoman in the living room is a small touch that can play a big role in setting the tone of the room. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a look you...
Taking Risks: Our Most Out There” Rooms – Part 1″
There are countless reasons building a brand new home of your own is AWESOME. But what really sets it apart from buying resale? The ability to truly customize! We love this aspect of new home builds, too. That’s why we don’t hold back when designing our show homes....
Commercial Amenities On The Way for Trumpeter
Is North Edmonton or St. Albert where you call home? Or have you been dreaming of that reality? In either case, an upcoming development is about to take this area to the next level. A New Urban Community The charm of St. Albert is undeniable, but finding a way to...
Are You Building Home Equity? Here’s Why You Should Be…
Every mortgage payment you make builds up the equity in your home. This is the portion of your home that you “own,”. You determine your equity by subtracting the amount you still owe on the home from the home’s value. While it’s not quite the same as having money in a...
7 Habits That Improve Credit Scores
It’s always a good idea to stay on top of your credit. Lenders use your credit score to determine your interest rates and decide whether they will lend you money for your mortgage. It takes time to build up your credit, but the good news is that adopting a few simple...
Edmonton Community Focus: SouthPointe
SouthPointe offers a small town lifestyle without missing out on the amenities of the city. Located just 30 minutes from Sherwood Park and Edmonton, SouthPointe is the latest and greatest addition to the cultural centre of Fort Saskatchewan. With 400 hectares of...
Home Insurance 101: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
When you own a home, buying home insurance may be one of the best financial decisions you make. This type of property insurance covers you if your home or belongings are damaged. It also protects you if someone is hurt on your property and you are found responsible. ...
Which Is Right For You: A Draw Or Completion Mortgage?
In most cases, buying a home means getting a mortgage. But did you know that if you’re building a new home, the kind of financing required is different? Basically, there are two options: a draw or completion mortgage. There are benefits to both, so what does that mean...
Bathroom Storage Ideas That Actually Make Sense
If you’re tired of tripping over hair dryer cords and using shampoo as a body wash because you couldn’t find anything else, it’s time to make a change. And if you’re building a new home, you want to start things off right. With these smart storage ideas, your...
Creative Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment
You could be living in the home you’ve always wanted – if it wasn’t for that frustrating (yet necessary) down payment cost. But just because it may take some time to save up the amount you need for a down payment, doesn’t mean it can’t be done! It’s time to tighten...
Ideal Home Models for Multi-Generational Families
Nothing is better than having a home where every resident has a space to call their own. For larger or multi-generational families, however, it can be challenging to achieve this in many of the standard floor plans out there. You won’t have this issue when you choose...