Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, our resources can help you make your buying decision easier. This is why Pacesetter Homes maintains a comprehensive collection of blog posts that will provide you with useful information as you purchase your next home.
You’ll never be more than a few clicks away from answers to everything from mortgage and home maintenance advice, to product features and home construction information.
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5 Perks of Home Ownership You May Not Have Considered
Choosing to purchase a home is one of the biggest decisions anyone will make in their lives. While owning a home doesn’t always come easy, there are many reasons why people choose to become homeowners.
Outdoor Spring Cleaning
Patios are made for sipping, grilling and chilling. Is your backyard oasis ready for summer fun? A thorough outdoor spring cleaning will make you feel good about using your space and sharing it with friends while maintaining social distance: clean it, decorate it and...
Changes to insured mortgage qualifications for July 2020
The Canada Housing Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) has just announced upcoming changes to their qualifying criteria for new home buyers, starting July 1st, 2020. So what does this mean for you? What is CMHC? CMHC is a Canadian government corporation They are one of three...
Summer Pet Care: Tips and Tricks to Help Your Pet
Summertime is a favourite season for adults and children alike because of the great weather and fun outdoor activities. Many outside activities are pet friendly, but it is important to realize that hot weather and summer events can be dangerous for pets. However, with...
Seasonal Info: Melting Snow and Your Foundation
With the weather starting to warm up in Edmonton, melting snow and running water means you need to stay on top of seasonal maintenance items! Melting snow can have a negative effect on your foundation and basement as water is the number one problem for foundations....
Model Feature: The Sampson
Coming home to a house you continue to love every day is something many hope for. This could easily be you if you choose the Sampson model for your next home.
Pacesetter’s Community Focus: Desrochers Villages
You make sure your kids eat their vegetables, encourage your spouse to join you for morning jogs, and you chose a family vehicle with the highest safety standards. So, when it comes to shopping for a new home, we know you won’t settle for anything less than a home...
Get Unmatched Value in Your Pacesetter Home
Your home is your sanctuary, so you need to work with a builder that understands your needs, wants, and your personal style. Pacesetter uses all of these aspects of you to create a home that is distinctly yours. There are so many things to consider when building a new...
Purging Your Old Stuff for Spring
Spring is finally in the air, and for many homeowners, that means that it’s time to break out the cleaning supplies to give your home a deep clean. You’ve got your mops, brooms, dusters, rubber gloves, sponges, and soap, but what about all that extra stuff that’s...
Your One-Year Warranty Checklist
You’ve moved into your new home and finally finished unpacking. Everything is settled! As you approach the one year anniversary of your new home, you need to take care of something else—the One-Year Warranty checklist! Every new home in Alberta has a mandatory...
Your Essential Moving Checklist
It’s been said that moving to a new home is one of the most stressful things we can experience. It’s no wonder we approach moving with apprehension and anxiety. Here's how you can change your mindset - think of this as just a step towards one of the greatest...
Window Condensation and Humidity in Your New Home
As the seasons change, one of the biggest challenges that homeowners face is understanding the humidity inside their new home. New homes have freshly poured concrete that needs time to cure. The wood products used to build your home also expel moisture into the air. This increases the humidity inside the home and is difficult to control over the first year or two. Don’t worry—the condensation on windows will decrease as years pass. In the meantime, we’ve created this quick guide to understanding the humidity levels in your new home throughout the year.