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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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Jensen Lakes Community Spotlight

Jensen Lakes Community Spotlight

When you think about life in Canada, beach-side living might not be the first thing that comes to mind. We’re used to the snow, and a large percentage of the population looks forward to the cold weather heralding the start of hockey season. But, what if there was a...

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Your Mortgage: A Complete Guide

Your Mortgage: A Complete Guide

Looking for your first home? Thinking of making your move to a home that is a better fit for your family? No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, purchasing or building a new home is an exciting journey. Getting a mortgage doesn't have to be scary or...

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Legal Income Suites: What You Need to Know

Legal Income Suites: What You Need to Know

With new buyers looking for affordable housing options in the Edmonton Area, many homeowners are using the extra space in their homes to set up income suites. Whether it’s a garage suite, a basement suite, or an in-law suite, using the extra space in your home could...

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Tax Season is Here: Use Your Refund for a Down Payment

Tax Season is Here: Use Your Refund for a Down Payment

Tax season is here, and for some Albertans, that means a tax refund could be on the way. If you've been working towards owning your own home, a tax return can be used to turn your dreams into reality. Along with other government incentives for first time home...

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Perfect Lighting Ideas for Your New Home

Perfect Lighting Ideas for Your New Home

When you start thinking about the interior design in your home, be sure to think about your lighting. The light fixtures in your home play a big role in bringing a room together and creating the right feel for your space. 

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Essential Questions to Ask a New Home Builder

Essential Questions to Ask a New Home Builder

Thinking about building a new home? You've been saving and planning for the next big step, but now it is time to start looking a bit more seriously. With so many things to consider, you might have a lot of questions regarding the process of building a new home with a...

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Extreme Temperatures, Attic Rain, and Your Home

Extreme Temperatures, Attic Rain, and Your Home

In Edmonton, we understand what the cold really feels like. During the winter season, it isn’t unusual for the temperature outside to reach lows as cold as -30°C to -40°C! We bundle up in our thick parkas and fuzzy boots when we go outside, and settle in with flannel...

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Creating Dedicated Spaces in Your Open-Concept Floor Plan

Creating Dedicated Spaces in Your Open-Concept Floor Plan

Open floor plans are a great way to enjoy airy and uncluttered living. Maintaining that ‘airy’ feeling and creating designated spaces in your open floorplan can be a difficult thing to achieve. Deciding how your home should transition from a sitting area to a dining...

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Not His, Not Hers, Ours: Cohabitation Agreements in Alberta

Not His, Not Hers, Ours: Cohabitation Agreements in Alberta

Love is in the air, and this Valentine’s Day, you and your significant other might be thinking of moving into a brand new home together. Whether you’re searching for your first home, or, you’ve decided to build a new home with your partner, you should be sure to keep...

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What is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Program?

What is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Program?

If you’re a first-time home buyer looking to purchase a new home but are discouraged by the amount you would need to pay for your monthly mortgage payments, there’s a program from the federal government that could help solve your dilemma.  The Government of Canada...

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What to Look For When Moving Into Your New Home

What to Look For When Moving Into Your New Home

Congratulations! You’ve just moved into the home of your dreams. Now that you're finally in and settled, it's time to start getting to know your new home a little better (and we don't just mean enjoying your roomy new tub for the first time!) While a good builder will...

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Your New Home Warranty: What You Need To Know

Your New Home Warranty: What You Need To Know

Looking to purchase or build a brand-new home with a builder in Edmonton? Thinking of building a home down the line, but not sure what to expect? There are a lot of things to keep track of during the process of building your new home, but even after you've signed the...

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