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November 2018

Found 21 blog entries for November 2018.

How to Choose the Ideal Residential Roofing MaterialWhen it comes to home roofing, homeowners have a lot of options, and with those options comes a series of features and drawbacks that homeowners must consider before selecting the material for a new roof. If a homeowner is planning to replace the roof on their home, they must first plan for the type of roof they are going to choose. To do that, homeowners first need to make a list of the most important roofing features and determine a budget.

With the wide range of products and price points amid roofing materials, owners should have a bit of leeway to evaluate the pros and cons of each roofing material type to find the one best suited to their needs. Here are five home roofing options for consideration when renovating or upgrading your roof.

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What to Know About Making a Down PaymentThe down payment that a home buyer puts on a home can have a significant impact on that home's affordability over the long term. The right down payment can save the homeowner money on monthly mortgage payments while also reducing the loan amount need to make the purchase.

Canada's Minimum Down Payment Rule

Potential homeowners in Canada must be able to make a minimum down payment that is a percentage of the total purchase price. That percentage is tied to the purchase price of the home with it rising as the price rises.

  • A home priced below $500,000 requires a minimum down payment of five percent.
  • Homes that have a purchase price of between $500,000 and $999,999 require a down payment of 10 percent at the minimum.
  • A home that is
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How to Increase Home Safety with Smart Home SecurityWith the occurrence of approximately 600 home burglaries annually per 100,000 citizens, investing in a modern smart home security system can help homeowners avoid becoming a part of that statistic. While safety and peace of mind are the top benefits of home security, today's smart systems can be integrated to perform an array of tasks such as operating appliances and controlling windows, lights and doors remotely. Read on to learn more about these innovative systems that will forever change the way you think about home security.

What Makes Smart Home Security ‘Smart'?

When compared to off-the shelf DIY connectivity devices and traditional home monitored systems, integrated or wireless smart systems offer superior security, convenience and

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Choosing the Best Real Estate Investment OptionIt can be hard to decide which type of real estate to include within a portfolio mix. Those not familiar with investing in real estate may want to understand more about this important way to enjoy additional cash flow and tax benefits.

Wondering how to start investing in real estate? Is real estate a good investment? Learn more about the different types of real estate investments and other important considerations below.

Use Real Estate Investment to Enhance a Portfolio

What is real estate investment? In addition to stocks, savings and equity in a home, Canadian investors may want to look into investing into other forms of real estate. Some investors get into non-residential real estate in order to have a hard asset that is tangible and to

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The Perks of Building New Construction HomesAccording to the Canadian Home Builder's Association (CHBA), approximately 25 percent of homes purchased annually are new construction. While homeowners may live comfortably in a new home or in a resale of an existing home, new construction has some hidden benefits for homeowners that may be easily overlooked.

The Hidden Benefits of New Construction Homes

Buying resale is not the only option. Many Canadian homeowners are thinking of going with new construction for their next home purchase, be it in the city or the country. Learn more about the hidden benefits of new construction today.

Score Incentives on New Home Construction

Get money back for homes built to achieve improved energy-efficiency. According to Save On Energy, there are new

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Sustainable Construction Options for New Construction HomesAs interest in green construction has grown, so too has the array of products offered on the market. For the residential real estate market, these are the most popular sustainable materials on the market today for building a new construction home.

Composite Lumber

Composite lumber combines equal parts of recycled wood fibers with waste plastics (such as plastic bags). The resulting composite lumber offers superior performance in decking, playgrounds, railings, fences, and other purposes. Composite lumber naturally resists mold and rot, unlike natural wood, which requires regular treatment to resist mold or rot.

Since composite lumber is long-lasting and causes less harm to the environment than treated wood, it's a wise choice for

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Pitfalls in Buying Real Estate Buying a home is a significant and sometimes overwhelming endeavor. Cutting corners can be tempting, particularly in your research. However, dedicating time to these endeavors will give you the best understanding of your options, so you owe it to yourself to do so.

Research your Agent and Lender

All agents and lenders are not alike. Don't settle for the first person you see on a billboard. Know anyone local who's recently bought or sold a home? Ask about their experiences with their agents and do some research online.

Agents are supposed to be there for you to provide helpful guidance. Try to find someone who you feel you can communicate well with. Your agent should be someone as enthusiastic about your home search as you are.

When

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Buying or Selling a Home With Unpermitted Work? What You Can Do NowLet's face the truth: Obtaining home inspection permits can be time consuming, as there is a navigation process that could seemingly require the expertise of long gone old-world explorers. Not only does it take a lot of time, but the Canadian construction system's rules for gaining permits and paperwork can often be complex, and getting the goods isn't always cheap. So, owner may skimp on such authorizations during a DIY project (or one done by unscrupulous contractors) but if the time to sell arises, that's where troubles can surface.

There's Non-permitted Work on the Home I'm Buying or Selling. What Do I Do Now?

All may seem well and fine with owners and sellers, when suddenly unpermitted work is discovered during a home inspection or

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Red Flags Home Buyers Should Beware OfBuying a new home is a huge investment of time and money, and no home buyer wants to be taken advantage of. It’s important for buyers to be aware of red flags that they might encounter when buying a new home in order to protect themselves and their assets.

Many people get caught up in features like number of bedrooms, the beauty of the garden, the newness of the kitchen and the condition of the appliances. Often North Calgary new home buyers fail to notice red flags because they can be subtle and easy to dismiss.

Here are some of the different home buying red flags that buyers may encounter and why they can be harmful.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real

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Common Signs of Foundation ProblemsAre you seeing small cracks begin to form over windows or doors? Your home's foundation may need some attention. Canadian homeowners who want to protect the equity in their homes need to find out more about signs of foundation damage.

Avoid a costly repair down the road when choosing to address early signs of foundation damage. Learn more about signs of foundation damage, types of foundation cracks and other common questions today.

What Are Some Initial Signs of Foundation Damage?

A cracked wall may not be an indication of serious foundation damage as some older homes will experience unevenness and settle over time. However, there are some obvious signs of foundation damage and an experienced structural engineer can provide more information of

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