buying a house in Edmonton
There is a new trend in the realty market with a large number of millennial buyers making plans of buying a house in Edmonton. Millennials are a different group of buyers altogether. To attract them to your house, you need to have a deep understanding of what they want. Here are a few factors to make your home more appealing to the millennial buyers.

Open Floor Plan

The new generation is all about no clutter. They do not want to be crowded with too many things. To appeal to such buyers, make sure your house has an open floor plan. Compared to compartmentalized rooms, large open spaces will appeal to such buyers. It also gives them the freedom to redesign the house the way they want.

Low Maintenance

The millennials are always on the go. They do…

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home repairs in Calgary
No matter how much you love your home, the components in your home that you use on a daily basis can become ineffective, especially when they are over 10 years old. You will have to call a Realtor in order to repair or replace your home components from professionals every decade to keep your home functional for long. Here are a few home repairs in Calgary that you can do in every 10 years.

Re-paint Your House

If you haven’t painted your home or some parts of it, now is the time to paint them. Paint your house in and out in every 10 years. The paint from your home walls can peel and chip, have cracks or mold growth on them. In fact, Calgary has a continental humid climate that may require repainting every five years or so.

Get New Electricals

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buying a home in Edmonton
You may be interested to invest a lot of your hard earned money into buying a home in Edmonton or even renting it. Hence, you must know everything about these two options, buying and renting, before actually shelling out the money from your pocket. In this article, we have explained some important aspects that can help you take the best decision of whether you should buy a home or rent it.

Costs

Buying a home in Edmonton is unarguably expensive than renting it. Buying a home involves the upfront costs, property taxes, mortgage costs, repair and maintenance costs, etc. Renting a home involves the security deposits, monthly rents, and personal expenses such as laundry and pet costs. Unlike homeowners, renters don’t have to bear property taxes,…

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Imagine you were selling your car, and a prospective buyer was on the way over to see it. What would you do? You would probably make your vehicle look as clean and shiny as possible, inside and out. 

The same holds true if you’re selling your home and there’s a potential buyer on the way. You want the buyer to be wow’d by your property. Here’s a handy checklist to follow: 

  • Clean every room. Make your entire house look as “guest ready” as possible.
  • As much as is feasible given the time, reduce clutter. Consider packing some items into boxes and storing them in the basement or garage.
  • Get pets out of the house. You can take them for a walk, have a neighbour watch them, or take them to a good kennel.
  • Turn on the lights, even during the…

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Calgary Homes

Everyone has different visions about their dream house. While some want a small cozy home, others may be looking to own a bigger home. Irrespective of your choice, nothing can increase the aesthetics of Calgary homes like a beautiful deck. But before you get one for your house, there are certain things you need to know about home decks.

  • A Deck is Not a Porch

Before you go ahead and build a deck for your house, you need to understand that there is a vast difference between a porch and a deck. A porch is at the front of the house. It is a small section of the house before your main entrance. Not much can be done there except for standing. A deck is either at the back of the house or on the sides. It is a large space which can be used…

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buying a house in Edmonton You have finally bought your dream house, and it’s time to move in. You have decided on a date to move into the new house and called up the packers and movers. Everything seems to be set, then why does this nightmare of moving in keeps coming? Buying a house in Edmonton and moving into it can be scary as you do not want to miss out on anything. Here are a few ways to prevent nightmares when moving to a new house.

 

  • Get a Complete Maintenance Check

You might have got a maintenance check done by an inspector before buying the house but double checking the maintenance won’t harm. To keep your worries at bay, visit the new home and make sure the plumbing, roofing, wall plasters, etc. are in a proper condition. You do not want to move into…

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home safety tips When you are away on a vacation is the best time for burglars to loot your house. Thieves can break-in your house and rob all your valuables if you don't have proper home security. Are you planning a vacation but worried about your home’s safety in your absence? If yes, you can take a breath and get rid of the worries. Simply follow these home safety tips before you set-off on your vacation and you will come back to a safe home after your trip.

  • Install Additional Locks

On obvious point, but ensure that you lock up all your doors and windows before setting off on your vacation. Identify latches that are weak. Repair such latches and locks if they are wearing off. Install locks if needed and, you can even consider installing…

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Roof Repairs

Every house has a different type of roofing. Different roofing styles, components, materials, and colors can differ from house-to-house. All these features, along with the climatic conditions, can affect the lifespan of your home’s roof. Over the years, every home needs roof repairs to either retain the effectiveness and safety of the house, or to simply enhance the aesthetics. Let’s now take a look at the common factors that affect the lifespan of a home’s roof.

Climatic Conditions

Climatic and weather conditions are major factors that affect the lifespan of your home’s roof. Continuous snowfall and rains can eventually ruin the roofing, which leads to rotting and leakages. And, the shingles can get displaced due to strong winds and heavy rainfall.…

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