Did you know the Canadian Home Builders Association – Edmonton Region recognized Qualico Communities’ Cy Becker neighbourhood as the best new community in 2016? Since then, this blossoming new community has taken flight and continues to reach new heights as more families put down roots here.
Category: New Homes
Is it Time to Move Up to a Bigger Home? 7 Ways to Tell if You’re Ready
Everyone wants to see their house as a palace! However, your perspective can change as you start to outgrow your house. Spaces start to feel confining, anytime you bring in something new you have to throw something else out because there just isn’t the room for it. Sound familiar?
Regardless of how attached you are to your present home, it may be in your best interest to take a closer look at your environment and consider if it’s the right time to move to a bigger house.
8 Tips for Choosing a Home With an Easy Commute
There are many benefits to buying a new home in a community your family loves, but you’ll also need to consider the practical side of finding a place that’s within a reasonable distance of your work, your kid’s schools, and any other essential services or amenities.
Take a look at our eight tips below to see how you can choose a home that suits your lifestyle and your daily commute.
Values and Views: Cabinet Comparisons
When it comes to your new kitchen, it’s important to create a look you love – especially with today’s open-concept living areas. Naturally, cabinetry plays a big role in defining the look of the kitchen because they’re one of the first things anyone notices. If you want a kitchen that looks great, start with finding the perfect cabinets for you.
The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Resale Home
When purchasing a home, you have to know you are getting great quality at the right price. Whether you buy a brand new home or opt to buy a resale home, it is important to feel confident that you can live there happily for many years to come. So what are the differences when it comes to this debate: new home versus resale home?
Home Styles You’ll Find in Qualico Communities
At Qualico, we know how important it is for families to find a home and community that’s right for them. We pride ourselves in developing communities that meet the needs of today’s families. This includes things like walking trails, playgrounds, and other ways for neighbours to connect.
While most of our communities feature a few different builders, we always develop guidelines to create a certain look within the neighbourhood. The great news is that you can find almost every style of home in a Qualico community.
7 Valuable First Time Home Buyer Resources
You’ve decided to take your first steps into home ownership – congratulations! Buying a home, whether it’s your first or not, is one of the largest investments you will probably ever make. If you feel a little overwhelmed at first, that’s okay!
Here are seven valuable resources for you to use as a first-time home buyer to ensure you receive all the incentives, benefits and help needed in making your purchase a successful one.
Things to Do With Your New Backyard
You’ll soon be moving into your shiny new home with the one feature you’ve been dreaming about the most – a great backyard. Whether you’re looking forward to getting your hands dirty creating the perfect backyard or want to have the builder take care of the work for you, our ideas should help you start thinking about all the ways that you’ll be able to use your new backyard.
Fall is a Great Time to Buy And Here’s Why
Almost everyone clings to the idea that spring is the best time to buy a new home. While it’s true that there’s often a strong market for both buyers and sellers in the springtime, other times of the year can also be great times to buy.
Design Details You Don’t Want to Forget When Building a New Home
As you start the design work on your new home, you’re probably focused on some of the more obvious things. People tend to pay a lot of attention to the kitchen counters, the flooring, and the general “look” of the home, but there are plenty of smaller things that can make a big difference.