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12 Signs It's Time to Buy a New Home

Posted by Earl Raatz on Jun 12, 2018

So you've found yourself daydreaming about a new place to call home yet again. But buying a house is a big decision and you're understandably still debating. 

Use these signs to tell if you really have the means and the mindset to make a move.

Planning to Buy Your First Home: What’s Affordable?

Posted by Earl Raatz on Jun 05, 2018

A lot of us enjoy browsing through the most expensive new luxury home listings during our free time, imagining what our lives would be like in the stately castles of royalty. But when the time comes to really consider buying a new home, it's important to know what your budget is before doing any serious browsing. 

Your Furniture Shopping Sidekick: Kitchen and Dining Areas

Posted by Earl Raatz on May 24, 2018

Your kitchen and dining room areas are likely to be a major social hotspot in your home, especially with open concept floor plans.

Functionality and comfort are just as important as style where your kitchen and dining areas are concerned - and the following tips should help you make some wise choices about buying furniture.

8 Components of An Eco-Friendly Home

Posted by Earl Raatz on May 17, 2018

One way to define an eco-friendly home is a dwelling that blends harmoniously with the natural environment surrounding it, as opposed to polluting it and depleting its resources like many houses do. 

This type of structure harnesses as much power as possible from nature without depending exclusively on electrical energy or gasoline-fueled generators, which are expensive and not particularly beneficial to the environment.

Listed below are some of the most common components to consider when making energy-efficient home improvements or to incorporate into your new home build to make it more environmentally friendly.

New Show Home Opening: The Hamilton in The Willows

Posted by Earl Raatz on May 10, 2018

A new sight to see has just cropped up in the Willows of River Heights. When you spot the earth-toned exterior, accentuated by brick and white trimmings, you'll know you've arrived at our new show home at 231 Willow Place!

Designed with our Hamilton floor plan, this is a stately two-story home with an attached garage for your convenience. 

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