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As your brand new home comes with a mandatory home warranty you don’t usually have to worry about major problems popping up, but you still need to take care of your regular home maintenance.

While it’s smart to hire a professional for annual inspections and maintenance for larger jobs such as the furnace or roof, the following are simple maintenance tasks just about any homeowner can do. Paying attention to your home prevents major damage from occurring later on, so take a few minutes to do these things.

It can be easy to get swept up in home buying fever and forget to consider the future or plan your budget. There's a reason why nearly one-third of homes sold in Canada are new: a new home has modern features, reduced maintenance costs, and better energy efficiency.

However, that doesn't mean building new or choosing a quick possession is without pitfalls. When looking for your next home, here are nine buying mistakes you should avoid.

The biggest advantage of building a new home is being able to design it exactly how you want. When a company’s basic floor plans don’t include the walk-in closet or ensuite bathroom you’ve been dreaming of, it’s normal to consider looking elsewhere. However, you need to look at the whole picture. If a home has everything you’re looking for except for one small detail, consider re-thinking how important the little details are.

If you're thinking about buying a new home in a more family-focused area that matches your needs, you’ll want to determine well ahead of time how much you'll have to spend. The six tips outlined below can help you make sure you don’t get stuck with an inflated mortgage that goes well past your budget.

If you’re hoping to build a new home soon, it is more than likely you'll need to sell your current house quickly. This can be hard when you’re in a buyer’s market and your home has a few undesirable qualities.

If you’re in this position, it’s time to get serious about doing the things that will make your home as attractive as possible. With these tips, you'll have a leg up on the competition and sell your current home fast.