Are you looking for a style of home décor that's equal parts warm and charming? Whether you’re decorating a brand-new home or want to give your current house a makeover, farmhouse style décor makes any home more inviting. Check out our guide to farmhouse style below that’s sure to give your home a dose of rustic flair.
Two-storey homes are commonly seen in Calgary communities, but bungalows are another great option for local homebuyers. There are many benefits of a bungalow home with having your living space on one, open level.
Conventional wisdom says that you should always put down at least 20 percent when you buy a home if you can. While a larger down payment often makes sense because it reduces your mortgage payments and helps you avoid mortgage insurance, a 20 percent down payment isn't always the right answer. Here's why you shouldn't put your dream of owning a home on hold just because you haven't saved up more for your down payment.
You have probably heard the terms "buyer's market" and "seller's market" before. While you probably have at least some idea what these terms mean, it pays to understand how these market conditions can affect you when buying or selling a home. It's not all about supply: whether there are more buyers than there are homes or vice versa can affect home prices, negotiations, how long it takes to get an offer on a home, how a home should be marketed, and much more.