Is Homeownership Right For You?
So, you’ve finally decided to fulfill a lifelong dream and buy your own home… how exciting! You are ready to fulfill your dream of having a place to call your own. Buying a home is one of the…
BC Building Codes – 2012
After several on again, off again proposed release dates, the BC provincial government has adopted the 2012 editions of the BC Building Code, BC Plumbing Code and BC Fire Code (BC Codes), with an…
10 Contractor Scam Warning Signs
Our thoughts and empathy goes out to those affected by the recent eastern seaboard hurricane. In the wake of Super Storm Sandy, many homeowners are left wondering what to do. In addition to the…
Accessible Housing By Design – Make Your Living Space More Livable
As we grow up, grow older or welcome new people into our homes, our needs as homeowners can change. A house that is designed, built or renovated according to the principles of universal design can…
CMHC – July 9, 2012 New Mortgage Rules in Canada
Here is the summary of the yet another CMHC new rule for “high ratio” mortgages (20% < lower down payment). Note – this change of rule does NOT apply to anyone who has 20% down payment or more.…
5 Kitchen Improvements to Enhance Aesthetics and Improve Resale Value
Nowhere else in the home does design and functionality need to be more harmonious than in the kitchen. This is the most-used room of the house, one where we spend most of our leisure time, one that…
House Plan of the Week: “Easy-Investment”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 6014 - Belleview Twin peaks perk up the front of this two-unit semi-detached investment property. Each dwelling yields 926 sq. ft. of living space. An integrated…
RRSP Mortgages
A recent Moneysense article addresses the topic of RRSP mortgages as a viable financial strategy in a down market. This is not a short-term strategy and should be investigated carefully but does…
BCIN bulletin
If you are not an Ontario, Canada resident, the B.C.I.N. or Building Code Identification Number will have no impact on your plan order but it means extra charges for all plans shipped to an Ontario…
House Plan of the Week: “Carriage House Charisma!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3933, Morgan's Walk Is it a carriage house or a vacation getaway? This tidy little garage with apartment above works well as either! The exterior puts a…
Increase Your Home’s Value With Hardwood Floors
A survey by the National Wood Flooring Association asked real estate agents about the impact of hardwood floors on homebuyers. Of the realtors interviewed, 82 percent said that homes with hardwood…
Refresh the Look of Your Kitchen with Sink and Faucet Replacement
Kitchens tend to be the hub of the home and realtors agree that kitchen improvements are well worth the investment. Thankfully, there are a few kitchen updates that are neither expensive nor…
Outstanding News for First Time Home Buyers in BC
If you have been sitting on the fence, wondering about whether or not to purchase your first home, 2012 is shaping up to be a great year! In the 2012 BC Budget released on February 21, 2012, The…
Energy Efficiency Series: Alternate Building Methods
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. In a quest for cost-effective,…
Plan of the Week: “Corporate Retreat or Ultimate Vacation Getaway”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2957A-V1 This rustic chalet features 6 bedrooms, panoramic views, generous storage and many amenities. Suitable for large family vacations, a corporate retreat,…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Home Automation
People who inhabit and visit the houses and homes we live in come in all shapes and sizes. They range in age from infancy to old age with a variety of ever-changing abilities and skills. Housing…
