Canadian tax implications of cross-border real estate shopping
It's hard to resist the temptation of an excellent bargain. With that being said, their are implications beyond the pricetag. A recent article in the Globe and Mail scratches the surface of what…
Intelligent Cities – Capturing graywater in Tucson
Would you water your garden with what goes down your shower drain or out your washing machine? In Tucson, Arizona, and an increasing number of water-starved western cities, more and more residents…
Looking to build or renovate? Get it in writing!
Why a written contract makes sense... You want to work with a reputable contractor – one that treats you fairly and honestly, puts their promises in writing,and backs up their work.You should not…
Xeriscaping – A sustainable landscape option
Whether by conscience or necessity, many people are looking to reduce their water consumption. The perfectly manicured emerald lawn may certainly look lovely but normally requires a great deal of…
Special Promotion on Customized Drummond Plans
Dream the dream – customize your Drummond House Plan and save! Have you found a Drummond House Plan that is perfect... almost? Part of the joy of building your own home is the option to customize…
Will new mortgage rules trigger winter buying?
The new rules being introduced by the Canadian Real Estate Association could be just the incentive for young home-buyers to get off the fence, as indicated in today's Globe and Mail... The Canadian…
Calgary Homebuilder issues $500 cheques, challenges recipients to pay it forward
It's a piece of Christmas mail that has made a difference to an untold number of people. A prominent homebuilder sent $500 cheques to hundreds of its customers with a challenge to give back to the…
Holiday Parody – On the 6th day of building…6 Formers Forming!
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Six formers forming, Five golden kings! (of finance that is!) Four house plans to choose from, Three…
Holiday Parody – On the 5th day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Five golden kings! (of finance that is!) Four house plans to choose from, Three French city planners,…
Holiday parody – On the 4th day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Four house plans to choose from, Three French city planners, Two steel-toed boots, and a journal for my…
Holiday parody – On the 3rd day of building…
Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud! Three French city planners Two steel-toed boots, and a journal for my hopes and dreams!…
Greywater Report looks at wastewater’s potential
About 50% of the water used inside U.S. homes can be reused to irrigate landscapes and flush toilets, according to a gray water report released by the Pacific Institute last week. The Overview of…
Official Opening of the EchoHaven EQuilibriumTM Home in Calgary, Alberta
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 12, 2010) - Today, the Government of Canada announced the official opening of the EchoHaven Home, an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly home in…
House price or interest rate: Which is more important?
Two housing market shifts encourage potential homebuyers to call real estate agents: drops in housing prices and low interest rates. But deciding which factor is more important than the other can…
