Buying A Home Archives - Tracy Carson, Sales Representative & Licensed Strata Manager

September 16, 2024December 6, 2023

Creating a Garage Attic Apartment

Increase Your Home's Value and Functionality Are you seeking a way to enhance your home's value and functionality? If you have an underutilized two-car garage in need of a transformation, you might want to consider expanding its utility by adding a second story and converting it into a bachelor suite or building a coach house …

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August 2, 2024December 6, 2023

The Benefits of Buying or Selling a Home in August

August is often considered a slow month in the real estate market, as many people are busy enjoying the last days of summer vacation, preparing for the new school year, or getting ready for the fall season. However, there are some surprising benefits of buying or selling a home in August that you may not …

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July 19, 2024December 6, 2023

Naturalized and Salt Water Swimming Pools

Discover the Best Pool for You Swimming pools are a fantastic way to bask in the great outdoors, maintain your fitness, and create unforgettable memories with loved ones. However, did you know that there are diverse types of swimming pools that can offer you various benefits and experiences? In this article, we will delve into …

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July 6, 2024December 6, 2023

Ductless Air Conditioning for Your Home

Discover Affordable Comfort If you're in search of an efficient cooling solution that doesn't involve installing window air conditioners or an extensive central air system, you might find your answer in ductless air conditioning. Also known as mini-split air conditioning, this type of cooling system comprises an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units …

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May 16, 2023December 24, 2022

Long Weekend Adventure

May is a wonderful time of year when spring slowly yields to the warm breezes of summer. It's a month full of anticipation for the coming holidays. Here are some family fun ideas to help start your summer. Heirloom container gardening For yard or enjoy container gardening, May is typically the planting season for early …

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October 1, 2022December 17, 2021

Log Homes & Cabins

Log homes have a special appeal and an aesthetic that invites occupants to reconnect with nature. Living in a log home is something akin to 'art as an experience'. Log construction has evolved, from being an essential part of European and North American housing stock, to a building method that is kept alive by popular …

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September 16, 2022December 17, 2021

Siting A New Home

Home siting is the process of determining how to place the house on a building lot for maximum liveability. Siting is influenced mostly by the building footprint compared to available land. In the countryside, natural features such as rocks, hills, and water can limit the number of sites. In the city, most people will build …

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