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Renovation in Burlington

There are definitely savings to renovating and depending on the current configuration of your home it may warrant spending a bit more money to do an extensive renovation especially in many Burlington neighbourhoods where the values have been established at a much higher price with rebuilds and extensive renovations. The old adage telling you not to be the most expensive house on the street is something to consider. The savings mentioned above range from keeping the same water, sewer and hydro service to using the same foundation. These few things can runs into the tens of thousands. With a professional eye on your home a resourceful designer can provide add to your home while utilizing much of the existing layout. Building on the second floor is generally much cheaper and can add square footage to your home very frugally. The result is that your renovation in your Burlington home can add many thousands of dollars beyond the costs of the renovation.

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Building A Home in Oakville

Many of our clients are among those who have worked hard through their careers and entrust us with building their new home in Oakville. It may sound cliché but a “house” is a “home” when it  carries with it the nuance of family, warmth, friends, a respite from the world, an investment, even, for many, a legacy.

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Kitchen in Burlington

You’ve heard it said many times before: “the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it has a huge impact on your home’s resale value”. With many of our clients, not only their own aspirations are taken into account but potential resale value weighs heavily when planning a new kitchen design. In this article by Chatsworth Fine Homes, we will talk about a few things you should consider when you are thinking about remodelling your kitchen in Burlington. Read on for more information.

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New Build Homes Oakville

To buy old or new? It’s one of the most common dilemmas that homeowners face when deciding to buy a house. Some people prefer to know that they are the first ones that have lived in the space while others like the unique charm that an older house may possess. In this article  Chatsworth Fine Homes, takes a look at some of the benefits of new build homes in Oakville. Read on for more information.

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New Homes

It seems whoever you talk to, if the subject isn’t the politics south of the border, talk comes around to real estate. With so many Canadians “in” real estate and considering their home as part of their investment portfolio or at least an investment that they expect some appreciation from, the market pricing of real estate comes under constant scrutiny.

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New Build Homes

Today’s blog topic is about “New Build Homes Burlington.” There is a large portion of the housing / construction market geared to renovations in the Burlington area, and that doesn’t look like it will slow down anytime soon, but what about a new build? When should you consider a new build for your home, and what are the advantages to a new build?

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Contractor Burlington

As spring is upon us the thoughts of renovations, additions and “the next project” courses through our minds. In Canada the mild weather brings ushers in all the outdoor fun that has been pent up with the winter’s cabin fever. If you are thinking of a construction project and don’t have the time or skills to take it on yourself, you are presented with a somewhat daunting task of selecting a contractor in the Burlington area.

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Restoration Hardware

Part of the process of building a custom home includes the myriad selections that can, at times, seem daunting. As home builders, our clients look to us for guidance to send them to the right suppliers. The “formula” to this encompasses really listening and learning what our clients goals are, then choosing just the right supplier for them. Among our preferred suppliers of restoration hardware for our Burlington and Oakville projects readily comes up as a natural choice. The name restoration hardware is somewhat deceptive as you’ll find they stock products ranging from hardware, drapes, and vanities, to bathroom fixtures, and are able to satisfy a diverse clientele with the most discerning design tastes.

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Net Zero Homes, Oakville March 2018 update

As we rolled out our NET Zero Oakville , Net Zero Burlington and Net Zero Mississauga pilot programs, Net Zero as a method of building has been greeted with great enthusiasm. Our President Fil Capuano has been invited to workshop with local Oakville and Burlignton realtors interested in code changes and the Net Zero program. With one house in progress using NET ZERO Oakville standards (actual labelling anticipated in future) and another project in foundation phase , the first Net Zero Oakville home underway, targeted for completion and labelling mid 2019. A further project is in design  contemplating a late summer start as another NET ZERO Oakville home. Read more Net Zero Oakville Developments below….

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Burlington Real Estate

As builders we are often approached to provide opinions on the Real Estate Market in Burlington. We can give accurate budgets to folks interested in building their dream home as we are dealing daily in the costs of homebuilding. This “finger on the pulse” can bring insights to where things are going with the Burlington Real Estate Market in terms of costs, not to mention the ever-changing building code. We asked our principal Fil Capuano, a Burlington Resident, to opine on the real estate market in Burlington. Fil pointed to some of his acquaintances who are realtors and agents in the business “ I can give you an opinion of what real estate in Burlington is worth but you are better off talking to the folks who are making the deals on a daily basis.”

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