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Buying a Vacant Lot During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Let’s face it: the pandemic continues to be a defining factor in every part of Ontario’s housing market, from buying and selling to building a house from scratch. We’ve already covered how the home building process is different in these times. But let’s back up a little: what if you’re in the market for an …
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Benefits of a Bungalow with a Walkout Basement
Planning to build a bungalow? The ground beneath your feet is bursting with potential. A basement can add valuable living space to a bungalow floor plan, especially one of the walkout variety. There are numerous benefits of a bungalow with a walkout basement: more natural light, more privacy, and, of course, more room! We’ll explore …
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Six Things to Consider Before Retiring to the Cottage
Retirement is the time in life where we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor. For some, this means finally being able to own a cottage and enjoy a life of leisure in an area they find scenic and relaxing. You may lean towards buying a pre-existing structure, but there are several significant advantages available when building your own. Designing your cottage from the …
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Building On An Island
When it comes to cottage living, often nothing is more important than relaxation. In many cases, the goal is to step back from the hustle and bustle of regular life. What better place to do that than in the country? You can kick up the relaxation of a lakefront cottage even more by upgrading to …
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5 Lakes To Build On In The Kawarthas
A waterfront cottage is the ultimate summer cottage dream. You can go fishing, swim in a fresh lake, and take a relaxing vacation from the hustle of regular life. The Kawarthas happen to be a popular lakefront cottage region in Canada, playing host to multiple small communities rich in culture and history. Curious about your …
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Comparing Bungalow Floor Plans Over Two-Storey Homes
Choosing the floorplan is one of the most exciting parts of building a home. Whether you opt for a bungalow floor plan or a two-storey house will depend on as much on your family’s current needs as its plans for the future. To help you decide, we’ve put together some points comparing bungalow floor plans …
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Differences Between Building On A Lake VS. In The Country
Planning Your Lot & Home, Building Your Home
Living outside of the hustle and bustle of city life, even if it is only for a weekend, is a peaceful thing. The quiet of cottage life lets you listen to the sound of chirping birds and, if you live near a river or lake, the sound of rushing and lapping water. Sunrises are especially beautiful away from the city. When you …
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Options for Financing Your Cottage
So you have decided to go for it and invest in a cottage for the weekends and summer vacations. It is certainly an exciting time! Of course, once you do make the decision to get a cottage, it is important to consider not only where you want to have a cottage, but also how you will …
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The Royal Newsletter – Winter Edition
Planning Your Lot & Home, Design Tips, Articles
Check out our newsletter to get information on Royal Homes, our employees, the industry, housing and more! HEADLINES: Royal Homes partners with Habitat for Humanity How to Build Homes in the Winter – Why building doesn’t have to be seasonal Announcements Download PDF Here
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Newsletter – Summer – 2016
Planning Your Lot & Home, Articles
CHECK OUT OUR NEW NEWSLETTER TO GET INFORMATION ON ROYAL HOMES, OUR EMPLOYEES, THE INDUSTRY, HOUSING AND MORE! HEADLINES: $100,000 Donation for Wingham Hospital from Royal Homes Housing Prices Surge Upwards—Good News for Prefab Homes? Announcements Pdf
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9 Steps to Building – Step 2. Style & Selection
Planning Your Lot & Home, Articles
ADD THE COLOURS, STYLES AND OPTIONS YOU LOVE Style your home the way you want – hardwood floors, ceramic tiles, granite counters, oak cabinets, a stone fireplace. Our Design Centre lets you see and touch the colours, styles and options available for your walls, floors, cabinets, windows, lights, plumbing, brickwork and more. STEP 2. Style …
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