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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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Staking your Territory
When my wife and I bought our first property, we were novices. Fortunately, there were very few challenges with the building process. But the next time we were a little more prepared for the process. And we chose to build with Royal Homes. Their team knows how to move the process forward – and, trust …
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Steps to Design and Build
Building your custom home is an experience you’ll never forget…. and Royal Homes works hard to make sure it’s a great experience each step of the way. As you already know, I’ve been watching Royal Homes for many years – I’ve even built a few homes myself. the first time I chose a stick or …
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Pick up a Pencil
Here’s how it worked for us. The design team sat us down and over a cup of coffee, just started talking about what we were looking for. I had already done quite a bit of research online. I discovered that the Royal Homes website was a great resource. With more than 50 house plans on …
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5 CRITICAL FACTORS IN BUILDING A COTTAGE
For many families, a cottage is a tradition that builds strong bonds. I still remember sleeping in the bunkie with my cousins and telling ghost stories until almost dawn. Well it was really a tool shed with a couple of bunks in it. But it was close to the water, the gentle lapping of waves …
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Laundry
I have to tell you – I’m not a big fan of doing laundry. Call me traditional or old-school, but I have always thought the laundry belonged in a dark corner in the basement. And, as you may well expect, my wife tells me that I am just wrong. she showed me a laundry room …
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The Heart of the Home
While some people might debate it, the kitchen really is the heart of the home. People gather around the amazing aroma of simmering sauces. Granted, not all of our kitchens simmer sauces, but I’d say the fridge is still a great draw for family activities. If we get past the romantic idea of the warm …
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How Do I Read a Floor Plan?
The floor plan is the “story board” for your custom home. Like Pixar starts with a line drawing of every scene in the movie, the home builder starts with a line drawing that tells the story of your home. But for many people, the floor plan is like reading gibberish. So I thought I’d give …
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