These resources provide a great start to buying, renovating or building a home so that you can feel secure in your choices.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BUILD OR RENOVATE
The key to a successful buying, building, or renovating experience is to be well prepared and well informed. Find out about the typical process at a glance and check below for more in-depth information to guide you through your purchase.
BUYING A NEW HOME
Thinking of buying a new home? We’ve got the information you need to get started.
- A New Home or an Existing One?
- Planning for What You Need and Want
- Types of Home Ownership and Homes
- Costs and Financing
- Your New Home warranty
- The Purchase Contract
THE CONTRACT
Once you have found the right builder and decided on the home you want, you are ready to work out the contractual arrangements.
- What Should the Contract Cover?
- Making the Offer
- From Offer to Contract
- The Role of A Lawyer
- Understanding Change Orders
- Keep a Record of Your New Home Purchase
THE PROCESS
What to expect out of your new build, from choosing a builder to moving in.
- Where to Start
- What to Expect from a Home Builder
- Choices and Decisions
- Learn About Your New Community
- The Construction Process
- After You Move In
- Why Choose a Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association Member
PLANNING A RENOVATION
HIRING A CONTRACTOR
- What Type do You Need?
- Contractors to Avoid
- Checking Out Contractors
- Getting a Price Quote
- Deciding Who to Hire
- Find a Professional
