Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMar 14, 20216 minCOMMON CONDITIONS IN AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALEWhen your house is for sale, it's exciting when an offer comes in at the price and closing date you want. But wait, are there conditions?
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagMar 7, 20215 minA LOOK AT SOME OF THE FINE-PRINT IN A SELLER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENTIn this blog, we take a closer look at the Seller Representation Agreement and break down some of the pre-printed clauses.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagFeb 28, 20218 min2021 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDSOur version of the 2021 Top Interior Design Trends and why we are seeing them!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagFeb 21, 20214 minTOP 5 HOUSEPLANTS THAT ARE EASY TO CARE FORLet's face it, not all of us are blessed with a green thumb. Keeping plants alive is no easy feat. Here's our top 5 easy to care plants.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagFeb 14, 20217 minTOP 10 HOME BUILDING TRENDS FOR 2021 Describing the 2021 home building trends in residential architecture and design. What is today's homeowner looking for in a new home build?
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagFeb 7, 20214 minBUILDING PERMITS: WHEN YOU DON'T NEED ONEAs we continue to stay home, we are constantly looking at ways to utilize space. Some projects do not require building permits.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJan 31, 20214 minBUILDING PERMITS: FROM APPLICATION TO CLOSINGWhen you build a custom house, building permits are required before any work can begin. It is worthwhile to understand the steps involved.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJan 24, 20219 minOUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE THROUGH BIOPHILIC DESIGNUsing biophilic design to connect with nature for the most comfortable home. Principles, do's and don'ts, and the sustainability aspect
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJan 17, 20216 minDESIGN INSPIRATION: LAUNDRY ROOMWhat to consider when planning and designing a laundry room. A practical guide on the most important laundry room must-haves.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJan 10, 20215 minSHOULD WE PLAN FOR A HOME GYM?Planning considerations for a home gym: From training goals, over equipment and location to budget and what not to forget
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagJan 3, 20214 minCHOOSING THE FRONT DOOROne of the easiest way to boost your home's curb appeal is to upgrade the front door. You can choose the color, style and hardware.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagDec 20, 20207 minTAPPING INTO THE GROUND: EXPLORING GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEMSExploring the system design, benefits and drawbacks of geothermal heat pump systems (ground source heat pump) for residential projects
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagDec 14, 20204 minROOFS AND THE TYPES OF MATERIALS USEDWe often don't pay attention to our roofs until there is a problem. Read more for the pros and cons of asphalt, metal, wood and clay roofs.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagNov 29, 20204 minWHAT DOES AN ECO-FRIENDLY, GREEN, SUSTAINABLE PASSIVE HOUSE LOOK LIKE?Existing energy-efficient houses show that these types of homes don't lack in style or architectural features.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagNov 22, 20204 minINSULATING YOUR HOME AND UNDERSTANDING THE TYPES OF MATERIALS USEDIn a Passive House, a well insulated home is key to energy efficiency. It is important to know the pros and cons of the insulation used.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagNov 15, 20208 minDOES IT MAKE SENSE TO INSTALL A SOLAR SYSTEM?A look at the whole solar PV system architecture, the return on investment, and our pros and cons
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagNov 1, 20204 minCOSTS AND EQUITY - PART 2: DOES BUILDING A HOME GIVE YOU INSTANT EQUITY?Answering the question if building a custom home in Toronto is good for your equity compared to buying. And debunking instant equity myth.
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagOct 25, 20206 minCOSTS AND EQUITY - PART 1: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BUILD A HOME IN TORONTO?Outlining the cost of building a custom home, from land acquisition, to demolition and finally hard and soft construction cost!
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagOct 18, 20204 minDO YOU NEED A SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE LAWYER TO BUY A HOUSE?A real estate lawyer is your guide through the home purchase, here our tips to finding a good real estate lawyer
Lily Dittschlag & Dennis DittschlagOct 12, 20206 minWARRANTY COVERAGE ON A NEW HOMEExplaining the new home warranty coverage also known as Tarion Warranty and providing some examples and tips for your home coverage!