QUALICO COMMUNITIES BLOG
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8 Advantages to Buying in a new community
It’s a common dilemma when shopping for a home: do you look at older resale homes in long-standing neighbourhoods, or investigate a new community? There’s a lot to be said for a fresh start with a new home, in an up-and-coming area. Here are eight significant benefits to setting down roots in a new home […]
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10 Home Buying And Selling Myths Busted!
Buying or selling a home is a major decision, and advice can come from all directions. Don’t believe everything you hear, as some information could be misleading or inaccurate. Take your time, trust your instincts and do your own research. Let’s debunk 10 common myths or misconceptions about buying and selling a home. BUYING MYTHS […]
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What Goes Into Planning A New Community?
Have you ever wondered how a raw piece of land becomes a thriving residential community, complete with roads, houses and parks? It’s a carefully orchestrated sequence of events that starts with a land developer like Qualico Communities. Here, we answer some common questions about the community planning process. What is a land developer? Land developers […]
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Budget-Friendly Interior Design Tips For Your New Home
Designing the interior of your new home can be simultaneously exciting and overwhelming. There is a seemingly endless array of options for colours, surfaces and finishes, but you don’t have an infinite budget. How do you make design decisions that are beautiful, yet practical? To answer your questions, we’ve brought in an expert. Chelsi Tellier […]
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6 Reasons Why You Should Call Forest Ridge Home
Allow us to introduce Forest Ridge – a naturally beautiful community in the city of Fort Saskatchewan, just 10 minutes northeast of Edmonton. Take a drive out – you can walk through the interpretive forest down the river, stop by the new playground for a quick swing or visit the Showhomes. Here are six things we […]
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Understanding School Sites
When a brand-new school is planned in a new community, it’s an attractive feature for many home buyers. However, there are many planning steps before a school can be approved, built and opened. The municipality and the local school board(s) determine the number of school sites in a new community, as well as their locations. […]