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So You Want a Fireplace... Which One Is Right For You?

In Alberta, nothing is better than coming home in the middle of winter and sitting down in front of a fireplace to warm up. Fireplaces are a great way to heat up your home, provide a pleasing aesthetic point, and also make your living space feel just a little more cozy. However, a fireplace usually ends up being the focal point of any room, so choosing which fireplace design you want in your home can be tricky; there are so many different designs and types.

$30,000 Reduction in Spec Home – Increasing King’s Heights Desirability

Loreck Homes’ Airdrie Sales Manager Bruce Restall announced last week that the price of one of our most desirable spec homes in the area will be reduced from $448,900 to $419,000.

Protect Your Home from Radon Gas

Anyone in the market for a new home knows that before you buy, you should ensure that your new home has been checked for health and safety concerns. This not only saves you from homeowner headaches down the road, but also gives you piece of mind that your family is living in a safe environment.

But what many people don’t realize is that while they should be concerned about the structural safety of the home, as well as mould, etc. that they should also be checking for harmful gases, such as Radon.

Five Reasons Why You Should Move to Airdrie

More and more people have been choosing to move to Airdrie. With a population of 43,000 people, it’s no wonder Airdrie real estate agents have been busy! The city is now one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and we’re here to tell you why you should move here too.

King’s Heights Airdrie Offers Small Town Feel Just Minutes from Big City Limits

So many people have been talking lately about how they want to get away from the crazy hustle and bustle of Calgary city life, but that they don’t want to lose the convenience of living in a big city. Traffic, noise, and crowds are factors of living in a city that we could all do without, but anyone who has lived in a big city understands how nice it is to know that if you need something in the middle of the night or are bored on a Sunday evening that stores will be open and that there will be something for you to do, no matter what day of the week, or time of day it is.

Build a Green Home!

You have designed and planned everything down to the last detail. You have picked the perfect community, whether it’s Kings Heights in Airdrie, or Crystal Landing in Grande Prairie. Now, before you get to work with your home builder to construct that dream home of yours, here are a few tricks on how to make your home a bit more green.

House Hunting 101

When looking to buy a new house, we all have our wish list of amenities, dream faucets or chandeliers. However, when starting your search, there are a few key things to keep in mind during your search. Getting excited about the smaller details might have you otherwise overlooking , underestimate or forgetting about these important details. Here are some handy tips from Coral Nafie that will help you uncover your dream house.

A little bit of history - Airdrie

Since we're actively building in the city of Airdrie, we thought it would be neat to provide you with a little bit more information about the cities history. Going onto the City of Airdrie website, we're providing a link for you to click on, we hope that it is informative for you!

www.airdrie.ca/about_airdrie/history.cfm