Buying New? Avoid Headaches

Just because the housing market in Calgary is totally on fire doesn't mean that you have to accept shoddy construction and/or poor workmanship. A new home should provide a lifetime of enjoyment not just six months.

If buying a new home make sure to do your due dilligence and research the reputation of the companies involved. Ask a homeowner who bought from the same company or perhaps your soon to be new neighbors how their 1- 2 year old home is holding up.

And avoid headaches by knowing what your responsibilities are, the builders and subcontractors.

Here is a chronicle of one Calgarian's problems with a recent new home purchase for your sober reflection.