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Today, our homes are capable of performing tasks automatically. These intelligent features remind us of cartoons like The Jetsons, or sci-fi shows like Star Trek. What once was imagined is now reality! Automated home features make life easier for us, and some can even help to increase your ROI if you plan to sell. Let's go over some specific smart tools, shall we?

Header image of a man's hand holding a cellphone. Cellphone display shows a smart home hub, where he can adjust the lights, locks, appliances, thermostat, doorbell, outlets and vacuum from one convenient place.



Smart Doorbells

Smart doorbells are becoming a must-have for every household! With online purchases at an all time high, so too is package theft. These doorbells will alert you to the presence of thieves, or to the presence of your delivery person, all in real time! A video feed streamed to your mobile phone allows you to see who's at the door, allowing you to decide how to…

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Recent summers have taught our population that home inspections are of the utmost importance (thanks, Canada Day floods). Nobody wants to be caught unaware of their home’s weaknesses during a prairie flash flood or other storm. Your home inspection gives you the “nitty-gritty” safety and structural details so you know all about the investment you’ll be making. Not sure of the process, or what to expect? We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve compiled our best tips in a checklist for you.

 

Make Sure the Contingency is in the Contract

Signing a contract

Ensure that there’s a home inspection contingency, a.k.a. a “Due Diligence” contingency in the sales contract. This outlines that a professional home inspection will take place at a specified time on the house in…

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