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Buying a new home is exciting, but depending on where you are on the property ladder, you may not be getting a move-in ready property. Although it can be tempting to jump right in to transform your space, it’s not always a good idea to rip down walls as soon as you close the sale. Here’s why you should put down that sledgehammer and take your time instead. 

1. You’ll learn about your home and its pain points

Whether you buy a total fixer-upper, an older home that needs minor updates, or a newly built place you want to personalize, it’s smart to play the waiting game before embarking on major renovations, says David Stevens, a REALTOR® in Victoria, British Columbia.

“I tell my purchasers I’d like to see them in the house for 12 months…

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Looking for a unique, well-built home that’s ready for you in as little as 16 weeks? Welcome to the world of the modular home, an increasingly popular trend across Canada. These prefabricated (prefab) homes are generally cost effective and beautifully designed, and several companies have popped up in recent years to deliver on this trend. 

Daniel Engelman, president and co-founder of Edmonton-based HONOMOBO, launched in 2016, and says business is booming.  

“Numbers are going crazy now; last year, we did about 30 homes and this year, we’ll probably double it or more,” he says, adding buyers are typically busy professionals who want something beautiful, modern, and ready quickly. “We think modular homes are the…

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