INFILL FEATURES GAINING POPULARITY
Posted on Sep 29, 2023 in For Builders & Developers
R-C2 vs R-CG vs H-GO ZONING: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Posted on Sep 08, 2023 in For Builders & Developers
Zoning is one of the cornerstones of building and developing, and knowing which zones allow what is vital. Now that the City of Calgary has introduced a new zone, H-GO, it's a good time to review some of the more popular zones, their revisions, their restrictions, and their differences.
WHAT IS R-C2?
A residential contextual one/two dwelling low dens...
TOP 10 MUST HAVE INFILL FEATURES
Posted on Sep 06, 2023 in For Builders & Developers
Builders and developers have a lot of difficult decisions to make throughout an infill project. It's important to save money where you can, but you don't want to skimp on the features most buyers are basing their decisions on. Whether you're designing a spec home or mainly selling presale, don't forget to design for the buyers who are shopping. Man...
PROS & CONS OF ADDING AN ELEVATOR
Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in For Builders & Developers
Elevators are becoming more commonplace, especially in certain infill communities, and it's generating a lot of talk about making infills more attractive for older buyers who are downsizing. Realistically, they need to be planned for up front (they aren't so easy to add later on!), and they're expensive to install, so are they worth it on a spec bu...
BEST UPGRADES FOR SPEC HOMES
Posted on Jul 06, 2022 in For Builders & Developers
An infill that is under-built for the market can often sit unsold, consistently being overlooked by buyers in favour of more upgraded alternatives. An under-built home often sells at a price well under expectations, which impacts a builder's profit...
INFILL MISTAKES TO AVOID - PART 2
Posted on May 05, 2022 in For Builders & Developers
Welcome to Part 2 of Infill Mistakes to Avoid! As we've stated before, we pride ourselves on being infill specialists, and we want to do our part in sharing as much of that knowledge with you as possible. Help us help you by catching up on Part 1 of the series here if you haven't already. Now, let's get started.
If you are developing, ensure you get...