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[Promotions](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/tag/promotions) 26 Oct 2023 #### Not All Secondary Suites Are Created Equal... ![](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Secondary-Suite-Blog-Photo.png?width=680&name=Secondary-Suite-Blog-Photo.png) # Understand the Legal Requirements to Building a Secondary Suite It is no secret that Calgary is growing at a steady rate and with this growth comes the... - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/secondary-suite-requirements) 08 Mar 2023 #### Benefits of a Side Entrance ![Side Entrance to Home with Access to Secondary Suite](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Side-Entrance-Blog-Photo.png?width=680&name=Side-Entrance-Blog-Photo.png) # Discover Why You Might Want to Add a Side Entrance to Your New Home One of the major benefits of building a new home is the opportunity to ensure that... - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/benefits-of-a-side-entrance) 01 Feb 2023 #### Personalizing Your New Home ![](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Personalization%20Blog.jpg?width=680&name=Personalization%20Blog.jpg) Build a Home That Suits Your Lifestyle - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/personalizing-your-new-home) 14 Apr 2022 #### Top 10 Words to Know When Building a Cedarglen Home ![](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Top%2010%20Words.jpg?width=680&name=Top%2010%20Words.jpg) # Familiarize Yourself with Our Most Common Terminology Building a new home is an exciting milestone, but it can be a lot easier and less stressful when you... - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/top-10-words-to-know-when-building-a-cedarglen-home-0) 01 Mar 2022 #### Finding the Right Community ![](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Finding-the-Right-Community.jpg?width=680&name=Finding-the-Right-Community.jpg) # Factors to consider when choosing your future community Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, downsizing to a smaller house, or moving up to a larger... - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/finding-the-right-community) 25 Oct 2021 #### Do You Need a Realtor? ![](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Realtor-Blog-Post.jpg?width=680&name=Realtor-Blog-Post.jpg) # Discover whether or not you need a realtor when building a new home. - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/do-you-need-a-realtor) 29 Sep 2021 #### Understanding Mortgages ![Understanding Mortgages Blog Photo](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Understanding-Mortgages-Blog-Photo.png?width=680&name=Understanding-Mortgages-Blog-Photo.png) # Get a Better Understanding on Applying for a Mortgage - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/understanding-mortgages) 10 Sep 2021 #### Showhome Leaseback Program ![](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Showhome-Leaseback.jpg?width=680&name=Showhome-Leaseback.jpg) # Benefits of Buying a Cedarglen Homes Showhome - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/showhome-leaseback-program-1-0) 31 Aug 2021 #### Choosing the Right Lot ![choose the right lot](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Choose-the-Lot.jpg?width=680&name=Choose-the-Lot.jpg) # How to Choose the Right Home Lot for Your Needs - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/choosing-the-right-lot-1) 08 Jun 2021 #### Cedarglen Homes Building Process ![](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Building-Process-Blog-Photo.png?width=680&name=Building-Process-Blog-Photo.png) As a well-known Calgary homebuilder, Cedarglen Homes strives to keep our homebuyers as educated as possible about our building process so that they feel... - 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This has become more important than ever over... - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/pricing-your-home-to-sell-in-calgary) 22 Mar 2019 #### Personalize vs. Customize ![custom-1](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/custom-1.jpg?width=680&name=custom-1.jpg) Over the years it has become common practice for homebuilders to offer prospective home buyers the opportunity to personalize their new homes to better... - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/personalize-vs.-customize) 08 Mar 2019 #### Getting Your Home Ready to Sell ![Tips to sell your home](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tips%20to%20sell%20your%20home.jpg?width=680&name=Tips%20to%20sell%20your%20home.jpg) - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/getting-your-home-ready-to-sell) 01 Mar 2019 #### Why Cedarglen Homes is the Right Builder for You ![blog-6](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-6.jpg?width=680&name=blog-6.jpg) - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/why-cedarglen-homes-is-the-right-builder-for-you) 21 Feb 2019 #### Choosing the Right Community ![Untitled-1-2](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1-2.jpg?width=680&name=Untitled-1-2.jpg) - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/choosing-the-right-community) 07 Feb 2019 #### Mortgage Pre-Approval 101 ![mortgagepictureblog](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mortgagepictureblog.jpg?width=680&name=mortgagepictureblog.jpg) - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/mortgage-pre-approval-101) 01 Feb 2019 #### Increase the Value of Your Home ![blogpicturefeb1](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blogpicturefeb1.jpg?width=680&name=blogpicturefeb1.jpg) - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/increase-the-value-of-your-home) 08 Nov 2018 #### Why Downsizing May Be Rightsizing For You ![blog-1](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-1.jpg?width=680&name=blog-1.jpg) - - [READ MORE](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/why-downsizing-may-be-rightsizing-for-you) [All posts](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/all) [Next](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/tag/home-buying-tips/page/2) ### LATEST OR POPULAR POSTS LIST - 26 Oct 2023 #### [Not All Secondary Suites Are Created Equal...](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/secondary-suite-requirements) - 22 Sep 2023 #### [New Front-Attached Garage Showhomes in Rockland Park](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/new-front-attached-garage-showhomes-in-rockland-park) - 22 Aug 2023 #### [New Net Zero Certified Home in Rockland Park - Available for Quick Possession](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/net-zero-certified-quick-possession-0) - 15 Aug 2023 #### [Net Zero Certified Quick Possession Home in Glacier Ridge](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/net-zero-certified-quick-possession) - 10 Jul 2023 #### [Your Homebuilding Journey Passport](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/your-homebuilding-journey-passport) - 17 May 2023 #### [Managing Indoor Air Quality](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/managing-indoor-air-quality) - 25 Apr 2023 #### [Rockland Park - Sales Team of the Year](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/rockland-park-sales-team-of-the-year) ![Cedarglen HOMES](https://blog.cedarglenhomes.com/hubfs/Cedarglenhomes_January2019/Images/logo.png) #### Get in touch - 4770 110 Avenue S.E. 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