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If you've just bought a house and are madly organizing the big move, here are 5 handy tips to get you on your way to a smoother, stress-reduced relocation.

At Excel Homes, we understand that buying your first home can be an exciting yet daunting journey. To try and ease the many questions you have, here are some important things to keep in mind after you've purchased the home and moved in. Follow these tips and you’re on your way to becoming a skilled homeowner!

If you're in the market for your first home, you might be wondering what factors lenders looks at when determining if you qualify for a mortgage. See our quick blog here to learn more about this process.

It’s been said that most lenders look at 5 factors when determining whether you qualify for a mortgage. These include the following:

Picture this. You've lived in your new home for a couple of years and the family is starting to grow up. Perhaps it's time to move into a larger, more practical home, or maybe the kids have moved out and you’re looking to downsize into a smaller, more manageable home? Either way, you may have asked yourself these two questions:

Do you take tote bags to the food store instead of using plastic bags? Maybe you’ve installed energy-efficient light bulbs in your household? If you replied yes to both questions, you’re obviously interested in reducing your carbon footprint in some way. Congratulations! If everybody on this earth did the same thing we’d all be making a considerable difference to this planet’s long term future. But for now, let’s just focus on you!

When it comes to owning a home, it’s fair to say that many of us aren't aware of the harmful chemicals we inhale everyday as a result of the various materials used to build the home. Did you know that homes are often built with materials containing a high formaldehyde and VOC content?

This week, we uncover the real meaning behind the common “technical” terms you might come across when reading about the benefits of a Built Green Canada (BGC) home. Once these terms are clear, it’s much easier to understand the true health and financial benefits of a BGC home for you and your family.

If you follow us on Facebook and Twitter, you might be aware that Excel Homes is a member of the Built Green Canada (BGC) program and that we are proud to be the second largest registrant of Built Green homes in Canada.

They say first impressions are lasting impressions so it's important that the entry into your home is a positive and memorable experience for you and your guests. The foyer of your home gives us a glimpse into your unique personality and style, so you want to ensure it's anything but bland! With so many innovative ways to smarten up your foyer, we've put together some inspiration for you...

With summer officially here, it’s the best time of the year to get outdoors, bask in the sunshine and enjoy our favorite outdoor spaces in the home. However, after the long winter there is almost inevitably some work that needs to be done to freshen up our outdoor areas... now, where to start?

2013 marks Excel’s 25th year of building homes for families in and around Calgary. A major milestone like this provides an opportunity to take stock of what we’ve accomplished so far.