Interior framing of a home under construction, showcasing exposed wooden studs and electrical wiring, relevant to assessing home quality and construction standards in the Calgary real estate market.

How to tell if a home is well built

We fundamentally believe that buyers should be empowered during viewings to look at basic indicators of if the home is built well. With help from Pat Marra, Site Manager at Castellano Custom Homes, we’ve compiled a list of key things to look for in your future home.

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Modern multi-unit residential building with solar panels, surrounded by greenery, illustrating sustainable living in the Edmonton real estate market.

What Is a Net Zero Home?

Written by Avalon Master Builder https://home.bode.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/12101-Avalon-Net-Zero-Homes-Ryan-Scott-Mar-17-2021-2.mp4 Avalon President and CEO, Ryan Scott, explains what a ZEN

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Sold sign in front of a house, indicating a successful home sale, relevant to Bōde's platform for homeowners selling without traditional agents.

5 Reasons to use Bōde over the traditional real estate route

Real estate has been done the same, traditional way for a very long time. It’s almost become so that people don’t even realize that there are other options to consider. Bōde was created to provide homeowners with an option to deviate from the traditional route and to empower them to believe that they can.

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Sold sign overlaying a modern home exterior, showcasing a successful homeowner-led sale, relevant to Bōde's focus on empowering sellers in the real estate market.

The 5 reasons to pick Bōde vs. Hybrid agencies

Bōde is the first home transaction platform that completely gives control over to the sellers by enabling capable people to transact their own homes completely self-represented. At Bōde, we fundamentally believe sellers are smart and savvy enough to sell their own homes and with this in mind have created a unique and convenient online home marketplace that benefits users in a variety of ways.

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Luxurious Alberta home featuring modern architecture, wooden accents, large windows, and landscaped surroundings.

Buying in a Bidding War

While buying your next (or first) home, you may find yourself in a bidding war to win the home of your dreams. Bōde’s industry expert, Co-Founder and VP of Enterprise Sales, Jeff Jackson, shares tips on how to best navigate a bidding war as a buyer, and ultimately how to deal with the major decisions that come along when attempting to come out on top.

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Person painting a wall blue, illustrating renovation ideas for potential home buyers.

Should you Renovate or Purchase?

It’s time for a change. Should you renovate your existing space, or look for a new home that better fits your requirements? We break down the key questions to consider, and share advice from the prōs.

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