{"id":468,"date":"2015-12-28T09:58:17","date_gmt":"2015-12-28T17:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=468"},"modified":"2015-12-28T09:58:30","modified_gmt":"2015-12-28T17:58:30","slug":"five-item-wish-list-for-homebuyers-for-the-upcoming-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2015\/12\/five-item-wish-list-for-homebuyers-for-the-upcoming-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Five-Item Wish List for Homebuyers for the Upcoming Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The year is winding down, and soon we\u2019ll be starting a brand new rear with new goals and new expectations. When I think about 2016, there are definitely a few things I\u2019d like to see.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Better building standards<\/strong><br \/>\nWe have minimum code but it\u2019s just that: minimum. We can build better, and there are plenty of builders and contractors out there who go above and beyond minimum code because it\u2019s important to them to make it right.<br \/>\nWe need to stop thinking about minimum and start doing what makes sense. That means using products that will not mould; making sure we build homes with nothing but clean air inside thanks to the right systems and materials being installed; and using products that are safe, that last longer, and that help you save energy. This isn\u2019t hard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. More sustainable building<\/strong><br \/>\nPart of building better is building smarter. Our environment has limits, and if we push them, we\u2019re only hurting ourselves.<br \/>\nWe need to build homes and communities in a way that maximizes resources, like rainwater and sunlight, while also protecting the surrounding environment.<br \/>\nThis is possible today, and the best part is that it\u2019s win-win; when we build sustainably, we save energy, we save materials and we save money. It\u2019s all about balance. It\u2019s possible to build smart communities that use the natural terrain for proper drainage, protect against weather and maximize light; and to live in homes that work for us, work with the environment and that create healthier living spaces using minimal energy \u2014 and that look good, too.<br \/>\nThese kinds of homes and communities exist today. We need more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. More homeowners going green<\/strong><br \/>\nGoing green is becoming less of an option and more of a necessity. There are simple things that most homeowners can do, like switch to LED lights, install low-flow toilets and water fixtures, purchase appliances that use less energy and water, upgrade windows to minimize heat loss, and collect rainwater to water the lawn and wash the car. There are also bigger changes, like going solar, switching to geothermal heating, installing radiant in-floor heating, and\/or upgrading to a metal roof.<br \/>\nSome things are easier than others, but no matter what you choose, you must always educate yourself; just because it says it\u2019s green doesn\u2019t mean it is. Homeowners need to educate themselves on what green products really are, how they perform, how long they last and whether or not they make sense for their home\u2019s durability and its long-term value.<br \/>\nJust as there are good and bad contractors, there are also good and bad green products.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Smarter buyers<\/strong><br \/>\nDo not fall in love with a house before getting a proper home inspection. The first thing you need to do if you\u2019re buying a home is to hire the best home inspector you can find \u2014 before you look for a house.<br \/>\nWhen you fall in love with a house, you\u2019re seeing the illusion. You need someone who can look beyond that and see the true value of a home \u2014 its structure, foundation, plumbing, electrical, the roof, the building envelope. Anything wrong with any of these will be a nightmare to fix.<br \/>\nThe finishes \u2014 like cabinets, appliances, the paint on the walls, fixtures \u2014 that\u2019s all cosmetics. You can change that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Better home inspection regulations<\/strong><br \/>\nAnyone can call themselves a home inspector. That\u2019s why homebuyers need to do their homework and make sure they only hire a qualified professional \u2014 someone who understands how homes work, their different systems, and how they\u2019ve changed.<br \/>\nBuying a home isn\u2019t cheap; it\u2019s a huge investment, one of the biggest most people will ever make, and they depend on the knowledge and expertise of home inspectors to help them make that decision.<br \/>\nThere should be a system in place that regulates who is a qualified professional and who isn\u2019t, especially when a bad decision based on poor (or just wrong) advice can cost people their entire life\u2019s savings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It might be a lot to ask for but we choose what we make of a brand new year : Make it right. Enjoy the rest of the holiday season, folks and remember, keep smiling!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/news.nationalpost.com\/homes\/mike-holmes-my-five-item-wish-list-for-homebuyers-for-the-upcoming-year\" target=\"_blank\">Five-Item Wish List for Homebuyers for the Upcoming Year<\/a> by Mike Holmes | National Post<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year is winding down, and soon we\u2019ll be starting a brand new rear with new goals and new expectations. 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