Buying
Buying a house can be an exciting, but also intimidating process. We’ve created some resources for home buyers below that can help you find your perfect home, while avoiding some costly pitfalls. If you’re ready to take the plunge and need some expert help, click here to find a Sutton agent near you.
Find a home
Buyer resources
First time home buyers
Everything first time home buyers need to know about purchasing their first home.
Read moreHome renovations
Get home renovation tips to help ensure you're taking the right steps to your renos.
Read moreHealth tips
Having a healthy home is important to living a healthy life. See our tips here.
Read moreRecent posts
Modern Roofing Options
Wednesday 6th, 2023
Sutton Realty
On August 17, 2023, when wildfire took hold in McDougall Creek near West Kelowna, exceptionally high winds sent embers flying across the lake to rain down on buildings in the Kelowna area. An amazed homeowner who lives six kilometers away from the fire shared a photo of a two-centimeter, burnt piece of bark in her yard. She was grateful it had not landed on her asphalt roof. By late August of the summer of 2023, wildfires had already burned 150,504 square kilometers or about four percent of the entire forest area of Canada. This is approximately five times the long-term average of 2.54 million hectares (6.3 million acres) for that time of the year. Wildfires burned in all 13 provinces and territories (Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, 2023). Read more
Sizzling Outdoor Kitchens
Tuesday 1st, 2023
Sutton Realty
Imagine walking into your own outdoor kitchen complete with a built-in barbeque grill, sink, mini fridge, pizza oven, and ample counter space allowing you to cook al fresco in a refreshing breeze as you enjoy the view of your garden, keep an eye on your children, and chat with guests in an adjoining seating area. An outdoor kitchen transforms a regular backyard into a posh destination. Read more
Earth-Sheltered Homes
Thursday 6th, 2023
Sutton Realty
In 2023, a tornado with winds up to 275 km/h carved a swath of destruction through Carstairs, Alberta. Twelve homes were in its path: three were destroyed, four were left uninhabitable and the remaining five were damaged. Tornadoes and storms are expected to become more common in Canada and occur in areas previously unaffected (Western University 2023). Understandably, these extreme weather events are generating new interest in earth-sheltered homes. Read more