Kensington Homes Blog

Sometimes people aren’t sure if they should purchase an existing house and renovate it or if they should start from scratch and build new. Often times buyers choose to build new because they get to choose exactly the floor plan that meets their lifestyle, as well choose colour selections and finishes that reflects their personalities. Aside from design, new homes are now easy to maintain and are energy efficient. New home owners are also worry free with builders offering home warranties as a standard, compared to buyers of used homes.

Deciding to make the move into a new home is exciting but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Winnipeg Real Estate News have put together a checklist of tips that can help make your moving experience seamless. Here are the top 6 that we recommend to make your moving day a positive experience:

There are many efficiencies, including cost savings, to benefit from by sharing a wall with another home – all while maintaining the benefits of your own separate living space and entrance. Before you rule duplexes out, consider this: Kensington has brand-new homes with all the modern layouts, building efficiencies and finishes you’re looking for in a new home, for as much as $100,000 less than our typical single, detached homes. This means you can get into a desirable new neighborhood like Bonavista, benefitting from all of its surrounding amenities.  

There’s a lot of competition in the home-building industry, which is why it’s important we do something to stand out. With an industry-leading warranty program, we not only deliver exactly the homes our customers expect – we stand by the quality of their craftsmanship and design for many years to come.

  Do your environmental standards match your builder’s? Read on for Kensington’s approach to sustainable housing. When choosing a new home builder, you want your environmental values to be reflected in their approach. Every new home designed by Kensington Homes prioritizes sustainable measures, meeting and exceeding modern expectations for energy efficiency.

As a first-time home buyer, it is important to understand all the costs associated with buying a new home. Sometimes new home buyers think that just paying their down payment is good enough. There are other closing costs required when purchasing a new home that people often do not consider before they make this big decision. Later down the road, being presented with high bills you are not expecting to pay can sometimes come as a bit of a shock. If you are in the process of buying a new home, it is important to do your research and get educated with all the necessary costs that come with buying a home.

Even though the weather never seemed to cooperate, our homes don’t wait for real fall weather to require its seasonal maintenance.

When moving into a new community, it’s important to keep in mind the positive affects a Neighbourhood Watch Program will have. It’s a program designed to help a community reduce break and enters and other property crimes. Members in a community are encouraged to participate to watch over the well-being of the community and reduce criminal activity.

As part of our commitment to keeping you empowered and in-the-know during your build, we also provide reassurance that we don’t run away right when you take possession.

If you’re just beginning your home search, you may feel overwhelmed with the number of choices before you.