Nephew moved to Calgary in the fall and they were looking for a new house. They asked us to help look at the houses. There's a lot to consider when house shopping so extra 'eyes' can be a big help. Here's a few thoughts from their process.
DIY work may or not be an issue. No permits for electrical work is not a good sign. Some places had DIY work that I wouldn't give a nickle for.
Also saw some real nice DIY work. One place where they did a DIY kitchen reno. The owner did some work and they brought in trades for some. The owner had a binder showing all of the steps of the reno so that people could see the work that was done. I really liked this. Being able to see what's behind the fancy backsplash is reassuring.
For sure, check out the neighborhood. Being able to see the comings and goings of the neighbors is good. They rejected one place because of the neighbors, two doors down.
Local police may have a crime map. Check it out.
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