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Your 8 Essential Step Guide to a Successful Duplex Conversion

Your 8 Essential Step Guide to a Successful Duplex Conversion

Converting your attic, basement, garage, or other unused spaces into livable areas is an excellent way to maximize your property's value. But a successful duplex or REV Gen (Revenue Generating) conversion requires more than just a visionβ€”it demands meticulous planning, attention to building codes, and solutions for common challenges. Let’s dive into the essentials of making your conversion not only compliant but comfortable and functional.

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How to Remodel for Multi-Generational Living

How to Remodel for Multi-Generational Living

As housing trends evolve, multi-generational living has become a practical, cost-effective, and rewarding option for many families. Whether you’re planning to accommodate aging parents, adult children, or extended family members, creating a home designed for multi-generational living can be both an investment and a lifestyle upgrade. At Eagleview Construction, we’ve helped many families navigate this transition with thoughtful renovations like granny suites, basement conversions, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Below, we’ll explore everything you need to know to create the perfect multi-generational home.

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Smart Home Automation: A Renovation Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss

Smart Home Automation: A Renovation Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss

At Eagleview Construction, we understand that a home renovation is more than just updating finishes or reconfiguring space β€” it’s an opportunity to future-proof your home. As a design and build general contractor specializing in renovations, we often see clients missing a critical element in their initial planning: smart home automation.

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Fixed Price vs. Cost-Plus Contracts: Which One is Right for Your Renovation Project?

Fixed Price vs. Cost-Plus Contracts: Which One is Right for Your Renovation Project?

When embarking on a renovation project, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is the type of contract you enter into with your contractor. At Eagleview Construction, we often receive questions from clients about the difference between a fixed-price contract and a cost-plus contract. It’s an important topic, and while we openly admit our bias toward the fixed-price model, we believe in offering an honest and transparent overview so you can make the best choice for your project.

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The Importance of Aging in Place Renovations
Building for the Future: The Importance of Aging in Place Renovations

Building for the Future: The Importance of Aging in Place Renovations

As we age, our living environments must adapt to our changing needs. Aging in place renovations focus on making your home safer, more comfortable, and more accessible, allowing you to live independently for as long as possible. With our expertise in well-designed renovations, we’re here to help you transform your house into an efficient space that meets the demands of modern living.

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Why Canada’s Recent Interest Rate Drop Makes Now the Ideal Time to Tap into Your Home’s Equity for Renovations

Why Canada’s Recent Interest Rate Drop Makes Now the Ideal Time to Tap into Your Home’s Equity for Renovations

As of the recent October 2024 announcement, the Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 3.75%, marking a significant shift in the financial landscape. For homeowners, this creates an ideal opportunity to reconsider how they manage their mortgage and home equity. Specifically, if you’ve been contemplating home renovations or improvements, now is the time to act. Here's why.

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