ADVICE | CALGARYISM
WHY SHOULD YOU BUY A LANED HOME IN CALGARY?
CODY BATTERSHILL
Is a laned home right for you? It’s a good question that many families want an answer to, as laned homes are typically more affordable than single-family properties with frontattached garages. Laned homes are also “detached” homes, offering tons of conveniences such as a picturesque front porch, garage in the backyard and more than enough space for your family to grow. Here are a few more reasons why a laned home in Calgary may be an excellent fit for you! #1 – AFFORDABILITY
First and foremost, potential buyers looking for a detached property at an affordable price should consider laned homes. They offer plenty of space for a fraction of the cost of houses with front attached garages. Laned homes are also a great way for first-time buyers to get their foot into the door of home ownership. With layouts typically ranging from two to three bedrooms upstairs, laned homes offer the space required for young families to grow without breaking the bank. #2 – CURB APPEAL
A picturesque exterior is another benefit of owning a laned home. Most are designed with jaw-dropping architectural styles and are typically finished with large front porches, creating a curb appeal that’s hard to resist for many homeowners. Laned homes also require the garage to be built in the backyard
with access to a backlane. Therefore, the home’s aesthetics isn’t dominated by a front-attached garage as seen in many other singlefamily properties. #3 – PRIVACY
A detached home provides you with more privacy versus sharing a common wall with one or more neighbours in an attached-style property. So if privacy is important for you and your family, buying a laned home is one way to ensure you maximize yours. Laned homes also provide homeowners with more yard space and fences along the property lines are typically included by builders. Fenced yards provide a safe haven for you and your family to enjoy activities and events throughout the year.
a trusted professional Realtor® in Calgary about your real estate goals. Realtors® are typically full-time agents who will be able to help guide you towards finding the perfect property while keeping your best interests at heart. If you’re still unsure about what kind of home fits your real estate goals, I highly recommend you chat with a Realtor® you trust before making any moves! Wishing you all the best with your house hunt this summer! Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing Realtor® at RE/MAX House of Real Estate. Born and raised in Calgary, Cody has a passion for helping his clients accomplish their real estate goals and loves to show off the best that Calgary has to offer! He can be reached at 403.370.4008, on Twitter @ Calgaryism and Calgaryism.ca
SHOULD YOU BUY A LANED HOME?
While there are many benefits to owning a laned home – many more above the points mentioned above – it’s always critical to chat with
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