September 8, 2022
Model Feature: The Summit

The Summit model by Sterling Homes is a great choice for those looking for a spacious and comfortable home. With over 1,800 square feet of living space – including a third level – this large laned home offers plenty of room for growing families and those who like to entertain. If you’re looking for a beautiful and accommodating home, the Summit is a perfect choice.

Let’s take a deeper look at everything our Summit model has to offer! Read More

Announcements
August 23, 2022
Sterling Homes Realtor Appreciation Golf Tournament & Updated Commission Structure

On August 18, we celebrated our 1st annual Sterling Homes Realtor Appreciation Golf Tournament. To say it was successful would be an understatement–the event couldn’t have gone better thanks to each and every one of you who came out for the day: from sponsors to our dedicated Realtor community, thank you so much! Read More

July 28, 2022
How To Short-List Builders for Your First Home in Canada

Moving to Canada is a major decision, and one that certainly takes a lot of consideration to ensure you’re doing all the necessary steps to make your move easier. Finding employment, setting up new bank accounts, and registering children at new schools are just a few of the things you’ll be taking care of, but what about finding a new home? You may have decided to build new so that you have the perfect home for your family’s move to a new country, but how do you decide on the right builder to construct your home? We have a few tips on how to short-list your options. Read More

Buying a New Home
July 21, 2022
The Evolve Series: A Look at Some of Our Best Home Designs

The Evolve Series is a unique collection of homes built by Sterling Homes, offering affordability and modern living for you and your family. We’ve designed these homes in a way that streamlines the construction process, and those cost savings are then passed on to the homeowner for a quality home you can afford, plus a design you will love for many years.

But there’s so much more to these homes than just their cost efficiency! We select only the most in-demand finishes and design the floor plans to create a home that suits today’s lifestyles and design trends. Every Evolve home comes with luxury vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, tile backsplash in the kitchen, and so much more.

Let’s take a look at some of our best Evolve Series home designs. Read More

Announcements
July 14, 2022
Announcing: The Sterling App

Sterling Homes is proud to announce we now have a mobile app!

It’s now faster and easier to browse available homes through the convenience of your mobile device. Find your ideal quick possession home, view locations of show homes, and manage your viewings all in one convenient place.

You can download it from the Apple App store here or from the Android Google Play store here.  Read More

Announcements
June 23, 2022
The Uplands at Riverview Show Home Grand Opening – June 25, 2022

We’re saying hello to summer and our brand new Assurance show home in The Uplands at Riverview. Join us on Saturday, June 25 to explore the show home and community with a scavenger hunt for the chance to win a $500 Canadian Tire gift card or… Read More

Announcements
June 23, 2022
McConachie Show Home Grand Opening – June 25, 2022

  Join us Saturday, June 25 for the Grand Opening of our newest Show Home in McConachie Heights: The Assurance! This exciting, family-friendly event will include a food truck, balloon twister, and a snow cone machine! Plus, they’ll also be an Oiler’s fan package giveaway! In addition to our… Read More

Buying a New Home
June 21, 2022
Title Insurance in Alberta: Everything You Need to Know

The title of your home is a legal document outlining the details pertaining to the ownership of your home. It includes its legal description, registered owner, type of land ownership, and any applicable liens and encumbrances. This document is one of the most critical documents in a real estate purchase transaction. This is why it’s important to understand its role and why you need title insurance to protect your transaction. Read More

Buying a New Home Financing
June 14, 2022
Do You Pay GST When Buying a New Home?

It’s common knowledge that in Canada we pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) on virtually everything we buy, from clothing to vehicles to some food items. But when it comes to the largest purchase we can make in our lifetime – our home – it may come into question whether this purchase is taxable. 

The simple answer is yes, the purchase of a newly built home is subject to GST. However, the Government of Canada offers a GST rebate program to make homeownership more affordable. Read More

Buying a New Home
June 9, 2022
The New Evolve Home Model Line: What Is It?

Finding the right home to suit your needs can be both exciting and challenging. When housing is in high demand it can drive prices up, leaving many home buyers frustrated. Combine this with the government’s mortgage stress test and increasing interest rates, and you may start wondering whether a new home is in your future at all. 

At Sterling Homes, we understand the challenges of buying a home, and we’re constantly innovating our product to meet the needs of today’s home buyers. We want home buyers like you to be able to purchase a home that fits your needs at a price within your budget. This was the motivation, and what lead our team to create our Evolve Homes, a line of homes aimed to drive our mission of affordable homeownership, without compromise. 

Read on to learn more about everything that the Evolve line has to offer. Read More

June 2, 2022
What Schools are in Sterling Communities?

Choosing a new community to build your home in often includes researching available schools in the area for your children. Of course, you’ll want to find a new community with access to the right type of schools and potentially a shorter commute for both you and your kids. To help you choose, we’ve put together a list of available schools in every community Sterling builds in, within five kilometres of the area*. Read More

Buying a New Home Financing
May 26, 2022
What is a Mortgage Commitment Letter and Do I Need One When Buying a New Build?

Shopping for a new home is an exciting time, filled with anticipation and possibilities. While finding exactly the right home for your family’s needs is the main goal, you do need to look at the process overall. One of the key components of the home buying process is making the offer, which means you need a mortgage pre-approval and with that comes the mortgage commitment letter.

A mortgage pre-approval reviews your credit history, credit score, current employment and income, and any outstanding debts you have. At this stage, lenders preliminarily determine your qualification for a loan and the amount you’d qualify for in your current situation. From this, they issue you a mortgage commitment letter.

Let’s find out more about this important document and what part it plays when it comes to buying your new home. Read More