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Sterling Homes Celebrates Multiple Wins and Finalist Honours at the 2026 BILD Awards of Excellence
Sterling Homes is proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement at the 2026 BILD Awards of Excellence, earning recognition as both a multiple award winner and finalist across several prestigious categories. This remarkable success reflects Sterling Homes’ continued commitment to quality homebuilding, innovative…
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Canada’s First-Time Home Buyer GST Rebate (2026): What New Home Buyers in Alberta Need to Know
Buying your first home is a major milestone — and for many Canadians, affordability is one of the biggest challenges. To help reduce upfront costs for first-time buyers, the Government of Canada has introduced the First-Time Home Buyers’ GST Rebate, a new…
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Thinking About a Duplex? Here’s Why You Should Say Yes
Buying a home is a big step, and finding the right fit can be overwhelming. Exploring options in Edmonton, you may have noticed duplexes. They’re affordable, modern, and versatile—but questions are natural: Are they spacious enough? What about privacy? This blog is…
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Holiday Hosting Checklist: Get Your Home Guest Ready Fast
The holiday season is fast approaching, offering the perfect chance to turn your home into a festive, inviting haven—without the stress. This guide shares tips for quick, impactful updates, covering cleaning, organizing, budget-friendly décor, and creative seasonal touches. You’ll find step-by-step guidance for sprucing…
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Personalizing Your Sterling Home
Personalizing Your Sterling Home: The Journey to Making It Truly Yours When building a new home, one of the most exciting aspects is the ability to make it your own. With Sterling Homes, personalization is woven into the very fabric of the…
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Sterling Homes Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award!
Sterling Homes is proud to announce that we have been honoured with the prestigious Consumer Choice Award for Homebuilder of the Year in Edmonton, for the SEVENTH consecutive year in a row! This accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to crafting beautiful, high-quality…
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Islamic Financing Mortgages in Edmonton: A Guide to Halal Homeownership
Are you searching for a mortgage that aligns with your values and religious principles? Islamic Financing, often referred to as a Halal Mortgage, offers Edmonton homebuyers a Sharia-compliant alternative to conventional home financing—eliminating interest (riba) and promoting fairness, mutual benefit, and socially…
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Sterling Homes Proud Sponsor of the Edmonton Stingers & Basketball Bridge
Sterling Homes is proud to announce our official sponsorship of the Edmonton Stingers for the upcoming season! As passionate supporters of our community, we’re thrilled to be aligning with one of Edmonton’s most exciting and dynamic sports teams. This partnership highlights our…
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Sterling Homes Hosts Fourth Annual Golf Tournament to Support Hope Mission
At Sterling Homes, we’re proud to announce our fourth annual Sterling Homes Golf Tournament, an event that brings together our valued industry partners, including realtors, suppliers, and trade professionals, for a day of fun, connection, and giving back to the community. This…
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GST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers: What You Need to Know
The federal government has proposed a GST rebate program aimed at making homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers across Canada. Rising housing costs and affordability challenges have left many Canadians struggling to enter the market, but this program seeks to ease that…
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Debt Service Ratio | GDS And TDS Calculator
Debt Service Ratio (DSR) or Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio and Total Debt Service (TDS) ratio are two commonly used metrics in real estate and mortgage lending to measure a borrower’s ability to make their monthly mortgage payments. Find out yours using…
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Rent vs. Buy?
Considering whether you should keep renting? Is now the time to buy? Ever wondered what your rent payment would be as a mortgage amount? Complete the below calculator and find out what your rent payment would equal in terms of a mortgage…
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Down Payments: Explained
If you’re buying a home, you’ll need to secure a down payment. But what is a down payment, and how much should you expect to put down? What is a Down Payment? If you’re ready to put renting behind you and try…
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Everything You Need to Know About Rough Grading
What’s the Difference Between Rough and Final Grading? Rough grading works with the original soil on the lot to shape the land needed to properly construct your home. It may include changing the elevation of the lot, as well as slopes, berms,…
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Credit Scores Explained: What Is A Good Credit Score in Canada?
In Canada, your credit score generally ranges from 300 to 900. So what’s a good credit score? Well, the higher the score, the better. If you have scores between 800 and 900, you’re in excellent shape. They may be used to determine…
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