May is the start of barbecue season, so it’s only fitting that it’s also Barbecue month! With the return of warmer weather to Calgary, it’s time to fire up those grills and celebrate the wonders of BBQ in Southern Alberta.

On your home building journey, you'll likely encounter the term "elevation," and unless you're involved in the home building industry or had architectural drawings done before, then you probably don't understand what it means. The easiest way to think about an elevation is as a drawing of the exterior style of the outside of the home you're building. It allows you to see the design and what building materials will go on different parts of your new home. It's essentially your first impression and curb-appeal of your new home.

We. Love. Kitchens.  Over our many years building new homes, we’ve created thousands of kitchens, each with their own flavour. We’ve seen trends that fade shortly after they’re introduced and others that have real staying power. Above all, whether trendy and classic, each kitchen has to suit the family that will use it for many years to come.

CustomerInsight announced the finalists for the 2019 Home Owner Mark of Excellence (H.O.M.E.) Awards, and Broadview Homes is on the list. In its fifth consecutive year as a finalist at the H.OM.E awards, Broadview has previously won Best Customer Experience Award and Builder of Choice.

Wind gusts in Southern Alberta are generally welcome, especially since they usually signal a Chinook is coming. What a lot of homeowners don’t know is that winds can also play havoc with the insulation in your home’s attic. This is known as “wind wash.”

Winter can wreak havoc on our homes! If you’re experiencing a buildup of water or ice on your windows, we have some ways you can help your home.

Already in this series, we’ve asked two upfront questions to help you select the right builder for your new home: