Infills 101

Infills Around the Country

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Have you ever wondered if infills are as popular in other real estate markets other than Calgary’s? Infill development and the movement towards higher density housing in more desirable inner city locations is a growing trend that stretches beyond Calgary and even Canada. Studies have shown that most major cities experience growth in this particular segment of the real estate market. The surge … [Read more...]

Costs of Building an Infill

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The process of building an infill is a very exciting one and as with any real estate project, you need to ensure that you understand the costs associated before you get started. Understanding the costs ahead of time will allow you to budget accordingly and ensure your custom built infill home is a sound investment for when you go to resell. The costs of building an infill can be broken down into … [Read more...]

Infills Defined

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The word ‘infill’ is a newer term used in real estate to describe inner-city homes built on lots where older dwellings, if any previously existed there, are replaced by newer housing that suits the future of the community and optimizes land use. According to Wikipedia, infill is the use of land within a built-up area for further construction, especially as part of community redevelopment. It … [Read more...]

Attached vs Detached Infills – Differences

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There are several differences between attached and detached infill homes. The most apparent difference between the two is that attached infill homes are constructed in pairs and share a common wall with one another. Detached infill homes on the other hand do not share a common wall and do not necessarily have to be constructed in pairs. Pairs of attached infill homes are most commonly constructed … [Read more...]

What is an Infill?

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Often the first though that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘infill’ is a tall skinny house, usually newer, located in the inner-city. Although this is somewhat correct, the term encompasses more than just tall skinny homes; it also includes large homes, sometimes referred to as mini-mansions, built on larger or full-sized lots. The expression ‘infill’ more refers to a newer home … [Read more...]