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Avalon's Super Brain Foods
Avalon has you covered on the health of your home; now take some time to work on health and nutrition. At Avalon we believe in living in balance. It's all about ZEN.
According to research out there, food does help with our brain functions. Certain brain foods can make you calmer, boost your mood, aid in concentration and focus, tame free radicals and more. Brain foods don't necessarily increase your IQ, but you are smarter for eating right.
Never forget, if you are planning a change in your diet, it is always imperative to see your doctor first for the best advice and guidance...
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Low VOC Paint: How ZEN is good for you
At Avalon, we take our homeowners health and the quality of air in the home very seriously. We look after you by using only low VOC paint. What is that anyways? Good question. The long and short is there are less chemicals in the paint off-gassing into your home, so with Avalon you can breathe easy.
For the more scientific types out there, VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. The simple scientific definition is VOC's are organic compounds containing one or more carbon atoms that have high vapour pressure and evaporate quickly into the atmosphere...
Our trusted mortgage advisor, Troy Champ with Jencor, recently shared a list of items of what not to do before your mortgage advances. This would cover the period of time from when you receive pre-approval to when you get the keys for your new home. Most of these items would be common sense, but honesty is always the best policy. If you are unsure if something will affect your mortgage, a quick photo call to your lender should clear things up.
Don't quit your current job, or do anything to reduce your current income
Don't change the status of your employment from full-time to part-time
Don't neglect to inform your lender if you are currently on probation at work
Don't neglect to inform your lender if you or your partner are currently on parental leave
Don't neglect to inform your lender if you are currently on short or long term disability
Don't apply for any credit - loans, credit cards or "don't pay for __ years"
Don't close accounts with zero balance
Don't co-sign any loans or mortgages for anyone else
Don't stop paying your bills, including your current mortgage
Don't spend any portion of your downpayment, or any other funds you may have set aside for your closing
Don't pack away and documents that may be required to verify income or down payment
Don't make large deposits to your bank account without supporting documentation
Don't change anything on your transaction without notifying your lender, including upgrades
Communication with your lender is very important to ensure a smooth process...
Understanding the Alberta New Home Buyers Protection Act
Starting February 1, 2014 the long awaited Alberta New Home Buyers Protection Act (ANHWP) will take effect. The provincial act requires that all builders partner with a warranty provider to offer comprehensive warranty coverage for each new home purchased on or after Feb 1. of this year. Avalon has been a long standing member of ANHWP, so there will not be much difference between the warranty our customers have, and continue to enjoy, compared to the new coverage...
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The merry elves at Avalon in partnership with The Mustard Seed have been working hard to bring warm feet and basic necessities to more than three hundred of Calgary's most vulnerable citizens. Staff, family and friends donned their Christmas cheer and rolled up their sleeves to spend a heartfelt evening filling loads of stockings. The table was packed with all kinds of good things, from shampoo, socks and bandaids to playing cards, watches and sweet treats, hopefully giving some joy to those in need...
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