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You signed up for a new build, and now your brain is busy imagining what it’ll feel like to walk
You are thinking about building, but you have trouble visualizing your new home… Frustrating, right? One thing we sometimes hear
From Design to Move-In: How Long Does it Take to Build a Home? Building a home is a major
This is a special guest post written by Mike Holmes. Lexis is a member of Holmes Approved Homes. For years,
Price matters—but so does value. Check out the honest feedback from our clients when asked how our pricing compares to
Pricing Isn’t Everything: What You’re Overlooking Recently, we had a potential client who seemed like a great fit for us.
Celebrating The Best Home Builders in Saskatoon – 33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards We were honoured to attend the 33rd Annual Housing
Custom Home or Semi-Custom Home? Which one is right for you? If you are planning on building a new
If you are considering building a home in Saskatoon, you might be wondering – is now a good time? Of
Have you heard about the Westhills at the Willows? The Westhills at the Willows is a Saskatoon’s premiere destination for
We are excited to introduce our 2024 Lexis Show Home, the Indulge. This year’s show home is different than what
Responsibilities of the Homeowner It goes without saying that home builders want to keep their home owners confident in their
Are You Covered by Warranty on a New Home? If you are building a new home, you might be wondering:
5 Reasons Why You Need a Designer When Building a Custom Home You’ve decided to build a home that’s
10 Ways to Avoid Going Over Budget When Building a New Home One of the biggest worries people have when
The Truth About Why Prices Are Different Between Homebuilders In the early stages of your homebuilding journey, you might wonder
The Cost of Building a Home The cost of building a home in Saskatoon is $335.14 per square foot. Ok
Should I Build a New Home or Buy an Existing Home? The search for a home suitable for your lifestyle
Items to Consider When Balancing the Needs and Wants in Your New Home Whether you’re buying your first home or
Celebrating The Best Home Builders in Saskatoon – 32nd Annual Housing Excellence Awards We were honoured to attend the 32nd
How to Choose a Home Builder Deciding on how to choose a home builder can overwhelming. Saskatoon is home to
Common Fears When Building a New Home You’re considering building a new home… but you’re worried. It feels like
We can’t believe how quickly another year has gone by! It has been a great year at Lexis. As we
A new year is fast approaching and we are dreaming up some beautiful designs for the year ahead. We
We love building homes in new neighbourhoods. The excitement, the potential, the big and little things that come together to
This is a special guest post written by Sherry Holmes. Lexis is a member of Holmes Approved Homes. Halloween
We are once again delighted to take part in this year’s Parade of Homes presented by the Saskatoon & Region
Cost Saving Strategies When Building a New Home Construction and inflationary costs are challenging to overcome when building a
Price Confidence Program It’s no secret that the rising costs of living are affecting the vast majority of Canadians.
Benefits of a Bungalow Home When building a new home, one of the biggest decisions is the floorplan! As a
Homeowner Tips for a Smooth Build Process You likely have already heard that building a home can be a long
A new year is fast approaching and we are dreaming up some beautiful designs for the year ahead. Our
We were once again delighted to take part in this year’s Parade of Homes presented by the Saskatoon & Region
This is a special guest post written by Mike Holmes. Lexis is a member of Holmes Approved Homes. Your home
Quick Energy Efficiency Facts Building energy efficient and high performance homes is important to us at Lexis. When we build
Building an Infill Home in Saskatoon – The Benefits Building an infill home in Saskatoon is ripe with benefits.
This post appeared as an editorial article in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix (September 12, 2020) by Jennifer Jacoby-Smith. Lexis Homes’
13 Tasks On Mike Holmes’ Fall Maintenance Checklist I always recommend homeowners do their home maintenance from the outside in
When your existing home no longer meets your needs, the search begins for something more suitable for your lifestyle. The
In this article Lexis Homes’ Design and Style Coordinator, Shilynne Ward, explains how she helps clients with the home building
This guide outlines some key requirements and considerations when planning to build an infill home in Saskatoon. Building infill homes on mature
This guide outlines some key considerations and decisions when you are planning to build on an acreage around Saskatoon. This guide discusses the
Ten great things to know when you are exploring options for financing a new home build. We created this guide on
The answer is “It Depends!” In this guide we’ll show you why there isn’t an easy calculation for determining the
This post originally appeared as an editorial article in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix (September 7, 2019) by Jennifer Jacoby-Smith and has
This article originally appeared as a guest blog on the Holmes Approved Homes website and has been republished with permission.
This article was originally published by the Saskatoon & Region Home Builder’s Association (SHRBA) – It has been reposted with permission.
Tips for protecting your home from Winter This is a special guest post written by Mike Holmes. Lexis is a
This post originally appeared as an editorial article in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix (August 18, 2018) by Jennifer Jacoby-Smith and has
The Acreage Advantage Let’s face it — some of us are natural urbanites and some of us crave the
Picture this. It’s a Sunday morning in early autumn. There’s no alarm set, so you wake up naturally to the
The Elate Floor Plan by Lexis Homes in Saskatoon Here at Lexis, we’ve created our fair share of fantastic floor
We’ve helped several clients trade in the bright lights of the city for the private solitude of the country. They’ve
Financing a new home build through builders, banks or brokers: Answers to your burning questions! Although you may already be
As the weather starts to warm up every spring, many Saskatoon homeowners turn their thoughts to their outdoor spaces. Whether
No two home building quotes are created equal so learning how to compare and contrast them is an important skill
Going, Going, Gone: Hot New Land Listings As of early March, if you searched for Saskatoon land listings on
What is a Holmes Approved Home? Mike Holmes is a guy who needs no introduction. As the star of several
Imagine waking up on a Friday morning and starting your day with a shower in your luxurious ensuite bathroom. You
As a custom homebuilder in Saskatoon, we often get asked the question “what does is cost to build a home
At Lexis, we’re thrilled to do work we love every day. As a home builder, we take pride in our
If you’ve spent any time in some of Saskatoon’s new neighbourhoods, you may have noticed more than a little monotony.
If you’re looking to make the move to a new home, you don’t necessarily need to start at the blueprints
How do you decide between building new versus buying an existing house? Like most major life decisions, there are pros
Finding the right lot and location for your new home is crucial! Here are some tips on how to find
At Lexis, we stay ahead of the curve when it comes to design trends and we love incorporating them into
A lot of our clients love the idea of building a home that’s completely tailored to their personal tastes. They often
It takes training and a great deal of skill to build a high-quality home and reputation. Not everyone who enters
One of the great advantages of buying a new home is having a warranty. In addition to warranty protection, most
While there are various things to consider when selecting a builder, some people end up basing their final decision on
Lexis Homes is proud to announce that our Grand Prize Home for the 2014 Kinsmen Home Lottery is now open to
The floor plan is the most common of all architectural drawings that tells us the most about a house. This
In our last blog we focused on how planning plays a major step in the success of your custom home
Planning is a very important step before construction even begins on your new home. It can be the difference between
A new home is the biggest single investment most of us will ever make in our lifetime. We normally have warranties
For the second year in a row, Lexis Homes has made it to the Top 5 list for a national
You’ve heard the stories and watched the tv programs…the good, the bad and the ugly home builders are among us! When
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The Emotional Ride of Building a New Home
You signed up for a new build, and now your brain is busy imagining what it’ll feel like to walk
Trouble Visualizing Your New Home? 5 Tips to Help You
You are thinking about building, but you have trouble visualizing your new home… Frustrating, right? One thing we sometimes hear
From Design to Move-In: How Long Does it Take to Build a Home?
From Design to Move-In: How Long Does it Take to Build a Home? Building a home is a major
Guest Post: Why the Skilled Trades Shortage Is Putting Homeowners at Risk
This is a special guest post written by Mike Holmes. Lexis is a member of Holmes Approved Homes. For years,
Honest Feedback: How Our Pricing Compares to the Competition
Price matters—but so does value. Check out the honest feedback from our clients when asked how our pricing compares to
Pricing Isn’t Everything: What You’re Overlooking
Pricing Isn’t Everything: What You’re Overlooking Recently, we had a potential client who seemed like a great fit for us.