There are different kinds of development variances. To make the application, you must show the hardship that the bylaw is giving to your property or project. This is our story with the timeline, process and steps it took. Find out if we were approved or denied.

You know that Instagram reel audio that’s been going around asking if anyone has ever thought about buying a piece of land with friends or family and build a community where you can build homes, grow food, share meals, raise a family, and all around enjoy life?

We started years ago. Here’s our story.

I posted an article in Homeowner HQ a few months back from the Washington Post that has stuck with me ever since I read it. It was about a study done on homeowners and the effects of home renovation media.

At first I was a little surprised with the title because that's not entirely what's wrong with HGTV, but when you dig into the rest of the article - it's so much more than that. And it's heartbreaking.

You’re probably daydreaming about what it would be like to jump ahead to starting construction. To get that call that your building permit has been approved. But you have to fill out that dreaded paperwork, compile all the documents, pay the fees, and submit. Where do you even start? START HERE.

Based on a true story. All because of that sliding doors moment when this homeowner decided to join Homeowner HQ. So let me ask you - Which experience would you choose?

One of the most asked question in my DMs is, “I’m thinking of starting a new home / renovation, when should I start? How soon is too soon?” The answer? Read more to find out.

Of course the journey, albeit crazy at times, is beautiful. And when you start making decisions and seeing those results compound into the home you’re always dreamed about… there’s nothing like it.

It’s a really exciting time for Homeowner HQ. Our members are doing amazing things and getting great results that I’m really proud to highlight!

Don't get us wrong, we love to get our hands dirty, but that’s not what we’re here for. We are not here to teach you how to be a jack/jill-of-all-trades and DIY your own home because we believe an investment this big shouldn't be learnt as you go. We’re not a DIY community, and here’s why…

Five years ago, I purchased a piece of property and set into motion my own new home project and all the hurdles you typically come up against. Being in the industry, it was nothing that my retired contractor dad, my machine operator husband and I, an architectural designer, couldn’t handle, but I got to see it for the first time from my clients perspective.

The results are not what I expected…