For most home owners, adding value to their home with renovations is important. Also, as homeowners, we all want the best value for our dollar. Therefore it is important to think before you start your renovations. Why do you renovate? Will you enjoy your home for many years to come, or will you sell your… [Read More]
How to communicate with your realtor
Communication between you and your realtor is essential. Also some of the most heard complaints are that realtors don’t call back, do not update clients or that clients don’t see their realtor again once they have signed the listing contract. Both buying and selling a home are fairly big events in many peoples’ lives. More… [Read More]
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Brokers, what is in a name? It is one big misunderstanding that the name of the broker determines the quality of the realtor. Realtors must be associated with a broker. In Calgary there are plenty of brokers. Bigger names are Real Estate Professionals, Maxwell, Remax, Royal Le Page, CIR and Century 21. Some… [Read More]
Buying from listing realtor
Why buying a home from the listing realtor is not recommended The law in Alberta says ‘Caveat Emptor’ meaning Buyer Beware and that is why most people use a buying realtor today. Buying a home via a listing agent is not recommended. We see reasons for that quite often. Probably the best example is where… [Read More]
Marketing your home
How important is marketing your home? When you are selling your home, pricing is the most important factor, followed by location and condition of the property. In recent years “marketing” became a buzz word in real estate. Marketing of course is important, but how important is marketing when selling your home? Here are some of… [Read More]
buying or selling a flooded home
Buying or selling a flooded home in Calgary? The floods that hit Calgary in June 2013 did a lot of damage to many homes and condos. What are the immediate and long term effects for buyers and sellers? The effect of the Calgary flood in Calgary’s real estate market The flood will affect the real… [Read More]
Getting your Home’s Exterior Ready to Show
Drive-Up Appeal: Getting your home’s exterior ready to show, part 2 In part 1 of Drive-Up Appeal: getting your home’s exterior ready to show, you learned how to properly landscape your yard, creating a welcoming first impression to potential buyers. However, there are two more crucial areas of your home’s exterior that must be looked… [Read More]
Getting your home ready to sell: “Drive-Up Appeal”
Drive-Up Appeal: getting your home’s exterior ready to show When preparing your home to show, work your way from the outside in. It is essential that your home possess a certain “drive-up appeal.” Remember, a potential buyer’s first impression of your house is formed while s/he is still sitting in their realtor’s car. First, you need… [Read More]
Questions a mortgage lender will ask
Talking to a mortgage agent or your bank should be the first step when you are thinking of buying a home. Every day we come across situations where people can get a mortgage while they thought they would not qualify. And every day we come across those where people cannot get as much money as… [Read More]
When are condo fees high?
When you buy a condo, you buy into a corporation. You own your unit or living space, but you also own a share of ownership in this condo corporation. Think of common areas such as the parking garage, the hallways and common areas like a fitness center and roof top gardens. If you live in… [Read More]
A Smooth Moving Process: Part 2
In part one of our tips for a Smooth Moving Process, you learned how to manage your household details and sort through your packing. There are just a few more steps to take to help ensure your journey to your new home is as easy as possible. Follow the below checklists to finish covering all… [Read More]
Tips for a Smooth Moving Process: Part 1
It’s official! You’ve signed the papers, dotted all i’s and crossed the t’s—you own a new home! You’ve almost reached the end of your journey. However, now, faced with the daunting task of moving, it may seem as though the journey has just begun. Moving can be a time-consuming and stressful experience if you let… [Read More]
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