Every new home in Alberta is covered by a mandatory warranty under the New Home Buyer Protection Act. This new home warranty applies to any type of home in Alberta: single family home, duplex and condominium. Here follows a short overview of the Act, including a few tips for buying new-built homes or newer homes… [Read More]
Secondary suite in Calgary
Interested in buying or selling a property with a basement suite in Calgary? It is important to know if the suite is considered legal or illegal. To confirm if the suite is legal, it must be registered at the City of Calgary’s website, the Secondary Suite Registry. If the basement suite is not registered… [Read More]
Tips for real estate photography when selling your home
Selling your home? A picture is worth more than a thousand words. Photography is one of the most important, if not the most important, aspect of selling your home. Today’s home buyer scrolls the internet for homes and looks at images first. While every listing on the MLS is joined by text, this is just… [Read More]
How to find your home value
On social media and the internet, you see many advertisements offering a quick home evaluation. ‘What is your home worth? Find out now!’ In all honesty, we can say that instant home evaluations do not exist. There is much more to a home than four walls and a roof, and a computer is never able… [Read More]
What are HOA fees or Home Owners Association fees?
What are Home Owners’ Association fees and Residents’ Association fees? And what exactly does a community association do? What is a Home Owners’ Association? The Home Owners’ Association (HOA) is a non-for-profit organization, within a community, that establishes control over beautifying the community, the maintenance of greenspaces and the entrance of the community. As well,… [Read More]
Required list of condo documents to buy or sell
Selling or buying a condo? Condominium owners are part owners in a corporation. A seller must provide the buyer with a long list of condominium documents. What are the documents that a seller must provide to the buyer? And what do these ‘condo docs’ tell? Following is the entire list of condominium documents, which is… [Read More]
Use of cameras and recording devices when selling your home
Selling a home means allowing buyers in your home to view the property. In recent years, there was a strong increase in the use of cameras and listening devices in private homes. As a seller, it is important to know if cameras and listening devices are allowed to spy on and listen to potential buyers… [Read More]
Closing costs when selling a home
Selling your home is a process that needs some serious attention. Many decisions must be made, big and small, to get the highest possible price for your home. Here is an overview of selling costs to expect when selling a home. Real Property Report (RPR) $0-$1000. A real property report is basically a drawing of… [Read More]
Questions to ask a realtor
Buying or selling a home should not be taken lightly, as your home is most likely the biggest asset in your life. You want that realtor who can do the job and has your best interest in mind. With more than 5000 realtors in Calgary, it is important to ask the right questions to pick… [Read More]
Back up offers when selling or buying a home
What is a backup offer A backup offer is when a has seller accepted an offer on the home, but accepts a second offer as a backup, just in case the first offer falls through. This is generally good news for the seller, because if the first offer falls through on financing or home inspection,… [Read More]
Home Seller’s Checklist: Get prepared for selling your home
A first impression is extremely important when selling your home! Working with both buyers and sellers since 2009 gave us a clear picture how buyers see and sometimes “judge” you and your home. That one broken light bulb? A buyer thinks something is wrong with the electrical. As a seller, you can’t miss a thing. Follow… [Read More]
Real Estate: Buy or Sell First
If you are a home owner, and considering looking for a new house, chances are you’re wondering what your strategy should be: do I buy or sell first? The following are a few pointers to explore what might be the best move for you. Sell First: You know what you can spend There are several… [Read More]
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