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6 financial questions to ask before home buying

Posted on March 8, 2020 by in Calgary Real Estate

Before you go down the path of home hunting with a REALTOR®, the best place to start is to determine your financial readiness and how much you can actually afford. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers to get you started. What will lenders be looking for? Lenders will be looking for information on your […]

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All I Want for Christmas is a House: Home Buying Favours Buyers

Posted on December 12, 2019 by in Tips and Advice

With Christmas right around the corner, many people think “I better take my home off the market, people are simply too busy to come look at it over the holidays.” However, little do they know that Christmas is actually a great time to sell a home, as people are more serious about buying and doing […]

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How to protect your investment once you buy a home

Posted on July 21, 2019 by in Calgary Real Estate

Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. It’s a lot of money down for a long time if you take out a mortgage, but it’s also the place where you and your family create memories together. After signing the papers and moving into your new home, you want to make sure […]

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The benefits of buying a home in the summer

Posted on June 20, 2019 by in Calgary Real Estate

With summer on the horizon, you’ve probably noticed ‘for sale’ signs popping up everywhere. If you’ve done your research, you know that now is one of the most popular times to buy a home so, being the smart, savvy shopper that you are, you know that maybe you should wait for the market to cool […]

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What to expect when buying an older home

Posted on May 31, 2019 by in Tips and Advice

You often hear people say that they “want a home with character.” They are looking for something with a big yard that isn’t just a regular cookie cutter home that you tend to see in new neighbourhoods. Who wouldn’t want to live in a Victorian-style home in an established neighbourhood? However, after you get an […]

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How a buyers’ market actually benefits you

Posted on November 8, 2018 by in Calgary Real Estate

Deciding when to buy or sell a house is always tricky. It often occurs when the time is convenient for the seller, not when the time is right. Since people need to move, start new jobs or the weather will turn nasty shortly, home purchases and sales are done whenever they can be. November is […]

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The benefits of buying a home in summer

Posted on July 26, 2018 by in Tips and Advice

It’s time for you to buy a new home, now what? There are so many things to consider when you picture your dream home, but people rarely think about the time of year to buy. Here are four reasons that you should consider shopping for a new home in the summer months. Warmer Weather Perhaps […]

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How to prepare for moving day

Posted on July 19, 2018 by in Tips and Advice

The big day is only weeks away. You have butterflies in your stomach, both excitement and nerves. The new place is great, but how did I accumulate so much stuff?! Sound familiar? It’s easy to forget how many things you really have until you need to pack up everything and move. There’s something about packing […]

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More millennials are jumping into homeownership

Posted on April 5, 2018 by in Tips and Advice

More millennials are in the market to buy a home in the near future, according to a new study by RBC. The study showed that 50 per cent of millennials (aged 18 to 34) express a desire to buy homes in the near future. Overall, 32 per cent of Canadians would like to buy a […]

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Tips for a quick spring home sale

Posted on March 20, 2018 by in Tips and Advice

With the first day of spring, comes the unofficial launch of home buying (and home selling) season. The real estate market generally heats up during spring months, and luckily for home sellers, this season offers unique opportunities to up curb appeal and the overall appearance of your home. If you are planning to list your […]

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