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Just because it’s a buyer’s market doesn’t mean you should go it alone

Posted on February 16, 2016 by in Calgary Real Estate

A buyer’s real estate market doesn’t mean it’s easier to navigate, it just means the conditions are favouring buyers: lower prices, more inventory, etc. Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner, or first time home buyer in Calgary, the purchase of a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your lifetime, so you want to […]

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How to show your home love

Posted on February 9, 2016 by in Calgary Living

Valentine’s Day is coming up this weekend, and what a perfect opportunity to spread some love, and that includes showing love to your home. Here’s some easy ways to show your home a little love this month: Clean: give your home a good cleaning, top-to-bottom. It will feel really great when you’re finished to have a […]

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The truth about fixer-uppers: myths 4 to 5

Posted on January 21, 2016 by in Tips and Advice

This is part two of our two-part blog series on the facts and myths surrounding buying fixer-uppers. MYTH #4: Once I fix this house up, I can turn around and sell it for double the price I paid. FACT #4: A home will only sell for what the market can bare. What this means is that no matter how […]

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The truth about fixer-uppers: myths 1 to 3

Posted on January 14, 2016 by in Tips and Advice

Before deciding that your next home must be a fixer-upper, you should do some homework into what to expect when purchasing these types of homes. Many prospective homebuyers tend to have a romanticized version of the entire process, and are quite shocked when confronted with the hard reality. Fixer Upper homes can often represent a good […]

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5 Reasons You Should Buy a Home in 2016

Posted on December 29, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of your uncertainty with Calgary’s economy and marketplace, we’re here to set the record straight and give you some very good reasons why buying a home in the New Year is a great idea. It’s a buyer’s market: According to the most recent statistics released by […]

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Holiday House Shopping? It’s a Buyer’s Market in Calgary

Posted on December 1, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

According to the most recent statistics released by CREB, Calgary is sitting in a buyer’s housing market right now. These conditions are due to a combination of factors: high inventory and lower sales activity in the real estate market. To put this into real numbers: November sales were down 28% from last year, and new […]

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The Stable Real Estate Sector Nobody is Talking About

Posted on November 20, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

Earlier this week, we shared some insights about what’s really behind the luxury real estate ‘doom and gloom’ headlines in Calgary lately. While the media continues to focus attention on the negative aspects of the economy and real estate market, let’s be clear about one thing—the sky is not falling. Some sectors naturally took a […]

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First-Time Buyers are Going Online

Posted on November 12, 2015 by in Tips and Advice

After the release of CMHC’s First-Time Homebuyers Survey results for 2015, we are left with some interesting findings about first-time buyers in Canada, namely that they are increasingly going online for their home buying needs. “For many Canadians, buying their first home is the single, largest purchase they have ever made.” says Nathalie Fredette, Vice-President, […]

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6 Things to Know About Mortgages Before You Buy

Posted on November 3, 2015 by in Tips and Advice

Whether you are about to buy your first home, or are planning to make a move to your next home, it is critical that you inform yourself about the factors involved. Industry research has revealed 6 common mistakes that most homebuyers make when mortgage shopping and they can have a significant impact on the outcome […]

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Our best advice for home financing

Posted on October 28, 2015 by in Tips and Advice

When you’re looking to buy a home, the first thing most home buyers do is start the process of house-hunting. However, experience proves that this is one of the last steps you should be taking if you want to get the most home for the least amount of money. In fact, shopping for the best […]

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