Tag Archives: calgary home buying

Exploring the “3 up” strategy for selling your home fast

Posted on July 27, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate, Tips and Advice

There are many reasons why you may need to sell your home quickly: a sudden job relocation; a change in family situation; or perhaps an opportunity to purchase a new home that you just can’t pass up. Whatever the reason, this strategy will help when you need to sell fast. It’s called the “3 Up” strategy: Fix it […]

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Buying and selling: which should come first?

Posted on July 14, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

When you’re thinking of selling your home and buying another, you face the inevitable question: Should I list my property first or buy my new home first? Let’s take a look at both options. If you attempt to buy a property before listing your home, you run into a couple of challenges. First, sellers may not take you […]

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Tips for single homebuyers

Posted on May 12, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  There are plenty of single homebuyers in Calgary, it’s part of the reason condos continue to be popular in our city. Buying a home alone can be a great investment and set you up for future real estate purchases and investments as well. Here are some things to consider if you’re buying a home […]

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Avoiding common first-time homebuyer mistakes

Posted on April 30, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  May 1st is “New Homeowners Day”, so we thought we’d share some of the common mistakes first-time homebuyers make, and how to avoid them. Going it alone: especially for first-time homebuyers, trying to navigate the real estate market with a REALTOR can be confusing. The money you save on commissions can quickly disappear with a […]

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RE/MAX Spring Market Report: A Look at Calgary Home Sales

Posted on April 21, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  RE/MAX Canada recently released their Spring Market Trends Report, and we’ve dug through the details to give you the highlights of Calgary’s housing market. Despite oil price volatility, house prices in Calgary have been resilient, only depreciating modestly in the first quarter The average residential sale price in Calgary is sitting at $474,251, a […]

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Stop Paying Your Landlord’s Mortgage – Search Calgary Homes

Posted on February 26, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  If you look beyond the headlines on the real estate market in Calgary, you’ll see that the real positive trend happening is that home prices are lower and mortgage rates are lower, which makes for a great recipe for home buyers. Calgary has among the lowest rental vacancy rate in the country right now, […]

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Myths & Facts About Buying the Fixer-Uppers Homes for Sale in Calgary

Posted on February 10, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  Before you make the decision to purchase a fixer-upper home, you should make sure you do your homework so you understand these types of homes. While fixer-uppers can often present a good deal, there are some important points to be aware of so you understand the realities. Myth: I can make a ton of money […]

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Make Home Buying Easier on Yourself – Search Calgary Homes

Posted on January 27, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  A lot of chatter about a buyer’s real estate market in Calgary lately, especially with oil prices dropping. Home buying can seem a little overwhelming, so wouldn’t you like to make it a whole lot easier (and save yourself some money too)? Most Calgarians have two objectives when searching for a new home, they want […]

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What Does Calgary’s Economy Mean for Calgary Home Sales?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  Calgary’s economy and the oil industry is the big story making headlines lately, as oil prices drop, many people are worried about the effect it will have on real estate. Today the Conference Board of Canada claimed that Alberta will be facing a recession this year, that will be felt for a few years […]

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First-Time Homebuyers in Calgary: How to Know if You’re Ready

Posted on January 8, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

  Buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments you’ll make in your lifetime, so it’s important to be sure that you’re ready. With oil priced the way it is right now, industry experts are predicting that home prices will continue to drop, putting buyers in the driver’s seat in the real estate […]

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