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Common Calgary Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on September 11, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  Make the home buying process stress-free by preparing yourself for the process, and being aware of these common home buying mistakes (and how to avoid them). Shopping with your heart, not your head: while you want to ensure you love the home you’re going to buy, making purchasing decisions on a first impulse is a […]

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Empty Nesters: Selling the Place You Call Home in Calgary

Posted on August 7, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  It doesn’t matter what the situation is, maybe you’re ready to downsize, or move into a more suitable home for your retirement years. There are thousands of home sellers in the same position, after years of non-stop family traffic, the rooms in your home are just too bare now—time to move on. There are […]

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Home Alone: Tips for Solo Homebuyers

Posted on August 5, 2014 by in Tips and Advice

  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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Former Grow-Op Homes for Sale in Calgary: Remediation Checklist

Posted on July 17, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

If a property is deemed to be a marijuana grow-op, the home must complete the process of remediation. The following is a checklist of the process, as per Alberta Health Services (AHS) requirements. Phase 1 – Obtain copy of Executive Officer’s Order from AHS- Hire contractors (environmental consultant and remediation contractor) – Contractors must obtain […]

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Questions Calgary Home Buyers Should Ask

Posted on May 15, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  When you’re shopping for a new home, there are three main factors to consider: size, location and price. For each homebuyer, those three are prioritized differently, but it’s important to ask these questions during the homebuying process: Size How many bedrooms do you need? How many bathrooms do you need? Do you need space […]

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Calgary’s Hot Market: 5 Seller Secrets for Calgary Homes for Sale

Posted on May 12, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  Right now, the market in Calgary is hot and especially so for home sellers. In many cases, homes are selling for above the listing price, and sellers are getting top dollar for their homes. Here’s five things to keep in mind that will help you ace your home sale: 60% of homes are sold […]

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Common Calgary First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Posted on May 1, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  Today is “New Homeowners Day”, and 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 botched […]

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7 Calgary Home Seller Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on April 8, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  By all accounts, Calgary is still dealing with a marketplace that favours sellers. If you’re looking to take advantage of the hot seller’s market, here’s some eight common (but costly) mistakes to avoid. Skipping a home inspection: depending on the age of your home, scheduling a pre-listing home inspection will allow you to address […]

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Pay your own mortgage, not your landlord’s

Posted on February 27, 2014 by in Tips and Advice

  Calgary has among the lowest rental vacancy rate in the country right now, so if you’ve even been lucky enough to find a place to rent, you may be caught in the “home renter trap”. By that we mean feeling trapped within the walls of a home that doesn’t truly feel like yours. Every […]

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6 Common Calgary Home Seller Mistakes

Posted on February 25, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  It’s the perfect time to sell your home, because the market is definitely favouring sellers at this time. Inventory in Calgary is down nearly 30% from last year, and that is pushing prices upward. It’s resulting in multiple offers for sellers, and the opportunity to sell your property for top-dollar and full listing price. But […]

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