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Tips on buying a home for tenants to live in

Posted on January 8, 2020 by in Calgary Real Estate

Whether you own a home or you’re in the market for one, there’s always lots to consider in the housing market. How many rooms do you need, how big of a kitchen is too big, how many cars do you want in the garage – the list of ‘what ifs’ continues to grow as you […]

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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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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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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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A portrait of first-time homebuyers

Posted on November 13, 2017 by in Tips and Advice

Every year, Genworth Canada surveys first-time homebuyers across the country to get a better understanding of the marketplace for those diving into real estate for the first time. The 2017 survey results were released recently, and here’s some of the key findings: 71 per cent were renters 41 per cent of buyers purchased a home […]

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Our top 10 tips for packing and moving

Posted on March 15, 2017 by in Tips and Advice

If you are in the process of buying a home, the packing and moving process is a big part of the transition, so you want it to go smoothly. From the first step to the last, here’s our top 10 tips for making packing and moving a breeze: Get different sized boxes: to help keep things […]

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We are not just luxury homes!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by in Tips and Advice

We have gained a reputation in the past several years as being experts in luxury homes, and while we are proud of our successes and great reputation in that sector of real estate, we want to set the record straight—we are not just luxury homes! In fact, we work in all areas of housing from […]

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De-bunking Myths About Fixer-Uppers

Posted on January 19, 2017 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 deal, […]

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