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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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Moving to Calgary? We can help

Posted on November 6, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

RE/MAX Len T. Wong & Associates understand the particular challenges that confront families when relocating. Whether you are relocating to Calgary or moving out of town, Len and his Calgary real estate professionals will help you meet your goals with their honest and professional approach to real estate. Len has more than fifteen years experience […]

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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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Moving to a new home? How to prepare your kids

Posted on October 22, 2015 by in Tips and Advice

Over the years, many studies have been conducted to define and rank which typical life experiences cause the greatest amount of stress for the average adult. For anyone who has had to make a move, it probably comes as no surprise that moving ranks within the top 10 of the most stressful events… and once […]

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The State of Calgary’s Condo Market

Posted on October 15, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

The sharp drop in oil prices this year has clearly taken a toll on Calgary’s economy and as a result, our housing market. The condo market has historically been relatively unaffected by the usual up and downs in the marketplace, but we’re dealing with a different situation this year. However, if you understand a bit […]

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The State of Calgary’s Luxury Housing Market

Posted on September 16, 2015 by in Calgary Real Estate

This month, RE/MAX of Western Canada released their Spotlight on Luxury report, outlining the state of the housing market in properties above the $1-million mark. And while it might seem like the oil slump is damaging the luxury home market in our city, the reality is things have moved towards a far more balanced place. While […]

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Avoid getting stuck with two homes

Posted on September 8, 2015 by in Tips and Advice

We’ve all heard the old saying about being caught between a rock and a hard place. Well unfortunately, that’s where most homeowners find themselves when they decide to move from one home to another. You see, if you buy before selling, you could run the risk of owning two homes. Or, just as bad, if […]

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