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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Trading up to a larger home this year? Here’s some tips
A report released today, is forecasting luxury home sales in Calgary to increase in 2016, due to lowering prices in that sector. If you’re looking at trading up your home for a bigger one, here’s some mistakes to avoid. 1. Rose-colored glasses Most of us dream of improving our lifestyle and moving to a larger […]
What to do when you receive your property tax assessment
Earlier this week, the City of Calgary sent out Property Tax Assessments to Calgary homeowners. Property assessment is a value placed on a property for municipal and provincial taxation purposes. The City of Calgary assesses each property annually to distribute fair and equitable taxation. The estimated value of each property comes from the measurement, analysis […]
Are you ready to buy your first home? How to tell
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 market. […]
City Report: Calgary Properties are Holding their Value
While homeowners in Calgary haven’t been dealing with the best of circumstances this year with the economy and the real estate market, there is some great news coming out today from the City of Calgary—properties are holding their value. This comes as preparation is being done for the mailing of the 2016 City of Calgary […]
Holiday Safety: Christmas Trees
If you’re going for a real Christmas tree this holiday, you’ll want to ensure you take proper care of it, as holiday trees are one of the leading causes of home fires during this time of year. A dry tree strung with brightly-lit heat sources can be a real fire hazard. “Live Christmas trees are really […]
What do you do if your home didn’t sell?
If your home has just come off the market and hasn’t sold, don’t be discouraged. The reason it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want […]
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