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 […]
Enhanced Protection for Calgary Condo Owners: Bill 13
Albertans who own condominiums will soon have more protection, as the province introduced Bill 13 this week: Condominium Property Amendment Act. More than 50 amendments are being proposed, including: • A new condo dispute tribunal • Improved disclosure of financial information and other necessary information to buyers • Updates to qualifications and standards of […]
Expired Listing? What to Do if Your Calgary Home Didn’t Sell
Did you have an experience where your home didn’t sell, and the listing expired without results? There are several factors as to why your home may not have sold: market conditions, the home is in bad shape, etc. Whatever the reason, you can still do something about it when you re-list. Use a REALTOR […]
April Showers Bring…Water Damage
As we usually see this time of year, we’re expected to get more rain over the next week or so, and rain brings with it the potential for water damage at home. Here’s some tips for protecting your home from rain: Check your foundation: do a check of your foundation to ensure there’s no holes […]
Why Going Green Sells Homes
In a hot market when inventory is going fast and supply is low, homes with green features are attractive for homebuyers. Since today is Earth Day, it’s the perfect opportunity for us to share why making green updates to your home will help put some green in your wallet. Green sells when you can […]
Calgary Spring Trends Report: REMAX
Earlier this week, RE/MAX Canada released their Spring Market Trends Report, and Calgary is expected to remain a red-hot seller’s market. According to the report, in the first quarter of 2014, listings are down 30% from that of a balanced market, which is pushing up prices. Despite an increase in inventory in the Calgary area, […]
The Dangers of ‘For Sale By Owner’ Calgary Homes for Sale
With the launch of many new ‘for sale by owner’ (FSBO) websites over the last few years, some people are deciding to go it alone with their home sale. While there are success stories in any situation, 90% of homeowners prefer to work with a REALTOR (REALTOR.com), and for good reasons. Because licensed real estate […]