Before you go down the path of home hunting with a REALTOR®, the best place to start is to determine your financial readiness and how much you can actually afford. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers to get you started. What will lenders be looking for? Lenders will be looking for information on your […]
Why it Pays to List Your Home During the Holidays
With Christmas right around the corner, we’re all inundated with an endless to-do list: buy gifts, plan a meal, catch up with relatives, decorate the house, prepare for holiday guests – it seemingly never ends until the new year. Therefore, many people may think that it’s smart to take their home off the market for […]
How to give new life to an old home
Older homes are often said to have ‘character,’ but after a while, that character can become outdated and too retro for the times. So, how do you take an older house and turn it into something modern with that homey touch? Here are a number of ways to take your home from old to modern […]
How to buy a home with someone you’re not married to
It seems every year, more and more couples are deciding to buy a home together before getting married. Doing so can minimize financial stress as the couple can save up for a down payment and consistently pay their mortgage while not worrying about saving up for the cost of a wedding. That said, it also […]
Tips for a quick home sale in the summer
Summer in Calgary is arguably the best time of year. The weather is warm and welcoming, there are plenty of activities and events outdoors and many people go on vacation. There are very few people stressed about buying or selling their home in the summer months. However, believe it or not, summer is not the […]
Real estate superstitions that could spook buyers
With Halloween only days away, the annual traditions and superstitions flood the city. Businesses are decorated in orange and black, you’ll find yourself running into cobwebs and black cats more often than usual and find broomsticks around just about every corner. These traditions keep the spooky atmosphere alive each year and help get people to […]