A fairly big story this week in the mortgage and real estate industry, was the rise of Canada’s five-year bond rates. The reason it’s a significant change, is that many believe this is the sign of an upcoming increase in fixed-rate mortgages. We figured we would poll a couple of the mortgage experts on Twitter […]
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Highlights of the Calgary Spring Residential Mortgage Market
The CAAMP (Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals) recently released their Spring report on the residential mortgage market in Canada. Instead of getting you to read that, we decided to pull the highlights for you (with our comments): • Mortgages in Canada are being paid back in only two-thirds of the contracted period. Canadians are […]
LTW Approved Vendor: Mountain View Painters
Each week we feature one of our approved vendors. We often get asked about the great local companies we work with, so here’s your chance to get the insight on some Calgary businesses we prefer. This week we’re featuring the company we work with for painting: Mountain View Painters. Here’s a rundown of the company: […]
LTW Approved Vendor: Patina Woodcraft
Each week we feature one of our approved vendors. We often get asked about the great local companies we work with, so here’s your chance to get the insight on some Calgary businesses we prefer. This week we’re featuring the company we work with for cabinetry and woodwork: Patina Woodcraft. Here’s a rundown of the […]
Now is the Rime to Sell Your Calgary Home
You’ve been hearing it a lot lately: Calgary is a seller’s market right now. While this time is traditionally favourable to buyers, we’re not yet dealing with those kinds of conditions. There’s still a tighter inventory than we’re traditionally used to at this time of year, and it’s definitely working in favour of sellers. Jarome […]
LTW Approved Vendor: Amhurst Property Management
Each week we feature one of our approved vendors. We often get asked about the great local companies we work with, so here’s your chance to get the insight on some Calgary businesses we prefer. This week we’re featuring the company we work with for property management: Amhurst Property Management. Here’s a rundown of the […]
Marijuana Grow-ops: Checklist for Remediation
If a property is deemed to be a marijuana grow-op, the home must complete the process of remediation. The following is a checklist of the process, as per Alberta Health Services (AHS) requirements. Phase 1 – Obtain copy of Executive Officer’s Order from AHS- Hire contractors (environmental consultant and remediation contractor) – Contractors must obtain […]
Calgary’s Condo Sales are Up, Despite Sales Drop Elsewhere
CREB reported earlier this week that the housing supply in Calgary was experiencing a tightened supply, which was affecting the number of homes sold. However, the condo market has not seen this trend at all, quite the opposite in fact. CREB news release: The condominium townhouse market is the only category to record a year-over-year […]
LTW Approved Vendor: Creative Enhancement
Each week we feature one of our approved vendors. We often get asked about the great local companies we work with, so here’s your chance to get the insight on some Calgary businesses we prefer. This week we’re featuring the company we work with for home staging: Creative Enhancement. Here’s a rundown of the company: […]
Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Home in Calgary
With the beginning of Spring comes the transition into the traditional Spring real estate market as well. This time of year is usually when transactions pick up, due to the warmer weather, and increased desire to move. With more inventory comes more options for buyers. Repeat home sale prices are also down right now, playing […]
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