Real Estate Calgary

Taking the fear out of buying your next home Whether you are stepping into the market for the first time, relocating from another city or moving up the ladder, buying a new home can be stressful. As with other important decisions in life, preparedness is the key to a smooth transaction. What can you afford? Consider what you have saved as a downpayment. If you have put away for RRSP(s), you may qualify to use them for a downpayment. A good mortgage broker can help you know if you will qualify for a mortgage and, if so, what you can reasonably afford to pay for a home. Knowing that number takes a huge pressure off and makes the search for … [Read More...]

Getting your home ready to sell According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, the best chance for selling your property is within the first 7 weeks. Studies show the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net. Pricing your property accurately is hugely important in order to take advantage of that window of opportunity. Overpricing will reduce the number of potential offers and reduce the number of viewings. It will also limit qualified buyers and create appraisal issues. Your over-priced listing will merely serve to sell the competing homes as they become more attractive in comparison, wasting you, the seller, … [Read More...]