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Multiple Offers
In a hot market, multiple offers are common but it is not the wild west out here – there are rules that govern how to handle a situation where a seller receives more than one offer. The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is the…
Curb Appeal Can Enhance Your Bottom Line
Your home’s exterior is the first chance you have to make a good impression on potential buyers, leaving them with thoughts of themselves enjoying the space on a warm summer day. There are a variety of projects you can undertake, big and small, and here…
Why is the sq footage different from when I purchased my home 10 years ago?
Square footage has always been top-of-mind for buyers in their search for a home but it is sellers and agents who are feeling the impact after the introduction of the Real Estate Council of Alberta’s (RECA) Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) in 2015. For the vast…
Real Estate is a Good Investment
Stocks? Bitcoin? RRSPs? While I’m all for diversifying, real estate has historically been a rising commodity – especially in the Calgary and area markets. A second home to rent out, a duplex or small apartment building can all be great opportunities to generate financial freedom…
Deposits and Alberta Real Estate
I often work with clients relocating to Calgary from other provinces, particularly Quebec, and it has given me some unique insights into how real estate is practiced in other jurisdictions, given we are all governed by our own Real Estate Acts. For example, in Alberta…
The Hottest Lake Communities in Calgary
Do you dream of lounging on the sand in the sun with your toes in the water? Maybe it’s a frozen lake ready for skating that you are looking for? While Calgary may not have sizable, natural lakes a lot of thought went into creating…
June 2022 Real Estate Statistics – market starts to shift as sales slow
As released by CREB® on July 4, 2022 – full link here. Sales activity in June eased relative to the past several months and with 2,842 sales, levels declined by two per cent over last year’s record high. While sales activity has remained relatively strong…
You just found your dream home…now what?
This is the most exciting part! It’s time to write your offer with exactly the terms and condition that suits your needs. We will go through the Alberta Real Estate Association offer to purchase clause by clause to make sure you not only understand everything…
Renovations Return on Your Investment
When doing home renovations of course you want to get the best bang for your buck. Picking the right projects, along with choosing the appropriate materials, will help ensure you get the best return on your investment when it is time to sell your house.…
Subdivisions and Sellers
Being a REALTOR® gives me access to awesome tools and resources for both my clients and myself which I love to share. I recently received an article from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) about subdivisions and selling property that had some great information to…