Real Estate
Monthly Community Highlight: McKenzie Lake
I’ve been profiling communities in Calgary and this month we are going to visit McKenzie Lake. An awesome area, built in 1982, that includes one of my own revenue properties and where I take advantage of the lake-life in both summer and winter! You can…
April 2023 Stats – Prices reach new record high
Persistent sellers’ market conditions placed further upward pressure on home prices in April. After four months of persistent gains, the total unadjusted benchmark price reached $550,800, nearly two per cent higher than last month and a new monthly record high for the city. “While sales…
Negotiation Secrets
Negotiation is truly an art and not everyone has a knack for it. Having a well-rounded agent – who is not afraid to get into the negotiation arena – is so important whether you are on the buying or selling side. In the over 30…
Moving and your pet
Moving can be stressful enough for people so you can only imagine how it must feel for your pets! Making the transition as safe and easy as possible for your little roommates doesn’t take too much planning and will help your minis settle in to…
HELOC, home equity loans and remortgaging – what is best for you?
There are times in our lives where we require a chunk of cash for things like post-secondary school for the kids or a renovation or debt consolidation and your home can actually help as a lending resource. CREA has an awesome article on some of…
Tips to save for your home purchase
Saving up for a home can feel daunting, but with a solid plan you will most certainly reach your goal of homeownership. Here are some strategies I’ve picked up that have helped many of my buyers build up the down-payment for their first home… Build…
Foreign Buyer Ban Legislation Amended
In an attempt to make housing more affordable for Canadians, you may have heard about the ban on foreign homebuyers passed by Parliament and taking effect in January of this year. Real estate experts had mixed reactions to the regulations and the impact they would…
March 2023 Stats – Prices rise as conditions favour the seller
The March 2023 real estate stats were released by CREB® - I myself have remained very very busy with lots of transactions and still seeing multiple offers. The release starts, sales and new listings have improved over the levels reported at the beginning of the…
Where to start when hiring an agent
Choosing a real estate agent is an incredibly important decision, doing your research and asking the right questions is crucial. In my own experience, it’s also important for me as an agent, to “interview” potential clients to ensure a good fit and to make sure…
Monthly Community Highlight: Garrison Woods
This month’s community profile is the one-of-a-kind and recently revitalized area of Garrison Woods, where I recently sold a cool, New York style loft. A wide variety of living options are available from townhouses to new single-family dwellings to reimagined former military homes, making this…