October 12th, 2017
Replacing the roof may be the most important upgrade your client can make to the exterior of his or her home, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2017 Remodeling … [read more]
October 11th, 2017
Wasim Elafech of Century 21 Bravo Realty in Calgary is among the banner brokerage’s top sales agents in the world. Century 21 operates in 78 countries with over 100,000 agents, … [read more]
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October 10th, 2017
Find out the top 10 features today’s home buyers are looking for in a home so you can better meet their demands and help them find the home of their … [read more]
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October 10th, 2017
Purchasing your first home is always an education process – you learn about the local market, mortgages, housing codes and zoning and negotiation. Depending on how quickly you have to … [read more]
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October 9th, 2017
Home inspections are often considered a key part of the pre-closing process. But there are advantages to having your clients schedule an inspection before their property goes on the market. … [read more]
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October 9th, 2017
Unless you’ve firmly decided on your future home’s neighbourhood (and assuming you can afford that neighbourhood), you will probably spend a lot of your “home hunting” time on location. The … [read more]
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October 6th, 2017
While saying goodbye to summer means less trips and less planning, it also means an opportunity to get more visitors through your door for an open house. The biggest mistakes … [read more]
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October 5th, 2017
You know want to buy a home — you’re just not sure where to begin. And no wonder: Buying your first home can be a long, intimidating process, full of … [read more]
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October 5th, 2017
Buying a pre-construction home can be exciting – it offers buyers the chance to customize their own home, from the baseboards to the colour of the kitchen cabinets. However, it’s … [read more]
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October 4th, 2017
Rivers and waterways were once the backbone of human settlement, but highways and rail lines have replaced them in an age of motor transport. While the Fraser River remains the … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2017
What are the pros and cons of each type of real estate investment, and which ones are the most profitable? “Over the generations, real estate has proven itself to be … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2017
These days it seems like everybody wants a tiny house. But what if your home isn’t adorably tiny? What if it’s just sadly small? Don’t worry—it’s not your square footage … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2017
Even in a seller’s market, putting up a sign and waiting will not cut it Demand for homes continues to be strong and, in many areas, supply continues to be … [read more]
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September 29th, 2017
Open houses are kind of fun, aren’t they? There’s something interesting about walking through a home and trying to picture yourself living there. However, when you’re serious about getting into … [read more]
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September 27th, 2017
Sometimes a great listing hits the market and just doesn’t sell. The reasons may be easy to pinpoint, but other times it takes some work to determine what the problem … [read more]
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September 26th, 2017
More than ever, we hear about people buying homes in “all cash.” But what do you do when your last name isn’t “Bezos” and you’re trying to buy a home? … [read more]
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September 25th, 2017
Landlords are facing increasing competition as they look to attract tenants to their properties, and one way they’re differentiating is through offering more amenities. As well as traditional amenities like … [read more]
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September 25th, 2017
A bigger yard, your own garage and more space are all great reasons to move from a condo to a house, but an upsized living space also means upsized costs. … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2017
A real estate transaction involves a lot of money and is often a long-term investment. The last thing you want is for someone to entrap you in a bad deal. … [read more]
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September 21st, 2017
Has your property been on the market for months with little buyer interest? With a competitive fall market ahead, it may help to reassess the condition of your home, make … [read more]
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September 20th, 2017
One thing that past couple of decades has shown is the fact that home staging helps sell homes. Even during the real estate downturn of a decade ago, well-staged homes … [read more]
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September 19th, 2017
The real estate sales process can be stressful and seemingly complicated. Even a relatively smooth process can take ample negotiations and may require weeks to pass before you can close … [read more]
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