Sell or buy first? 

As a current homeowner, you might be planning you next move to a new home. You are now stuck with the dilemma of whether to buy or sell your existing home first. You could try to buy a home with a condition that says the purchase is subject to the sale of your existing home but in most markets that…

Ultimate Home Staging Checklist

Ultimate Home Staging Checklist Staging a home to sell is a conscious effort to prepare your home a step above the competing listings on the market. You want a potential buyer to walk into your home and feel like they have to have it! Staging is not easy to do but with some effort the results could truly pay off….

Cost of Buying a Home, Plan your Budget Wisely

There are many costs associated with buying your first home or your dream home. There are upfront costs and ongoing costs that you need to consider when planning your home-buying budget. Upfront costs may include: – Down Payment – This needs to be ready at time of purchase and its source to be verifiable by the bank. – Initial and…

June Sales Consistent with Typical Levels

Calgary inventory levels ease Calgary, July 2, 2015 – Despite the 18 per cent year-over-year decline in June home sales, for a total of 2,183 units, transaction levels remain only five per cent below the 10 year average for June and three per cent above levels over the past five years. “We’ve seen less concern from consumers lately,” said CREB®…

July 2015 Calgary Real Estate Market Update

Dear Friends, School is finally out and the long days of summer are upon us. The season is short and so the calendar is jammed packed with festivities galore throughout the city. Check out our eclectic guide to some of the hottest, upbeat and unique festivals in some of our city’s greatest parks and venues. While you’re enjoying the season,…