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4 Reasons Why Buyers Get Turned Off by an Otherwise Ideal Property When prospective buyers view your property, you hope they will think it’s the perfect fit for them. It might well be. However, there are things that can get in the way of a ...

How Emotions Can Get in the Way of Selling Like most homeowners, you probably don’t think of your property as just a building with rooms and a backyard. To you, it’s much more than that. It’s a home. When you walk into your dining ...

Although it is enjoyable to buy a new home, the path there might be challenging and extended, and of course, you want to buy the home everybody wants. Additionally, a lot of work is needed when the transaction finishes. For new homeowners, taking ...

5 Tips for Preparing for an Early-in-the-Year Sale There are numerous reasons why you might need to sell early in the year. Perhaps you even need to sell this month! Whatever your reasons, preparation is key. Make the right moves now and your sale ...

Are you considering making an offer conditional on selling your current home? In this article, I will go over some of the pros and cons of making an offer on another property with the sale of your home as one of the conditions. No question that ...

Buying property in Canada as a non-resident might come with a few restrictions and catches, but it's not impossible. Whether you're planning to make Canada your new home or you're long-distance house hunting for your next overseas investment, buying ...

Does your Realtor? How about the city tax department? A real estate appraiser? You? The answer to all these is NO. There’s a saying in real estate that a property is only worth what a serious and qualified buyer is willing to pay for it. ...

Who pays for defects that are discovered during a home inspection? There’s a little bit of a misunderstanding some buyers have in that they believe the seller is obligated to pay for any needed repairs found during a home inspection, ...

When is the best time to put your home up for sale? There is no exact answer. It depends on a variety of factors including when you want to move and when you need the equity out of your home. Other factors to consider are the local market conditions....

Winter is the perfect time to do some home improvement projects. Not only are the days shorter, but there are fewer potential customers for your work. You can get a lot more done with fewer interruptions! Here are six of our favorite winter home ...

Edmonton is a friendly city with historic neighborhoods, outstanding educational opportunities, and stunning nature just around the corner. If you plan to relocate there but are unfamiliar with this fantastic city, you've come to the right place. ...

Well, if you're buying a home you probably already know that you're going to need a down payment.  This will be your largest expense when you buy a home. Normally, you need at least 5% of the purchase price for your down payment, although some ...

Let's talk about some options you may want to consider if you're planning to buy another home but you have a home you need to sell as well. Without question, the real estate catch-22 is one of the most common challenges people have when they ...

Even when searching for a house locally, it will take a lot of searching, checking, and thinking. And it's only natural. Buying a home is a considerable investment. For most, it is the most significant investment they will make in their lives. You ...

When you are moving with children, there are always more things to consider than when relocating alone. This part of your kids’ lives can be very significant, and you want to be cautious of how you approach it. If you are moving to Edmonton ...

5 Reasons Not To Trust The City Tax Assessment Many people think that their property is worth what the City of Edmonton’s assessed value says it is. Well, the assessment may be accurate but more often than not, it is not an accurate reflection ...

Currently, the real estate market is on fire. This means there are plenty of sellers, as well as buyers. However, not everyone can pull off listing their house and having it sold in a couple of days. Both home shopping and selling are two ...

Today I want to talk about Real Property Reports specifically, What is a Real Property Report, and do I need an "RPR" to sell my property? When selling a home in Alberta, most real estate transactions will include 2 standard clauses that relate to ...

 "If you're like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn't feel like yours."  It's a dream we all have - to own our own home and stop paying rent. But if you're like most renters, you feel ...