House Hunting 101 – Questions to Ask Yourself before Launching a Search
An experienced Realtor knows all the right questions to ask when sitting down for the first time with new homebuyers. In order to streamline the process and ensure that your Realtor and you are on the same page, it will be helpful to ask and answer the following three questions before you even talk to a Realtor.What are your real estate goals?
Think in terms of short and long-term goals w ...
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Why the Timing is Right for Condo Buyers in Calgary
Although the overall housing market in Calgary has yet to see a steep decline in housing prices in response to the uncertainty that still clouds the energy industry, the condominium sector has experienced some noticeable price drops. In the September 2015 monthly report issued by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie reports “Year-to-date apartment sales have ...
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Climbing the Real Estate Ladder
When it comes to real estate investing and home ownership, the idea of “moving up” has a unique meaning for each individual. Moving up the real estate ladder is not always a straight climb.The traditional climb takes an individual from a shared rental with roommates to a solo rental or perhaps an apartment lease with a significant other. The next step involves buying a condominium or tow ...
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