Buying and Selling Tips

July 12, 2023

The Expertise of Our Buyer's Agents: Unleashing the Advantages for Potential Clients

 

real estate professional 750x500As a brokerage committed to providing exceptional service, we take pride in the expertise and advantages offered by our buyer's agents. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on the valuable services they provide to potential clients. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced ...

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July 2, 2023

Mastering Calgary's Seller's Market: Expert Strategies for Buyers in June 2023

Introduction:

Welcome to the bustling real estate landscape of Calgary in June 2023. As a buyer, you're stepping into a dynamic seller's market that demands strategic maneuvering and savvy decision-making. In this blog post, we'll equip you with expert strategies to navigate and excel in Calgary's ...

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June 9, 2023

Understanding Agent Participation and Transaction Brokerage in Multiple Offer Bids

In the competitive real estate market, it's may happen that the listing real estate agent will represent both the seller and the buyer in a transaction, and also, but not commonly, in the case of multiple offer bids. While this practice, known as transaction brokerage or double ending, is ...

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June 9, 2023

The Lasting Impact of Insurer Decisions on Post Tension Cable Buildings in Calgary

In the 1990s, mortgage insurers implemented a policy change regarding the insurance of post tension cable buildings. This decision has had a lasting impact on the construction practices and real estate market in Calgary. In this blog post, we will explore how this long-standing policy affects both buyers and sellers ...

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March 22, 2023

Understanding Easements on Land: Egress, Ingress, Servient, and Dominant Tenants Explained


Easement

An easement is a legal right that allows someone to use another person's property for a specific purpose, without owning the property. It gives the holder of the easement the right to use the land in a particular way, while the owner of the land retains ownership and ...

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March 20, 2023

Unlocking the Value of Secondary Suites in Calgary: A Comprehensive Guide

Are secondary suites valuable to a homeowner?

Secondary suites can be valuable to homeowners in the city of Calgary for several reasons: Rental income: By renting out a secondary suite, homeowners can generate additional income to help with mortgage payments or other expenses. Increased property value: Adding a secondary suite ...

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Feb. 24, 2023

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualifying For a Mortgage

Pre-qualification and pre-approval are two different steps in the mortgage application process.

pre approval vs pre qualify

Pre-qualification is the initial step in the process, in which a lender will ask you for basic information about your income, debt, and assets. Based on this information, the lender will give you an estimate of how much ...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Ending a tenancy for the sale of a residential home

Ending a rental agreement

All the infomation published in this blog is from the Alberta Governments site https://www.alberta.ca/ending-rental-agreement.aspx

Overview

Tenants and landlords may terminate a rental agreement for a variety of reasons, such as:

the agreement was breached the tenant found another place to live the landlord wants to ...

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Feb. 20, 2023

What is a Guaranteed Sale Program?

GuaranteedThe details of a guaranteed sale program can vary depending on the agent and the brokerage they work for, but they generally involve the agent offering a predetermined price for the home if it does not sell within a specified timeframe. The agent may also offer other incentives, such as ...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Attached vs. Unattached Goods: What You Need to Know

 

Attached goods refer to items that are physically attached to the property and cannot be removed without causing damage, such as pipes, screws, bolts, or nails. These goods remain with the property unless there is a specific exclusion in the listing agreement or in the buyer's offer to ...

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