An oldie but a goodie. (Thanks to Jenn Widney from Financial Fundamentals for this advice) When someone asks me “What’s the best rate out there?” I just want to scream! I mean really, before jumping into the RATE, at least buy me dinner! Seriously though, that is one of the toughest questions that any good […]
Voting is open until 3pm on November 24. Every CREB member has the opportunity to vote. In addition to having the support of CREB’s Board Development and Leadership Committee, here’s what you need to know about me! Karen chose to make a change to a career in real estate 11 years ago when her family fell […]
You can’t call yourself a dentist unless you have specific hard-earned credentials. Just about anyone, however, can hang a shingle and call himself a home improvement contractor. That’s why choosing a reputable one is so difficult. Here are some tips: • Find out if he or she is truly in business full-time. A part-time or […]
Figuring out how much time you should spend viewing properties for sale is a little like asking, “How long should I spend trying on shoes?” The answer seems obvious: As long as it takes to make a decision! After discussing your wants and needs we will head out and look at properties. Viewing online only […]
Buying a home is a huge, emotional decision that can be a difficult process for many buyers. For those buying a home for the first time, it can be especially hard because virgin buyers typically lose sight of the more important factors that should be a part of their decision making process. For that reason […]
Buyer confidence in the Calgary and area market continues to evolve as the region adapts to the changes in the real estate landscape. To assist in making your home as presentable as possible, the first item on your list of improvements should be curb appeal. Curb appeal is simply the attractiveness of your home from […]
As we enjoy the holiday season there are a few resolutions that every potential home buyer and seller should have on their list. Take a look! Resolutions for Home Buyers 1. Get Your Financial House in Order The first resolution for any potential home buyer is to get their financial house in order. Prior to […]
It may not be the most ideal time to sell your home, but doing it during the holidays may not be as bad as you suspect. Yes, during the spring and fall months, there will be an abundance of buyers but during the holiday season there is typically low inventory, which will work in your […]
For years, scientific researchers have studied and revealed that a cluttered home can cause a cluttered mind. It should come as no surprise that clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces and ourselves. Clutter is not simply our possessions, but also how organized those possessions are. It […]
Some people wonder if open houses hold the same power they did years ago…before the internet and digital communications became such a big part of our lives. Twenty years ago you couldn’t surf listings on your smartphone or learn walk scores and traffic patterns when scoping out new digs. The other question is whether open […]