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Assembling your Real Estate Dream Team: When it comes to buying your next home, you want the right players on your side.
You want to make sure you assemble the right real estate team to make the process as smooth as possible! But who do you need on your side?
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Cash on Hand: What are the costs of buying a home?
It’s easy to look at the purchase price of the home and make an offer! But what other upfront costs are involved when you buy a home?
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Going Solo: Tips for buying a home on your own
Buying a home on your own isn’t impossible. It just takes a little more organization, planning, and preparation to make sure you’re ready.
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Bad Breakups: Why do people break their mortgage?
Buying a house is an exciting time. The last thing you’re thinking about is what will happen if you break your mortgage contract early.
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Easy to Overlook
It can be overwhelming to look at homes and see which one is best for you. Here are 5 common problems that shouldn’t make or break your sale.
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Common Contingencies
It’s common to buy a home with certain conditions that need to be fulfilled before the sale is finalized. Here are 3 common contingencies.
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Real Talk on Rates: Is it time to lock in that mortgage rate?
Things are changing, fast. With mortgage rates fluctuating daily, is now the best time to lock into a fixed rate?
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Looking for a Deal: Will a fixer-upper actually save you money?
Buying a fixer-upper can be an enticing idea. Flip it and sell it or renovate it into your dream home. But what is the real cost?
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Invest in the Dream: Is buying an investment property in Banff right for you?
The process for buying an investment property in Banff is similar to buying an investment property anywhere else.
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Buying in a Seller’s Market
There are currently more people looking to buy than homes for sale. Here are some ways to navigate buying a home in this seller’s market.
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Why You Should Buy this Winter!
If you’re going to spend winter anywhere, it might as well be in the mountains. Here are 4 reasons why you should buy this winter.
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Fractional Ownership: Own your mountain vacation!
Fractional ownership can be an excellent and affordable way to have a vacation home in the mountains. But what exactly is it?
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Home Buyer Checklist
Here are 5 things on your home buyer checklist to make sure you check during an open house to get an idea of the home's condition.
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The Low-Down on Low Rates
When looking for a mortgage to buy your next property, it’s easy to get caught up in interest rates. But there's so much more to a good deal.
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Falling for the First Time
Buying a home is exciting. Make sure you don't fall for these common emotional pitfalls that will have you making an expensive mistake!
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House or Condo? Which one is right for you?
Looking to buy into the mountain dream? Here are some things to consider when choosing between a house or condo in the mountains.
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Buying a New Home and Selling your Old Home at the Same Time
Buying and selling at the same time is not for the faint of heart! Here is expert advice from a local mortgage broker and realtor.
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Learning the Lingo
Considering buying your first home and wondering what the heck everyone’s talking about? The real estate industry comes with its own language. Here are 15 common real estate terms – explained.
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How to Become Mortgage Free, Faster!
Mortgages are a large commitment. But there are some strategies to getting mortgage free faster, saving you money in the long run!
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Fixed Vs Variable Mortgages: Do you know what’s best for you?
Mortgages are big commitments with a lot of nuances. Exploring a variable rate mortgage may be the ticket to increased savings and paying for your home faster!
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It’s Deck Season!
You may be ready to soak up the sun, but is your deck up to the challenge?
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Buying a Home in the Bow Valley
Buying your first house is a big decision! Do you know what to expect? Follow this step by step guide to buying a home in the Bow Valley!
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Market Predictions for Spring 2021
With the uncertainty of the pandemic still looming in our day-to-day lives, it can be difficult to see what lays over the horizon. Here are four predictions for the real estate market this spring.
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Tips and Tricks for Financing a Vacation Home
A vacation home can be an excellent investment and buying one in the mountains isn’t impossible. The key is planning your purchase and working with experts along the way.
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Home Viewing Safety Tips
The mountain market is booming, and it’s a great time to invest in real estate. Here are some home viewing safety tips to make the process safer for everyone involved!
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Buying Your First Home in the Bow Valley
When buying your first home in the Bow Valley, most people think, “Even with property taxes and condo fees, paying a mortgage is just not much higher than your average rent payment.”
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What is A Purchase Plus Improvement Mortgage?
Buying a new home is like being on a freeway during rush hour and the signs are in a foreign language—it’s exciting but you’re just trying to keep pace and take the correct exits.
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Virtual Viewings
With Covid-19 changing the way we interact with each other, virtual viewings are a great way to attract potential buyers and weed out ones who aren’t about to make an offer.
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Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, a real estate agent helps you navigate the process. There are a lot of agents out there, so how do you find the one that’s right for you?
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Great Expectations: What to do before, during and after your first viewing
Buying a home is new and exciting and stressful all at the same time, and it ends with a very large and expensive purchase that you’ll be paying off for years to come.
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Do you Need a Mortgage Broker?
There are so many things to consider when applying for a mortgage, it can be overwhelming. A mortgage broker can help you keep track of everything and give you helpful advice.