What is the Best Advice for First-Time Buyers?
Buying your first home is a really exciting experience and something to be proud of. Let me be one of the first to say congratulations to you!
But remember... home ownership is also a very se...
Calgary Infill Buyers Guide to Area Plans
It's important as a home buyer to understand everything possible about an inner city infill before making any decisions including the concept of "area plans" and how it could affect your living experie...
Closing Costs when Buying a Home in Calgary
So you’re thinking about buying a home in Calgary and are being diligent with your budget. You’ve got your mortgage approval, but what about other additional costs associated with buying a prop...
Documents You Must Have to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage by a Lender
If you want to know what documents you need before seeing a mortgage specialist for a pre-approval, you’re likely going to making a move into home ownership in the near f...
What is an “Appraisal” in Real Estate?
An appraisal is the value of a property determined by a professional appraiser. This person will make an impartial estimate or opinion of value based off relevant features, location and other characte...
5 Tips to Help You Navigate a Showhome Effectively
Are you thinking about buying a new home sometime soon? If so, visiting showhomes is a great way to introduce yourself to the product a builder has to offer while also discovering exactly what...
Exact Location Can Make or Break Your Purchase!
When thinking about moving to another part of Calgary, it’s always best to know exactly what community or area you would like to live in. For example, relocating to a new home on the brim of th...
Calgary First-Time Buyers Guide for Finances
The most common questions I get from first-time home buyers are about finances.
If you’re in the market for your very first property, here’s how you should begin preparing your finances to ...
5 Considerations Before Buying a New Calgary Condo
Are you thinking about making a move in Calgary's new condo market sometime soon? If so, there are some definite considerations you'll want to make before signing on any dotted line with a dev...
Suburban vs. Urban Living: The Pros and Cons
The age old question remains when a move is on the horizon... What area of the city should I buy in? The downtown area, a bit further out in the inner city, or perhaps a suburban location would be b...