buying a home
Rent to own fails
Have you ever heard of a rent to own agreement? An agreement between the tenant and the homeowner stating that a portion of the monthly rent is credited toward the future purchase of the property when the lease ends, typically 1-5 years. The arrangement might…
Buying vs. Renting
When it comes to the buying vs. renting debate, you know which side I am on – but it’s not just my opinion, there have been many studies done which highlight both the financial and psychological benefits of homeownership. Alberta is a particularly desirable with…
Don’t Forget These Costs When Buying a Home
You’ve been dreaming of and saving for your home sweet home for some time – you know how much of a deposit you need and are almost there! Before you get in my car to check out some potential homes, I want to make sure…
The Buyer’s Real Estate Journey
As part of the many services I offer my clients, I’ve curated a wealth of resources to help realize your real estate goals. Some of the publications in my toolkit come from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and my two favorites for buyers are…
Choosing a Mortgage Lender
I love a smooth real estate transaction. And it really does take a team of professionals working for you to make it all come together. One member of your dream team is your mortgage specialist, so when I saw this blog the other day on…
New listing in Woodbine – coming soon!
Check out an exterior virtual tour of 56 Woodglen Court SW before it hits the market next week here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid035vNndfcEeD6TYqCFowsc4vQQit1mPbRFn9dt44R52tzKcLCcPp3qqzptqGvA5fFrl&id=100063782220291
New listing in Chaparral – coming soon!!
Check out the preview video for 111 Chaparral Ridge Circle SE here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0LVzVC8gQ2xeNKhMCu6Yd9QKjyq6u6Fg498bQk5A9ghAU1GA2EGBMYpCQrTiefSg5l&id=100063782220291
Real Estate Myths – Busted!
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and their post on real estate myths, there are a lot of preconceived notions home buyers and sellers in Canada might believe about the real estate industry. Let’s take a look at their breakdown of the most…
Removing conditions on time
You know that saying “time is of the essence”? Well in real estate, it really truly is. The purchase contract has strict timelines that must be followed - literally to the minute - in order for the transaction to remain “alive”. One missed step and…
Waiting for your moving day!
Your conditions are removed, your transaction firm and you are ready to pack for your move but hmmm, you feel like there might be other things to do to prepare for possession day… No worries, I have you covered! Yes, there are a few to-dos…