home buying tips
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…
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…
You just found your dream home…now what?
This is the most exciting part! It’s time to write your offer with exactly the terms and condition that suits your needs. We will go through the Alberta Real Estate Association offer to purchase clause by clause to make sure you not only understand everything…
Common Buyer Conditions
Chances are, your offer, which was just accepted by the sellers, is conditional to financing and home inspection. These 2 conditions are very common and highly recommended to protect your best interests in the purchase. Even though you are already formally pre-approved for a mortgage,…
FREE Energy Conservation and Education Workshops!
If you want to save energy, save money, save the environment and increase the comfort and safety of your homes, you may want to check this out. There are plenty of opportunities in your daily life to save energy and protect the environment. Hosted in…
Needs and Wants – Buying with Confidence
You’ve been dreaming of making a move, thinking about all the possibilities, but which path to take? Before you even start shopping, taking the time to identity your wants and needs can go a long way to narrowing your search criteria and will bring you…
The Differences Between Being Pre-approved and Pre-qualified
Buyer: Yes, I’ve been pre-approved. Me: Pre-approved or pre-qualified? Buyer: What is the difference? A conversation I’ve had with many buyers and it is so important that you understand the difference between a pre-approval and a pre-qualification so you don’t hit an unnecessary road block…