What is an Offer to Purchase and How Does it Relate to My Real Estate Transaction?
An “offer-to-purchase” is a contract between a buyer and seller facilitated by the buyer’s agent which specifies price, possession date, terms and conditi...
Why Should You Consider Buying a New Home Versus Resale?
Have you ever imagined building a home from scratch? If you’re a home owner, it’s safe to say that you’ve probably thought about creating an entirely customized home for you and yo...
Understanding Offers is Important for Calgary Home Buyers
If you're a Calgary home buyer, you may put in anywhere from one to several offers before a deal solidifies.
For home sellers, the same is true; you may receive quite a few different o...
What is a Land Title Transfer Fee and How Much Will it Cost?
Alberta, unlike most other Canadian provinces, does not require payment of a land transfer tax to complete a real estate transaction.
However, there is something called a “land ti...
First Time Home Buyer? You May Be Eligible for a Tax Credit!
Are you planning on making your very first real estate purchase sometime soon? If so, I would like to congratulate you as buying a home or condo for the first time is as exciting as ...
Use a Good Real Estate Lawyer for Your Next Transaction!
If you are a veteran real estate buyer and seller, you probably already know that using a good real estate lawyer is a must.
However, not everyone is as seasoned as you may be.
First...
Frequently Asked Questions by Calgary First Time Home Buyers (With Answers)...
Questions, questions and more questions… you really can’t ask enough of them when it comes to purchasing your first home.
Here are some of the most frequentl...
7 Tips for Calgary First Time Buyers
Purchasing your first home is as exciting as it gets! It is likely that your first place will be the largest purchase in your life up to this point so educating yourself is key to making the best and most i...
Why Check Your Credit Rating?
There’s a lot that depends on a good credit rating nowadays, which is why it’s extremely important that you check your credit often.
Let’s face it, unless you are extremely wealthy, chances are you will nee...
Costs Involved in Buying a Home in Calgary
If you are thinking about buying a home in Calgary, whether it is your first home or you are a seasoned vet, it is important to understand all of the costs involved. I have prepared the following list...