Your Resale Calgary Condo Guide
- September 26, 2015
- By Cody Battershill
Your Resale Calgary Condo Guide, Specialist and REALTOR®
Are you thinking about buying a resale condo in Calgary? If so, then you'll want to check out our complete one-stop condo buyers tips below covering every aspect of resale condominiums!
When buying a resale condo, or any real estate for that matter, it's important to know as much as you can so that you can make the most informed decision possible.
With condominiums, part of that knowledge-gain should include finding out what some of the fundamental differences are when buying a resale condominium versus a single family home.
Below are some of the key aspects of buying resale condominiums in Calgary. Contact me anytime below or direct at 403-370-4180 if you have any questions and I will be happy to assist you. Search All Calgary Condos for Sale now.
Pets & Animals
Do you have pets or are thinking about getting one at some point? Find out how dogs and cats are handled in most buildings and a bit to do with the bylaws that govern these rules at:
Condominium Corporations
What is a condominium corporation? How important is it to have a healthy condo corp. when buying a condo in Calgary? Find out the answers to both of these questions, and more here:
Bylaws
Bylaws are the who, what, where, when and why of how your building is managed and run. If you are asking yourself what bylaws are or how they affect you then you need to read this:
Condo Fees
The 5w's of condo fees. Why condo fees are essential to the health and value of every condo in Calgary. There are several reasons that you may not have thought of as to why you should be happy and not necessarily complain about the monthly fee:
Plans
Do you understand what a condo plan is and how it affects your unit? This document determines how your unit is measured and so much more. Learn more about condo plans here:
Foreclosures
Ever thought about buying a foreclosure? Well, there definitely are quite a few factors to consider. Foreclosures can be a big risk but with potential for a great reward:
Current Financials
What are current financials and why are they so important when analyzing a condominium:
Insurance
Having the proper insurance is absolutely critical in a condominium. If you think the building insurance covers you then you need to find out why you need your own personal content and liability insurance here:
Ownership Structure
We know that condos are different than single family homes but do you understand the legal differences? Read about the ownership structure, common property and unit factors here:
Hallways
Why you should care about the hallway when contemplating a condo purchase:
Contracts
Using the right contract is so important when doing any real estate deal, find out why here:
Best Interests
How do you know if your making a smart decision? Find out how to protect your best interests here:
First Time Buyers
Are you thinking about buying your first home? Get some insight into the process and the benefits here:
Best Advice
How to get the best advice and make the best decision when buying:
Condo Documents
How to really investigate and examine condo documents; you must get all the facts:
Parking
Parking can be a contentious issue in condominiums. Find out how to verify you wont be left parking in the cold:
Contact a Calgary Condominium Expert and REALTOR®
I really hope you found the articles above interesting and helpful. If you have a question you would like answered please let me know and I would be happy to answer it in my next article.
Different aspects of Calgary condos can be intimidating, but with the proper information provided to you by the right REALTOR®, buying a condo should seem easier than ever before! The key is to getting the right advice, getting all the facts and making the best decision for you!