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Buying a Home

Buying a Home in Calgary | Real Estate Market Update 

If you are buying a home in Calgary you might want to rely on the knowledge and experienced real estate agent as home prices seem to go up every day.  >> more

 
Buying a Foreclosure 

Buying a foreclosure is one way of getting a really good real estate deal as banks usually don’t like to keep foreclosed properties on their books too long and therefore sell them for a song.  >> more

 
Renting versus Buying a House 

Don’t be bullied into either renting or buying a house. The decision is yours and will be influenced by your sense of values and priorities.  Perhaps homeowners are viewed as more stable and are more attractive to money lenders, but buying a house is a very personal matter.  >> more

 
Buying a Smaller House 

Do you share our opinion that buying a smaller house is like buying freedom to be able to engage in other activities more enjoyable than playing dust detective?   >> more

 
Do We Need a Bigger House 

Watch out for the usual pitfalls. Monitor the interest rates, crunch those numbers as we suggested, and make sure the location of your bigger house is an excellent location – so if you decide after 15 years that you’re ready to downsize, selling it won’t take ages.  >> more

 
Building a House 

The perils of being a do-it-yourselfer exist but for as long as you’re mentally prepared for potential problems, building a house should not be an experience that leaves a bad taste in the mouth.  >> more

 
Buying a House 

Many swear by the advantages of using a real estate agent. Agents have an extensive network of contacts, have access to MLS listings and other data bases and foresee potential problems in the house buying process.   >> more

 
Selecting a Home Builder 

If you're building a brand-new home from scratch, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is to figure out what home builder to invest your money in.  >> more

 
Buying an Acreage 
It is likely that at some point in your life you have experienced a desire to get away from it all. The dream of many Americans is to own a piece of property with a few acres to call their own, out of the way of the hustle and the bustle of the city.  >> more
 
Downside of Owning an Acreage 
Owning an acreage is not all beautiful landscapes and front porch swinging, as there are several downsides to consider when thinking about owning an acreage.  >> more
 
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