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Things to do this summer in Calgary - 05/18/07 08:48 AM
One of the great things about Calgary is how nice the summers can be. We have some really great parks and pathway systems. With around 635 km of pathways it is no wonder so many people are out and about enjoying the great weather that we have.
Something that I personally try to do each and every year is to take the weekend and enjoy the Calgary Folk Music Festival. This event at Princes Island Park is a four day event that features 67 artists this year. It takes place from July 26-29 and is entirely outside with multiple stages. Musicians come … (2 comments)
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Buying a home in Calgary - Part 6 - 05/10/07 03:12 PM
This is part six of a series of posts on the process of buying a property in Calgary.
5. SOLD - also known as a 'firm sale'
The deal is done, all the conditions have been met and now the property is considered sold.
What now?
Things that you will need to do before closing will be:
Lawyer Home Insurance Moving Company UtilitiesAfter you visit the lawyer and pay the funds that are required as part of the mortgage and purchase agreement there is only one more step left...
6. Move In!
No explanation needed!
The intention of these posts is to give the first time home buyer … (0 comments)
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Buying a home in Calgary - Part 5 - 05/10/07 12:27 PM
This is part five of a series of posts on the process of buying a property in Calgary.
4. Offer Process & Negotiations
So you have found the perfect home - now what?
Writing up the offer to purchase is the part of the process that requires a level of experience and knowledge to ensure that your interests are looked after. This is where a REALTOR® can be of huge benefit to you. It is not simply a matter of putting down a price and hoping that the seller will take your offer.
Negotiations can and do involve more than the price of the home. … (2 comments)
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Buying a home in Calgary - Part 4 - 05/10/07 12:13 PM
This is part four of a series of posts on the process of buying a property in Calgary.
3. Starting your home search
The majority of home buyers today initally start their search online. With all the resources available it can almost seem overwhelming. We are here to help you weed through all of this information and to give you the tools that you need to help you find your home.
Direct links to the MLS® system updated on a regular basis. You can be emailed the newest listings before they hit the MLS.ca® site. Direct Contact to us when you need to get in touch (all messages … (0 comments)
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Buying a home in Calgary - Part 3 - 05/10/07 12:05 PM
This is part three of a series of posts on the process of buying a property in Calgary.
2. Determining your needs in a home (What type of Home?)
Deciding on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms is the easiest part. A number of other important factors will play a part in your choice of home:
Location, Location, Location!
The old saying about the most important factor when choosing a property is still as relevant today as it has ever been. Location can be one of the toughest choices especially when you have a budget to stick to. Many factors apply when you are … (0 comments)
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Buying a home in Calgary - Part 2 - 05/10/07 11:46 AM
This is part 2 of a series of posts about buying a home in Calgary
1. Mortgage Pre-Approval
When looking through the various web sites about mortgages you will often come across a couple of different terms.
Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval
Pre-qualification is finding what you can afford based on your current level of income, savings and expenses.
This is not an approval from a lender for a loan but merely gives you a good idea of what you can afford. The CMHC web site has a good calculator to determine what your level of affordability is.
CMHC Mortgage Calculator
Getting a mortgage pre-approval is different than pre-qualification in that you will … (0 comments)
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Buying a Home in Calgary - 05/10/07 11:42 AM
This is part one of a series of posts on the process of buying a property in Calgary.
When you start the process of buying a home it can be both a daunting and exciting experience at the same time. By breaking down the process into step by step it becomes a more enjoyable and rewarding experience. The Calgary Real Estate market is very active and first home buyers can get caught up in the details.
Essentially the steps to buying a home can be broken down into the following:
Mortgage Pre-Approval Determining your needs and the type of home?) The Home Search Offer Process & … (0 comments)
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Calgary Real Estate Stats for April - 05/02/07 09:25 AM
According to statistics released today by the Calgary Real Estate Board the month of April was another good month for activity.
The combined total residential sales amounted to 3,505
2,529 single-family residences 960 condominium 16 mobile homesAn increase in listings over the same month last year by 43.36 percent. For April a total of 5,118 new listings came onto the market. Down from the previous month by 1.48 percent.
The average prices for residential properties were also up again this month with an average 1.32% over the previous month at an average price of $420,807
Single Family homes average price $458,668Condominium $326,884Mobile home $71,812"This is … (1 comments)
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