Looking for a New Home? Here are the Benefits of Buying in Winter
Many people list winter as their least favourite season. And when you live somewhere with bitter winters like Edmonton, this is understandable. The roads are slippery, and it takes longer to get everywhere. Not to mention, leisurely strolls to the ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on November 19, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Steps To Apply For A Mortgage For The First Time
Are you preparing to apply for a mortgage for the first time? This is an incredibly exciting time in your life and undoubtedly a big step! As exciting as it can be, it's also a step that can come with a lot of stress. And when you're not entirely ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on September 24, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
What Are Real Estate Closing Costs for Home Buyers?
Closing costs are a hot topic in the real estate world. They're also one that can cause a lot of stress for home buyers, particularly when they don't know what to expect with who pays what and how much they'll have to pay in the first place. But ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on September 3, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
3 Signs You are Overpaying for a House
You find your dream house that ticks all of your boxes. It has just the right amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, that perfect office space for your remote job, and a yard your kids and pets will enjoy for years to come. There's just one problem: ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on July 23, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Tips For Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
Selling your home can take up a lot of time and energy. Showcasing your home to prospective buyers, advertising, negotiating, preparing a mountain of paperwork, etc. Now try doing that and buying a new home at the same time! Although buying and ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on July 16, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
The Art of Making the Lowball Offer for a Property
Are you looking to buy a piece of Edmonton real estate in the near future? Then you’re probably planning out strategies you can use to get the best possible price on your ideal home. And if one of those strategies you're considering is a ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on July 12, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
What Is The Best Season To Sell A Home In Edmonton?
The real estate market is different this year than at any time throughout history. However, some things remain the same, including the best time of year to sell a house.
What is the Best Time of Year to Sell a House in Edmonton?
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on May 18, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Tips For Buying A Home In Edmonton
So, you are seriously considering taking the big step. You want to join the great community of proud Edmonton homeowners. Well, congratulations! While buying a brand-new home comes with lots of benefits for you and your family, thinking of buying a ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on March 14, 2021 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
The Only Moving Checklist You Need in Edmonton
Moving is a lot of work. If you’ve already found your new home in Edmonton, then you’re entering a busy time as you prepare for your move.
We’ve got you covered. Welcome to the only moving checklist you need for a smooth and ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on December 18, 2020 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Buying or Selling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, economies across the world are taking a hit, and Canada is no exception. Stocks are trending down, interest rates are at lows not seen since the 2008 financial crises, and consumers are anxious about ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on May 4, 2020 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
How the 50-30-20 Rule Can Help You Save for a down Payment
Getting the cash together for a down payment is no easy task. In Canada, a minimum of 5% of the purchase price of a home is required for a down payment. For most people, this translates to a substantial chunk of cash, and one that will be ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on August 22, 2019 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
How to Save for a Down Payment When Purchasing A Home
If purchasing a home is one of your goals in the next few years, planning to save money for a down payment should be your top priority. In order to qualify for a mortgage in Canada, banks require a minimum of 5% of the sale price of a home. ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on February 20, 2019 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
5 Energy-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Now that you’ve unpacked all the boxes and set up your furniture how you like it, there are some easy home maintenance jobs you can do that will help improve your home’s energy ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on December 10, 2018 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Are You a Collector or Hoarder?
Do you have a fondness for collecting, be it comic books, coins, sport memorabilia, shoes, or ninja weapons?
Stars Wars fans fork over insane amounts of money for anything even tangentially related to the Star Wars franchise. Basketball fans wait ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on October 23, 2018 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Home Buying During the Holidays: A Smart Decision?
Anyone who is familiar with the Art of War will know that military deception can be a key to success, in particular, diversion tactics. If a commander is outnumbered in warfare, creating a diversion can be what decides the outcome. Create a ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on December 6, 2016 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Re-Model Your Home Or Built A New One?
For Karen Becker, the sale of her home in the Southwest Edmonton neighbourhood of Skyrattler will be the end to an almost year-long saga. More than three years ago, Becker bought a 1980s-built house in the mature, treed neighbourhood with the ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on June 14, 2016 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Buying in a Buyer's Market: How to Ensure That You Find the Home of Your Dreams in Your Price Range
Just because a city is experiencing a buyer's market does not mean it will be easy to find the perfect home at the perfect price. Too many people go into a buyer's market expecting to have money thrown at them from the rooftops for the luxury of ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on August 24, 2015 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Can You Guess The One Word That Makes You Rich?
Buying a home, especially your first, can be a challenge; a challenge that teaches you many things, like setting a goal and working towards it's completion, determination, perseverance, overcoming obstacles along the way, planning a budget and ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on February 24, 2015 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
MEETING WITH YOUR REALTOR – #1 ON YOUR HOME BUYING LIST
A question we are often asked by buyers is who should I talk to first, a Mortgage Broker or Lender or a REALTOR®? In this article we’ll try to explain why meeting with a REALTOR® should be your first step.
Often people assume the best place ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on February 23, 2015 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Why Are Buyer Agent Commissions Important?
When selling your home, your first consideration is to keep as much of the selling price as possible. That’s why agencies like ComFree, Help You Sell and other so called commission free agencies prosper. Before you opt for this option one of ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on February 4, 2015 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips