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
Benefits Of Buying A Home In The Winter
For many people, Winter is the least favorite season. The roads are slippery, dressing up takes longer, and leisurely strolls to the local cafe become a hassle, especially when its 30 below with the windchill. And let's not forget having to put on ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on January 22, 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
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! While this may seem like ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on September 22, 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
The Art of Making the Low Ball Offer
If you’re looking to buy a piece of Edmonton real estate in the near future, you’re probably planning out strategies you can use to get the best possible price on your ideal home. Buying a starter or move-up home can include lots of ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on September 10, 2015 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
What Is The Best Season To Sell A Home In Edmonton?
Spring in Edmonton can be very tempermental, snow and gloom one day, bright sunshine and warmth the next. It takes a few ups and down for spring to finally arrive permanently in Edmonton, but when it does, it's a beautiful thing.
With Lilacs ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on April 3, 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 to ...
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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
8 Steps for Smooth Home Buying
1. HOWS YOUR CREDIT?Buying a home is a process and too often people start with step 4 only to become frustrated when they discover that their credit score isn't where they thought it was which means their interest rates will be higher. This has a ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on January 23, 2015 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
5 Reasons Why Buying a Home in Winter is Smart
For many years now, the Edmonton real estate markets have been highly competitive, often this creates a battle ground for first time buyers and seasoned veterans alike. Everyone is vying for the best money can buy in any every ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on December 16, 2014 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Should I Buy A Home Near An Edmonton School?
There are many different criteria to consider when purchase a home. One of the most common requests, especially from families with children, or young couples planning on having a family, is if there are schools nearby.
There’s a good reason ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on November 5, 2014 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips
Can You Buy A House with An Alberta Private Mortgage?
Alberta Private Mortgage Can Help You Buy A House Even With Poor Credit
Banks generally require a credit score of 680 or above, in order to put a mortgage in place. This, of course, bars many from the mortgage from a bank or traditional lender. ...
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Posted by Gerard Hagan on November 4, 2014 in Edmonton Real Estate Buying Tips