9 Steps to Buying a Home Main Image

Even if you’ve done it all before, the home buying process can be downright overwhelming. But the good news is, with the right advice and guidance, your next home purchase can be quick, easy and even enjoyable – all you need to do is take the right steps. 

Here are the nine key steps every buyer should take when purchasing a home: 

1. Find Out How Much You Can Afford

First thing’s first: you’ll want to get an idea of how much home you can afford. This applies to how much you can (and are willing to) pay for a monthly mortgage payment, down payment and other additional expenses (i.e. closing costs). Remember, to afford a home in Canada, you must come up with a minimum down payment of 5%. With the help of a free Mortgage Calculator, you’ll be…

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JUST LISTED

21 Butte Hills Court, Rocky View County

$1,390,000 MLS #A1024394

2811 Sq Ft on1 floor , Substantially upgraded, Walkout bungalow on 2 acres, beautifully landscaped ,32x48 garage + lots of outdoor parking, room to build a shop! 2+3 Bedrooms + main floor flex room/office, covered deck, gourmet chef's kitchen and so much more. 3.5 bathrooms

Call/text Yasin @ 403-681-0319 for more info or to book your showing.

Amazing properties like this don't come along very often! This extensively landscaped 2 acres is truly an oasis w/all of the mature trees, gardens, shrubs, bushes, hedges & is fully fenced. This custom built walkout bungalow has over 2800 sq ft on 1 floor+an oversized 3 car garage(32x48) + 824 sq ft of undeveloped…

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There are many reasons why you might suddenly need to sell your home. It could be an unexpected work relocation, a change in family circumstances, or simply a desire to move. 

Whatever the reason, selling quickly requires some fast action on your part. But that doesn't mean you need to get into panic mode. You can list and sell your property, quickly while still enjoying the process! 

The first thing you need to do is figure out how to make your home show its best. In addition to cleaning and decluttering, that might include getting any needed repairs done, sprucing up the place by painting and perhaps even doing some minor improvements. 

How much you need to "stage" your property depends on many factors, including what conditions are like in…

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This beauty is coming to the market next week!

21 Butte Hills Court, Rocky View County

Custom built walkout home, in floor heated down. Beautifully landscaped 2 acres. Oversized triple garage.

2811 sq ft on the main floor, Extra 824 sq ft above the garage. Amazing location just mins from Cross Iron Mills Mall.

Fenced and gated. Call/text Yasin for more info or to book a showing @ 403-681-0319

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JUST LISTED

1075 Bayside Drive SW, Airdrie

View all of the pictures, video and details of this home by visiting: https://matrix.pillarnine.com/matrix/shared/W2jD94kS6c/1075BAYSIDEDriveSW 

$849,900 MLS # A1022491

1688 sq ft up + 1566 sq ft down, Substantially upgraded throughout, Walkout, fully developed bungalow backing onto the water, 24x22 garage, can fit a truck! 2+3 Bedrooms + main floor flex room/office, massive deck, professionally landscaped, extensive stamped concrete work, 3 Full bathrooms

Call/text Yasin @ 403-681-0319 for more info or to book your showing

Stunning, executive fully developed WALKOUT BUNGALOW on the water in Bayside Estates, Airdrie. This well appointed, spectacular home will WOW you from the minute…

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JayMan is the first major builder in Alberta that has fully endorsed solar. Kudos to them for taking a big step. And it's gotten lots of press coverage, along with all the sales people in the showhomes pushing it as a feature.

 

But is it worth it?  And, how do we measure what something is worth?

  1. Is it just financial returns
  2. Are you willing to buy for the environment alone (ignoring the disposal and manufacturing of the panels)
  3. Or is it the self sufficiency aspect of knowing that you are WHOLLY reliant on the grid / others?

In terms of the last point, the self sufficiency, I like being self sufficient.  But in Alberta, even the biggest installation that could fit on my roof is NOT going to enable me to go off-grid in December. …

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Not much is written about HOW - TO successfully flip homes in Calgary.  Most agents just point you to some cheap homes, and say, fix them, sell them for more.  I think there has to be more to it.  More science.  More of a guide.  More steps.  So, I set out to start.  This is what I do for my FLIP clients.  Your agent might have other concepts, but this is what I consider advanced.

Here are my rules:

  1. buy in a good location
    1. ensure the home isn't on a major road and/or backs to major road.
  2. focus on the older areas. Think of the homes we grew up in or our grandparents owned.  Typically large lots.  Typically bungalows
  3. use area VALUE CHARTS to quickly identify which areas are possible to flip
  4. next, ensure that even if the value chart…

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JUST LISTED

239 Kingston Way SE, Airdrie 

View all of the pictures, video and details of this home by visiting: https://matrix.pillarnine.com/matrix/shared/Wkzv1GkV3c/239KINGSTONWaySE 

$499,900 MLS # A1021410

Over 2600 sq ft up + almost another 1000 sq ft down

Big fenced yard, 21x22 garage, can fit a truck! 4+2 Bedrooms + main floor flex room/office, bonus room and laundry up, 3.5 Bathrooms

Call/text Yasin @ 403-681-0319 for more info or to book your showing

Wow this home is perfect for the growing family! 4 bedrooms up with another 2 in the basement and over 2600 sq ft of living space up plus another almost 1000 sq ft down. Main floor is open and features large flex room/office with 2 entry ways, 1/2 bath tucked away on the…

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 6 Great Reasons to Choose a REALTOR® Main Image

Are you thinking about buying or selling a home in Edmonton? We recommend getting the most out of your real estate experience with the help of an expert Edmonton REALTOR®.

What is a REALTOR®?

Not every agent carries the REALTOR® designation. Unlike regular licensed professionals or brokers, REALTORS® are formal members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) of which they are expected to:

  • Uphold the REALTOR® code by maintaining a guaranteed level of professionalism and quality service  
  • Remain up to date with the latest market information and other real estate developments (market trends, conditions, comparable prices, etc.).
  • Undergo regular training, workshops and professional development to maintain the highest level of…

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