THE DANGERS OF NOT LOOKING UP, DOWN, AND AROUND

How many times do we walk outside of our homes, year after year and we never take the time to look up, down and around at the condition of our home, fences and out buildings?

I am as guilty of this as everyone else. And then we cant believe the cost incurred when something goes wrong with our home, or when we go to sell it and the inspectors find things that we never dreamed about needing maintenance or repair.

When that happens. It takes away the bottom line on how much money we put in our jeans after the sale is done. And also, can make a deal die faster than a soufflé dies when stomping in the kitchen.

I will use an example of a current sale I am dealing with. We received an offer on an…

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Is your home office the dining room table? Is it anywhere you can sit down undisturbed with your laptop? If so, you might be interested in converting a room or nook into a dedicated home office. Depending on what you do for a living, there could be a tax advantage to creating this space too. 

The first step is to pick a spot. Ideally, you want an area where you can work without too many distractions. 

Next, make sure the spot you’ve chosen can accommodate a desk and any other furnishings you’ll need. Think about what you want within easy reach of your work area. Will you need a place for books and other papers? An extra chair for client meetings? A flipchart? A filing cabinet? Think about all of the options in advance. 

Then, you’ll want to make…

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What home improvements should you do? This is a very common concern home owners have. There are usually a few standard updates and upgrades to your home that will give you the biggest return on your investment.

Lets just preface this by saying if you have a home that is only ‘Land Value’ it will not be In your best interest to do extensive upgrades, as future buyers will most likely not see the value you have attempted to put in. Ask your real estate agent or a local contractor if it is worth your while.

First thing is a New Roof. This upgrade may seem like a no brainer, but I am still shocked at the amount of homes I see on the market that have not had the roof replaced in 50+ years! Even if you haven’t done many upgrades on the interior of your…

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Is the time right to buy or sell?

Well. First off let me say that the time is right if it suits your needs. Such as growing family, looking to down size, need a getaway property. There are many reasons why the dollar value should not be the only consideration when buying a property. Although it is probably the main factor used in a home search. It is definitely not the most important. The needs of the individual or the family should be the driving factor. In most cases the same criteria can be found in a home that is a little older than a new home, and at a lower cost. Of course we all would like to have the brand new shiny home with all the latest bells and whistles, but we need to keep reality in the picture.

Sometimes its best to settle for the…

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Hey Everyone! 

Welcome to my very first EVER Blog post! This is going to be more than just a Blog about Real Estate and Real Estate trends; it's going to be about life. What makes us happy, what are the small things in life that we sometimes miss and take for granted. Also I'm currently going on a weight loss journey so I'm going to be excited to share with you my progress. Hopefully throughout this journey you'll get a better understanding of who I am and the values I choose to live my life by.


Before letting you go! I should probably take a little time to let you know who I am! 

My name is Alex Ward and I'm 33 years old. I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta and truly love calling this city home! I'm an only child to two loving parents; whom I will…

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I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1328 119A Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Prestigeous Twin Brooks dream home. This 5 bed bungalow has been finished to the highest standards by the original owner. Features of this home include hardwood floors, professional landscaping, granite countertops, upgraded insulation, stainless steel appliances, jacuzzi ensuite and much more. No back neighbours as the home is backing on to an open field, however it is also private with massive trees in the back. 2 Patios, a suite in the basement, open concept design, 2 furnaces, 2 hot water tanks and much more. This home must be seen to be appreciated.

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Are you looking for a realtor to price your home properly and get the highest price possible? The chart below is from Calgary Real Estate Board information January 1st, 2018 - March 31st, 2018. This shows that realtors from MaxWell Canyon Creek obtained the highest sale to listing price percentage over all other brokerages in Calgary. To get you the highest price call 403.616.8752 and hire an experienced team member to assist you when selling.

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