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55+. This beautiful self contained unit is has a unique open concept layout with a large kitchen overlooking the living room and a massive south facing patio! Master bedroom is also south facing with a huge amount of closet space as well as floor space. Ensuite laundry, dining area and a large bathroom are just some of the features of this unit. This building has multiple rec rooms for guests and visitors, a convenience store attached, exercise area, a huge courtyard and more. This building makes life easier with a registered nurse on-site as well as doctors that visit regularly. They have hair dressers, nail technicians an estheticians that regularly visit on-site as…

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attract home buyers
Are you planning to sell your Calgary home? If yes, you must be aware of various ways to attract home buyers and close a good deal. Here are a few tips for you to market your home effectively and attract potential home-hunters.

Market On Online Listings

Online listings today is generally the first tool that most home-hunters consider. Make sure you list your home on all the local real estate online listing websites in Calgary. While listing your home on these websites, make sure you enter correct contact details, explain the features and facilities in and around your home, and most importantly, upload good quality pictures. Your online listing copy can make or break the first impression of your house.

Make Use Of Word-Of-Mouth

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owning a property in Calgary
Having a rental property apart from your home is something everyone considers investing in. The whole idea of having more money making assets is enthralling. But owning a property in Calgary and letting it out on rent isn’t easy. Before you go ahead and spend your savings on a rental property, here are a few pros and cons you should be aware of.

Pros

A Steady Income

The major benefit of having a rental property is the income you receive from the tenants on a monthly basis. Apart from the job you have, the rent money received is an added steady income, which you get without doing much. If you own more than one property, the rent money accumulated can amount to a good income. The rent money also helps you to pay the mortgage on the house without…

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 Just under 3800 sq ft of dev living space in this modern custom home w/SE, in-floor heated walkout & 3 car heated garage. Open concept, family rm w/gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, formal dining rm, kitchen w/custom cabinets, SS appliances, granite counters, walk through pantry, spacious nook & 3 good sized bdrms on the main. Master has large walk in closet, 5...x6 tiled steam shower, tub & double sinks. Bsmnt-9ft ceilings, fully dev, full wet bar w/2 bar fridges, dishwasher, sink, family rm, office/gym rm, theatre rm, laundry rm w/lots of cabinets & sink, a wine/storage rm, full bath & 2 more bdrms w/walk in closets. Exterior upgraded to Hardie plank siding w/1 1/2" Styrofoam+newer shingles. Sound system throughout, network ready, central R/O & softener,…

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Avoid Mortgage Fraud in Calgary
The biggest risk when buying or selling a house in Calgary is the risk of getting cheated. It’s shocking how people victim of mortgage frauds with such ease that the buyer or the lender is not aware until the time they are cheated. You might feel that catching a mortgage fraud is difficult. However, if you are aware of the common types of mortgage frauds, nobody can cheat you. To avoid mortgage fraud in Calgary, here are a few common types mortgage frauds you should be aware of.

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False Income Fraud

You might be aware that to qualify for a mortgage, there are certain conditions. One such condition is having a steady income as it ensures timely payment of the installments. Often when people are presenting their income statements to the…

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Buying Home in Winter

People often want to know the best time to buy a home in Calgary. Real estate experts suggest that winter is the best time to invest in a new house. Are you wondering why winter is better than any other season? Here are the reasons why buying home in winter can be the best option for you.

  • Fewer Buyers in Winter

People often don’t prefer buying homes in winter due to shorter and colder days. Some people don’t want to compromise with their Christmas holidays too. However, you can take this opportunity and get a leg up on the competition. When there are fewer buyers in the market, the competition is less too. Winter is an opportunity for you to demand a better price because there aren’t many buyers in the market.

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Winter-proof Your Home

Winter season is almost here and it’s time to ensure that your home is ready for all that snow. Preparing your home for winter is a must. Otherwise, you will find the cold climate from outside crawling into your warm home.  Here are the best tips for you to winter-proof your home this winter.

Replace Damaged Roofing Components

Prevent heat from escaping from your house and stop snow from entering your home by repairing your roof and roofing. Take a look at your roof and the shingle. Climb up on your roof and check for cracked, broken, or missing shingles and depleting caulking around chimney and skylight. Replace the shingles and add new caulking. Also, seal the cracks and holes in your roof to winterize your roof.

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Home Inspection Tips

After a tedious search for a perfect home, you have finally found the one. The location is good, the price is perfect and the house is beautiful. The initial visit to the house is generally when the owner is aware of your visit and the house is ready to be presented. What you may not notice during such visits are the defects in the house. It is advisable to conduct a home inspection before you finalize the deal to avoid unseen losses. To avoid settling for less, here are a few home inspection tips:

Get Your Own Home Inspector

A thorough inspection of a home is not something a lay person can do. You need the expertise to understand and identify the underlying problems. To you, the house may seem perfectly alright but a home inspector would be able…

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Home Buyers in Your Area

You have decided to put up your house for sale and you need to attract buyers. Do you know how to find home buyers in your area? The real estate market can be a tricky place, especially for a person who is selling or buying a house for the first time. To get the best deal on your house, it is necessary to get as many offers as possible, to choose from. Consider these tips to attract more potential home buyers.

Spread the Word

In order to attract a high number of potential home buyers, you need to advertise on a large scale that your house is on sale. Advertising does not mean you have to spend a lot. You could opt for online advertising using social media. Basic pamphlets and a small print-ad would not cost you much, either. You should also put up…

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Avoid Mortgage Fraud in Calgary

Buying a house in Calgary is a stressful yet fulfilling task. The joy of finally acquiring the keys to the new house is incomparable. Add to that, the feeling of owning your very own house in Calgary is amazing. To experience this, you need to make right decisions and go through various procedures to own a new house. To make right decisions and have a stress-free home buying experience, follow these steps.

Decide a Budget

Before you even decide on buying a house, you need to figure out how much of it you can afford. For this, you need to analyze your savings and decide how much mortgage needs to be taken. A good way to expedite your home buying process would be to get your credit score checked and get it prequalified and preapproved for your…

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