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Face it, buying real estate is a very big step. Many people put up their life savings as a down payment for that dream home, considering it an investment in the future. It is that, but it would be more … Continue reading →

You spruce up the inside and outside of your home, getting it ready for the market. The paint is fresh, the lawn manicured and flowers grace the walkway leading to your front door. But, even with all this, there is … Continue reading →

We use computer, iPads, iPhones and a number of electronic devices in transactions everyday. One Calgary realtor, Cliff Stevenson, has been using his iPad for real estate transactions since 2011. He lets his clients sign papers electronically rather than put … Continue reading →

A general rule of thumb, at least with Canada’s Big Five banks, is that the maximum number of properties that you can hold a mortgage on at the same time is four. This is a relatively new missive, in place … Continue reading →

So far the city of Calgary is having a very good March, as far as the real estate market goes. The Calgary Real Estate Board just released their report for the first ten days of the month and already 657 … Continue reading →

The Calgary Real Estate Board took exception to a report released this past Monday noting that homes in Alberta were roughly 15 percent over-valued. Ann-Marie Lurie of that agency noted that after the price fall in 2007, the province has … Continue reading →

The residential home market in Calgary is expected to bloom nicely in 2013. Buyers seeking to upgrade their homes will be the ones leading the sales, according to a report released by RE/MAX this past Thursday. That report noted that … Continue reading →

Diana Arvatescu, an agent from Re/Max, decided to liven things up and attract a little real estate business at the same time. Instead of your typical real estate billboard, she went with one adorned with her nice white smile and … Continue reading →

In the world of joint venture real estate, sometimes those with money pair up with those that have the experience. Sometimes one party putting down all the cash on a deal can cause ill feelings towards the party just contributing … Continue reading →

In the United States things are looking up in the world of real estate. But there are still foreclosures on the market looking for your investment dollars. Some cities in Florida, at the time of this writing, are some of … Continue reading →