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What is Happening with the Land North of Stoney Trail?

November 21st, 2012

Curious to Know What is Happening North of Stoney Trail?

So was I! I live in Panorama Hills and have loved being so close to Stoney Trail.

In fact I probably drive it at least 1-2 times per day, getting to my NE or NW destination in a quicker amount of time than taking the dreaded Deerfoot. But I digress.

I got to thinking the other day that NW Calgary will eventually run right into Balzac ...

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How to Buy a Condo in Calgary - Condominium Reserve Fund

October 1st, 2012

Are you in the market for a condo in Calgary?

Before you jump in to make the investment, take the time to learn more about the working’s of the management. Condo living can be a great experience especially if you’re prepared and you know where your funds are going.

As a tenant, you will need to be giving condo contributions that go to a reserve fund.

But what exactly is a reserve fund and why ...

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Don't Fall in Love With That Home

September 25th, 2012

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Be Prepared to Walk Away from that House or Condo

You walk into that house or condo, maybe it's the first, maybe it's the 50th....who knows, but you get 'That' feeling.

You know the one that everyone says you will get when you walk into 'The One'!

Now what? Do we make an offer? Do we continue to look at others to co ...

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What is a Real Property Report and Why Does it Matter?

September 25th, 2012

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Why do we Need an Updated Real Property Report?

Good question! I am glad you are asking yourself this, because I think that I have the perfect answer for you.

You cannot sell your house without it. Well ok you can, so long as the buyer agrees to accept your old RPR or so long as the buyer accepts Title Insurance.

As a buyer' ...

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Former Grow Ops in Calgary - A Good Deal?

September 8th, 2012

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Are Grow Ops a Good Deal?

I suppose they can be. Think about this...do you want to pass that deal down to the buyer of your home in the next 5-7 years?

Don't think you will have to? Think again. Even though you are not required to disclose the fact that your propery was a former grow operation that has been remediated, that doesn't me ...

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Why did I do it? Why did I Move to CIR Realty?

April 21st, 2012

Nothing has changed...except that your service is going to get better. Want to know more? CLICK HERE

Why I Moved to CIR Realty

Why? Because the blue in their logo really goes nicely with this website...wouldn't you agree?

Ok maybe not that reason, I'm really not that shallow.

I do have A...LOT of reasons as to why I moved but to hopefully keep this short I am going to focus on three main ...

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Will I get a Better Deal on a House Working With the Listing REALTOR?

April 12th, 2012

Want to find out why it is better to work with a Buyer's Agent? Click Here!

Is it Better for a Buyer to Work With a Buyer's Agent or the Listing Agent?

Loaded Question? I don't think so.

This one is pretty easy to answer actually. I heard this analogy the other day and I think it hits the nail on the head when talking about the situation above. "If you were getting divorced, would you want ...

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How to Find a Good School in Calgary

January 24th, 2012

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How to Find a Great Calgary School

My wife is a Teacher. She got online one day to the Calgary Board of Education website and started navigating around.

She came to an area where it shows the parent how schools in the Calgary board are performing against the provincial average.

It also shows what th ...

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What Paperwork do I Need When I Sell my Condo?

January 5th, 2012

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Condo Documents That you Need Before you Sell

I have talked a lot in the past about why you need condo documents before you sell your condo in Calgary!

I honestly think where I have dropped the ball for you guys is telling you exactly what documents that you will need! In the short video below I mention some of the most important ones that ...

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Calgary Home Buyers be Prepared to Buy Before you Shop

November 17th, 2011

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Be Prepared to Buy a Home in Calgary Before you go Shopping

Buying a Home in Calgary Doesn't Have to be Stressful

It truly helps if you are prepared well in advance. Not just having your financing in place, but really knowing what you want.

Things happen during the home buying process, sometimes your desires change mid way through. Some times you chang ...

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