The Importance of an Experienced Real Estate Agent to a Home Seller
In our previous blog post, we discussed the importance of using an experienced real estate agent during the home buying process. Today, we examine how a proficient realtor can help homeowners who wish to put their property on the market. Let’s take a look at 6 ways an agent can make your transaction a success. […]
Get your home pre-inspected to avoid surprises
When it comes to real estate transactions, typically the buyer gets the home inspected to see if everything’s in good working order, or not. A home inspection includes an examination of the foundation and basement, roof, attic, heating and water systems, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as the general condition of the structure itself. […]
Slow, Steady, or Booming…Growth is Still Growth
It’s no secret that Edmonton is experiencing a boom of sorts—in population, jobs, and new houses. 2012 has certainly been a good year. This past Tuesday, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. released some final numbers for 2012. As per the Edmonton Journal, “New home starts in the Edmonton census metropolitan area will finish at 12,000 […]
Using Space to Sell a Home
For those of you seeking to sell your home, this article offers some good advice to make the process a little easier, in spite of the bad math (40% + 20% + 20% = 100% ?). The truth is, emptiness makes a home look more appealing to buyers. If a bookshelf (to consider the article’s […]
More jobs — more houses.
It’s simple: More jobs equal a more buyers in the housing market. In a front page story in the Edmonton JoConstruction of multi-family homes in Edmonton is up. urnal, Bill Mah reports “32 per cent of Edmonton-region employers plan to hire for the third quarter spanning July to September. Only one per cent of employers said […]
Reasons for Selling Your Home
When you’re deciding whether or not to sell your home, there are a lot of things you must consider. Is this the right decision for you financially? How will this affect your family? Can you afford to move? Will your house even sell? Here are a few reasons why selling your home is the […]
