8/25/2008 12:55:00 PM
Are Calgary Home Prices Over-Valued? You tell me...
Once Merrel Lynch announced that Western Canada's home prices were over valued we have seen several media reports discussing this topic. My clients and friends often toss this topic of conversation towards me to see what my thoughts are...well here they ...
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8/13/2008 5:15:00 PM
Huge Price Reduction ($30,000)
Spectacular Sunnyside condo with lofted den/bedroom has been reduced by $30,000 to $359,900. 15 minute walk to downtown or jump the LRT which is 3 blocks away. On popular 10th Street - super close to shopping, entertainment and views of Riley Park just across ...
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8/13/2008 4:48:00 PM
Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly
Mortgage rates took a slight dip on Tuesday August 12, 2008 - visit the mortage rate section to see the most current rates available.
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8/11/2008 3:29:00 PM
Current State of Home Prices in Calgary...
I was recently asked by Inman News to respond to their 'Question of the Day' for the state of home prices in Calgary - here was my response :) As expected with a sudden surge in home prices as we saw in Calgary through 2006 and the first quarter of ...
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7/28/2008 5:10:00 PM
Some deals on stuff! Home Renovation Tip!!!
For many home owners who are purchasing "stuff" for their home renovation projects, I like to point you in the direction of auctions (search in google for calgary auctions). You can find some amazing deals and I wish more of my clients utilized this ...
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7/14/2008 5:20:00 PM
Canadian Federal Government Steps In And Changes Mortgage Laws
Zero down mortgages and 40 year amortizations will be a thing of the past in October 2008. For the home buyer who was planning on using the zero down option, the government will allow the 5% to come as a loan by line of credit, it just will not be insured. ...
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6/6/2008 5:19:00 PM
First Time Home Buyers Can Qualify
After a couple years of First Time Home Buyer's being pushed outside of Calgary's real estate market, times have changed - prices have dipped low enough for many to get into the game! Calgary's home prices are still unreachable for many, however ...
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5/22/2008 5:18:00 PM
FINTRAC - New Guidlines for Client Identification in the Real Estate Industry
What to expect as a consumer! On June 23rd, 2008 FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada) will require your Realtor to record your government issued identification when purchasing a home - please be prepared for this. As a Realtor, ...
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4/15/2008 5:15:00 PM
AAAK....Why is my home STILL on the market???
Interesting fact about our current real estate market here in Calgary. Being a Realtor, obviously I watch what is going on very closely. 60% of home sales for the month of March were under $450,000 so ignore the ‘average’ selling price of $474,000!!! ...
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11/2/2007 5:13:00 PM
New GST changes and Real Estate
Earlier this week the federal government announced the reduction of the GST to 5%. What does this mean to the home buyer and seller? Specifically for New Home Buyers, their savings are quite significant. A full percentage point means home buyers will save ...
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