Tips for First Time Home Buyers

Buying your first house can be a daunting task. There are lots of things that you have to think about that you never had to worry about when you were a renter. There are a lot of steps, and so many decisions to make. There can also be surprises like extra costs that...

Purchase Contracts and Unattached Goods

I can not stress enough how important it is to write a good purchase contract.  Recently I helped a family purchase a beautiful new home.  It’s gorgeous!  They are excited!  They are pleased with the price negotiated and feel it is worth every penny. There is a...

Selling Your Own Home?

I have a friend that is selling his house.  He wants to sell it on his own and has a verbal agreement with a neighbor to purchase it.  He wants my help to help him find a new home.  I am more than happy to be of service.  My friend wants to know what to do to hold a...

Buyer Disclosures

In the past you may remember contacting a Realtor to help you find and purchase a home.  It is most likely that there was no contract or any written disclosures.  The Calgary Real Estate Board has been encouraging Realtors to use Buyer Brokerage Agreements.  These...