One of the questions I am often asked by potential new clients is what can they expect from working with me.  Who better to answer that question than someone who has worked with me?  One of my clients, Natalie, was kind enough to put together a few paragraphs on her experience. “We were looking for an affordable home in Calgary and went to look at an open house we thought would be within ...

There is so much to remember when you are moving!  To help, I have put together a checklist of some of the most important things you need to remember. 60 to 90 days before you move Get quotes and book your moving company Get packing supplies Start to pack up seasonal items and other things you do not need at this time Sell or donate anything that you do not want to take to your new hou ...

Calgary home prices continue to slide in most areas of the market, but not at the rate that many might expect. This is partly due to June’s resiliency in the detached and semi-detached sectors of the market, where sales compared to new listings and standing inventory started returning to more balanced levels. “The detached market has been gradually moving towards more balanced conditions, he ...

Buyers vs. Sellers Market—What is the Difference? There are many factors which affect the real estate market–interest rates, employment, investment growth, legislative changes and new construction, to name a few. All of these factors influence the real estate market in some way.In a buyer’s market, there are more homes for sale than there are buyers. This could be a result of high unemploy ...

Looking for something to do on Canada Day?  Here is a list of some of the events happening in Calgary and the surrounding areas.  Happy Canada Day! Airdrie Canada Day Parade Airdrie Canada Day Fireworks Banff Canada Day Parade Bar U Ranch Free Canada Day celebration Canada Day at Heritage Park City of Calgary Canada Day events Downtown Calgary Canada Day Family Experience Cochrane C ...

All Realtors are trained and educated to help their clients to buy and sell their homes.  Did you know that Realtors can go beyond their initial education to earn a specialized designation that positions them as an expert in helping Buyers to make the best purchase possible?  The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is a highly focused course that gives Realtors advanced too ...

Think you need two incomes to buy a home in Calgary?  Think again!  I have worked with many first-time Buyers who have comfortably purchased their first home with only one income.  Here are some of the ways they made it work. Pay down debt The less you owe to debt, the more likely you are to be approved for a mortgage.  As much as possible, pay down outstanding debt and make a plan to con ...

First time home Buyers in Calgary are a savvy bunch!  Many of them have done their research and worked hard to get the best mortgage terms possible.  Still, some are surprised to learn more about the additional costs that come with a first-time home purchase.  Here are a few things to factor into your budget when buying a home. Closing costs Closing costs are the fees that must be paid in ...

Calgary’s housing inventory was on the rise once again in May as new listings climbed and sales slowed to 1,923 units. "While recent oil price gains may have some feeling optimistic, weakness in the labour market continues to impact housing demand," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie. "Job losses are spreading into other sectors, wages are declining and unemployment levels remain hig ...

Maximizing Your Watering Efforts Mother Nature usually provides enough water through rainfall for grass to grow strong. However, there are times when rainfall needs to be supplemented, such as with newly planted lawns or extended periods of heat and drought. If you choose to water, wait until the lawn becomes dull green in colour and footprints remain visible in the grass. Be sure to wate ...