📝 Why Does a Home Purchase in Alberta Need an Appraisal? If you're buying a home in Alberta (especially with a mortgage), chances are your lender will require an appraisal — and here's why: 🏡 1. Protects Your Investment An appraisal ensures Continue Reading
Should You Contact the Listing Agent When Buying a Home? 🤔 There are definitely pros and cons to dealing directly with the listing agent when you're interested in a property. ✅ On the plus side, reaching out to the listing agent can get you Continue Reading
How to Strengthen Your Offer in a Multiple-Offer Situation In a competitive market, the winning offer is often the one with the highest price and the fewest conditions. It’s tough to compete with an unconditional cash offer, but there are ways to Continue Reading
Finding a new school for your child can seem like one of the scariest decisions for a parent, making sure they will not only receive a great education but also fit in with other students. Below is a list of schools in Lethbridge as of March Continue Reading
I don't like condo fees Some people say they "don't like condo fees." You might hear statements like: "I don't want to look at a condo because I don't want to pay condo fees" However, condo fees cover a variety of expenses that homeowners would Continue Reading
What is Bridge Financing? Do You Need Bridge Financing? Bridge financing is an important topic to discuss with your mortgage professional. If you’re moving from one house to another, there’s a good chance you’ll want to consider having bridge Continue Reading
What are the costs associated with buying a home in Alberta? What are the costs involved in buying a home with a mortgage in Alberta, in addition to the downpayment? Let's do some sample calculations based on the purchase of a $500,000 Continue Reading
What is a 1 percent clause in Real Estate or a Property Inspection Schedule? Currently, the way an offer to purchase in Alberta is written, when there is a property inspection condition, a buyer can back out of a deal if they Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Deposits When Buying a Home in Lethbridge or Southern Alberta - for buyers and sellers Why is a deposit required? When you make an offer to buy a home in Lethbridge or southern Alberta, a deposit is typically required. Continue Reading
