When you’re shopping for a home, you may become interested in a property for sale that someone else is also considering. In fact, there may be several
other buyers entertaining the idea of making an offer.
In such a competitive situation, what should you do if you really love that
home?


Obviously, you’ll need to move quickly and make some fast decisions.
Start by making certain the property fits within your price range. The last thing
you want is to have an offer accepted and find out it is beyond your budget.
That’s why it’s a good idea to arrange for financing before you go home
shopping.


Next, you want to make an offer that is so enticing to the sellers that they’ll put your offer at the top of the pile, if not close to it. So, what makes…

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Congratulations to our buyer on the purchase of this gorgeous acreage property! Thank you to the sellers for keeping such a meticulous property. If you are looking for an acreage property, give us a call, we would love to help you find your dream home - 403-681-0319.

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales set another all-time record in January 2021.

Summary:

Monthly home sales (CNW Group/Canadian Real Estate Association)
  • National home sales rose 2% on a month-over-month (m-o-m) basis in January.
  • Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity was up 35.2% year-over-year (y-o-y).
  • The number of newly listed properties dropped by 13.3% from December 2020 to January 2021.
  • The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) rose 1.9% m-o-m and was up 13.5% y-o-y.
  • The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average sale price posted a 22.8% y-o-y gain in January.

Home sales…

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Ardrossan Recreation Complex

The Complex offers a new arena, wellness centre and fitness track for fitness, group fitness classes, recreational skating and indoor playground opportunities.

Check out all the amenities and the latest schedules at www.strathcona.ca/ardrossan

 

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 6 Key Reasons Why You NEED a Mortgage Pre-Approval Featured Image

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is one of the first and most important steps in the home buying process. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a new Edmonton home, here are six key reasons why you NEED a pre-approval before you begin your new home buying journey. 

1. It’s Better Than a Pre-Qualification

While a mortgage pre-qualification is undoubtedly beneficial, it doesn’t carry the same clout as a mortgage pre-approval. Simply put, a pre-approval is a lender's commitment to loan you a certain amount for a mortgage based on your current financial situation. 

However, during the pre-qualification process, a lender only takes a high-level view of your finances and provides a guestimate as to what they think they could lend you for a…

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