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JayMan is the first major builder in Alberta that has fully endorsed solar. Kudos to them for taking a big step. And it's gotten lots of press coverage, along with all the sales people in the showhomes pushing it as a feature.
But is it worth it? And, how do we measure what something is worth?
In terms of the last point, the self sufficiency, I like being self sufficient. But in Alberta, even the biggest installation that could fit on my roof is NOT going to enable me to go off-grid in December. …
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Not much is written about HOW - TO successfully flip homes in Calgary. Most agents just point you to some cheap homes, and say, fix them, sell them for more. I think there has to be more to it. More science. More of a guide. More steps. So, I set out to start. This is what I do for my FLIP clients. Your agent might have other concepts, but this is what I consider advanced.
Here are my rules:
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To Renovate or Not?
It’s difficult to determine whether or not it’ll be worth your time and money to renovate your home or just leave it be and sell it. Both options, depending on the circumstances, have good and bad, pros and cons. With all the options considered, the choice can sometimes be difficult. Below are a few things to consider when making your decision on renovating and/or moving.
First and foremost, what types of changes or upgrades would you like to make? Always make a list of the changes you’d like to see in your home. Be sure to include everything that you would need in order to complete the renovation. It’s important not to concentrate on the cost at this time, but what it is that you truly would like done.
Once you have…
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Sorry to hear that another business is closing down in Calgary. Buon Giorno was one of my favorite restaurants and I'm sure that it was an iconic Italian restaurant in Calgary, loved by many others. It was opened in 1987 and later the restaurant was owned by Gabriele Battistessa for decades. The renowned Italian chef Gabriele Battistessa established the restaurant very well and brought it up to its finest and he retired in June 2016 but sadly only a few months later passed away after battle with cancer. The property was sold to Arlington Street Investments, and they found another person to continue the restaurant for nearly four years until now. Beginning of last year, the City granted the application for change of use for a Cannabis Store for this…
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If you’re in the market to put your home on the market, you are probably looking into whether to hire a real estate agent or not. The main differences between these two options go back to what you’ll save. While you might think you can keep a lot of your hard-invested cash by selling your home alone, this is not necessarily the case. In the long run, it’ll be more beneficial to utilize a realtor versus going the FSBO (for sale by owner – pronounced fizz-bo) route. You’re the only one that can ultimately make this decision but be sure to take a moment to read some highlights on potential outcomes.
Would you rather spend your weekends off relaxing or hosting an open house? This is
just one of the things a licensed real…
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Save: Save for a down payment, closing costs, and insurance, and taxes. It is always safe to have 20% of the amount of the home you are trying to buy. So, if you are looking at a $300,000 home, try to have $60,000 saved. The minimum down payment is 5%
Improve Credit Score: Make sure to stay current on your bills, make no major purchases, don’t cancel any credit cards. A higher credit score means a lower interest rate!
Calculate What You Can Afford: Look for a mortgage calculator online, or give me a call and I…
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