Imagine driving through a desirable neighbourhood and, just as you turn a corner, you see the absolutely perfect home. Guess what? It's for sale! But there’s a problem. Your current property isn't on the market. In fact, until this moment, you hadn’t seriously considered moving.

So what do you do?

Your first step is to find out more about the listing. Get a description of the property. Find out the listing price. Check out the size, layout, number of bedrooms and other features. If it all looks good, schedule a viewing.

Chances are, you can do all that in less than a day.

If you go to see the property and still love it, your next step is to determine if it fits within your budget. To do that, you'll need to quickly find out the Current Market…

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MaxWell Realty has recently had the pleasure of welcoming Rashid Malik to the family. Rashid opened the doors of MaxWell Central in February of 2019 and we thought it was time that the rest of the world got to know him! Check out our interview with Rashid below:

 


1. How many have you spent in the industry, as an agent? 

    14 years from January 2005

 

2. What led you to want to make the change to being an owner/broker?

     14 years in the industry have helped me improve my knowledge and expertise within the industry. Building a professional network and creating a fun filled, successful career,  led me to step-up and establish this brokerage. I want to grow - even knowing that growth in anything can be unfamiliar or…

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Manjinder Singh Punia - MaxWell Polaris 

Tracey Fenn - MaxWell Progressive

  Glemer Sucro - MaxWell Progressive

Coby Dumond - MaxWell Devonshire

 Lixing Wu - MaxWell Polaris 

Kevin Hatch - MaxWell Central

Shelley Confurius - MaxWell Devonshire

Harjeet Jermana - MaxWell Devonshire Realty

Lana Wright - MaxWell Capital Realty

Lynn Wolf - MaxWell Capital Realty

Allen Elgie - MaxWell Devonshire 

Cameron White - MaxWell Devonshire 

Ally D'Elia - MaxWell Polaris 

Darien Hundal - MaxWell Progressive 

 Shannon Gamache -  MaxWell Devonshire Realty

Ryan Debler - MaxWell Progressive 

Ranjit Ghotra - MaxWell Polaris 

Prabhjeet Kainth - MaxWell Central

Vickramjit Deol - MaxWell Central 

 

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12 Secret Ways to Save Money On Your Next Edmonton Mortgage

Are you buying a home this year? Well we have gathered together the top 11 ways for you to save money on your next mortgage! Buying a home & Getting a mortgage is an extremely important step in your life. Why not take some extra steps to ensure you are saving the most money! 

 

1. Use a mortgage broker.                                                                                                                                                                                    It’s very easy to get information from the internet, friends and family but not all mortgage rules and rates can apply to you-every mortgage is unique. By using a mortgage broker, you can utilize their…

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There can always be a negative side to purchasing a short-sale as an investment.

It’s possible to pay more than what the property is actually worth.  Most of the time a short-sale happens because the home owner is upside down on the loan.  However, just because the property is listed at what you think is a low price doesn't mean you're getting a great deal.

Normally these homes are sold 'as-is, where is', In this case, if there are hidden defects within the property (ie: unstable roof, termite damage, or appliances are worn out) that start showing after the deal goes through, you as the new owner, are the one who will be picking up the tab of repairing and replacing.

It could also take months for the lender to actually accept your offer, then…

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You've probably heard the expression, "The early-bird gets the worm." It refers, of course, to those who get in early and reap the rewards. For example, if you arrive early to a retail store for a big blowout sale, you're likely to get the deals before the inventory runs out. The stragglers who come later miss out.  

Well, this same wisdom can be applied to selling your home. Starting the process early — even if that means simply doing some initial planning — gives you the edge in several ways.  

First of all, you get extra time for preparation. That means you can get your home cleaned, uncluttered and staged without feeling rushed. You also get more time to find out how much your property will likely sell for on today's market. That's important…

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