March 2009 
There are 14 blog entries for March 2009.
Just Listed 31 Cranleigh Mews in the community of Cranston
Saturday, March 21st, 2009 at 5:11pm. 217 Views, 0 Comments.
Just Listed 31 Cranleigh Mews in the SE Calgary Community of Cranston. This wonderful Estate home in located at the end of a deep family friendly cul-de-sac. This house has a very appealing floor plan for families with children and with a professionally developed basement there is almost 3,300 sqft of living space of which 2,379 sqft are above grade. Build by Greenboro Homes in 2004 with many great features such as central air-conditioning, central vacuum system, multi-room sound, smart home wired to Internet, Cable & Satellite, Alarm System, High Efficiency Furnace & Hot water tank. For more property details click here and for Virtual Tours & Images click here.
Cranston is a community developed by Carma and is perfect for families that enjoy the…
10 Biggest Negotiating Mistakes in Real Estate
Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at 4:47pm. 146 Views, 0 Comments.
An Urban Myth: Foreclosures Are Always a Bargain
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at 5:11pm. 150 Views, 0 Comments.
Why You Need a Home Inspection
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at 12:35pm. 157 Views, 0 Comments.
| Why You Need a Home Inspection | |
It's easy to get caught up in the speed, drama and pressure of bidding on a house that you are willing to skip a few steps to make sure you acquire the house of your dreams. You're suddenly willing to pay a few thousand more than you had intended. You're willing to go for a quicker closing date. You're even willing to skip the home inspection process, and just ask a knowledgeable family member to check it out for you. Slow down. Relax. |
Buying a Home? Beware of The Hidden Costs of Homeownership
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at 12:33pm. 115 Views, 0 Comments.
| Buying a Home? Beware of The Hidden Costs of Homeownership | |
Anyone who owns a home knows that there are many additional costs associated with owning a home. Many first-time homeowners base their decision to buy a home on their ability to make the monthly mortgage payments. In fact, there are many other costs that go into owning a home than just the mortgage payment. |
Market Watch - March 2009
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at 11:53am. 130 Views, 0 Comments.
| Market Watch - March 2009 | |
Many buyers are out there looking, but seem nervous about making offers. They’re confused by what they’ve been reading and hearing about the state of the real estate market. The fact is, although sales and prices have both declined in different percentages around the country, they have remained relatively steady when compared with prices south of the border. Typically the spring real estate market tends to experience more activity and with the Canadian economy experiencing a period of low mortgage rates and strong immigration, this trend could continue. According to Statistics Canada, Canada welcomed 247,202 permanent residents in… |
Cost of Waiting (For Home Buyers "On the Fence" in 2009.
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 10:07pm. 127 Views, 0 Comments.
11 Fattest Lies About the Real Estate Industry
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 9:53pm. 108 Views, 0 Comments.
11 Fattest Lies About the Real Estate Industry
1. A referral is the best way to get a Realtor
Simply trusting that a Realtor has your best interests at heart can lead to disappointment. Your needs are unique. Qualify all Realtors to ensure they are competent and motivated to properly represent you.
2. Pay off your mortgage quickly
If you reduce your payment or simply pay interest only (secure line of credit) and invest the savings into a compounding interest account, your savings will be much higher than the value of your original mortgage.
3. You don’t qualify for a mortgage
Regardless of your credit or income, anyone can purchase a house. Options such as joint ventures, vendor financing, second mortgages, and many more,…
The Art of Timing - When to Buy and When to Sell?
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 9:46pm. 103 Views, 0 Comments.
When should I sell? How can I make sure that I will get the most for my home? I can’t afford to own two homes, so how can I be sure I don’t get stuck with my house?
Timing is a critical factor in determining the amount of money you can expect to get for your home. It is important to note that we are discussing a free, “no labour required” way to add thousands to the price of your home. Before figuring out when we should sell, we need to understand the two primary factors that will determine how effectively you can maximize your return in regards to timing; Supply & Demand and Motivation.
Supply & Demand
There are certain laws in life that are always right and never wrong. The principle of supply & demand is one of them. When there are more…
The FATAL Pricing Mistake
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 9:39pm. 100 Views, 0 Comments.

