Purchasing a home is a highly personal and emotional decision, but also a major financial commitment. In Canada, the real estate market is ever-changing, and regulation and mortgage rate changes are plentiful. Many factors are at play, and affordability is often a key concern.

It can be a lot to keep up with and difficult to feel truly knowledgeable and confident about entering the market, whether it’s your first or fifth time as a buyer. To help you navigate through the process, here’s a breakdown of the major milestones:

Dream: When you’re not quite at the stage to put the pedal to the metal and start hunting for your next home, this is the stage where your options are limitless and information gathering is essential. Create a budget and savings…

Most sales representatives will suggest a number of ways to market your home; however, if your sales representative has decided an open house would be advantageous, here are some suggestions to help make your open house successful.

There are four steps to follow for a successful Open House. The first three are planning, promotion and presentation. Once you've done all that, the only step remaining is to cross your fingers and hope for good weather!

As with most things in real estate, planning is critical to your success. Check your calendar and pick a date that won't conflict with other events that could divert your potential visitors. You won't get many home browsers on Super Bowl Sunday or Mother's Day! Ask your sales…

INVESTORS ALERT!!! SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX FOR SALE AND ALL 4 UNITS ARE RENTED AND THE DOUBLE GARAGE DETACHED IS RENTED SEPARATELY. EACH SIDE IS GENERATING $2000/MONTHLY AND GARAGE IS GENERATING $200/MONTHLY. TOTAL YEARLY RENT COMING IN IS $50,400. EACH SIDE FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS. RIGHT SIDE BASEMENT FEATURES 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT AND LEFT SIDE BASEMENT FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS. SELLER RECENTLY SPENT $70,000 ON RENOVATION. NEW KITCHEN, PAINT, DOORS, AND RENOVATIONS TO THE BATHROOMS. SELLER WILL CHANGE THE SHINGLES ON THE GARAGE BEFORE POSSESSION. HUGE CORNER LOT (733 SQM) AND EACH SIDE HAS OVER 1060SQFT OF LIVING SPACE. ALL UNITS HAVE SEPARATE WASHER AND DRYER. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY CALL NOW FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING.

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This is an overview of the Calgary housing market trends. If you're curious about your communities average house price, housing inventory, or how long it takes us to sell a home, all this can been broken down and emailed to you. Our home price data is always updated every 15 minutes. This data combined with our local experience will give you a thorough understanding of both the local Calgary real estate market and your community requests, so that in the end, you'll be able to make a well-informed decision about where you'd like to live.

When it comes to selling your home, hiring a real estate agent not only means less work, worry, and risk, it means hiring someone who is knowledgeable and well versed in all aspects of the real estate industry.

 You want someone who knows your neighbourhood, your community, and has the experience necessary to sell your home quickly and for the best price. 

Choosing to work with a RE/MAX Real Estate Central Professional means choosing someone who will help you with the following throughout the entire transaction:

• Determine the best asking price for your home
• RE/MAX Calgary Agents are professionals who have access to the tools and technology they need to market your home to sell
• …

Could your home use a facelift? Summer is the perfect time of year to make some changes to your living space. After all, you want the place where you and your family spend most of your time to be a warm, welcoming and healthy environment.

Whether you’re planning a major makeover for your bathroom or a simple DIY project for your bedroom, here are some key tips to help you plan your next renovation:

Start by identifying your goals. Have a clear understanding of your motivations – the why behind your project. Do you want a more functional layout that will give you improved living space? Do you need to overhaul the attic to create an office so you can work from home? Whatever the reasons, be sure you list all the problems and how your reno will solve…

Alberta’s largest city, Calgary, is situated 80km east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. It is known as the sunniest major city in Canada with an average of 2,300 hours each year and is home to the Calgary Stampede, a 10-day outdoor event with incredible shows, amazing food and non-stop entertainment.

We know that Canadian’s truly celebrate the liveabililty factors of their neighbourhood – the qualities that give homeowners the true satisfaction of their home within the context of a neighbourhood. In fact a Leger survey conducted by RE/MAX revealed that 89% of Canadians recommend their neighbourhoods to others. Unlike your home, neighbourhoods cannot be changed, so it is important to assess what…

Canadians love where they live; RE/MAX Report explores some of the best places to live in Canada

• 89 per cent of Canadians would recommend their neighbourhoods to others
• Major Canadian cities are a beacon for liveability

Canadians genuinely celebrate the liveability factors — the qualities that give each homeowner the true satisfaction of his/her home within the context of a neighbourhood — when it comes to choosing a property to buy and live in. In fact, 89 per cent of Canadians would recommend their neighbourhood to others according to a recent RE/MAX survey conducted by Leger.

The latest RE/MAX report examined a variety of quality of life factors and how they impact Canadians’…

A lot of people think that visiting only one open house event or not visiting any at all is okay when planning to buy a house. This isn’t right. We suggest all our clients visit as many homes for sale as they can. Here are some reasons why we recommend the same.

Several Options to Consider

The primary benefit of visiting a lot of homes for sale is that you get to look at several homes. Not every house in Calgary will be similar and have the same amenities and features. While visiting several homes, you may find certain features and amenities that were not even in your expectation list. Visiting various open houses will help you redefine your needs and expectations and let you cover things that you may have missed out.

Learn…