Going Green in Okotoks Alberta Okotoks, Alberta is a growing Canadian town that's located just outside the cosmopolitan city of Calgary. It is a unique community that real estate buyers should take note of due to its strong commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible economic growth.
Posted: 2009-02-24
Category: Real Estate
What Gone with the Wind can Teach Us About Real Estate Currently, we are fighting our own war against a recession, against lost jobs, bankruptcy and the threatening cycle of poverty. While it may not be in everybody's best interests to invest in real estate at this time, having property of your own is one of the best long-term goals for both you and the country.
Posted: 2009-02-23
Category: Real Estate
Residential Airparks: Flying High in the Real Estate Market If you're selling an airport home, it's important to note that these homes generally sit on the market for nearly twice as long as traditional properties. This is because they are part of such a niche market that few people are able to buy them. Even though sellers of these specialty properties have to be patient, they typically get close to full asking price when they close.
Posted: 2009-02-13
Category: Real Estate
Dealing with a Rotten neighbour You curl up on the couch, sink into the pillows, and lay awash in tranquil relaxation. Just as your eyelids become heavy with sleep, your ears are inundated with the obnoxious sounds of your neighbour's amateur punk band practicing in their garage. The clanging of the hi-hat and the shrieks of the singer shake your walls and destroy any chance you had of getting some Zs.
Posted: 2009-01-26
Category: Real Estate
The Calgary Real Estate Market: the Time is Ripe for Buyers Available inventory now exceeds the number of buyers looking for homes in the Calgary real estate market. Add to that the frightening number of foreclosures in the U.S., talk of an American recession, and stricter lending practices by mortgage companies, the result has been a near stand-still in the market.
Posted: 2009-01-26
Category: Real Estate
Get Answers Before Your Make an Offer on that House 1. Why are the owners selling the home? The owners may be going through a divorce, relocating to a new area, struggling financially, or are looking to either upgrade or downsize from their current property. Alternatively, they could be selling in order to get out of the neighbourhood because there are noise or crime issues.
Posted: 2009-01-21
Category: Real Estate
Gift Ideas for the Realtor in Your Family A BlackBerry; if he or she doesn't already have one of these technological marvels, now is the time to treat them. Not only will a BlackBerry make an agent's workday more efficient and organized, but they'll also be able to keep track of dates with family and friends, which can be difficult sometimes for busy realtors to do.
Posted: 2008-11-14
Category: Real Estate
How to Save Big Bucks Building Your Own Home When we decided to build our own home a few years ago, it was an eye-opening experience, to say the least. The end cost was going to be tight so we were exploring different ways to cut costs. We decided on a contractor who was willing to enter into a "Cost Plus" contract. With normal building contracts, the customer is presented with a quote for the cost of construction, and that is the total amount they pay, even if the end cost is higher or lower.
Posted: 2008-07-10
Category: Home & Family
The Final Countdown: Moving Your Cat The final days leading up to the move are going to be the most stressful for Poofykins. As much as possible, keep to her schedule. If she normally gets fed at 8, feed her at 8. If you regularly have a game of Chase the String at 7, try to drag the string around for a couple of minutes every day.
Posted: 2008-04-04
Category: Real Estate
Cat Crates: To introduce your Cat to your new Home Cats can be socialized as well as dogs can, so it's always worth getting Poofy used to riding in the car and riding in her crate. It helps if Poofy is taken at an early age to places where there's lots of activity, like shopping malls and playgrounds.
