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Stories Tagged - How To
Nov. 07, 2018 | Sara Elkadri
5 tips to help you find the right REALTOR®
Nov. 07, 2018 | Natalie Noble
Finance tips and tricks for first-time homebuyers
Oct. 31, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Everything you need to know to buy your first condo
Viki Fairbairn, a REALTOR® and certified condominium specialist with Royal LePage Benchmark in Calgary, says buying a condo differs from buying a house, so it's important to find the right Realtor to take you through the process.
Oct. 05, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
A home inspection can help you spot these five red flags
That's why a home inspection is a crucial step. It can uncover problems that might require walking away from a potential purchase, or at least mean reassessing your offer.
Oct. 04, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Deciding when to DIY, and when to hire a professional
Mikael Anderson, Western Canada director of field services with Lowe's Canada, says customers at the company's Lowe's and Rona stores tackle all sorts of home renovations, but preparation is key.
Oct. 24, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
How to choose a custom homebuilder
Oct. 04, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
How to determine the optimal list price for your home
Oct. 05, 2018 | Barb Livingstone
The most common real estate scams and how to spot them
Real estate fraud and scams are rare, but often receive an outsized amount of media attention.
Former Real Estate Council of Alberta investigator, and current supervisor of training and compliance with CREB®, Ryan DeLuca says it's far more likely day-to-day real estate transactional details – without the benefit of advice, research and direction from licensed professionals – will trip people up.
However, here are some of the potential, albeit rare, issues to avoid and how to spot them:
Oct. 04, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
With home staging, small details pay big dividends for sellers
"Getting an edge on the competition is all about presentation and pricing," said Nancy Ball, a REALTOR® with CIR Realty in Calgary. Ball has come to be known as the "Home Staging Realtor," and these are her tips for home-staging success.
