There are many reasons why a homeowner might want to move. Examples include upsizing, downsizing, work relocation, or simply desiring a change. However, another popular reason for pulling up stakes is noticing that the neighbourhood is changing in a way that no longer fits your lifestyle goals.

For example, say there’s a shopping mall in development nearby. It may not be impacting you now, but in a couple of years, the increase in traffic and noise could nudge above your tolerance level especially if you prefer quiet!

That’s why it’s important to occasionally take a peek into your crystal ball and see what changes to your neighbourhood you can anticipate over the next two to three years. Of course, there’s no actual crystal ball. But there are…

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When it comes to selling your home with pets though, remember that:

  • Not everybody likes pets in the house;
  • Some people will outright avoid houses with pets;
  • Not everybody wants to see, smell or hear your pets

Unfathomable, but it's true. Some humans just don't like our fur babies... So what do we do?

Here are our best tips for Selling a Home with Pets

 

Litterboxes

Everyone’s favorite part of owning a kitty cat. When it comes to selling though, it must be clean. Always. No evidence. Ever.

Just like real estate, litterboxes are about location, location, location. Try your best to hide it away as best you can.  Of course, do this long before showings begin so that your cat can get used to it and doesn’t rebel. Poo…

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Understanding How your Local Market Works

When you read or watch the news about the real estate market, it may seem reasonable to make the assumption that the information applies equally to your street or community.

But that isn’t always true.

In fact, the characteristics of your local real estate market can differ in many respects from the regional or national market.

Say the regional real estate market is most active during certain months of the year. That might be true of your neighbourhood, too. But there may also be some caveats. If, for example, buyers are eagerly awaiting listings to come up in your community, then that micro market might heat up faster than other areas in the region.

Knowing how your local market works and…

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The beautiful ice bubbles on Abraham Lake

Alberta offers the opportunity for investing in yourself, your family, your career and home ownership is still attainable and affordable!

 

A quick overview of this incredible Province

Alberta is famous for being home to the Canadian Rockies, sunshine, mountains, open spaces, forests, and fresh air. But we also are home to prairies, forests and desert badlands. We have two major cities, Edmonton and Calgary, that offer metropolitan entertainment, sporting events and dining, while the vast landscape and 500 natural preserves—including 75 provincial parks—offer plenty of activity for outdoorsy adventurers and nature lovers alike.  Whether you want to camp, glamp, hike, fish, boat, ski, jet-ski, ice…

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