Investing in Multifamily Real Estate
Posted on Oct 18, 2024 in Buying
The pros and cons of the CMHC’s MLI Select program
Investing in a multifamily real estate project has been a goal of mine ever since I took my first crash course in real estate investing in 2006, 18 years ago! As a Realtor®, I’ve long seen the value of using real estate as an investment tool for building long-term wealth.
At the same time, working i...
Home Buying in 'Blue Sky City'
Posted on Aug 26, 2024 in Buying
How Calgary compares to other Canadian cities like Toronto and Vancouver
Over the past two years, Calgary has emerged as one of Canada's fastest-growing real estate markets — outpacing the traditional high-demand markets of Toronto and Vancouver, where year-over-year growth has slowed due to higher prices, increased borrowing costs and market stabil...
Buyer be 'aware'
Posted on May 27, 2024 in Buying
Valuable tips for buyers in a seller-driven Calgary real estate market
Here in Calgary, we’re navigating through an extended period of an incredibly competitive, seller-driven real estate market.
What does that mean? Simply put, the seller holds the upper hand. Higher levels of migration coupled with record-low housing inventory mean demand outweighs...
Searching for a cheap house in Calgary?
Posted on Sep 21, 2022 in Buying
Here’s some free advice on buying cheap.
We know…who doesn't want to get something…anything…cheap? But wait, hear us out a second.
When we say nobody wants to buy a cheap home, we actually mean no...
What to do When Buying a Home in the Current Calgary Housing Market Slowdown
Posted on Aug 21, 2022 in Buying
Don’t Let the Herd Get You Down
During any prevailing market trend —hot or cold —I like to remind clients that much of our individual investing behaviour...
The Main Mistake People Make When Buying Their Dream Home.
Posted on May 25, 2022 in Buying
Why you might reconsider always trusting your first impression.
There are several mistakes people make when buying homes: searching for houses without being pre-approved for a mortgage; failing to have the home inspected before they buy; making an offer based on the asking price and not the market value.
But if you can believe it, one of the main mis...
