Submitting a Lowball Offer 

There are a lot of scenarios in the current real estate market where a seller may face one of the more frustrating scenarios in the sale of their home, and that's the lowball offer. Re/Max Canada recently ran a study where they polled their large database of Facebook followers, where they asked buyers what their buying and bidding strategy would look like, 75% of polled / voting users responded by saying that they would "bid low!" 

While coming in low isn't always insulting, or unwarranted, there are many things you and your Calgary Real Estate Agent can do to make the chances of that offer come through with higher chances of success. 

Here's a list of five things to keep in mind when making a lower offer on a…

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It's very common in today's real estate market for many individuals to begin their real estate journey as renters, getting a taste of having their own place, and the responsibilities that come with it. Presently in Canada over 67% of Canadians are home owners, and over 72% in Alberta.

Market Conditions and Trends become a deciding factor 

One of the biggest factors in determining whether or not home ownership is right for you is by first looking at the Calgary housing market and determining (with the help of your REALTOR) whether now is a good time to purchase, or if holding out could pay off. Typically once you're in home ownership, whether you buy/sell when the market is up or down, you'll be buying and selling within that…

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It's that time of year! It's starting to get colder, holidays are coming up, and if you're planning on skipping town and catching some sun, or getting some new views in, here's a few tips for securing your home before you travel!

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Calgary Home Tips

1. Depending on your mailbox situation, you might want t consider holding off any subscriptions such as newspapers or magazines, in order to prevent over-stuffed mail boxes which can signal burglars that nobody is home! 

Exterior Maintenance

2. Whether it's the spring, summer, fall, or winter, your homes exterior may need some ongoing maintenance for longer trips. If you're going to be away for more than a few weeks, we highly recommend connecting with reputable landscaping companies to cover snow…

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Thinking about purchasing a condominium in Calgary?

We just released a blog discussing 10 condominium misconceptions most buyers have! We'll today we're here to talk about two things! 

Calgary Luxury Condos

 Why in a down economy, with a slower housing market, are we still seeing massive amounts of condominium developments going up? Check out this video from our top agent Slav Loban! 


  • 20 Questions YOU NEED TO ASK WHEN BUYING A CONDO!

Are you thinking about buying a condominium? It's important that you take the time to research the community, talk to residents of the building who live there, review the condominium documents and study other data, and work hand in hand with your Real Estate Partner REALTOR® to answer these any…

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Buying a condo in Calgary

Through years of experience in helping condominium buyers, we've noticed a huge trend in some major misconceptions that often come up, while we always educate our clients throughout the process, we hear many stories of buyers who simply aren't informed, and are faced with major shocks and decisions in Condominium ownership. 

We've compiled a list of 10+ misconceptions in owning a condominium. 

1. The Condo Board covers the large expenses and fixes (Not you the owner) 

As an owner of your unit, you are actually part of the ownership and interest in the entire building, you may not hold a role on the board (like the treasurer) however, you do retain ownership in the building. As part of your monthly condominium…

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Inglewood Real Estate Agent Dusko Sremac

Inglewood Real Estate

Your local neighborhood Inglewood REALTORS® are here to assist with navigating the Inglewood  housing marketplace! If you're selling a property or you wish to buy a property in Inglewood, you should speak with a knowledgeable Inglewood real estate agent who knows the market, trends, and how to identify great deals, bad deals, and opportunities.

Dubbed by us a ''Hip and Historic" neighborhood. The community of Inglewood has a number of homes in Inglewood that have been lovingly renovated and updated through the years to reveal the ideal mixture of old and new. As a result, homes in Inglewood are incredibly popular amongst young professionals, those seeking a mixture of home ownership, with incredible…

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Thank you! We've had an incredible year of growth, goal crushing, and wanted to simply thank our amazing clients, friends, colleagues, and family, who have helped make this year so great! With Renee Huse of MMG Mortgages we've booked the Globe cinema on December 1st, 2018 from 3-5 pm for our annual December client appreciation event! 

Kick off the Holiday Season on the right foot and join your friends from Remax First, Real Estate Partners and MMG Mortgages for a private viewing of Home Alone at the historical Globe Cinema in Calgary.This is a free, family event and all guests will be treated to popcorn and drinks while we enjoy the show! Grab your free tickets now to reserve your spot!

To sign up for this event, just click here 'Free Calgary Real…

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Remax Fist Calgary

It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Real Estate Partners with Re/Max First announce the brokerages latest partnership with Kingston Lane!

Re/Max First, which is located conveniently at #115 8820 Blackfoot Trail SE in Calgary is the first Re/Max brokerage to be launched in Canada, in 1975, since then the brokerage has evolved and continued to set the standard for Re/Max across Canada, with the brokerage winning the prestigious brokers of the year award in 2017. Re/max First holds an annual mandatory meeting every year for agents to bring them up to speed with compliance on FINTRAC (financial tracking forms) as well as Co-Broker Owner Cliff Steven gave a glimpse of new offerings and what was to come in the meeting saying:

"Every…

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In case you didn't know, Cannabis legalization is less than 10 days away. Many Calgary Home owners, renters, and those in condominiums, are wondering how this will impact the Calgary Real Estate laws, insurance, and rights of landlords and tenants. 

Cannabis Legalization and Calgary Real Estate 

First things first, to dive a little into the boring side of it, Bill C-45 'the Cannabis Act' is scheduled to become in effect on October 17th, 2018. This will provide Canadians the ability to legally possess, grow, and consume cannabis for recreational purposes. Bill C-45 will provide the ability for provinces to create additional regulations, this includes real estate, and this is where we'll dive into the ramifications of legalization in…

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As a top performing real estate team in Calgary, we know what it takes for agents, and teams to be successful, as Darren Hardy says in his book the compound effect states, small daily efforts compound into great habits. That's where we begin our blog with #1 - Consistency. In your passion for learning, growing your business, increasing and expanding your customer service, consistency is the driver to these successes. 

Top Calgary REALTORS

1. Consistency 

Whether it's their marketing plan, client follow up, or customer service, consistency is vital! The best Calgary real estate agents are consistent in all their efforts. Starting with marketing, agents who follow a plan, stick to it, and deliver consistent results. This isn't just for client services or marketing,…

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