Mortgages 
Mortgage information and steps to getting a mortgage in Alberta.
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Why not Post Just Sold Properties?
Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 4:27pm. 510 Views, 0 Comments.
Posting Just Sold Properties. Should I?
I’d like to talk for a minute on the matter of posting “Just
Sold” properties on websites.
This is an interesting marketing approach as there are just as many reasons why
not as why you possibly should post them.
The natural conclusion that many Realtors or agents come to is, “hey I’m having success and potential clients would like to use a successful agent”.
When in reality the average consumer is more interested in what you can do for them now. It is true that every consumer wants to know that this is not the first, or second, or third home that you have sold ever, but outside of that what they care about most is “what you bring to the table”.
No, I’m not talking about…
Calgary’s Real Estate Market Delivers Shocking Discovery
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 10:13am. 244 Views, 0 Comments.
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A great article by Joe Samson of Real Estate Professionals. I totally agree with this train of though and wanted to share it with my followers.
This article is courtesy of JOE SAMSON -
At first I couldn’t believe my own eyes when I saw the results of the latest real estate research that I have just completed. What I will share with you here will really shock you and it will definitely make you wonder why nobody is telling you this.
Okay, here is what I had stumbled upon. The whole global economy has been going though recession for the last few years, and Calgary received its share for sure of loosing jobs, decreasing real estate prices, etc…
In 2010 and recently I have been in conversation with many homeowners who happened to buy a…
Foreign Ownership of Property in Canada
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 11:02am. 756 Views, 1 Comments.
Buying Property in Canada
ShareThe bottom line is that buying real estate in Canada is very easy.
From a residency point of view, if you plan to stay in Canada for 6 months or less each year, the government considers you a non-resident, which means that you can still open a bank account and buy property, etc. If you plan to live in Canada for more than 6 months per year, you must apply for immigrant status.
It is important to note, however, that while the majority of Provinces (British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick) have no restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate in Canada, some do limit the amount of property/land that a non-resident can purchase. On Prince Edward Island, non-resident…
Calgary Real Estate
Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 1:01pm. 168 Views, 0 Comments.
Calgary Real Estate
ShareWelcome to the most comprehensive real estate virtual office for Calgary real estate and community information. Brent Lane, Calgary REALTOR®, created this website so that you may begin your real estate search with the latest Calgary MLS® listings, view the latest Calgary mortgage information, get access to Calgary community sales statistics updated monthly, and help make an informed decision on how much for and when tosell your home,
Calgary Real Estate MLS® Listings
When the market conditions are tough, it is important to have a leg up in real estate. By having access to all current Calgary MLS® Listings by using our Calgary Home Search,By using your #1 Calgary REALTOR® resources, or by selecting…
Calgary Real Estate Investment Club
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 8:19am. 250 Views, 0 Comments.
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Real Estate Investing in Calgary
This blog post is an instructional on how to join the Calgary real estate investment club through Brent Lane website.
One of my personal specialties is finding properties that have good investment potential in a variety of areas. We hand pick properties that will cash flow for an investor and have great equity appreciation in a strong market.
For almost 7 years now. I have been buying, selling, and converting investment properties into profit for myself and all my investor clients.
Why would you want to be on this investment list?
It's a great question and the answer is because YOU LIKE MONEY! and I know how to make it for people. If you are a handyman and are looking for a handyman…
Tip #3 - Real Estate Investing - Calgary - Are you Really Pre-Approved?
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 8:18am. 217 Views, 1 Comments.
Making Sure You're Really Pre-Approved
ShareMany overlook the relationship with their banker or mortgage broker. Having a strong working relationship with your lender can be the difference between being a successful investor or not.
When you make their job easy they can make your life as an investor feel just as relaxed. A good mortgage broker will do alot more than find you a mortgage or the lowest rate. By working with you they should develop a long-term plan so the type and terms of the mortgages coincide with that plan. If you think about it, it makes sense. Any mortgage broker should be able to get you a mortgage, but the good ones get you the mortgage thats right for you. The same can be said about any specialist in their respective…
Bank of Canada Increases Lending Rate
Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 12:34pm. 217 Views, 0 Comments.
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As a Realtor in the Calgary real estate market , it is integral that we stay up to date on the changes taking place in our market. Whether its a change in community news, new developments, condos for sale, or the general state of our local economy, my goal is to be your local Calgary real estate resource for all information that is important for you.
The Bank of Canada has increased the overnight rate by 25 basis points (bps). By the end of the day Canada’s big bank will has increased their Prime lending rate by the same 25 bps from 2.50% where it currently sit to 2.75%. See the Bank of Canada’s decision below for full details.
What does this mean to you the client?
It means in a nut shell that the variable/adjustable…Tip #2 - Real Estate Investing - Calgary - Credit Crunch
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 8:40pm. 192 Views, 0 Comments.
Tip #2 - The Credit Crunch
Having good credit is one of the most important criteria for qualifying for a mortgage. If you knew how to check your credit in advance would you? If you said yes, which is the right answer, this is how. You can visit Equifax orTransUnion to get this credit report. With Equifax you can choose to pay to have access immediately online or they must provide a free credit report if you send for it by mail (little secret). These two credit companies use a scoring system called the Beacon and Emperica to rank your credit.
Factors in Ranking Your Credit -
- Past Payments - 35% . The bottom line is fewer collections, late payments, judgements, or liens the better off your credit is gonna be. Don't worry as…
Tip #1 Real Estate Investments - Calgary
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 3:50pm. 177 Views, 1 Comments.
Tip #1 Face Your Fear
It is easier for most to sit back and pick holes in your idea of becoming a real estate investor, so be wary of those conversations. As is the case in most things in life, too much of the wrong (negative) information can hold you back.
One thing is true you will not make any money in real estate until you get out and purchase a property. If I had a dollar for everyone I spoke with who had a story about "If I would of bought a couple of house in Calgary before the boom, I'd have so much money right now", well I would have even more dollars to put towards real estate.
Do not let the inexperience of others who came before you or those beside you stop you from succeeding at your ultimate goal of becoming a savvy real estate…
Real Estate in Calgary
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 2:55pm. 213 Views, 2 Comments.
Real Estate in Calgary
Share"The average resale housing prices in Calgary census metropolitan area will increase year-over-year in 201, following two consecutive years of declines, predicts a new forecast released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp." -Provided by Calgary Herald.
The average resale housing price in the first quarter of 2010 was $394,463 up 7% from 2009. The average price is expected to increase by 4.4% reaching $403,000. With another rise of 3.7% in 2011 bringing the average price up to $418,000.
There is also expected to be a boom of new construction of single-detached homes. New builds are expected to be about 36% above 2009 levels, reaching 6500 new starts in 2010.
A few of the factors that are…