real estate

Alberta economic growth, 3.7% hike, forecast for this year

Alberta economic growth, 3.7% hike, forecast for this year

” Alberta is positioned as one of Canada’s provincial leaders in growth, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook report released Monday. The provincial economy is set to grow at a rate of 3.7 per cent in 2011 and 3.9 per cent in 2012, said RBC. Both years Alberta will be second overall in […]

What is a Buyer’s Agent?

What is a Buyer’s Agent?

Clarification of term: “Buyer’s Agent” in Calgary, Canada Almost an unknown term a decade ago, Buyer Agency has today become a common practice among real estate professionals nationwide. Ongoing consumer pressure to separate the simultaneous representation of both the buyer and the seller caused major changes to the structure of the real estate industry. According […]

Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers in Calgary

Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers in Calgary

Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers According to the National Association of REALTORS®, each year more than 40% of all homes are purchased by first-time buyers ——————————————————————————– Here are 10 tips to make your first purchase a good experience: Save. You’ll need money for a down payment, closing costs, moving, and other expenses. Put off […]