Buying

One of the factors that young families consider when buying a home is that you’re not just buying the house, but the neighbourhood, and with that, your neighbourhood school. But how can you identify school catchment or transportation boundaries? Check out the websites for our local school boards: Grande Prairie Public School Division – School…

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When buying a home, you’ll more likely be excited about finding a new place and getting to decorate or buy new furniture. Ultimately, you’ll want to do your research to identify the best home to fit your needs. But you’ll also need to decide whether your new neighborhood will suit your needs and lifestyle. That…

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While summer and spring are the traditional house-hunting seasons, buying a home during winter is an excellent move. The so-called “off-season” has incredible benefits for buyers, including less competition, motivated sellers, lower prices, and faster closing schedules. But buying a home, regardless of the season, is not easy, and buying a home during winter can be…

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Are you confused by the complicated homebuying process? You aren’t alone! Even the most well-informed, savvy homebuyers are often at a loss when it comes to fully understanding homebuying transactions. That’s where a real estate agent comes in! A real estate agent has deep market knowledge and is looking out for your best interests. Still…

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Owning a home is one of life’s most significant milestones and probably the largest purchase you’ll ever make. And while you can take out a mortgage to finance the purchase, you’ll have to put in at least some down payment – and that’s not the only thing you need to save for. Having said that,…

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Buying a home in any season is no easy feat. But purchasing a home in the winter can even be more challenging, considering the weather and social events that happen during this time. And because of the adverse weather and the unfamiliarity of the homebuying process, you could end up making costly mistakes. That said,…

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You’ve found your dream home – congratulations! But will the seller accept your offer above others? That’s a question that can make submitting an offer on a house you love both exciting and stressful. In real estate, an accepted offer is a sales contract and is legally binding, so it’s paramount that you take the…

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Nobody buys a home in the winter – right? Wrong! In fact, many home purchases happen during the coldest months of the year. Buying a home in winter has various advantages, including less competition and faster closing schedules. Still wondering why and how you should buy a home in winter when days are shorter, trees…

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Did you know that when looking to find your next home, buying it in the winter season is ideal because you could get a really great deal? But for many people, cold winter weather puts house-hunting plans on hold. However, could waiting for flowers to bloom and backyard pools to open hinder you from finding…

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