Here's a recent update to what to expect regarding interest rate movements relative to prime. Please remember that the Bank of Canada manages prime, while investors manage the fixed rate mortgage as it's tied to the bond market. You may see some of the fixed rates move around a bit as investors
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11/30/2010
Five Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster For most of us, paying off a mortgage as quickly as possible is a priority. Here are some ways to pay down extra principal early on, to shorten the life of the mortgage and the interest you'll pay over the years. 1. Round your payments up - this lit
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11/29/2010
1. How much experience does the Realtor / Real Estate Team have? This is important in marketing, network & negotiating on your behalf. Experience is often the difference when making or breaking a sale as well as keeping a deal together. 2. What is the Realtor's / Real Estate Team's commitment
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11/03/2010
Basement, Attic, Garage Clean out attic, basement and garage and dispose of everything that you are not going to move. Package everything that you won't need until you're settled in your new home. Make sure there is ample lighting in the basement stairway. If the basement is dark and gloomy, pain
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08/06/2010
Price Statistically, the best chance for selling your property is within the first 7 weeks. Studies show the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net. Problems with Over-Pricing Reduces number of potential offers Lower's agents response, consequently lowers the number o
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07/16/2010
Calgary Neighborhood Profiles & Community Stats CLICK HERE to view profile & community stats for your CALGARY community. CLICK HERE to view profile & community stats for OKOTOKS. CLICK HERE to view profile & community stats for AIRDRIE. CLICK HERE to view profile & community stats for COCHRANE. C
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07/13/2010
First-time Homebuyers Retreat As Luxury Buyers Advance Mortgage trends cool Calgary home sales Calgary, July 2, 2010 - Calgary home sales continued to show a marked year-over-year decline in the month of June, according to figures released today by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). The numb
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07/07/2010
A professional home inspection can not only provide a great education about the home's systems, but also be a crucial tool in negotiating the most equitable price on the home. Our experience and research shows that approximately 40% of resale homes have at least one defect that can cost a home bu
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06/12/2010
Did you know... home buyers will decide if they like your home or not within the first 8 SECONDS of seeing it!? The first thing buyers see when they approach a home for sale, is the exterior. The first thing I do when I am about to go to a home to list a home is take pictures of the exterior of t
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03/29/2010
What's the secret to getting your home sold in today's real estate market? With more homes on the real estate market, you need to make yours stand out. FACT - Properly prepared homes will sell quicker and for a better price. When you list your home with The Jay Magnussen Real Estate Team, we'll g
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03/22/2010
