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New property listed in Evergreen, Calgary
I have listed a new property at 205 EVERGREEN PZ SW in Calgary.
Huge Price Reduction!!! Evergreen Estates!! EXCELLENT Location. Huge lot. Executive 2 story home that has been very well cared for. Spacious Foyer is open to the second floor, Bright Open main floor has gorgeous gleaming hardwood floors, 9' ceiling. Expansive Kitchen has tons of cupboards, Centre island with eating bar, Granite counters, and walk-in pantry. Big windows surround the breakfast nook in light, next to a spacious Great room with Gas fireplace, and a Formal dining room. Also on the main is the laundry room & powder room. On the second floor are 3 large bedrooms. The Master is KINGSIZE with a walk-in closet and 4 piece en-suite with jetted tub & separate shower. The Bonus room is family size with big windows and a Skylight. The lower level is finished as well, with a Rec-room, 4th Bedroom and a 3rd four piece bath. Backyard is huge!! A deck accessed from the breakfast nook is private and has tons of room for entertaining. You'll want to see this one!! Limited photos at tenants request.
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New property listed in Coach Hill, Calgary
I have listed a new property at 84 COACH SIDE TC SW in Calgary.
Fabulous Home!! This STUNING Bungalow has been REDONE Top to Bottom. All High Quality work done by permit. NEW High-E furnace & H2o tank. New Triple Glaze windows. NEW Central AC. New Central Vac. All New Appliances including Induction cook top. All New Kitchen, New Flooring through out. Both main floor full baths are NEW. ALL New LED lighting. New deck off the sunroom. This home will AMAZE with it's functional floor plan, and GREAT kitchen. Master has a Walk-in closet and Gorgeous En-suite. Laundry on main. Lower has a Great wet Bar, Huge Rec-room, 3rd bed (Window not egress) and 3rd Full bath. Huge storage room, Hobby room with sink. Double garage is HEATED. This Complex is very well managed, New Roof and exterior upgrade done with NO special assessment. This is a No Smoke, No Animal home. Dining room light fixture, Living room & Dining room drapes not included.
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6 Persistent Real Estate Myths You Really Need to Ignore

Whether you're a home-buyer or a seller, it pays to understand the real estate market if you want to get a good deal. Unfortunately, a series of damaging ideas has grown up around real estate which can get in the way of a smooth transaction for both sides.


Here are six of the worst myths you need to ignore.


1) Spring is the Busiest Season.


Traditionally, the best time to list a home was in spring. This was because parents would try to move home over the summer holidays, minimizing the disruption to their children's education. Naturally, spring became the busiest season with the most homes appearing on the market.


However, today's home-buyer profile is a lot more varied than in the past. More than half of buyers are unmarried and have no children, and the school timetable is no longer nearly so relevant.


Instead, as a seller focus on getting your home In the best sale-ready condition you can before listing, rather than rushing to meet an outdated deadline. And as a buyer, start your search whenever you're ready to move, whatever time of year that is.


2) Start With a Low Offer


When you've found a home you want to buy, the traditional advice is to put in a low offer far below what you're really prepared to pay. The idea is to test the water and avoid paying more than you need to.


Today, this is poor advice. Whatever the overall state of the real estate market, desirable properties can sell extremely quickly. If you put in too low an offer, you run the risk of being outbid by another buyer leaving you no time to react.


What's more, most asking prices today are set according to well-established guidelines, and the vast majority of homes are priced more or less correctly. As a buyer, offering an insultingly low figure makes you seem like a time-waster, alienating the seller and souring negotiations from the start.


As a seller, if you receive an offer far below what you're asking for, you shouldn't hesitate to reject it out of hand rather than using it as a starting point for negotiation.


3) Cash is King 


It's often thought that a cash payment is the most attractive option for a seller, and therefore the best choice for a hopeful buyer. This idea is completely without foundation.


The vast majority of homes are bought using a mortgage, and it's the expected mode of payment. If anything, an unusual cash buyer might raise the suspicions of a careful seller, who may choose to opt for a well-documented, traceable, bank-financed buyer instead.


4) Making Improvements Boosts the Value 


While it's important to make your home look presentable if you want to sell it quickly, it's a mistake to think investing in home improvements will boost its value by much. Most improvements won't raise the value by enough to pay for themselves, with the possible exception of major structural work such as an extension or basement conversion.


For sellers, it's usually much more cost-effective to concentrate on fixing problems and improving appearances rather than spending a fortune on upgrades and remodels.


For buyers, don't let home improvements you don't need lure you into paying a premium.


5) You Can't Trust Real Estate Agents 


There's a common idea that real estate agents should be treated warily, and any advice they give taken with a pinch of salt. It's not clear why this myth has developed.


Most agents earn their living from commission on successful sales, where both the buyer and seller need to be happy for the sale to close. It's in the interests of a real estate agent to help strike a fair deal, not to propose unrealistic prices in either direction.


6) Buyers Can Leave Finance Until Later 


Arranging a mortgage isn't as exciting as exploring listings to find your dream home, but it's not something to put off. If you don't get a pre-approval right at the start of the house-hunting journey, you can risk several major problems later on.


You could fall in love with a home that's out of your financial reach in reality. And even if you can afford the asking price, starting a mortgage application from fresh can introduce a deadly delay, opening the door for competing buyers.


And lastly, seeking a pre-approval will highlight any problems with your credit file, giving you a chance to fix them before getting too deep into the buying process.


Buying or selling a home is complicated enough, with plenty of pitfalls along the way. Don't make it even harder by accepting these all-too-common myths that serve no purpose in the modern market.


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