How to sell your home during a divorce in Alberta
Before getting a divorce, it is unlawful to sell your home in Alberta without consent from a legally married spouse. The consequence of listing, leasing, or transferring your property without consent could be the court awarding your spouse half the home’s fair market value. If you want to sell your home in Alberta before, during, […]
Why is selling a home so expensive in Alberta?
In most real estate transactions, the most significant fee you will pay when selling a home is the commission which is usually split between your agent and the buyers’ agent. But that does not necessarily mean that you would save money going without a REALTOR®. Selling your home without a REALTOR® could be more expensive […]
What are the most common mistakes that homebuyers make in Alberta?
The costliest mistake you can make when buying or selling a home in Alberta is signing a contract for a home that may have underlying issues – without any conditions. The repercussions could be losing your down payment, and if you pull out at the wrong time, the other party may take legal action. There […]
Sell House Fast in Edmonton: How can I sell my house in less than a week?
The longer your home stays on the market, the more utility and mortgage bills you will have to pay. If you are looking to sell your house in the shortest time possible – the options you have are: Method 1 – Utilizing an iBuyer or investor with a fair cash offer An iBuyer is a […]
What is a Guaranteed Sale Program & What to Watch Out For
In Real Estate, you will often come across a program used by brokerages in that they will offer you a guaranteed sale. On the surface, this means that they are so confident in their ability to sell your home that if it does not sell for X days, they will then purchase it at a […]
Dower Rights in Alberta
Under the dower act, neither spouse may sell or mortgage their home without the other spouse’s consent. Today, the dower act applies to both spouses equally, meaning a widower is also entitled to his deceased wife’s property. Note: The dower act only applies to married persons, and Quebec and Newfoundland have succession and matrimonial property […]
How to get a real property report in Alberta
The easiest and cheapest way to get a Real Property Report in Alberta is to utilize the one you have or contact the original land surveyor who created the first report and request an update. You may also hire a certified Alberta Land Surveyor. Below is everything you need to know about Real Property Reports […]
How to Reduce Property Insurance Premiums in Canada
Having property insurance is necessary -in that- you will not suffer total property loss in the event of theft, vandalism, fires, or an act of nature. But the cost of coverage, mortgage, and other financial commitments will add up – costing you thousands of dollars annually. To avoid undue hardship, you need a targeted approach […]
What Are The Best Expensive Neighbourhoods in Edmonton?
Edmonton is a popular city to live in, and it’s considerably more affordable than Vancouver or Toronto. But the secret’s out and Edmonton house prices are on the rise. So far, as of November 2022 the median sold price of a home for Edmonton is $379,535. This is 4% higher compared to the median sold […]