How Much Can You Afford?
Why is it so important to know how much you can afford to spend on a
home?
Two reasons:
First, you don't want to buy a property and then find out, only after you’ve moved in, that you can't financially maintain it. That would mean having to resell it under stressful conditions.
Second, you don't want to settle for a property that's less than ideal, when you ...
Posted by Jane Friesen
on January 11, 2013
Thanksgiving will be celebrated on October 8 this year.
I found some interesting trivia to share.
History of Thanksgiving in Canada
The native peoples of the Americas held ceremonies and festivals to celebrate the completion and bounty of the harvest long before European explorers and settlers arrived in what is now Canada. Early European thanksgivings were held to give thanks for some special ...
Posted by Jane Friesen
on October 1, 2012
Thinking of Buying or Selling a home? This workshop might be exactly what you need! In partnership with the Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning and the Alberta Law Foundation, Century 21 Grande Prairie Realty Inc is partnering with Mortgage Intelligence and Kay McVey Smith & Carlstrom LLP to present a Home Buying and Selling workshop for local residents.
"Get the inside scoop on ...
Posted by Jane Friesen
on March 14, 2012
Five Reasons Why You Need A Buyer’s Agent
To someone who is new to real estate, a Buyer’s Agent can be a fairly unknown concept. The idea of a real estate agent to assist the seller of a property is fairly common. However, there are agents in the industry with the sole purpose of helping individuals to purchase real estate as well. Puzzled? Below are 5 of the most important factors to ...
Posted by Jane Friesen
on December 28, 2011
I woke at 6 a.m. this morning to the sound of my smoke detector beeping to remind me that it is time for a battery replacement. I realized that it is time to do the twice yearly maintenace check.
Replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries
Replace furnace filter
Check expiry dates on fire extinguishers and reload if necessary
Have a family meeting and review locations and use of ...
Posted by Jane Friesen
on September 27, 2011
What is the First Step in Home Buying?
The first thing you want to do in the event you don’t already have a mortgage broker or loan officer at your bank is to contact your Realtor for a recommendation for such a person.
This is the all important first step when you decide you are ready to buy a home. It is important for you to know if you qualify for a mortgage and how much house ...
Posted by Jane Friesen
on April 14, 2011
I will be offering Bonus Air Miles on all listings and sales that are completed between January 1 and March 31, 2011. Call me to recieve the details. Jane 780-933-5263(JANE)
Posted by Jane Friesen
on January 5, 2011
Important Information for Buyers of Real Estate
Are you contemplating Buying a Home? If you are planning to invest in Real Estate in the Grande Prairie Market Place? Please read this important information regarding “Buyer Representation” in the Real Estate Transaction.
The History of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative)
Since the existence of buying and selling real property, the ...
Posted by Jane Friesen
on November 23, 2010