Hello everyone, I trust you all had a wonderful Christmas and survived the New Year celebration. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful and prosperous 2010. Personally 2009 was one to forget in my life and I could not wait for the fresh start a new year brings. A fresh start, a new beginning. What are your goals? What would like see happen in your life this year? We all have ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on January 2, 2010
Recently Don Lawby, the president of Century 21 Canada, put out a blogpost on buying a home throughout the festive period. He explained the benefits to home buyers on why you should be buying now. Don is a well spoken easy going guy and I am not going to change many things he said but just one thing.
I am taking December 25th off. The link below is from Don Lawby blog. Feel free to read.
http://www.century21.ca/Blog/Buying_a_Home_for_the_Holidays ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on December 16, 2009
The real estate market in Central Alberta is turning around. The change from last October to this year is unmistakable. The biggest reason is price. The average sale price for Red Deer this year was $335,692 compared to $349,592 last year which is shown in the total sales of 97 units this year compared to 78 last year. As an association we are also seeing less houses come on the market, ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on November 15, 2009
So you are thinking of selling your home and buying a new one! There are a few things you need to know and decide upon before proceeding. You really have three choices:
1. Sell your house now
2. Find your new home and write an offer based on the sale of your home
3. Hold onto both homes
1. Sell your home now. This is the usually the best option if you are thinking of making a move. What this ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on October 8, 2009
So you’ve found the right house. You have an accepted offer. Your bank is happy, your financing has been approved. Now what. Now we wait for the possession date. Most people can not wait to get their new home. I can not blame you. Buying a home is one of the most exciting moments of your life. But always remember that your bank has not given up the money yet. The following eight suggestions are ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on September 4, 2009
As in most centers across Canada, Red Deer and Central Alberta has seen a lot of condos pop up over the past few years. The biggest 'downfall' most people have is the monthly condo fees. Some condo associations have high fees some lower. The biggest issue is what the fee covers. If the condo association fee covers most of your utilities then its not bad. Condo living gives you the freedom of ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on August 23, 2009
One of the questions we hear is Whats the market doing? As most of you know our real estate market is like any real estate market. Its always volatile. It goes up and goes down, depending on the season and economic state. Right now we are good. Lots of sales and lots of choice. Last month in Red Deer there were 111 sales of single family homes. Thats just homes, no condos, townhouses or mobiles ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on August 6, 2009
If anyone knows of a friend or co-worker who is looking for a home in Ponoka, I am hosting an open house this coming Saturday - July 18th from 2-4pm. Take a look: www.riversidehouse.ca
Ken Devoe
Posted by Ken Devoe
on July 12, 2009
When you are buying or selling a home you will come across some questions regarding gettig title insurance or an RPR.
A RPR is still the best option, an RPR is a surveyor plot of your property, showing the length and width of the land along with the placement of your home on the plot of land. The important thing on a RPR is that your home is placed wholly on your property and not encroached ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on June 8, 2009
Have we seen the bottom? This past week has been interesting. The Canadian dollar soared 7 cents to over 91 cents US. Gas prices went up almost 7 cents per litre since Wednesday. I just read an article talking about a very active bond market. Now mortgage rates are on the rise to 3.79% from 3.55%. Is this the end of low rates? I would think by July we will be above 4% and steady. I can not see our ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on May 30, 2009