When working with buyers the question will come up have you spoken with your bank about whether or not you are qualified for the price level you are shopping in? This can be a conversation that happens at one of our first meetings and really it should. The challenge can be the buyer may be reluctant to part with this information until they get to know us, or simply they just don't know.
The ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 27, 2008
After completing a recent survey for the Canadian Real Estate Association I started thinking more about this "Green" issue. I started wondering does owning a "Green Home" matter? Actually, yes it does. Not strictly as an environmental good thing but for day to day living and increased equity I think yes putting green initiatives in your home make a difference.From a selling stand point should you ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 25, 2008
The wait is over, the new Galaxy Cinemas opened on Good Friday. This is great for Red Deer and area. Long have we endured older theatres with terrible parking and mediocre viewing. Prior to an economic and real estate boom, the City of Red Deer decided that they would pass a bylaw forbidden theatres from locating outside the down town core. While I can appreciate the desire ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 23, 2008
Inventory is up so can the same be said for sales???
As of today we have 673 properties for sale in Red Deer and 43 of those have pending offers. That's a lot of properties to choose from. So yes Red Deer is still in a buyers market. Those buyers where are they? Well they are out there. The weather has been fantastic with Spring weather conditions here. More people are out looking at properties and ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 20, 2008
The community gathered at a FREE breakfast this morning. Yes FREE. On a regular basis Penhold hosts a community breakfast forum. The intent is to engage the community in an active discussion in setting the direction for the community. How often do you get asked for your input in shaping your community rather than seeing it form by default? Continental breakfast was put on by ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 15, 2008
That's typically how it goes. If you are thinking of selling your home then be prepared for the spring season. This year sellers have to be more ready than ever to sell. It's the little things that will make the difference. List of tasks you can do to improve your sale ability: De-clutter take a load to the dump, give it away, or rent a storage facility but get rid of all those extra treasures you ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 14, 2008
We were all quite surprised when they informed us this was the 29th annual "Bowl for Kids" in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters through the Youth and Volunteer Centre in Red Deer. 29 years is a feat for any annual campaign. For a fundraiser that is truly inspiring. So many causes try different events and have to change tings up in order to achieve their goal. Today was a lot of fun. Each ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 9, 2008