Blog posts labelled: buying a home

10 Questions to ask your Mortgage Lender

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Travis Copp

The first step towards purchasing a home is knowing what you can afford. This all starts with getting pre-approved for a mortgage. From there, you can narrow down your search and eliminate those blue-sky homes if they are out of reach.

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Downsizing in Calgary’s heated housing market: should you stay, or should you go?

If there’s one thing this last year has confirmed, it’s that every healthy day is a gift. To that end, with restrictions easing and second vaccine doses being administered, it’s not surprising that many Calgary Boomers are picking this moment to downsize. After all, the latest Calgary Real Estate Board ...

Posted by Travis Copp on Jul 03, 2021

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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make in Sellers’ Market

Depending on your situation, this could absolutely be the right time to sell your property. If you decide to list, here are 5 mistakes you don’t want to make even though it’s a sellers’ market:

Posted by Travis Copp on Jun 03, 2021

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How Sellers Can Minimize Covid Risk and Still Come Out Ahead

As Alberta’s active Covid-19 cases set new records, I’m fielding lots of questions from sellers as they consider entering the market.

Posted by Travis Copp on May 05, 2021

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5 Ways Buyers Can Protect Themselves in a Sellers’ Market

Multiple offers. Houses selling before they hit the MLS®. House prices jumping up in all categories. Calgary’s market hasn’t seen this kind of action since 2014.

Posted by Travis Copp on Mar 27, 2021

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Top 8 Ways to Make Your Open House a Success

These days, with many homebuyers searching for their new homes online, many people wonder about the effectiveness of an open house. While some consider open houses to be an outdated practice, it can actually be a rather effective tactic, if done correctly. Here are 8 ways to make sure your open house ...

Posted by Travis Copp on Oct 20, 2017

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Top 8 Tips for Homebuyers

Buying a house is one of the single biggest financial decisions you will ever make. While it’s nice to daydream about your perfect home and scour the internet for available houses in your desired area, there’s a lot that goes into the process. Here are 8 tips for homebuyers to help you navigate the process. ...

Posted by Travis Copp on Jun 07, 2017

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