Introduction If you own a Calgary home with a basement suite that was built without permits, the calendar matters. The City of Calgary’s Secondary Suite Amnesty Program is scheduled to […]

Here’s a question I hear a lot: “The city says my house is worth this much, so that’s what it’ll sell for, right?” I understand why people think so. It’s […]

Let me guess how it went. Back in January, an envelope from the City of Calgary showed up in your mailbox. You opened it, saw a big number, felt either […]

Money questions are the ones people are most nervous to ask. How much does an agent cost? Who pays the lawyer? What’s a “closing cost” anyway? Let’s answer them plainly, […]

The listing consultation is a bit like a first date. Everybody is polite, everybody is a little bit on show, and it’s easy to walk away charmed without learning anything […]

Choosing a real estate agent is a bit like choosing a surgeon. You won’t think about it much until you really need one, and then it suddenly matters a lot. […]

Let’s start with the honest answer: no, you don’t legally need a realtor to buy a house in Calgary. Plenty of people buy directly from builders, family, or private sellers […]

You’ve picked an agent, you’re excited to get moving, and then a listing agreement lands on your desk with a date on it. Ninety days? Six months? A year? Most […]

Picture this. Your home is listed, showings are going well, and on a Friday evening an offer lands in your inbox. You’re thrilled. Then your lawyer asks for your Real […]

Introduction The amount a lender approves you for and the amount you can actually afford comfortably are often two different numbers, and understanding that gap is one of the most […]