So you may be familiar with the newest trends with social media applications such as Facebook, twitter, and YouTube.  But have you ever considered using these channels to get the word out about the home you wish to sell?  Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, says” 80% of consumers [...]

  In a previous post, I discussed 10 tips for getting your home ready for sale .  In this post, I’d like to talk in a little more detail about something called home staging.  Viewing a home for the first time, is much like meeting a new person for the first time, first impressions matter.   Staging [...]

If you have been looking for a new home in Chestermere, or looking to sell your existing home, you may spend a fair bit of time on the website http://www.mls.ca/.  You may have noticed recent changes to postings to include a specific address.  This combined with the recent development of the online tool Google maps; [...]

As the days start to lengthen, we often start daydreaming about spring and summer about the arrival of spring.  We can all start to plan what activities we will engage in come the summertime.  For those that love boating, living in Chestermere  is a real draw.  Chestermere is lucky to be one of a few communities [...]

There has been a lot of chatter these days about whether the real estate market is rebounding or still sagging.  This seems to change from day to day and depends on who you ask.  It is important to remember that a house can still be considered a long term investment.   When you purchase a home, [...]

 Have you been watching house prices fall, and considering purchasing a home, but not feeling truly ready? Do you have a lack of understanding of the whole real estate purchase process?    Given that we are currently in a buyer’s market (link to previous post), this is a great time to purchase a your first home [...]

I know  a lot of you are looking to sell your home in Chestermere, or perhaps buy a new home in Chestermere, and are wondering how to go about your renovations or upgrades. Just read this great article from Mike Holmes that helps explain what kind of help you will need when renovating your home. [...]