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Become a Savvy Home Viewer

The last thing you want to experience after purchasing a home is “ buyer’s remorse.” That’s the sinking feeling you get when you realize, days or weeks later, that you may have made the wrong decision.

Say, for example, you buy a home based on your first impressions. When you viewed it, you thought it was just perfect. Then, a few weeks after you’ve moved in, you start to notice that the bedrooms are smaller than you had originally thought and the street is loud and busy. That’s not a nice feeling!

That’s why it’s important to become a savvy home viewer. When you visit a property for sale, you need to move past your first impressions and take a comprehensive look at the property and neighbourhood. That way, there won’t be an unpleasant surprises later on.

Here same some tips on how to do just that:

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Reasons to Consider Making a Move

When is it a good time to sell your property and buy another home? Whenever there’s a good reason to do so! There are many things that may motivate you to consider making a move. For example, your reasons to consider making a move may include:

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What To Look For When Buying a Home, Room By Room

When viewing a home for sale, many buyers look at the property from a “macro” perspective. They ask themselves questions like: “Is it large enough?”, “Does it have enough bedrooms?”, or “Is it in a nice neighbourhood?”

While those questions are important, it also pays to consider a potential new home from a “micro” perspective. 

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Whether in pursuit of a lifelong dream or just due to a desire for slower-paced living, there has been a real boom in Alberta lately of people wanting to buy an acreage and move to the country.

And why not? Certainly there is much to recommend the lifestyle: space, privacy, recreation. Perhaps you’ve always wanted horses, or want to be able to go quadding or fishing in your own backyard. There are many kinds of rural properties, and you could find the one that suits you best.

With the proper footwork and research these things can be yours. Without doing your homework though, your cozy reclusion to the country may feel more like being banished to the backwoods.

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Moving to an Acreage in The Country"  at RealtyinRedDeer.com. 

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Advice for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can also be very confusing. Here are a list of steps you can take to help navigate through the process:

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Things to Consider Prior to Making an Offer

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases most people will make. In order to make the right decision the first time, potential buyers need to be prepared. Consider the following before making an offer and beginning negotiations: be prepared and have a timeline. 

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Find The Summer Cabin of Your Dreams

Have you been dreaming of owning a summer property, such as a summer home, cottage or cabin, or other kind of recreational property? It doesn't have to just be a dream.

A summer cabin or recreational property is a fantastic way to get away from the city when the weather is hot and let your hair down. There is a world of difference between staying at a hotel when on vacation, rather than simply spending some time at your second home.

Read the whole article "Find The Summer Cabin of Your Dreams" here. 

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Meet Our Team

Meet our Realty in Red Deer Team. 

The Realty in Red Deer Team will do everything they can to help you find the perfect piece of real estate in Red Deer or anywhere else on earth.

You can trust our Century 21 Red Deer staff to go above and beyond for you!

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What You Need To Know Before Buying a Revenue Property

If you think you’re ready to take the leap of investing in a revenue property, also called “rental” or “income” properties, then there are some things you’ll need to consider first.

You must check the comparable properties in the area, and not just how much money you’d like to bring on or how much you think the rental is worth, when considering what price to set the rent at.

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The Benefits of Using a Realtor

In this day and age where the Internet and ever-evolving technologies are making it easier than ever for people to connect, why use a realtor ?(Properly written “REALTOR®.”)

First of all, what is a REALTOR®? The word “realtor” and the “R” logo are actually trademarked by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The CREA is associated with the National Association of REALTORS® In the United States, as well.

This means there’s an important difference between REALTORS® and other real estate salespeople or brokers. REALTORS® are knowledgeable, are held to a standard of conduct, are expected to continue learning, and have access to Board MLS® (Multiple Listing Service) Systems (also trademarked).

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Do I Need Home Insurance?

Absolutely. 

Although some people may not think home insurance is necessary, what they may not realize is that most lenders will require proof of insurance before approving you for a mortgage.

There are however, many other reasons why home insurance is important to have: it protects your investment, you can get back what you’ve lost in the event of theft or other damage and you can rest easy at night knowing you’re covered.

For a lot of people, buying a home is the most significant investment they will ever make, and that is worth making home insurance a high priority. Keep in mind, the value of your home will generally increase over time, unlike vehicles whose value drops the minute it drives off the lot.

Nobody wants to think that catastrophe, such as a fire or flood, or a break-in, will affect their family, but being prepared ahead of time can take some of the sting out of heartbreak. With adequate coverage, home insurance can help pay for repairs or to replace expensive possessions.

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