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Winter has arrived with a vengeance in Calgary– brrrr!

Published January 12, 2024

Winter’s icy grip has firmly settled in Calgary, and as temperatures plummet, you might find yourself detecting unwelcome drafts and leaks around your windows. The repercussions of improperly maintained windows extend beyond mere discomfort – they can take a toll on your heating bill. Ensuring your windows are in top-notch condition not only slashes energy costs but also guarantees a cozy haven for you and your family during the chilly winter months.

A swift and uncomplicated method to assess your windows is to hold a lit match near their edges on a blustery day. Should the match extinguish and the smoke dance in the wind, it’s a clear sign that it’s time to invest in new weather stripping. Even if that seems a bit extreme, taking a proactive stance in addressing these issues promises long-term benefits that you’ll undoubtedly appreciate.

For expert guidance on real estate matters in Calgary and its surrounding areas, look no further than Bill Brandsma Real Estate. Call 403-606-1765 to connect with a team dedicated to ensuring your real estate experience is as smooth as possible. Don’t let the winter chill catch you off guard – secure your comfort and savings with well-maintained windows.

Calgary Real Estate Stats December 2023

Published January 5, 2024

If you like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Calgary real estate market so that you can make informed decisions, click the link below for an excellent overview of CREB’s summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics

“..Strong migration and low supply drive Calgary housing prices in 2023…”

For more information about the current market or for details about the Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-606-1765.

Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Planning to sell this spring?

Published January 1, 2024
Start with a FREE home evaluation. Contact Bill Brandsma for yours!

Bill is proud to offer prospective customers in Calgary and the surrounding area, a free market evaluation of their home and property. Property evaluations enable you to get the most money for your asking price of your home or property when you decide to sell it. Bill offers this service at absolutely no cost to you.

For information about Calgary’s local market visit Calgary real estate market will lean in favour of sellers in 2024: CREB

To set up an appointment for an current market evaluation of your home before you sell contact Bill Brandsma at 403-606-1765.

 

Calgary Real Estate Stats November 2023

Published December 15, 2023

If you like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Calgary real estate market so that you can make informed decisions, click the link below for an excellent overview of CREB’s summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics

“..Increased listings, strong sales, and price growth….”

For more information about the current market or for details about the Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-606-1765.

Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Re-sale or pre-purchase inspection or not?

Published December 1, 2023

Before a serious buyer makes an offer on your home, he may want to have a professional home inspector check your house from top to bottom. The option of hiring a professional home inspector is open to you, the seller, as well.

An inspection in advance of putting your home on the market is a good idea. It will allow you ample time to fix the things that you may not have known about, ultimately allowing you to ask for and receive a better price for your home.

Providing a pre-purchase inspection may also reassure prospective buyers that no major surprises are in store. Better you find them and take care of them before an inspector hired by a potential buyer discovers them!

If you need a referral to a quality inspector, contact Bill Brandsma Real Estate, specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area. Call 403-606-1765.

8 Ways to Finance Major Home Renos

Published November 24, 2023

Home renos can be expensive so it’s good to know there are options. In a recent Re/MAX blog post they listed 8 of the best ways to finance major home renovations. Whatever option fits your needs best is the way to go.

  1. Home Equity Line of Credit
  2. Refinance Your Mortgage
  3. Unsecured Line of Credit
  4. Take Out a Second Mortgage
  5. Credit Card
  6. Loan from Family or Friends
  7. Save and Pay as You Go
  8. Use your Savings

For more details about the 8 finance options above read https://blog.remax.ca/8-best-ways-to-finance-major-home-renovations/

How to Make an Offer on a House

Published November 15, 2023

Buying a home is an important lifestyle and investment decision.

You want to buy at the best price possible. You want your monthly payments to be as affordable as possible. You want your home to increase in value as much as possible.
To make sure all that happens, it’s important to look beyond your individual purchase before you buy. You need to look at larger market conditions. What’s happening around you (house price trends, mortgage rate movements, new home construction) will have an influence on your purchase. The more you know the more control you have.
In a buyer’s market, the number of homes available for sale exceeds the demand, so prices will either stabilize or drop. With fewer buyers and more homes, you not only have more options to choose from, you also have greater negotiating leverage.

While your real estate agent is there to guide you, the more you know about the home-buying process, the smoother it will be. Read How to Make an Offer on a House for more information:

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Time to fall back

Published November 3, 2023

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday November 5, 2023 at 2:00 am. At this time, we “fall back” one hour!

Set your clocks back before you go to bed and enjoy an extra hour of sleep Saturday night!

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