Real Estate Resources

How to Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment

Posted on Feb 20, 2023 in Homeowner



Homeowners like to see their home increase in value — it means you made a good decision purchasing this property. Kudos to you! But before you start high-fiving about how much your home is worth, you might want to take a closer look at your tax assessment.

Remember … the higher the assessment, the higher your tax bill.

The City of Calgary sends out p...

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Four Ways to Finance Your Renovation

Posted on Feb 06, 2023 in Homeowner

4 ways to finance your home renovation

You love your neighborhood and everything about where you live, but you wish you could make some changes to your home.

You’re not alone in this thinking. But many homeowners don’t move forward since they believe that financing and lack of cash is a roadblock for them when it comes to renovating their current home.

Below are four financing options th...

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What to Say When You First Contact a Lender or Mortgage Broker

Posted on Feb 06, 2023 in Buying

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How to Get the Best Mortgage Series - Week 1

Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals. You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful!
This week’s article is all about what to say when you first contact a lender. And, guess what?! It’s...

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How Much Mortgage Can You Really Afford Each Month?

Posted on Feb 06, 2023 in Buying

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How to Get the Best Mortgage Series – Week 2
Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals. You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful!
It’s all about what you can afford each month before you determine a price range!

As discussed last w...

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Property tax assessment value vs. Home sale price

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 in Homeowner



This is the time of year when everyone is receiving their tax assessments in the mail. Occasionally I speak to sellers who want to list their home at the price the City has assessed it at, or a buyer who compares the asking price of a home with the property assessment by the City of Calgary. Regardless of if you think the assessed value is high, lo...

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The 10 “Credit Score” Commandments

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 in Buying


How to Get Your Credit Score Up — Week 4

This series shines a light on the importance of your credit score when buying a home. Most buyers need to take out a mortgage, and that’s when your finances become an open book. Lenders will need to gauge if you’re worth the risk to lend you money, and this series will help you learn some important strategies...

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