Joel Gwillim
Buying Guides
I have put together the following guides that detail some of the subtleties and issues relating to buying in the Calgary real estate market. You will need to become a Calgary Condo Living VIP to access the guides below.
Check out the link to my blog detailing the condo purchase checklist - calgarycondoliving.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/condo-purchase-checklist/
Buying Guides
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home
Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to co ...
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6 Must-Know Mortgage Facts
6 Things You Must Know About Mortgages Before You Buy
Mortgage regulations have changed significantly over the last few years, making your options wider than ever. Subtle changes in the way you approach mortgage shopping, and even small differences ...
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8 Simple Secrets to Avoid Costly Mistakes Buying Your Dream Home
8 Simple Secrets to Avoid Costly Mistakes Buying Your Dream Home
So you've finally decided to buy your next home. Problem is while you were making up your mind, other fence sitters jumped into the home market too. Now you may be facing some competit ...
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9 Buyer Traps to Avoid
9 Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them
No matter which way you look at it buying a home is a major investment. For many homebuyers however, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to at least a few of the man ...
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How Much are Closing Costs?
How Much Should I Expect to Pay on Closing Costs?
Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs – on top of the purchase price – that you must figure into your calculation of affordabi ...
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How to Stop Paying Rent
Stop Paying Rent – A guide to becoming a homeowner rather than a home-renter
From basement suites to full houses, renting is a huge business in this country. If you currently rent, you know that paying out those hundreds of dollars every month ...
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Save Thousands When Buying
Saving Money – A guide to saving thousands of dollars when buying a home
Buying a home is one of the most expensive purchases you'll ever make, and by following some simple guidelines you can stand to save thousands of dollars. If you're like ...
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