Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.¹ Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations.

The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in the yard and wait for buyers to bang down the door. If you want to net the most money possible for your property in today’s market, you’ll need an effective...

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. 

 A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an all-time high.¹ Add higher mortgage rates to the mix, and some would-be buyers are wondering if they should wait to see if prices or rates...

I have listed a new property at 18 Gleneagles TERRACE in Cochrane. See details here

| GLENEAGLES TERRACE IN COCHRANE | Step up to this immaculately maintained, bright and open, Fully Finished Bungalow with over 2730 sq ft of living space. Modern exterior colors with rock accents set onto a LARGE WALKOUT LOT with mature landscaping. Into the Foyer you will immediately notice the bright, OPEN CONCEPT FLOORPLAN and natural color tones that is so popular today. A Flex Room / Den is on the right and a...

I have listed a new property at Weedon Trail in Rural Rocky View County. See details here

Looking for 10 Acres to build out your own Country Lifestyle? This 10 acre parcel is on the south side of Weedon Trail, just east of Horse Creek Road. 10 minutes to Cochrane on paved highway and an easy commute to Calgary, Cochrane, or Mountain Parks. Great Views in several places along the property to build your new home. Great location if you have kids and want easy access to Schools, Sports, Shopping. There...

Working from home has become the norm for many. But, it can be difficult at times to find a place to feel productive and dedicated to your work.

No matter where you live, spare room or not, you can still carve out a space to call your home office.

5 ways to create your very own dedicated office space:

1.Change your living room layout

A lot of people find themselves working on dining room tables. However, you can actually utilize the space in a living room by just reconfiguring the layout to create...

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate 

Interest rates have risen rapidly this year, triggered by the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. And the July MNP Consumer Debt Index found that 59% of Canadians “are already feeling the effects of interest rate increases.”¹ 

Why has the impact been so widespread? In part, due to the rising popularity of variable rate mortgages. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the latter half of last year,...

Basements are often an afterthought. Sometimes they’re dismissed as simply storage space – where your furnace and water heater are located, along with bins of clothes you’ll never wear again. If this is your mindset, you’re missing out on some great opportunities to reimagine this space.

See your basement with a fresh perspective. Here are a few ways that you can optimize your basement for a better living experience:

Personal gym
Forget paying for a membership. By investing...