Before you begin the search for suitable property, determine your needs and implement this step-by-step plan to make the buying process less stressful and more informed.

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The Offer

These are some of the items you may wish to address in you offer.

 

   - The proposed price.

   - Any inspection and verification conditions required.

   - The amount of the deposit being tendered with the offer.

   - Any concessions you wish the seller to make. (Seller financing, chattels included, etc.)

   - Environmental  Issues.

   - Real Property Reports.

 

Since an offer can become a contract very quickly, you need to understand and work closely with your realtor.

 

Closing

Real Estate transactions involve several transfers of money and specific costs to different parties. Although unique to each individual and sale, the most common are,

 

  - Lawyer fees (Yours and your lender’s if applicable)

  - Property Taxes (to cover tax period to date)

  - Interest

  - Title Insurance

  - Reports or document preparation (Appraisal, environmental report etc.)

 

Possession Day

When taking possession of your new purchase, it’s important to check and obtain the following information.

 

  - Verify inventory of all chattels included in your purchase. Are they in working order?

  - Secure copies of all leases, move-in reports and third-party contracts.

  - Get keys to all suites, common areas, mailboxes and laundry rooms.

  - Purchase the necessary insurance.

  - Transfer all utility accounts to your name

  - Save copies of all contracts and reports for future reference.

 

John Evin

MaxWell Canyon Creek

Bus:(403)278-8899

Email: johnevin@shaw.ca

 

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John Evin

MaxWell Canyon Creek

#3205, 380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE

Calgary, AB

T2J 7C3

Phone:403-278-8899

Fax: 403-257-7503

E-mail: johnevin@shaw.ca

CMHC Oct 2007 Survey - Calgary Average rents

(Bach $691)  (1Bd $898)  (2Bd $1092)   (3Bd $1052)

Vacancy Rate : 1.5% (Oct 2007)