realtywithsun

I’m going to be the one who finally says it. Here are the things realtors whisper to each other but never tell clients — and yes, it’s unhinged but also 100% true: The things your realtor secretly wants to tell you: Overpricing your home is the fastest way to lose money. Calgary buyers are too smart. Your house will sit. Your neighbour’s “Zillow estimate” means nothing here. Calgary doesn’t use Zillow. You need real comps. The first two weeks on the market matter more than anything. If you...

Everyone wants a deal. So I went on a mission: Find the cheapest home for sale in Calgary and see what the actual experience is like. Here’s what I found: The photos were… creative. The basement had mystery smells. The foundation had opinions. The neighbour politely told me not to walk around after 10 PM. The reno costs were double what the house was worth. But I also discovered something no one ever tells you: You can still find affordable homes in Calgary — you just need to know where to...

Thinking about buying a home in Calgary? Before you sign anything, you need to know what real owners wish  they knew. I interviewed 100 Calgary homeowners (yes, actually), and here’s the tea: Top Regrets: Buying the ‘cheapest’ home  instead of the right  one Ignoring basement windows  (hello, non-egress nightmares) Assuming the furnace would last forever  (it does not.) Thinking they didn’t need a home inspection Underestimating commute times  and overestimating their patience And the #1...