Ladies! Single? New Ways to Go House Hunting

Well Done Ladies!

Ladies! Single? New Ways to Go House Hunting

Congratulations Ladies!

Perhaps, despite being single, you have finally decided to buy your own home to fulfill that life-long dream – Well done Ladies!

Why? Think Investment

Your first choice may be a good buy but not be your perfect dream home. It at least gets you into the market. Remember that your first home is just a stepping stone. Think condo. Once you have lived in it for a while and see condo prices continue to rise in Calgary as they are, you may then be ready to upgrade and buy a single-family house.

First the Money

Getting a pre-approved for a mortgage before you start is crucial when house hunting. You don’t want to fall in love with a house that's not within reach. Have you reached the ‘Money Wall’? Try family and friends for loans. This is a great strategy. Agree on an interest rate that's lower than what you'd pay a bank but slightly higher than what they could receive from similar investments.

Women Want Security

Think security. You don’t want to be afraid if you are walking home alone and putting the key to the lock at the front door. Make sure the parking area is safe so that you don’t worry about coming and going. Don't lose sleep. Pick a condo unit on the top floor of the building for example to minimize the chance of a balcony break-in.

What Else Women Want

Women want more than more pretty pictures of stainless steel fridges and sweeping granite counter tops. If the contractor plans are still in the works, ask about including noise-muffling walls to drown out upstairs laundry machines. What about the possibility of storage hidden in the bathroom walls for reading materials and feminine products?  Ask for amenities such as mud rooms, ‘drop zones’ for groceries and walk-in pantries.

Be well-informed

When it comes to real estate single women need to do a lot more due diligence. Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions until you understand the process. Your Real Estate agent will be happy to answer any questions you may have. In Calgary give Chris a call at 403-680-4479
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