Homeownership Boost Your Net Worth Through Equity

Owning a home is one of the most significant investments you can make in your life. It not only provides a place to live but can also boost your net worth through equity. Equity refers to the difference between the market value of your home and the outstanding mortgage balance. In other words, it's the amount of the property you own outright.

Homeownership can provide financial benefits that can't be found in renting. It's an investment that can increase in value over time, allowing you to build equity and increase your net worth. In this article, we'll discuss the ways in which homeownership can boost your net worth through equity.

Building Equity

One of the primary ways homeownership can boost your net worth is through building equity.…

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Seller Tips on Storage Things When Selling Your Home

Seller Tips on Storage Things When Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be a challenging and overwhelming task. There are numerous factors to consider when preparing your home for sale, and one crucial aspect is storage. Buyers are always on the lookout for ample storage space in a home. Therefore, it's essential to declutter and organize your home effectively to create an impression of adequate storage space.

Here are some seller tips on storage things when selling your home that will help you make a lasting impression on potential buyers.

1. Declutter and Organize Your Home

The first step in preparing your home for sale is to declutter and organize it. You want to create an impression of adequate storage space, and this starts by…

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Matt Berry Edmonton Home Sales Down

Matt Berry Real Estate Statistics

There were total 13 Active listings with 6 condos and 7 single family homes. Average Selling price is 338,800 and highest selling price is $499,900. There were 2 Listings sold within 30 days. Average sold price of listing was 244,000 and highest sold price was 295,300. Average Sold days was 84 days. There is 4 months inventory in Matt Berry Edmonton. . Average Sold price is down 10.3% month over month in  2019.

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Easy Ways To Close Up An Open Floor Plan When Looking To Sell Your Home

An open concept floor plan has been the gold standard for new homes for many years. But the style is starting to shift and more and more buyers these days are looking for separate kitchens and dining areas and main floors that aren’t quite so open. If the sellers don’t want to undertake a huge renovation to close up an open concept main floor but you have a buyer that wants a more closed-in space you can suggest some easy ways that the buyer can get the privacy they want without having to demolish the first floor and do a major renovation like:

Use Bookshelves To Delineate Spaces

This apartment trick is a cliché because it works. Large standing bookcases or open cube shelving can be used to create the illusion of walls and define separate spaces.…

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How much houses are selling in Kernohan Edmonton MLS Statistics Report June 28 -2019?

Kernohan Edmonton Real Estate Statistics

Lowest price MLS listing in Kernohan Edmonton is $173,000 for 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bath Townhouse condo 175.46 sq feet and Highest Listing Price is $483,000 for a fully finished two story with 3  Bedrooms and 2.5  bathrooms, 1638 sq feet asking $294.82  per sq feet.  Average List price is $302,660.  Average Listing days in Kernohan is  53 days. The 2019 Year To Date Sold: 17    +30.76 %(YOY) .  Average Sold Price:   $285,750 +13.4% (MOM) ,April 2019: $252,00

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Are Open Houses Worth It In The Digital Age?

As more and more home buyers turn to online listings, video tours, and other digital tools to buy homes many in the real estate industry are wondering if open houses are still a viable way to sell houses. There’s no hard and fast answer to that question, but there’s also no doubt that for many agents open houses aren’t worth the cost and the hassle.

Open Houses Are Expensive And Time Consuming

Throwing an open house requires a lot of preparation and planning and also they can be quite expensive. Making sure that the time is in good shape to be viewed, buying food and drinks and decorations as well as having piles of brochures and other paperwork printed can cost quite a bit. Agents need to give up an entire day, and sometimes an entire weekend to be…

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Fraser Edmonton Monthly Real Estate Statistics May 21-2019

Fraser Edmonton Real Estate Statistics May 21 - 2019

Lowest price MLS listing in Fraser Edmonton is $51,100 for the 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom 656 sq feet condo asking 77.84 per sq feet and Highest Listing Price is $698,800 for fully finished Two Story with 6 Bedrooms and 5.1 bathrooms, 3249 sq feet with double attached garage asking $215 per sq feet.  Average List price is $322,658.  Average Listing days in Fraser Edmonton is 45 days.

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Why Home Buyers And Home Sellers Still Need Real Estate Agents

Now that it’s become so common for buyers to look for homes online before even contacting a real estate agent some of them wonder why they even need an agent. Of course, we know why. But if you run into some resistance from potential buyers or sellers who question the need for trained real estate agents in this day and age here are some smart but still professional and polite ways to let them know that real estate agents do a lot more than just act as in intermediary:

Real Estate Agents Are Experts

 There is a lot more to the home buying process than just getting a mortgage, finding a house that you like, and buying it. The process of buying a first home can be confusing and frustrating for first-time buyers. Having an experienced real estate agent…

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Half duplex for Sale In Edmonton

Located in the Family Friendly Community, this move in ready home is ideal for first-time buyers looking to start a family. This 2 story duplex features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms close to all amenities. The main floor features 9ft ceiling, a large great room with a fireplace, main floor laundry & open concept kitchen that flows into the dining area. Rear yard access for summer BBQs and entertaining on the deck!. Upstairs includes the large master bedroom with a closet and ensuite with 3 piece bath. There are 2 more nice size bedrooms and 4pc bath, linen closet complete this level. Windows are outfitted with Hunter Douglas blinds.  This home is landscaped, has a fenced backyard, a double detached insulated and drywalled garage. Unfinished Basement is Great…

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How To Manage the Home Buyer's Expectations

One of the toughest things to do when you’re working with buyers, especially first-time buyers, is to manage their expectations of what they can find in their new home. A generation of people who have grown up with HGTV and home and property buying reality television now expect to get things like lots of square footage and high-end finishings on a bargain budget. That’s not usually possible, and in nearly all cases buyers will need to prioritize what is most important to them in a home. When buyers have unrealistic expectations, it can be difficult to get them interested in the homes that they can afford so managing their expectations is very important. Here are a few ways to make sure clients have realistic expectations without being confrontational:

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