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| Friday, January 30, 2009 Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers.by Ben Officer on Fri, Jan, 30, 2009 03:36 PM
It's not unusual for a first-time home buyer to say to me, "Wow, just last week I called you about buying a home and now I have a purchase offer pending! How did this happen so fast?"
The answer... Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Budget goodies for homeowners and 1st-time buyersby Ben Officer on Wed, Jan, 28, 2009 01:35 PM These are a few of the highlights from the proposed federal budget that will interest people who
own a home or are looking to own a home.
1. Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC)
-... Monday, January 26, 2009 5 Reasons to Buy a Homeby Ben Officer on Mon, Jan, 26, 2009 11:39 AM
If you're like most first-time home buyers, you've probably listened to friends', family's and coworkers' advice, many of whom are encouraging you to buy a home. However, you may still wonder if... Friday, January 23, 2009 Mortgage Rates drop lowerby Ben Officer on Fri, Jan, 23, 2009 12:50 PM
Some of the mortgage brokers I deal with have been sending me the updated rates every week. If you are looking at getting pre-approved for a mortgage, these are some excellent rates.
... Monday, January 19, 2009 Top 10 Home Staging Mistakes Sellers Makeby Ben Officer on Mon, Jan, 19, 2009 02:04 PM I find that when selling a home, staging the house so that it appeals to a broad ranges of potential buyers is a very important, and often overlooked aspect of preparation. Yet, it can be one of the most... Friday, January 16, 2009 Where is the bottom???by Ben Officer on Fri, Jan, 16, 2009 01:54 PM
One of the questions I am often asked is "when will we reach the bottom of a cycle or market?"
After the huge increases we saw in 2006 and the first half of 2007, the prices were not sustainable.... Thursday, January 15, 2009 Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 17 January from 2-4 PM. Call Mike 780-242-5229 for detailsby Ben Officer on Thu, Jan, 15, 2009 04:11 AM 
Please visit our Open House at 7811 96 ST in EDMONTON.
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 17 January from 2-4 PM. Call Mike 780-242-5229 for details
Fantastic townhouse condo in the popular Creek Side... Thursday, January 15, 2009 Open House. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 17 January from 2-4 PM. Call Ben 780-266-4418 for detailsby Ben Officer on Thu, Jan, 15, 2009 04:11 AM 
Please visit our Open House at 8004 95A ST in EDMONTON.
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 17 January from 2-4 PM. Call Ben 780-266-4418 for details
This luxurious townhouse condominium looks out over... Wednesday, January 14, 2009 New property listed in Zone 27, Edmontonby Ben Officer on Wed, Jan, 14, 2009 04:11 AM 
I have listed a new property at # 303 12550 140 AV in EDMONTON.
Carefree living can be yours at The Stone Ridge. Situated on the third floor, this is a fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom ... Monday, January 12, 2009 2009 Edmonton Real Estate Forecastby Ben Officer on Mon, Jan, 12, 2009 12:40 PM
My business partner Mike Muranetz and I attended the REALTORS® Assoc. of Edmonton forecast at the Shaw Conference Centre last Thursday, the 8th Of January.
My favourite speakers were Aroon... Tuesday, January 6, 2009 When the Home Inspector finds something Wrong!by Ben Officer on Tue, Jan, 6, 2009 02:04 PM When the Home Inspector finds something WRONG!
You shop for a home. You find one you like. You make an offer — conditional on a satisfactory home inspection.
Okay so far.
Then the inspector... Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Check out your options before you renew!by Ben Officer on Tue, Jan, 6, 2009 01:24 PM
I just found out an interesting statistic the other day. It is said that 85% of Canadians sign their mortgage renewal without outside advice. Banks have gotten smart and...  |
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