Edmonton Real Estate Blog

Serge Bourgoin and Associates are once again offering a great Edmonton Home For Sale!

 We’re featuring this 4 beds, 2 baths home in 18743 80 Avenue that’s selling for only $415,000.

Come and take a virtual tour of it today.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

Here’s your weekly dose of Edmonton Mortgage Rates update!

We are closing the month of July with all the rates increased. The 1-year term mortgage rate gain +0.05%, 2-year term gain +0.2%, 3-year term gain +0.25%, 4-year term gain +0.1%, 5-year term gain +0.2%, 7-year term gain +0.25% and finally the 10-year term gain +0.1%.

The rates might change even further so take this opportunity to own that Edmonton property you’ve been dreaming of for years!

Chita Metcalfe of Edmonton Mortgage Source is here to help you finance that Edmonton property. You can contact her for all your Edmonton mortgage needs.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

In life we want the best for our family as we want it for ourselves, buying and renting is no exception.

Is buying a house really the better choice than renting or the other way round?

Which will you choose?

Down Payment

Buying:

The accustomed down payment for a house is 20% of the acquirement value.

Renting:

It is commonly know when renting a property requires a deposit equivalent to the first and last month’s rent.

Fixed Rate

Buying:

For as long as it takes to pay off the house, a fixed-rate mortgage lets homeowners know what exactly their monthly dues will be.

Renting:

Landlords can change the rate at the end of a leasing period when renting a property.

Taxes

Buying:

Property taxes on a home can be quite the headache.

Renting:

A renter does not have to deal paying property taxes separately.

Maintenance

Buying:

It’s your house so taking care of it when problems appear is your responsibility.

Renting:

Renters typically doesn’t deal with any problematic issues regarding the well-being of the house however they are obligated to report when something goes wrong to their landlord.

Flexibility

Buying:

You cannot easily part with a home. It may take months or even years to sell and by then you may be selling at a loss.

Renting:

Renters don’t have money bounded at their rented property so they have more flexibility of leaving a place at the end of a lease.

Everyone has the choice to buy or rent an Edmonton property it all depends on the circumstances of the person. Buying an Edmonton home is a long term investment which may take years for the effect to be felt but if you are thinking of settling down then buying is a great option but if you are on the move regularly then renting is the best for you.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

The advantage of the internet has been phenomenal without a doubt and selling online is one of them.

With the internet becoming such an important aspect taking its edge is a must for anyone in the real estate industry.

With that in mind here are some of the things to take note of how to sell through online.

Listed

There are different popular real estate websites which users can use to sell their properties online, but some of the sites are not for free.

By making your very own website you can exhibit your properties online. Also one of the advantages of having your own website is that there is no limited restriction by means of paying for your properties to be posted.

Also take note that 20% of real estate searches are on mobile devices which uses the internet.

Online Reality

You can show the interior and exterior of the property that you are selling through listing videos. By showcasing more of the details of the property, you can make it more appealing to the masses.

Another way in which it is more convenient and take less effort is through pictures by which are the get-go by individuals selling their properties online..

While videos and pictures has become the foundations of real estate advertising in online selling, another technological sensation has been getting to mainstream online media which is 3d.

This technology will become a trend in virtual staging properties online very soon.

Social Network

You can network with brokers through online and by using different platforms of social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram which have been used by millions worldwide.

There are some unconventional sites like Craigslist and Pinterest which have been used to promote selling real estate properties.

The times are changing and the only ones who can survive the inevitable change are the ones who adapt to them.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

The key in quickly selling your Edmonton home and getting your asking price is accomplishing a successful staging. From cleaning to styling, there are many different approaches you can try.

Here are some staging tips you can try to make your Edmonton house sell faster.

Curb Appeal Boost

You might have heard this for quite some time and with good reason. Make sure your Edmonton home is ready to welcome onlookers because potential Edmonton buyers thinking to look at your Edmonton home will do a quick drive-by first, and often decide if it’s worth their time to look inside.

Do luring tactics like power wash siding and walkways, wash front windows, plant fresh greenery and flowers, repaint the porch floor if needed, etc. You may never know who may be looking at your Edmonton home.

Clean Edmonton House

Whether it’s your own elbow grease or you hire a professional cleaner, a clean Edmonton house always attracts more Edmonton buyers.

Clutter Away

All clutters must go if you’re serious with staging your Edmonton home, end of story.

Space

With the clutters managed, you can now showcase more of the space of your Edmonton property which entices Edmonton buyers. The more space you have, the more attracting your Edmonton house is.

Use Extra Rooms Intelligently

If you have a room which has been a dumping ground for oddities then it’s better to clear that room up. When a potential buyer sees that extra room, he or she can see maybe an office space or an extra room for the kids. Which might be a crucial piece in whether to buy the Edmonton property or not.

Seasonal Thinker

Take advantage of the seasons when staging your Edmonton home. In summer make sure your garden is beautifully modelled. Clean and assured that the pools and fire pit are ready to be use. While in autumn and winter make use of the cozy atmosphere by building a fire in the fireplace, etc.

Before you put your Edmonton house on the market make sure you have done every preparation you can think of so that when the time comes for you to sell your Edmonton home, the selling process will be fast and less likely for you to experience any bumps as the journey goes.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

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Here’s your weekly dose of Edmonton Mortgage Rates update!

For the 3rd week of July, 4 rates increased while 3 rates remain unchanged. The 3-year term mortgage rate gain +0.03%. From 2.31%, now it’s 2.34%. While the 4-year, 5-year and 10-year term mortgage rates jump by  +0.15%, +0.15% and +0.35%.

Chita Metcalfe of Edmonton Mortgage Source is here to help you finance that Edmonton property. You can contact her for all your Edmonton mortgage needs.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

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Here’s your weekly dose of Edmonton Mortgage Rates update!

Steady is the word for this week as the Rates remains unchanged going through the 2nd week of July. Grab this chance while it last. Let Chita Metcalfe of Edmonton Mortgage Source help you finance that Edmonton property. You can contact her for all your Edmonton mortgage needs.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

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Here’s your weekly dose of Edmonton Mortgage Rates update!

We welcome the month of July with the rates remaining unchanged. This is an opportunity for you to buy that Edmonton home at an affordable term.

You know we got you, Chita Metcalfe of Edmonton Mortgage Source is here to help you finance that Edmonton property. You can contact her for all your Edmonton mortgage needs.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

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Here’s your weekly dose of Edmonton Mortgage Rates update!

4 rates have change this week. The 1-year term mortgage rate gain +0.05%. From 2.34%, now it’s 2.39%.  While the 5-year, 7-year and 10-year term mortgage rates slid down by -0.10%, -0.25% and -0.40%. This is a chance for you to finally own that Edmonton property you’ve been dreaming of for years!

Chita Metcalfe of Edmonton Mortgage Source is here to help you finance that Edmonton property. You can contact her for all your Edmonton mortgage needs.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

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Here’s your weekly dose of Edmonton Mortgage Rates update!

We are entering the last few weeks of June with the rates remaining unchanged. This is an opportunity for you to buy that Edmonton home at an affordable term.

To get you started, Chita Metcalfe of Edmonton Mortgage Source is here to help you finance that Edmonton property. You can contact her for all your Edmonton mortgage needs.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

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