To make your journey towards homeownership as simple as can be, we’ve put together a selection of valuable, free advice for buyers. Let us know if you have any questions by dropping us a message. We love to chat with the neighbors!
It’s A Balanced Market!
What does a Balanced Market mean to you if you’re considering “next steps” in your home journey? Here are a few key factors you should know. First: The numbers tell the story here, and as of July 31, 2022, quite simply, there are just more homes available for sale/purchase in the greater Edmonton Area. For…
Do you know the Score?
If you’re dreaming of buying a home, you should know the score — your credit score, that is. This three-digit number is the code that can unlock the door to a better interest rate on your mortgage, potentially saving you thousands of dollars. With Interest rates on the rise, knowing your score, and taking the…
What Impacts Your Mortgage Rate?
If you’ve been planning to buy a home, I’m sure you know that interest rates have increased a bit recently. But, did you also know that the mortgage rate you personally qualify for can vary from the posted rates? Since there are lots of factors that influence the mortgage rate you receive, and knowledge is power,…
How to Buy or Sell a Home in 2022
We’re pretty sure you’ve heard the daunting reports from one news source or another by now. The Housing Market in Alberta this Spring is a Hot Seller’s Market! As Investors come in from out of province to compete with local residents for the lower number of listed properties, the already fast pace of home sales…
Spring Showers won’t cool off the Housing Market in Alberta!
Spring is here, and if you’re like us, you’re enjoying the additional hours of sunshine and daylight. Though the days are warming up in Alberta, throughout the month of April it’s not uncommon to get snow storms, or rain showers, or both at the same time! As the song goes, “Though April showers may come your…
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Get Ready, Get Set … SOLD!
Wow, and we thought the “Seller’s Market” in 2021 was a busy year! However, with the first two months of the new year now behind us, and the rest of 2022 stretching out before us, we’re starting to feel like Olympic Athletes taking part in a marathon event! With fewer homes available for sale, and…
A Question of Interest
There’s been a lot of information in the news lately regarding the Bank of Canada and the possible/probable increase to interest rates due to soaring inflation rates. If you’re feeling like you need a PHD in order to filter through all the “industry jargon” and numbers data, you’re not alone. In an effort to provide…
A Place for Everything!
We’re pretty sure you already know that the housing market slows down during the month of December, for the most part, due to the Christmas Holidays. But, did you know, that the Christmas Holidays are also responsible for an acceleration of the housing market in early January? Yes, it’s been our experience, that despite the…
Be a Confident First-Time Buyer!
With cell phones, tablets, and smart home services at the ready, just waiting for us to ask a question, it’s fair to say that Information has never been so readily available. Yet, while there’s “Google Maps” to assist us in finding our way around the city, there is no special app to use that will provide step-by-step instructions on how…
It’s A Seller’s Market!
With Home Inventories and Interest Rates at Incredible lows here in the greater Edmonton area, the real estate market has become a highly competitive “Sellers’ Market”. What is a “Seller’s Market” you ask? Quite simply put, it all comes down to the basic economic rule of “supply and demand”. Currently there are more qualified buyers…
Keep your Mortgage Application on the Right Track
If you’re beginning the process of buying a home, especially in this busy seller’s market, we recommend that you start with a mortgage pre-approval. This first step will give you a clear understanding of the maximum amount you will qualify to borrow, and provide you with an interest rate quote that is valid for 120 days…
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A Good Time to Get Moving
If you’re thinking of making a move and are considering your options, you may wonder if you missed the best opportunity to buy since spring is generally the busiest season. While it’s true that the Spring Market is very active, the reality is that the Summer may actually be the best time to buy. Why is that? First,…
We want to make your Next Move a Snap!
Are you planning to make a move in the near future? At Rost Real Estate we are excited to provide our clients with their very own Personal Concierge Service known as MOVESNAP. So, if you want to know where to go to change your address or update your drivers’ license. Or you’re looking for…
Getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval
Not all lenders that offer mortgage pre-approvals are created equal. If you’re ready to take the first steps towards investing in your future through Home Ownership, we’d be happy to help. Having worked with many, once buyers, now happy home owners, we are prepared to assist you in making the best match possible when it…
The Importance of a Home Inspection
Congratulations! You have made an offer on your Dream Home, the paperwork has been sent to the lender of your choice, and now it’s time to book your Home Inspection. While there is a cost associated with the Home Inspection to you as the buyer, we recommend that every single client we work with have…
Buyers Moving Checklist
Congratulations! You are now a Home Owner! Here is a list of items you will need to complete in order to successfully take possession of your Home on your scheduled possession date. If you’re renting make sure you let your landlord know in plenty of time that you won’t be renewing your lease, and make…
