Kile Meiklejohn's (kilemeiklejohn) Blog

   "If you're like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn't feel like yours."   It's a dream we all have - to own our own home and stop paying rent. But if you're like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn't ...

            "When such a major investment is transferred from one party to another, even the subtle legal details need to be taken care of. If not they can turn into major problems if handled incorrectly."         When you're buying or selling a Red Deer  home, there are many important legal issu...

      "It is best to remove your pets from the house BEFORE you start moving your possessions. Allowing your pets to roam free in the house while the front door is propped wide open, and people are rushing in and out lugging boxes and furniture – just creates a recipe for disaster."   Moving can ...

        "According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. Here are 11 you should know about if you're planning to put your home up for sale."     Homebuyers Want to Know Your Home Inside and O...

        "A home will only sell for what the market can bear. What this means is that no matter how many upgrades were made, or how much money has been invested in the upgrades, a home will only sell for what the majority of homebuyers are willing to pay."     Before deciding that your next home m...

  The Real Estate Market Has Changed . . . "Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale don't sell the first time. It's more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller mistakes in order to sell your home fast and for the mo...

            ". . . you have to sell your present home at exactly the right time in order to avoid either the financial burden of owning two homes or, just as bad, the dilemma of having no place to live during the gap between closings"       Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you'r...

        "A home will only sell for what the market can bear. What this means is that no matter how many upgrades were made, or how much money has been invested in the upgrades, a home will only sell for what the majority of homebuyers are willing to pay."     Before deciding that your next home m...

        "...before you put your home back on the market, take a step back and review your situation..."     4 Important Points that Will Get Your House Sold!   If your home has just come off the market and hasn't sold, don't be discouraged. The reason it didn't sell may have nothing to do with yo...

      "Subtle changes in the way you approach mortgage shopping, and even small differences in the way you structure your mortgage, can literally cost or save you thousands of dollars and years of expense."     Mortgage Regulations Have Changed . . .  Mortgage regulations have changed significant...