Lethbridge Real Estate - Welist FSBO Service coming soon? Word on the street is that one of the 'for sale by owner' companies is trying to start up a listing service to add onto their FSBO business model.  Nobody seems to know exactly how Welist will roll this out or add it onto their business model, but it will be a leap for them if they can offer this as an additional service for home sellers.   As the tough economy makes it harder and harder to sell a piece of real estate, does it make any sense to use a cheap fsbo service or even a discount real estate brokerage?  Will buyers ever find out about your property?   These are important questions.  Here is a quick and short answer on it.   The very best buyers are the ones who "have to buy".  The buyers who are transfers into our city fr... 09/22/2010

Lethbridge Real Estate - Parade of Homes shows of new home construction From September 25 until October 10th, in various subdivisions in the City the new home builders will be showing off their latest and greatest workmanship and designs.  This is something that many potential buyers wait for so that they can get a chance to view many different builders at the same time and compare the products a little more directly.  The home builders here in town look forward to this time of year as well.    For the new home builders and construction companies, this is their time to put their best foot forward.  During this brief 2 week period of Parade of Homes in Lethbridge, they will have large number of current and future prospective customers coming through their doors, and so they go all out to... 09/19/2010

Lethbridge Real Estate - Buying and Selling Houses, Homes, and Investment Property                                               The market in Southern Alberta follows some seasonal trends which seem to be so reliable on a year after year basis that you can bank on them.  Yes, we are still affected by global real estate market trends and the economics of the Province of Alberta, Canada, and the US.   We are also affected by commodity prices such as Oil and Agriculture products, as they are such a huge part of local economy.  Interest rates which are set by the Bank of Canada also play a role in what happens to local home prices as it affects affordability.   One of the unique factors which has a strong and noticable influence on our Lethbridge housing marketplace is the large number of ... 09/16/2010

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Lethbridge Real Estate - Mountain Heights subdivision and Gerald Probe Elementary School   This past week I happened to be driving through West Lethbridge and was stopped in an area known as Mountain Heights.  In this area, all of the streets are named for famous mountains.  The homes in this area were just starting construction when I began my real estate career over 16 years ago.    As a result, the floor plans and the construction of these homes is fairly modern.  This area provides a nice affordable alternative the the new construction areas, as this area is fully developed already and you need not worry about the noise and mess of living in a construction area.   Another attractive thing about this part of West Lethbridge is the Probe Elementary School.  This school is rated very h... 09/05/2010

         Just like the song, "sign, sign, everywere a sign" it seems that there are more lawn signs on Lethbridge real estate these days than at any point in our history.  Our busiest season for home selling has come and gone and yet the number of houses for sale in our city remains high.  This is troubling for home sellers, but good for home buyers.        Lethbridge is not used to having such a large inventory of homes on the market and it is a new thing for a buyer to have so much selection to choose from.  There have been times in recent years when I have had buyers who were only able to find one or two homes in their price range, while today it is common to find 30 or more.     With the winter getting close at hand, our market always suffers from a bit of a slow down.  It is diffi... 09/04/2010

Lethbridge Real Estate - Sunridge Subdivision in West Lethbridge   Here is a quick video of Sunridge, a new construction area featuring built green homes.  The area is located at the south edge of West Lethbridge.  If you want more information about new homes for sale or building a new home in Lethbridge, please get in contact with me.     09/02/2010

Lethbridge Real Estate - Mountain Heights in West Lethbridge If you are looking for affordable housing in a neighborhood that is great for young families, Mountain Heights in West Lethbridge might be right for you.  The homes in the area are around 10 to 15 years old, so they have modern floorplans and construction, yet the neighborhood is well established and fully developed.  Prices in this area tend to be good, which makes it popular for buyers.   If you want more information on Mountain Heights in West Lethbridge, or on homes for sale in Lethbridge, get in touch with me. 09/01/2010

Lethbridge Real Estate - Riverstone in West Lethbridge Riverstone is a high demand new construction neighborhood in West Lethbridge.  The homes are architectural appealing and the neighborhood has a nice design with a school and parks in the center of it.  The location is nice and the quality of the homes and nieghbors is great.  There are currently no new building lots available in this area, but there are a few new and several resale homes available.   If you would like more information on Riverstone, or on newer homes located in Lethbridge, get in touch with me. 09/01/2010

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Lethbridge real estate near schools It is that time of year again in Lethbridge.  After the weekend the children will return to school.  The busy part of the Lethbridge real estate season will end its summer buzz that seems to happen every year as families scramble to move households across the city or province during the brief 2 month summer break.   Here in Lethbridge we always have an increase in the sales numbers for Lethbridge condos, starter homes, and duplex units this time of year.  Many people give up trying to find rental accomodations and just jump in as buyers instead.  Lethbridge real estate does the same thing every August like clockwork.   For the smart Lethbridge real estate investors, they are able to time their sales and purchases around the migration of our large stud... 08/26/2010

Lethbridge Real Estate by Lethbridge Realtor and Lethbridge Mortgage Broker        I have been helping people buy and sell Lethbridge real estate for almost 17 years now.  I also help them arrange their Lethbridge mortgage financing for the real estate that they purchase.  In the many years that I have been involved in the local Lethbridge real estate industry I have observed the ups and downs of many different markets.      We had a boom market in about 1993 that was spurred on by the creation of first time home buyers programs which first allowed buyers to purchase Lethbridge real estate with as little as 5% downpayment.  This was huge and really pushed the starter home market which in turn pushed the rest of the market higher.  That boom was followed by a lull in which all the buyers... 08/21/2010

Lethbridge Real Estate - Searching the Internet   An increasing number of people in Lethbridge search the internet for real estate.  The type and variety of searches is still relatively small compared to larger real estate markets, but it is growing.  As a Lethbridge real estate professional it is important to have a presence on the internet so that when these 'Lethbridge real estate' searches happen you can be found. Every month the most popular searches in Lethbridge changes, some of the popular searches this week are:     mls lethbridge    lethbridge homes for sale    real estate in lethbridge    maxwell real estate lethbridge    remax real estate lethbridge    lethbridge acreages    royal lepage lethbridge    remax lethbridge    century 21 lethbridge    lethbridge commercial real es... 08/20/2010

Lethbridge Social Media Marketing It is known by several different names.  Some call it Lethbridge social media marketing, while others refer to it as Lethbridge social network marketing, but either way it refers to the same sort of strategy, taking the marketing of your business and making use of the various social and networking websites that we all seem to frequent. In my community there are still very few people who have active accounts at most social networks, however there are more and more every day.  It seems that currently these Lethbridge social media networks are actually frequented by more marketers than actual consumers.  My local twitter chatter is pretty much entirely spam messages as an example.   One of the businesses I am involved in is known as Lethbridge Marketing.co... 08/18/2010

University of Lethbridge Real Estate   Are you coming to the University of Lethbridge?  Are you sending your kids? Are you amazed by the rental market in Lethbridge yet?   Many people attending the University of Lethbridge discover that real estate located near the U of L is prime rental property and has consistent and solid demand.  This is the key reason that this type of property makes a great investment, both for those attending and also for anyone who is looking to become a landlord.   There are many types of properties available close to the U of L, including: condos duplexes apartment condos single family homes and properties with basement suites   Depending upon your personal situation, a different type of property may suite your needs.  Here is a video I made discussing Lethbri... 08/17/2010

$0 Down Mortgages   Ever hear of a mortgage that you could get with $0 downpayment?  Well they exist.  You can effectively buy a home with ZERO downpayment!   Back before the major economic collapse of the US real estate market they were much more commonly available, but the turmoil in the market make lenders scared to offer this product for the past while.  However, as Canada appears to be a bit stronger economically than the rest of the world, the zero down mortages are once again being marketed to consumers. What exactly is a $0 down mortgage? This is a mortgage that includes in it a 'cashback' to the borrower that they can then use to pay for their closing costs and their downpayment funds. Are they a scam? No, not in the shady sense of the word.  They are not illegal, unethical, or... 08/13/2010

Downtown Lethbridge   Just another short video from my random videos of the City of Lethbridge.  I have been trying to capture some various different areas of the city on video so that people thinking about moving to Lethbridge or interested in it can take a look at it from afar.  So check out the video, and if you want any info on buying a home in Lethbridge or applying for a mortgage online get in touch with me.   Here is the video.   08/12/2010

West Lethbridge Real Estate - GS Lakie Middle School The newly constructed GS Lakie middle school is located in the center of newly constructed homes in west lethbridge.  The homes in this area include semi-detached duplexes, attached condos, apartment condos, and lots of single family homes.  The area is designed with the multifamily units primarily located along the busier roads and the single family units behind them in crescents and cul-de-sac areas.   Being close to a school is attractive to young Lethbridge homeowners with children.  It allows their children to play and roam close to home, and also to walk to school instead of having to take a bus.  As a result homes around schools always appeal to young families, and this area of west lethbridge is no different.   Here is a short... 08/12/2010

Lethbridge Pre Approval for a Mortgage   It is very important to get a mortgage pre-approval done before you go shopping for Lethbridge real estate.  The reason is that a pre-approval guarantees you that you do not waste your time or that of your Realtor.  Knowing exactly how much you can borrow and what terms are available to you will help you make your purchasing decision.   Think about it.  You spend weeks or months searching for the right piece of real estate, but spend less than an hour shopping for the right mortgage.  That is where a qualified and experienced mortgage broker can help.  Here is a quick video I made reiterating that point. 08/12/2010

Here is cute video I made using Google's search application.  There is no place at the end to personalize it so I just used an annotation bubble to post my contact details.  I could make my own just like this using camtasia I suppose, perhaps I will.   Check it out and see.....     08/10/2010