Pamela B Brazil's Blog Posts

12 Ways to Get Your House in Tip Top Shape Prior to Selling!

12 Ways to Get Your House in Tip Top Shape Prior to Selling And Maximize your Return on Investment!Most sellers want to know what the secret is to get their home show ready, so they appeal to most

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Five DIY plumbing tips for homeowners

Five DIY plumbing tips for homeownersBy Tyler Difley - May 21, 2021Getty ImagesTo the uninitiated, plumbing repairs and maintenance can be intimidating. Major repairs and plumbing

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Declutter for a cause: where to donate your unwanted household items in Calgary

Declutter for a cause: where to donate your unwanted household items in CalgaryBy Tyler Difley - April 5, 202It’s time for spring cleaning, and while the excitement surrounding the

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March Experience - Enter to Win!

#CIRISALBERTAPROUD and we want to showcase that by sending you on one of 12 incredible Alberta experiences this year! This month, WIN dinner and a night's stay at Baker Creek Mountain Resort in Lake

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Three Reasons You May Want to Consider Selling in the Winter

Three Reasons You May Want to Consider Selling in the Winter1 - LESS COMPETITIONIt’s true that fewer people tend to list their homes during the winter months, but this means that your home has

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What Are “OFF-MARKET” Properties?

WHAT ARE “OFF-MARKET” PROPERTIES?Off-Market listings are properties that are for sale but aren’t listed on multiple listing services. Some sellers desire an off-market listing to

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Market Value vs. Property Assessment Value

Selling your home? Why your Realtor’s suggested list price is different than your city property asse1. Your current City Property Assessment Notice reflects the estimated market value of your

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Why It’s a Great Time to Purchase an Investment Property

Owning a rental property can be one of the best ways to invest in your financial future. If you are looking to get into this market, the most common strategy in property investment is the buy and

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Open Houses Are Safe and Permitted Under Phase 2

If you are in the market to purchase a property, visiting open houses is a great way to gauge what’s for sale in a certain community. Although open houses are now permitted under Phase 2,

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CMHC Tightens Lending Criteria, but Buyers Still Have Lots of Options

On July 1, 2020, CMHC modified their lending criteria for insured mortgages to require buyers to have stronger qualifications before owning a home. These adjustments to the requirements include an

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What You Don't Know About Listing with a Discount Brokerage

Thinking about selling your home and are interested in saving some money? Here's why hiring a limited-service, discount or DIY company could leave you with a hefty bill and also without the benefits

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June Newsletter - THE SKY ISN’T FALLING THE MEDIA’S MISCALCULATION

THE SKY ISN’T FALLING THE MEDIA’S MISCALCULATIONContrary to the stories in the media, the sky is not falling on the Alberta real estate market.In April in the Calgary market, we saw an

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Your Guide to Buying & Selling During COVID

KEEPING YOU SAFE WHILE FULFILLING YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS DURING COVID-19Firstly, thank you. Thank you for putting your trust in me as I guide you through the process of purchasing or selling real

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Real Estate is Open, but Different!

I hope and trust that you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this sobering moment in our history.  Events over the past few weeks are having a tremendous impact on

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