Karri Flatla & Associates - RE/MAX Real Estate Lethbridge
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What does it look like 'in real life' when we promise a homeowner we will stage their home for a quick sale? While it's not quite as snap-your-fingers as what you see on a 30-minute TV show, there is some magic involved. Lucky for you, you don't have to figure any of this out yourself. Just … Continue reading...
If you're trying to buy a home while also selling your current one, you are probably wondering, 'Where am I going to live in between?' Even with the best negotiating (and we're good), the closing date of one home may not line up with the closing date of the other. Of course, even if they did line … Continue reading...
Certainly it must sound too easy for a REALTOR® to say, "There's no time like the present to list your home! Sign here!" Who wants to buy a home in winter anyway? Moving is unpleasant, even in the nicest weather. Families are spending their cash on Christmas gifts. And most people want a holiday … Continue reading...
The prevailing belief about real estate is that REALTORS® take phone calls, price houses, sign paperwork, and then wait for offers to roll in. In some instances, this approach may suffice. However, is that all you should expect from your real estate agent? Or should you request step-by-step advice … Continue reading...
Getting an offer accepted on your home is an exciting milestone. After all that work to get your house ready for sale, it's tempting to break out the champagne. However, that final signature is just the beginning of a long series of steps toward getting paid for your property. In fact, the most … Continue reading...
In the real estate business, mortgage financing is known to make otherwise sane people a little crazy. Here in Lethbridge, we estimate that more than 10% of real estate offers are collapsing over financing alone. Fortunately, this crazy-making is completely preventable. Long before you go house … Continue reading...
Homeowners ask me the same question at almost every listing meeting: what do you think of staging, Karri? It's a smart question to ask. First impressions are everything for buyers who are in a charged emotional state when viewing homes. However, presenting your home in the best possible light is a … Continue reading...
What's going on in Lethbridge real estate right now? Well... prices are flat (yawn). City sales volume is down (whaaat?). And the mortgage rules are changing (again). Watch my video below for an overview of what this all means. Then check out the hard numbers below! Lethbridge real estate … Continue reading...
Year over year, sales volume is slightly down on single-family homes, but overall, we're experiencing a normal spring market. The upside is that Q1 2017 shows a 4% increase in single-family home prices in Lethbridge with even stronger indicators when looking at median pricing. Population growth, … Continue reading...
While October stats won't fully reveal the impact of the recent changes to mortgage rules, we are seeing a slow down in the Lethbridge real estate market. Showing activity has slowed down earlier in the season than normal, and months' inventory is climbing. Anything priced over $400k will see … Continue reading...