Advice Blog

We all knew it was coming - After this weekend, we can probably say that winter is here.  With Calgary quickly becoming a Winter Wonderland, it is time to prepare your home! Here are 8 tips we have put together for you. 1) Furnace Inspection Have your furnace serviced and ducts cleaned (every 2 years) Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. It is good practice to write the date...

Vacations are meant to be relaxing... Have you ever got to the airport and suddenly thought "did I lock the back door?" Yep, me too! Labour Day Weekend is the perfect time to pack up and head out on a final family adventure before school, snow and seasonal depression hits in. But what about your new home?  It should be fine while you are gone.   But what if it is not? Leaving home with...

Karen Keveryga - Realtor RLP Benchmark Karen's Korner - November Edition In April 2016, a representative from Richards Robbins (Chris Cummins) presented at our brokerage, Royal LePage Benchmark. His role was to introduce the concepts and benefits of attending an event put on by this organization. I was new to real estate. Started in 2015 during a recession. Was...

Author: Karen Keveryga The Struggles Of A First Time Buyer Did you know that in the past year - FIRST time home buyers made up 31% of ALL home buyers???? The same as the year prior! 82% of these first time home buyers - are 22 to 30 years.  48% of buyers are 31 to 40 years. Behind these groups, 22% of buyers 40 to 54 years are also getting into the market for the FIRST time. The most common reasons for...