Moving Calgary Forward

This week I talk a little about the conditions in the marketplace, low interest rates and a couple of the great featured property opportunities we have currently available.

Complete first time home buyer starter kit is now available at:
www.CalgarysNextHomeOwner.com

Featured property details and virtual tours

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Michael Bladon - RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(877) 259-4141 - homes@michaelbladon.com

Comments are feedback are most welcome, please email homes@michaelbladon.com

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This week’s show focuses on recently released news about the first time buyer market and the Plan-It Calgary project.

Complete first time home buyer starter kit is now available at:
www.CalgarysNextHomeOwner.com

First time buyers driving force in Canada’s residential real estate markets - Says RE/MAX

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Plan-it City of Calgary website (download reports and submit feedback)

Contact Info:
Michael Bladon - RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(877) 259-4141 - homes@michaelbladon.com

Comments are feedback are most welcome, please email homes@michaelbladon.com

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The March edition of my client newsletter was recently mailed out. Access the PDF edition here.

Topics include:

- Home Owners Return on Renovation Index

- New “Zero down” options

- Monthly Market Repor

- Upcoming seminar for first-time home buyers

 March 2009 Client Newsletter: Download

This week’s show focuses on some new financing options available to help first-time buyers. Also, a look at the pace of sales during the past 6 months.

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Calgary Herald - Resale Market Gathers Strength
Complete first time home buyer starter kit is now available at:
www.CalgarysNextHomeOwner.com

Contact Info:
Michael Bladon - RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(877) 259-4141 - homes@michaelbladon.com

Comments are feedback are most welcome, please email homes@michaelbladon.com

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 Zero down is back and sales are up: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week’s show focuses on evaluating the total cost of purchasing a home, factoring in interest rates, purchase price and the cost of renting while you wait.

Temporary Home Reno Tax Credit
Eco-Retrofit program details
City of Calgary toilet replacement rebate

The Disciplined Investor - free book
Complete first time home buyer starter kit is now available at:
www.CalgarysNextHomeOwner.com

Contact Info:
Michael Bladon - RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(877) 259-4141 - homes@michaelbladon.com

Comments are feedback are most welcome, please email homes@michaelbladon.com

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 Total cost of ownership, Energy Efficiency rebates, Home Reno Tax Credit: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

New tax incentives for first time buyers announced. Details here and here.

Complete first time home buyer starter kit is now available at:
www.CalgarysNextHomeOwner.com

Contact Info:
Michael Bladon - RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(877) 259-4141 - homes@michaelbladon.com

Comments are feedback are most welcome, please email homes@michaelbladon.com

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I’ve just sent out the February 2009 edition of my preferred client newsletter. This month’s focus is:

• Improve your credit score
• Adjust your mortgage payment to save years and thousands of interest
• January 2009 Market Report
• Help a friend become a home owner

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 February Client Update: Download

A brief chat this week about the level of activity in January and the feelings of Realtors and home builders about this market.

Complete first time home buyer starter kit is now available at:
www.CalgarysNextHomeOwner.com

Contact Info:
Michael Bladon - RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(877) 259-4141 - homes@michaelbladon.com

Comments are feedback are most welcome, please email homes@michaelbladon.com

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