Patrick's Real Estate Blog
Real Estate information specific to Central Alberta, Red Deer area, and resources for buyers and sellers.
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Tax Increase on the horizon for City of Red Deer The City of Red Deer is in the midst of a growth spurt. Through the 90's they like many communities the city held the line on taxes. Now with increases in population and further pressure on infrastructure and City services, Red Deer is facing a ta...
04/28/2008
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Red Deer is divided by the Red Deer River which creates are lush attractive parkland community. Not to sit by and let this precious resource by squandered. The City of Red Deer recently approved measures to conserve water.Council moved the following bylaws this week."That Bylaw 3215/B-2008 be r...
04/26/2008
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Today's announcement was a big one when it comes to decreases in the lending rate. The Bank of Canada reduced its benchmark lending rate by a half-percentage point to 3.0 percent. This is the second time in a row, the Bank of Canada has cut the overnight rate by 50bps, bringing the target rate t...
04/22/2008
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We walk by those "Enroll now and get a free gift" credit card tables all the time. If I have all those department store cards, how does that affect me? Does this "potential" debt capacity matter? What if I never use them? I just signed up to get the free Hockey Jersey or other "Free Gift". T...
04/21/2008
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When working with buyers the question will come up have you spoken with your bank about whether or not you are qualified for the price level you are shopping in? This can be a conversation that happens at one of our first meetings and really it should. The challenge can be the buyer may be relu...
04/21/2008
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I been thinking more about this "Green" housing. I started wondering does owning a "Green Home" matter? Actually, yes it does. Not strictly as an environmental good thing but for day to day living and increased equity I think yes putting green initiatives in your home make a difference.From a sel...
04/18/2008
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Recently the new www.Century21.ca launched and with that I have been blogging thererather than here. It seems to be working great and rather than duplicate entries I am attempting to import from my other blog rather than the typical cut and paste.You can view my bog at: http://www.century21.ca/...
03/08/2008
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Red Deer lies in the "parkland" of Alberta. Evident when driving North from Calgary on The QE2 highway, you are welcomed by rolling hills, green fields and trees galore. A rather sharp contrast to the prairie fields of southern Alberta. The trees that are abundant in Red Deer, and the lush river ...
09/22/2007
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Alberta is the talk of all my friends and relatives from out of province. After escaping to the Okanagan for a family holiday, I heard over and over "How's the market?" or "Market is declining now?” So what is going on here in Red Deer? Lots! The biggest recommendation I can make to clients is to...
09/18/2007
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If you are new to Red Deer, or just planning a get away to our fine area here are a few places, and things that you may want to add to your list.Westerner Days Fair & Exposition, July 18 - 22. Much more than an old time country fair but still has that look and feel. Midway rides, chuckwagons, a...
07/03/2007
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Patrick Galesloot is a Realtor® with Century 21 Advantage. Century 21 Advantage is a full-service real estate office. We specialize in serving Red Deer and surrounding area. Our associates live in the communities we serve and know the cities you call home such as Ponoka, Lacombe, Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds, Penhold and Red Deer. We can help make your move to your new home comfortable and easy. Learn more about Patrick at http://www.PatrickGalesloot.com or Century 21 Advantage at http://www.Century21Advantage.ca
Real Estate information specific to Central Alberta, Red Deer area, and resources for buyers and sellers.