• What Is a Condo Reserve Fund (and Why It Decides Your Investment)?,Jay Patel

    What Is a Condo Reserve Fund (and Why It Decides Your Investment)?

    A condo reserve fund is the condo corporation's savings account for major repairs — roof, elevators, parkade, building envelope, windows — funded through your monthly condo fees. In Alberta, condo corporations are legally required to maintain one and to commission a professional reserve fund study a

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  • How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Alberta?,Jay Patel

    How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Alberta?

    Selling a house in Alberta typically costs roughly 5–6% of the sale price once everything is counted — with real estate commission as the largest single cost. The common Alberta reference is 7% on the first $100,000 + 3% on the balance (negotiable, split between listing and buyer agents), plus 5% GS

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  • Moving to Chestermere: What Buyers Should Know,Jay Patel

    Moving to Chestermere: What Buyers Should Know

    Chestermere is the lake community directly east of Calgary — about a 15–25 minute drive to east Calgary communities — and it attracts buyers who want a lake lifestyle, waterfront pathways and a small-town feel with the city next door. The trade-offs are real: the commute to downtown or west Calgary

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