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Buyer Information

Congratulations! Purchasing a home or even thinking of buying a home is an exciting adventure. You will be joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future and establishing a home your family can call their own. Your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage, not a landlord's and over time your home will increase in value and the equity you earn is ultimately yours!

In this Home Buyers Guide, I will take you through a step by step process to help you determine the type of home ownership that is right for you. To make your home buying experience as pleasant as possible, I have included informative articles on mortgages, house hunting, the offer, closing details, moving and more.

Pre-shopping

Before you start shopping for your home, give some thought to your lifestyle, the features you need and want, affordability, and the neighborhoods you prefer. Determining the features that are most important to you will bring you closer to finding your perfect home.

Arranging a mortgage

Prior to shopping for a home, it is usually recommended to look into getting a pre-approval on a mortgage. As most people require a mortgage to purchase a home, this section explains mortgage types, terms and how to qualify.

Viewing Homes

Choosing a home is both an emotional and a financial decision for your future. By making the most out of your home viewing experience, you can learn how you can avoid costly errors that could lead to future problems.

The Offer

Are you ready to put an offer on a home? This section explains the components of an offer and how it forms an essential part of your purchase.

Closing

Buying a home is more than simply picking your dream home. This section will explain the importance of hiring the right professionals to ensure you are legally protected.

The Move

Are you looking for tips and tricks on how to make your move more manageable? This section offers insights on how to make the most of your move.

Latest Listings

Check out the latest listings offered in the Sherwood Park and Surrounding Areas

Courtesy of Min Xie of Sterling Real Estate

2 beds 2 baths 10226 sqft

203 5125 RIVERBEND Road

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #E4483373

$162,800

Courtesy of Lyle Hovelkamp of Dale Real Estate (St. Paul) Ltd.

5 beds 3 baths 1391 sqft

5513 55 Avenue

St. Paul Town, Alberta

MLS® #E4483372

$362,000

Courtesy of Sharon Smith of Elk Point Realty

3 beds 2 baths 1168 sqft

A4215 Twp Rd 562

Rural St. Paul County, Alberta

MLS® #E4483371

$415,000

Courtesy of Priya Sharma of Century 21 Signature Realty

4 beds 4 baths 1668 sqft

St. Albert, Alberta

MLS® #E4483370

$599,900
E4483369, Alberta,

Alberta

MLS® #E4483369

45 4403 RIVERBEND Road, E4483368, Alberta,

45 4403 RIVERBEND Road

Alberta

MLS® #E4483368

124 28 Street, E4483367, Alberta,

Courtesy of Iryna Voloshyn of REMAX River City

3 beds 3 baths 1539 sqft

124 28 Street

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #E4483367

$525,000
81 TWP RD 550, E4483366, Alberta,

Courtesy of Mike Carozza of The Foundry Real Estate Company Ltd

81 TWP RD 550

Rural Lac Ste. Anne County, Alberta

MLS® #E4483366

$49,888
3031 SPENCE Wynd, E4483365, Alberta,

Courtesy of Greg Rosychuk of Real Broker

4 beds 4 baths 1942 sqft

3031 SPENCE Wynd

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #E4483365

$575,000
171006 TWP 534, E4483364, Alberta,

Courtesy of Isaac Kristensen of LPT Realty

2 beds 1 baths 961 sqft

171006 TWP 534

Rural Lamont County, Alberta

MLS® #E4483364

$399,000
Plan 1722074, 43688749, Alberta,

Courtesy of Darcy Powlik of RE/MAX Real Estate

Plan 1722074

Calmar, Alberta

MLS® #43688749

$5,244,460
4512 62 Ave, 43689216, Alberta,

Courtesy of Pia Greig of RE/MAX Results

4512 62 Ave

Barrhead, Alberta

MLS® #43689216

$375,000
5606 LAKE Drive, 43689451, Alberta,

Courtesy of Darcy Powlik of RE/MAX Real Estate

5606 LAKE Drive

Rural Wetaskiwin County, Alberta

MLS® #43689451

$279,900
4720 53 Street, 43689949, Alberta,

Courtesy of Trent Muller of Exp Realty

4720 53 Street

Clyde, Alberta

MLS® #43689949

$38,800
4712 53 Street, 43689975, Alberta,

Courtesy of Trent Muller of Exp Realty

4712 53 Street

Clyde, Alberta

MLS® #43689975

$38,800
5604 58 Avenue, 43690612, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

5604 58 Avenue

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43690612

3205 63 Street, 43920196, Alberta,

Courtesy of Roger MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

3205 63 Street

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43920196

205 4423 CALGARY Trail NW, 44603706, Alberta,

Courtesy of Meghan Tomlinson of Exp Realty

205 4423 CALGARY Trail NW

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44603706

50 ST & 50TH AVE Not Applic., 44735838, Alberta,

Courtesy of Karianne Martin of NAI Commercial Real Estate Inc

50 ST & 50TH AVE Not Applic.

Leduc, Alberta

MLS® #44735838

12230 106 Avenue, 43688597, Alberta,

Courtesy of Michelle Plach of HonestDoor Inc

12230 106 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #43688597

$3,500,000
5108 50 Street, 43691110, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

5108 50 Street

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43691110

6201 43 St, 43846905, Alberta,

Courtesy of Paul Chong of Royal Lepage Summit Realty

6201 43 St

Lloydminster, Alberta

MLS® #43846905

$3,990,000

Courtesy of Keith Halabi of Real Broker

4381 167 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44329484

$5,698,800
13005 93 Avenue, 43688550, Alberta,

Courtesy of Michelle Plach of HonestDoor Inc

13005 93 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #43688550

$449,900
3001 61 Street, 43689680, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

3001 61 Street

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43689680

$198,800
4904 56 Street, 43691111, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

4904 56 Street

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43691111

3 & 4 10004 29A Avenue NW, 44462106, Alberta,

Courtesy of Kim Sarnecki of NAI Commercial Real Estate Inc

3 & 4 10004 29A Avenue NW

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44462106

16813 113 Avenue NW, 44480108, Alberta,

Courtesy of Maroun Estephan of RE/MAX Excellence

16813 113 Avenue NW

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44480108

5410 Meridian St SW, 44699843, Alberta,

Courtesy of Michelle Plach of HonestDoor Inc

5410 Meridian St SW

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44699843

$8,500,000
6550 170 Avenue, 44718321, Alberta,

Courtesy of Gurmeet Sandhu of RE/MAX Real Estate

6550 170 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44718321

$719,000
5023 50 St, 44734485, Alberta,

Courtesy of Pia Greig of RE/MAX Results

5023 50 St

Barrhead, Alberta

MLS® #44734485

$439,000
5004 53 Street, 43689960, Alberta,

Courtesy of Trent Muller of Exp Realty

5004 53 Street

Clyde, Alberta

MLS® #43689960

$38,800
5028 50 Avenue, 43694301, Alberta,

Courtesy of Melissa Saretsky of Century 21 Masters

5028 50 Avenue

Lamont, Alberta

MLS® #43694301

$120,000
9604-9624 45 Avenue NW, 44697702, Alberta,

Courtesy of Meghan Tomlinson of Exp Realty

9604-9624 45 Avenue NW

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44697702

#3 9936 106 St, 44735228, Alberta,

Courtesy of Trent Muller of Exp Realty

#3 9936 106 St

Westlock, Alberta

MLS® #44735228

51165 Rge Rd 30, 43689737, Alberta,

Courtesy of Darcy Powlik of RE/MAX Real Estate

51165 Rge Rd 30

Rural Leduc County, Alberta

MLS® #43689737

$2,999,000
4732 53 Street, 43689965, Alberta,

Courtesy of Trent Muller of Exp Realty

4732 53 Street

Clyde, Alberta

MLS® #43689965

$38,800
2901 61 Street, 43689679, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

2901 61 Street

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43689679

$238,000
4728 53 Street, 43689972, Alberta,

Courtesy of Trent Muller of Exp Realty

4728 53 Street

Clyde, Alberta

MLS® #43689972

$38,800
Plan 2521824, 43688739, Alberta,

Courtesy of Darcy Powlik of RE/MAX Real Estate

Plan 2521824

Calmar, Alberta

MLS® #43688739

$1,034,540

Courtesy of Jason Cooper of REMAX River City

12124 66 Street

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #43688417

$519,000
5512 50 Avenue, 43689151, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

5512 50 Avenue

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43689151

$795,000
5612 58 Street, 43690069, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

5612 58 Street

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43690069

$444,600
5533 Industrial Rd, 43975625, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

5533 Industrial Rd

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43975625

$1,975,000
5228 52 Avenue, 44123460, Alberta,

Courtesy of Roger MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

5228 52 Avenue

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #44123460

$80,000
8490 106a Ave NW, 44480067, Alberta,

Courtesy of Michelle Plach of HonestDoor Inc

8490 106a Ave NW

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44480067

$6,000,000
107 4423 CALGARY Trail NW, 44633440, Alberta,

Courtesy of Meghan Tomlinson of Exp Realty

107 4423 CALGARY Trail NW

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #44633440

8403 CORONET Road, 43688932, Alberta,

Courtesy of Michelle Plach of HonestDoor Inc

8403 CORONET Road

Edmonton, Alberta

MLS® #43688932

$3,850,000
3101 61 Street, 43689670, Alberta,

Courtesy of Wayne MacKinnon of Century 21 Hi-Point Realty Ltd

3101 61 Street

Drayton Valley, Alberta

MLS® #43689670

$198,800
5008 53 Street, 43689954, Alberta,

Courtesy of Trent Muller of Exp Realty

5008 53 Street

Clyde, Alberta

MLS® #43689954

$38,800

Dream Home Finder

If you are having a hard time finding your dream home, I work with home buyers like you all the time. I can help you to navigate the confusion and red tape that can easily add up when dealing with real estate.

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Buyer Reports

In order to make the right move, I have prepared home buyers reports with the essentials in real estate advice for you.

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