Are you tired of making rent payments that don’t go towards something? Transitioning from renter, to first-time home owner is easier than you think! Edmontonians are fortunate to live in a city that has a strong housing market, low interest rates, and favourable conditions for first-time home buyers. Choosing a condominium property as your first home has many benefits:

• 1) Low Competitive Prices: There is an array of condos to choose from in the city with more and more developments in the pipeline. Search through our extensive list of Edmonton Condos For Sale and you will surely find something!
• 2) Extensive Support For Home-Buyers: The Edmonton Home Pros Team are industry leaders and professionals. They provide extensive Real Estate support to first-time home buyers. Stephen Lau and his team also makes sure you have tons of resources and information available to help you along the way.
• 3) Attainable Mortgage Rates: Low interest rates make a huge impact your opportunities to purchase an Edmonton condo. Depending on the property your mortgage payments could be lower than what you currently pay for rent!

If you’re concerned about making the Down Payment on your first condo, consider turning to a financial institutions for support. Many of them offer programs to help you with the deposit on your first Edmonton condo. The Edmonton Home Pros team also has a list of business associates which include Mortgage Professionals, Lawyers, and even Developers. Start a conversation today and you will be well on your way to home ownership. Contact Stephen Lau and the Edmonton Home Pros Team!

This is the second part to the Setting The Stage blog series. To read part one click on the link below:

Setting The Stage Part 1

Whether you are preparing your home for a private showing or getting it ready for an Edmonton Open House, the right home staging techniques will have your Edmonton Home For Sale looking like new!

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Meet The Billingual Edmonton Home Pros Team

We are fortunate enough to live in a country that is multicultural and full of opportunities for its residents and visitors. As a direct result, more and more immigrants are choosing to move to Canada. For over 22 years, Canada has retained an immigration intake of 250,000 immigrants per year. Many of the people that immigrate to the Great White North will become homeowners, and go through the buying and selling process.

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So you’ve decided to purchase a home, congratulations! Before becoming a homeowner you must calculate your budget and keep in mind that it’s all about balance. Yes, you want to find the perfect home; however, you want to do so at an affordable cost.

97% of Canadians agree that cost in the most important consideration when choosing a home.

The Edmonton Home Pros team help future homeowners from day one, until the moment they move into their new home. Below are three simple steps to help you calculate your home buying budget:

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Edmonton has taken the next step in the river valley evolution. The development of West Rossdale will bring residents closer to nature with pedestrian friendly streets, property enhancements and new condominiums, while preserving the area’s existing open spaces and parks.

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Stephen Lau and his team of trusted agents can help any potential buyer find their ideal Edmonton home. We want you to consider many things before  purchasing an Edmonton home; however the Top 5 are:
Edmonton House or condo?
With the Edmonton Home Pros property search, you receive instant access to hundreds of Edmonton listings. Sorting through all those listings can feel like a daunting task. Before you begin, consider if you are planning on having a family or large pets. Condos in Edmonton are great investments for first-time home buyers or families looking to downsize.

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