by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | May 10, 2023 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
All municipalities have land use requirements and controls to which landowners are made subject. These take the form of by-laws and zoning requirements. In addition to those put in place by government, the law also allows further controls to be registered against...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | May 8, 2023 | Ask The Mortgage Expert, Resources
If you’re in the market for a home loan because you’re looking for your dream home, you should consider working with us, a mortgage brokerage, to help you find the right financing solution. We are a licensed professional who works as an intermediary between you and...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Mar 6, 2023 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
Entering a rent-to-own contract can seem like a great way to acquire a home, especially for those who want to live in a specific property or location, but don’t quite have the cash for a full down payment for traditional financing. The buyer gets to live in the...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Mar 6, 2023 | Ask The Mortgage Expert, Resources
You have now been in your home for a while and hopefully you are able to enjoy it with your family. In the last two years many Albertans have seen an increase in the equity in their home due to increased home prices. This is a great thing for you and may provide you...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Dec 14, 2022 | Ask The Mortgage Expert, Resources
If your dream is living in the country, there are a few extra considerations that come into play when we talk about financing a rural property purchase. It is important to understand some of these nuances to know what type of property to be looking at to suit your...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Dec 14, 2022 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
When an individual who owns property in Alberta dies, the executor of their estate is responsible for dealing with that property in accordance with the wishes of the deceased. Usually these wishes are contained in the will, and could involve liquidating the property...