I have listed a new property at 5109 522 Cranford DRIVE SE in Calgary. See details here

Come check out this clean, beautifully maintained 2-bedroom/2-bath apartment, located in the great community of Cranston, in a quiet building in the Cranston Ridge complex. This unit offers an open concept layout, with kitchen, dining room and living room located at the center of the apartment and bedroom and bathroom conveniently placed on either side. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and 5 piece en-suite bathroom with double sink and plenty of storage. The second spacious bedroom located on the opposite side of the unit has an adjoining 4-pc bathroom. Completing this apartment is in-unit washer and dryer and a large SE facing patio with gas BBQ hookup. The unit is located on the main floor and offers quick access to the outside through the patio with both screen and glass door equipped with a lock. Near the patio you will find "titled" parking stall with a plugin and in the underground garage you will find secure storage as part of this unit. Worth noting, for all the pet lovers is that this complex is pet-friendly; 2 pets are allowed with board approval. You have to check this place out for yourself!

I have listed a new property at 2208 Evanston SQUARE NW in Calgary. See details here

This gorgeous END UNIT townhouse offers 981 sq. ft. of living space plus another 387 sq. ft. in the BUILDER FINISHED BASEMENT, for over 1350 sq. ft. of living space. The townhouse is located in a beautifully maintained complex of Evanston Square where you will find ample visitor parking, plus your own assigned stall and just around the corner from your unit a delightful, uncovered courtyard to give you lots of green space to complement the maintenance free living of a townhome. You will continue to be impressed past the curb appeal as you enter the home showered with natural light coming through the large windows and scattering around the 9-foot ceiling, OPEN CONCEPT MAIN LEVEL. The main floor offers a beautiful kitchen with plenty of storage, a large living room and dining room; conveniently tucked around the corner you will find a 2-piece powder room completing the main level. As you continue, you will be equally impressed on the second level where you will find 2 large bedrooms flooded with NATURAL LIGHT, a master walk-in closet and a cheater 4-pc en-suite. More space welcomes you in the FULLY DEVELOPED lower level where you will find space for a LARGE FAMILY ROOM, a nook for your office or craft room, another 4-piece bathroom, laundry, and plenty of storage. While living in this great complex, you will be impressed by the community of Evanston that has easy access to Stoney and Deerfoot trail, and all levels of schools, plus plenty of shopping amenities, green spaces, parks and playgrounds… this is where families come to flourish! Book a private showing or come to our Open House on Saturday, Sept 17 between 12:00 and 2:30 to experience living in this unique and beautiful townhouse.

Please visit our Open House at 2208 Evanston SQUARE NW in Calgary. See details here

Open House on Saturday, September 17, 2022 12:00PM - 2:30PM

This gorgeous END UNIT townhouse offers 981 sq. ft. of living space plus another 387 sq. ft. in the BUILDER FINISHED BASEMENT, for over 1350 sq. ft. of living space. The townhouse is located in a beautifully maintained complex of Evanston Square where you will find ample visitor parking, plus your own assigned stall and just around the corner from your unit a delightful, uncovered courtyard to give you lots of green space to complement the maintenance free living of a townhome. You will continue to be impressed past the curb appeal as you enter the home showered with natural light coming through the large windows and scattering around the 9-foot ceiling, OPEN CONCEPT MAIN LEVEL. The main floor offers a beautiful kitchen with plenty of storage, a large living room and dining room; conveniently tucked around the corner you will find a 2-piece powder room completing the main level. As you continue, you will be equally impressed on the second level where you will find 2 large bedrooms flooded with NATURAL LIGHT, a master walk-in closet and a cheater 4-pc en-suite. More space welcomes you in the FULLY DEVELOPED lower level where you will find space for a LARGE FAMILY ROOM, a nook for your office or craft room, another 4-piece bathroom, laundry, and plenty of storage. While living in this great complex, you will be impressed by the community of Evanston that has easy access to Stoney and Deerfoot trail, and all levels of schools, plus plenty of shopping amenities, green spaces, parks and playgrounds… this is where families come to flourish! Book a private showing or come to our Open House on Saturday, Sept 17 between 12:00 and 2:30 to experience living in this unique and beautiful townhouse.

The expression “buyer beware” is known to all of us and very often when purchasing a home, it stands true, but not always. In this blog I want to shed some light on the obligations of the seller.

When it comes to disclosure of defects, I would say that the statement “seller beware” is more appropriate. The seller is obligated to disclose any hidden defects known to them. This obligation does not end with just the seller, it is also an obligation of their realtor.

When talking real estate, you will most likely hear about two types of defects; patent defects and material latent defects. Let me break it down patent defects = easily discoverable (e.g. a hole in the wall, crack in a foundation that is visible and doesn’t compromise the structure) and material latent defects = hidden defects (e.g. scratched floor hidden under a rug or mold that was painted over). Material latent defects may be discovered in an inspection, but due to their hidden nature may not always be discoverable, hence the onus falls on the seller to disclose.

If you, as a seller, know something about a property and you do not disclose it and the buyer incurs losses as a direct result of nondisclosure you may be liable and subject to a lawsuit. To save you from such problems I work from the principle that no one will be in trouble for disclosing too much, things will eventually come out (whether it is through inspection or next-door neighbours) and being honest upfront allows you to form a good relationship with the buyer and your agent.

I know a lot of you think by now that disclosing can loose you a sale and you will get less for your house, however disclosures very seldom turn into a lost sale. And if you do not disclose, there is good chance that it will come up in a conversation with the neighbours or will be discovered by other means by the new owners, if that happens after the purchase you may be subject to a lawsuit. … and I never heard of a cheap lawsuit. Just like with any defect, required repair you will need to adjust the price or fix the problem, but it will be a lot less costly than having to defend yourself in court.

If you want more help on this subject or if you would like help selling your home or finding your next dream property please feel free to contact me; Kate McInnis 403.921.5798.