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Jayems · 04-06-2009, 07:42 PM

Title fairly obvious.

My fiancee and I are looking for a new home. We're looking in the range of $275-$350ish. Preferable areas are in the NW (Tuscany, Royal Oak) or Cougar Ridge Area in SW. We'd be willing to go deep south if we found the home of our dreams for cheaper than the other areas. But traffic in that area scares the poop out of me.

So, what are the best methods to find good deals? Through builders? MLS? Finding open houses?

Basically, what I'm asking, is for some tips. What to look for? Should we generally stick to MLS.ca? We'd be interested in getting a home built or a spec home that is move-in ready. But a house. No condo, townhouse or anything.

Any things to avoid? Builders to avoid? Basically a total rookie and looking for just some things to keep in mind. We've got about $30k to put down, if that matters. Looking to move in July or August.

04-06-2009, 07:42 PM	#1
Jayems Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary Exp:	I'm a first time home buyer... I need to ask you anything Title fairly obvious. My fiancee and I are looking for a new home. We're looking in the range of $275-$350ish. Preferable areas are in the NW (Tuscany, Royal Oak) or Cougar Ridge Area in SW. We'd be willing to go deep south if we found the home of our dreams for cheaper than the other areas. But traffic in that area scares the poop out of me. So, what are the best methods to find good deals? Through builders? MLS? Finding open houses? Basically, what I'm asking, is for some tips. What to look for? Should we generally stick to MLS.ca? We'd be interested in getting a home built or a spec home that is move-in ready. But a house. No condo, townhouse or anything. Any things to avoid? Builders to avoid? Basically a total rookie and looking for just some things to keep in mind. We've got about $30k to put down, if that matters. Looking to move in July or August.