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Berger_4_ · 01-18-2009, 11:40 PM

So I'm headed into my second year of university next year and my family is looking to either buy a house or a condo or something in Calgary. So I suppose what I'm asking is are any of you real estate agents around here? Or know of anybody who's selling a house? I'm looking at getting a four bedroom dealio that I can split with some buddies. We'd also be interested in renting something (maybe).

And if anybody has any tips about dealing with certain real estate agents, or really house stuff in general, it'd be greatly appreciated!

Oh and what's an average price for a house and a condo right now? We found a sick condo but it's 300 grand...is that stupid high?

Thanks everyone!

Caged Great · 01-18-2009, 11:48 PM

A site I use is

www.MLS.ca

Also, there's some real estate newspapers that they give away at 7-11's and Safeways.

HotHotHeat · 01-19-2009, 12:05 AM

Your parents are going to buy you a four bedroom house to ruin.. errr... live in while you're at uni? Am I reading that correctly?

I_am_Beast · 01-19-2009, 12:06 AM

pm sent

ben voyonsdonc · 01-19-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Berger_4_

We found a sick condo but it's 300 grand...is that stupid high?

Coming from a rather uneducated source, but I think $300,000 for what you seem to be looking for is pretty fair.

Caged Great · 01-19-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc

Coming from a rather uneducated source, but I think $300,000 for what you seem to be looking for is pretty fair.

As unbelievable as it sounds, that's actually pretty cheap in the scheme of things.

It's hard to get 4 bedrooms anywhere for under even $250 000

ben voyonsdonc · 01-19-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Caged Great

As unbelievable as it sounds, that's actually pretty cheap in the scheme of things.

Especially if it is a nice one in a good location.

Winsor_Pilates · 01-19-2009, 12:19 AM

what type of building is the 4 bed in?

I'm a BC realtor, would will gladly give you my free opinion on any listings. Just need more info then that.
If you want to buy in greater Van, I'm selling 400 condos in the next 5 days; let me know.

Berger_4_ · 01-19-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Caged Great

As unbelievable as it sounds, that's actually pretty cheap in the scheme of things.

It's hard to get 4 bedrooms anywhere for under even $250 000

Well I think it's three bedrooms plus an office...which we could just make into another bedroom. Here it is

HHH...I'm gonna be here for seven years for sure, maybe more if I decide I still want to hack it in the city after that. No doubt there will be the odd shaker going down though haha.

I_am_Beast, thanks for the info. I might give her a call in the next few days depending on the parental climate.

Thanks for the offer Winsor but I'm in Calgary. Some opinions on listings would be really helpful though...I'm awfully new to all this crazy stuff haha.

NHL009 · 01-19-2009, 01:31 AM

MLS.CA is a really good website that I use. Best of luck.

BlackArcher101 · 01-19-2009, 01:51 AM

That looks like one hell of a nice place.

I sent you a PM.

Nancy · 01-19-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

what type of building is the 4 bed in?

I'm a BC realtor, would will gladly give you my free opinion on any listings. Just need more info then that.
If you want to buy in greater Van, I'm selling 400 condos in the next 5 days; let me know.

Are you involved in the Onni liquidation?

Mean Mr. Mustard · 01-19-2009, 06:40 AM

Those places are alright in terms of size, however because the hospital is right next door, parking is absolutely horrible and you will constantly have a helicopter flying over your place at a low altitude (STARS).

I_H8_Crawford · 01-19-2009, 08:43 AM

Also, only 1 bathroom for 4 guys going to Univ?

I could see that becoming a PITA

Fuoco · 01-19-2009, 09:14 AM

Hello, I see that you may be looking for a realtor, if I can help with any questions you might have let me know

Thanks

Berger_4_ · 01-19-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard

Those places are alright in terms of size, however because the hospital is right next door, parking is absolutely horrible and you will constantly have a helicopter flying over your place at a low altitude (STARS).

I'd never considered the helicopter issue...do you really think they're that loud and there that frequently? I have no idea as to how many times a week STARS would land there...and then there's the issue of the ambulance as well I suppose.

Thanks for all the pm's so far everyone!

BlackArcher101 · 01-19-2009, 10:15 AM

Not as loud as 4 university students.

Bagor · 01-19-2009, 10:18 AM

Been a while since I bought in Alberta.

Is it the norm there for the MLS listings not to give individual room dimensions?

Fuoco · 01-19-2009, 10:20 AM

yes,
not only that.. it's not live (current)... meaning I just had a client ask to see a condo that they found on the MLS and in my system it's showing that it was sold back in May.

Bagor · 01-19-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuoco

yes,
not only that.. it's not live (current)... meaning I just had a client ask to see a condo that they found on the MLS and in my system it's showing that it was sold back in May.

Any particular reason as opposed to Ontario which does?

e.g. Say the OP believes that he has potentially 3 bedrooms and an office. It would save him a lot of time to know the dimensions of said rooms before deciding whether or not to visit. Or the bedroom sizes so he knows the chances of him renting out the room?