About to finalize buying your home? What are the closing costs you need to be aware of? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the additional costs you need to be aware of when buying a home, when they occur and where they come from. We also discuss if you can buy a home without any closing costs.   Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: <a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-closing-costs-when-buying-a-home-or-a-condo"> https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-closing-costs-when-buying-a-home-or-a-condo</a>   We discuss the following items:  <ul> <li>What are the closing costs when buying a house or condo?</li> <li>When do you pay the closing costs and to whom?</li> <li>Can you buy a home without closing costs?</li> </ul>   Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: <a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com">live.calgary@askbrookfield.com</a> <a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com">live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com</a> Web: <a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool">homebuyersschool.ca</a>

<description>&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;About to finalize buying your home? What are the closing costs you need to be aware of? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the additional costs you need to be aware of when buying a home, when they occur and where they come from. We also discuss if you can buy a home without any closing costs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-closing-costs-when-buying-a-home-or-a-condo"&gt; https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-closing-costs-when-buying-a-home-or-a-condo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We discuss the following items: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;What are the closing costs when buying a house or condo?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;When do you pay the closing costs and to whom?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Can you buy a home without closing costs?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Email:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.calgary@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Web: &lt;a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool"&gt;homebuyersschool.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

About to finalize buying your home? What are the closing costs you need to be aware of? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the additional costs you need to be aware of when buying a home, when they occur...

What are closing costs when buying a house or a condo?

Should you buy a home before or after you are married? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the pros and cons of buying a home before and after getting married. You'll learn key family and economic conditions that will impact your decision to buy a home.   Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: <a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-buying-a-home-before-and-after-marriage"> https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-buying-a-home-before-and-after-marriage</a>   We discuss the following items:  <ul> <li>Pros and cons of buying a home before marriage</li> <li>Pros and cons of buying a home after marriage</li> <li>Family and economic factors when buying a home</li> </ul>   Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: <a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com">live.calgary@askbrookfield.com</a> <a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com">live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com</a> Web: <a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool">homebuyersschool.ca</a>

<description>&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;Should you buy a home before or after you are married? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the pros and cons of buying a home before and after getting married. You'll learn key family and economic conditions that will impact your decision to buy a home.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-buying-a-home-before-and-after-marriage"&gt; https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/pros-and-cons-buying-a-home-before-and-after-marriage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We discuss the following items: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Pros and cons of buying a home before marriage&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Pros and cons of buying a home after marriage&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Family and economic factors when buying a home&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Email:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.calgary@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Web: &lt;a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool"&gt;homebuyersschool.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Should you buy a home before or after you are married? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss the pros and cons of buying a home before and after getting married. You'll learn key family and economic...

Pros and cons of buying a home before and after marriage

Planning on buying your first home this year? What are the top mistakes other first time home buyers make and how do you avoid them? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss some common mistakes when buying your first home such as assuming every home on the market is a good buy or being not ready to actually make a purchase.    Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: <a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/avoid-biggest-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes"> https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/avoid-biggest-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes</a>   We discuss the following items:  <ul> <li>First time home buyer mistakes to avoid including: <ul> <li>Trying to time the market</li> <li>Assuming every home in the market is a good buy</li> <li>Assuming every home in the market is overpriced</li> <li>Being not prepared to buy</li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: <a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com">live.calgary@askbrookfield.com</a> <a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com">live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com</a> Web: <a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool">homebuyersschool.ca</a>

<description>&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;Planning on buying your first home this year? What are the top mistakes other first time home buyers make and how do you avoid them? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss some common mistakes when buying your first home such as assuming every home on the market is a good buy or being not ready to actually make a purchase. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/avoid-biggest-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes"&gt; https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/avoid-biggest-first-time-home-buyer-mistakes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We discuss the following items: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;First time home buyer mistakes to avoid including:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Trying to time the market&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Assuming every home in the market is a good buy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Assuming every home in the market is overpriced&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Being not prepared to buy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Email:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.calgary@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Web: &lt;a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool"&gt;homebuyersschool.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Planning on buying your first home this year? What are the top mistakes other first time home buyers make and how do you avoid them? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss some common mistakes when buying...

Don't make these biggest first time home buyer mistakes (so you get the BEST VALUE!)

Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the top five things you absolutely MUST consider before buying a home for the first time.    Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: <a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time"> https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time</a>   We discuss the following items:  <ul> <li>What you must consider before before buying a home including: <ul> <li>Understanding the value of a home</li> <li>The cost of buying (not just monetary)</li> <li>Location</li> <li>Future needs</li> <li>Lifestyle</li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: <a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com">live.calgary@askbrookfield.com</a> <a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com">live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com</a> Web: <a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool">homebuyersschool.ca</a>

<description>&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the top five things you absolutely MUST consider before buying a home for the first time. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time"&gt; https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We discuss the following items: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;What you must consider before before buying a home including:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Understanding the value of a home&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;The cost of buying (not just monetary)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Location&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Future needs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Lifestyle&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Email:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.calgary@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Web: &lt;a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool"&gt;homebuyersschool.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the top five things you absolutely MUST consider before buying a home for the first...

Top 5 things you must consider when buying a home for the first time

Thinking about buying a home in 2020? What are some things you need to consider? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the key factors to look if you are planning to buy a home in 2020. We explore if you should time the market and what non-monetary reasons to consider.    Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript: <a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-2020"> https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-2020</a>   We discuss the following items:  <ul> <li>Should you buy a home in 2020?</li> <li>Should you try to time the market when buying?</li> <li>What other reasons, besides home value, to consider when buying a home</li> </ul>   Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Email: <a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com">live.calgary@askbrookfield.com</a> <a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com">live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com</a> Web: <a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool">homebuyersschool.ca</a>

<description>&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;Thinking about buying a home in 2020? What are some things you need to consider? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the key factors to look if you are planning to buy a home in 2020. We explore if you should time the market and what non-monetary reasons to consider. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prefer to watch the video or read and take notes? See the transcript:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-2020"&gt; https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-2020&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We discuss the following items: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Should you buy a home in 2020?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;Should you try to time the market when buying?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"&gt;What other reasons, besides home value, to consider when buying a home&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Email:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.calgary@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.calgary@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com"&gt;live.edmonton@askbrookfield.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Web: &lt;a href= "http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool"&gt;homebuyersschool.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Thinking about buying a home in 2020? What are some things you need to consider? In this episode, we talk with Brad McCallum, Realtor with ReMax First, and discuss what are the key factors to look if you are planning to buy a home in 2020. We explore...

Should I wait to buy a house in 2020? What market factors SHOULD I consider?

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