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Marla Janzen Trusted Saskatoon Real Estate Expert shares tips for the first time Homebuyer

27. May 2014 trusted Saskatoon Real Estate, Trusted Tips

Marla Janzen is an award winning SASKATOON REAL Estate expert she takes action to sell her client's homes and find them the perfect new place to live while negotiating the best terms and price possible. She loves what she does and takes great pride in providing excellence in customer service to all of her clients.

She is one of our wonderful TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE EXPERTS listed on the SASKATOON DIRECTORY and loves to provide Trusted Tips that help the public!

Marla Janzen from century 21 Fusion is the realtor for BC Based home builders Westbow Construction's Radius at The Legends condo project in Warman SK, and she invited the Trusted team up for a tour around the show condos and to meet the owner of Westbow Construction Dick Westeringh. We figured we would take along our video camera so you could see for yourself why living in Warman should be a consideration for anyone thinking about moving!

Here Marla shares tips for the first time Homebuyer:

Are you a first-time home buyer in Saskatoon or Warman and eager to get into the market? Here are some basic steps to take to help you decide whether you're ready to take the plunge. Purchasing a home is a major decision and most people start by falling in love with a specific property before knowing if it is even a feasible purchase for them.

Losing the home you had your heart set on can be very discouraging. Before talking to a Realtor, here are a few steps to ensure you are not disappointed when you find the right home for you.

1. Check the selling prices of comparable homes in your area. You can also do a quick search of actual MLS listings in your area on a number of Web sites.

2. See what you can afford. Talk to your bank or a mortgage broker who will look at your financial situation and help you to know what kind of housing will be within your price range.

3. Find out what your total cost of owning a house will be. Many buyers look only at the mortgage cost, but forget things like, including taxes and homeowners insurance which are additional costs. Even a basic budget can help you to know what your monthly expenses will be.

4. Get estimates. A good idea once you know what kind of mortgage you can afford, is to get quotes for things like property tax and home insurance. To estimate property tax, you can check out home listings in the area you are interested in along with homes that are within your price range. Property Tax information is listed with the property info. To get an idea of what you'll pay in insurance, make a call to a local insurance agent for an estimate, based upon these same homes you’ve identified as possibilities.

5. Find out how much you'll likely pay in closing costs, like Land Titles searches, lawyers (which are required), Mortgage closing fees, etc. Discuss these fees with your lender before committing to purchase.

Mortgage Calculator-How Realtors Help.ca

Once you have these details and feel comfortable with what your monthly costs will be contact Marla Janzen from Century 21 Fusion, in Saskatoon and Warman, at www.marlajanzen.ca to find exactly the right property for you.

Find Marla Online at http://www.century21.ca/marla.janzen she is a Century 21 Fusion Realtor Sakatoon based at 703 Circle Drive, Saskatoon..or checkout her listing in REAL ESTATE SASKATOON here on www.trustedsaskatoon.com, Marla Janzen is TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE EXPERT.

Kari Calder a Trusted Saskatoon Realtor and a Saskatoon Real Estate expert shares a tip on avoiding spring melt damage

21. Mar 2014 trusted Saskatoon Real Estate, Trusted Tips

The decision to purchase your home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and will also be one of your largest investments. Done right, it can also be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times in your life! Kari Calder a saskatoon Realtor with Century 21 Fusion is there to help you through the process, and provide you and your family with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have a realtor working with your best interests in mind.

Here Kari shares a great tip on avoiding spring melt damage:

Spring is finally here! Although along with warmer temperatures comes water runoff and risks of flooding and damage to properties. Ice damning is a common problem in the spring with 29 claims to SGI in 2012 and a whopping 2,600 in 2013. Clear the snow off your roof with a rake or shovel to avoid the freeze-thaw cycle and the immanent damage to your roof.

Other tips to help with the spring runoff include:

ensure your attic is properly insulated and ventilated (to avoid snow melt on your roof)
ensure the downspouts are at least two metres from the foundation
regularly check your basement for water
install a sump pump and ensure it’s in working order
install a backwater valve
remove snow from around the perimeter of your home
keep your downspouts and gutters free of snow and debris so there is a path for drainage

Depending on your home insurance you may or may not be covered for damages sustained with ice damning and now, flooding is no longer covered by insurance providers in Saskatchewan, it’s too much of a risk for brokers to take on. Sewer backups are still insurable if opted for in your policy.

Kari Calder is one Saskatoon's top Century 21 Fusion real estate agents. Kari can assist with all of your Saskatoon buying and selling real estate needs and she is a TRUSTED SASKATOON REALTOR

Kari Calder

Saskatoon Real Estate Agent

Century 21 Fusion

kari@saskatoonrealestate.net

Marla Janzen Trusted Saskatoon Real Estate Expert tempts us to visit Radius at the Legends in Warman SK

10. Sep 2013 trusted Saskatoon Interior Decorator , Saskatoon Painters Decorating & Design, Saskatoon Real Estate, Trusted Tips

Marla Janzen is an award winning SASKATOON REAL Estate expert she takes action to sell her client's homes and find them the perfect new place to live while negotiating the best terms and price possible. She loves what she does and takes great pride in providing excellence in customer service to all of her clients.

She is one of our wonderful TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE EXPERTS listed on the SASKATOON DIRECTORY and loves to provide Trusted Tips that help the public!

Marla Janzen from century 21 Fusion is the realtor for BC Based home builders Westbow Construction's Radius at The Legends condo project in Warman SK, and she invited the Trusted team up for a tour around the show condos and to meet the owner of Westbow Construction Dick Westeringh. We figured we would take along our video camera so you could see for yourself why living in Warman should be a consideration for anyone thinking about moving!

Tour of 425 Langer Place - 2 storey, 3 bed condo - interior decorating and staging was done by Fresh Living - your Trusted Saskatoon Interior decorators

Find out more about Westbow Construction and what they stand for in this candid interview with Marla and Dick

What asked Dick how it was to deal with Marla - A Trusted Saskatoon Realtor- this is what he had to say . " Every once in a long while you might meet a person that is perfectly suited for the role they play in life. Marla Janzen is such a person. I have had the privilege of working with Marla this past year and each time I meet Marla, I appreciate her more. Marla presents herself well and then lives up to her presentation. Marla does her home work, she knows her products and she knows her competitors products. Marla goes the extra mile to ensure that her costumers have everything that they need to make an informed decision. Marla is a real estate salesperson that does not feel like salesperson. She is more of a friend that helps you make the right decisions. Marla is not about making another sale as much as making a new friend. Marla works hard, has good ideas, and she is fun to work with. Marla wants the deal to be good for everyone involved. I am happy working with Marla and I am confident that Marla’s customers will be well served by Marla. Thank you Marla for being a vital part of the “Warman Westbow Team.” Dick Westeringh

Find Marla Online at http://www.century21.ca/marla.janzen she is a Century 21 Fusion Realtor Sakatoon based at 703 Circle Drive, Saskatoon..or checkout her listing in REAL ESTATE SASKATOON here on www.trustedsaskatoon.com, Marla Janzen is TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE EXPERT.