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Should you buy or sell first when moving?
You’re close to retiring, but you’re in a home retirees: it can require less money up front, since idea of what you can afford to buy.
that’s too big and too expensive. So, you decide to you are only purchasing the home and not the land However, as soon as you accept the buyer’s
find a new home that better suits your needs. But, it’s on. offer, the clock starts ticking towards the closing
do you buy that new home first or sell your old A potential downside of buying first is that you date. Since you’ll need to find a new home soon,
home before you buy? It’s important to think may need bridge financing and could find yourself that puts pressure on you to find your perfect home
carefully about your needs and tolerance for owning two homes at once until you are able to sell on a deadline.
financial risk before you commit either way. your current home. This may mean paying for You might feel you have to make an offer on a
The pros and cons of buying first insurance, property taxes and utilities for both home that doesn’t exactly fit your lifestyle, or look
homes at the same time. These financial pressures
If finding the perfect home is your priority,
at a temporary rental, which would mean moving
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE buying first means you can spend as much time as may force you to take a lower offer on your original your furniture and personal belongings twice.
Regardless of what you decide, make sure you
you need in your search. You won’t have the
If you’re particular about the location or the type
pressure of an impending closing deadline, which home than you would have if you’d sold it first. have a backup plan. Access to financing and
Professional Digital
Professional Digital PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE could force you to buy a less-than-ideal home, or to of housing you wish to purchase, buying first may temporary accommodations will take some
be the way to go.
move into a temporary home while you search.
pressure off should problems arise during the
Passport System
Passport System money for a deposit and down payment, which The pros and cons of selling first buying and selling process.
However, if you buy first you’ll have to find the
Find more information on land-lease
Selling your home first can give you better
photos ready could be difficult if all of your equity is tied up in control of your sale price and alleviate pressure to homeownership at www.parkbridge.com.
photos ready
accept the first offer that comes your way. Then,
your current home. That’s one reason land-lease
www.newscanada.com
in minutes homeownership is growing in popularity with after you've sold your home, you’ll have a better
in minutes
while you wait...
while you wait...
Blood donors needed as COVID-19 concerns impact supply
"We want to reassure the public that our clinics are safe": says Canadian Blood Services spokesperson
by Deanna Mitchener trauma, and many surgeries. taking additional measures to with West Nile Virus, Chagas,
"The increase in appointment enhance our protocols to better SARS, MERS, Zika and H1N1."
Blood is needed, so remember to cancellations for blood donations is protect anyone who comes through "To ensure we can continue to
T book your blood donation worrying," said Denis. As a national our doors. Our donor centres are meet the needs of Canadian patients,
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
appointment in Edson for April 7.
blood system they have been able to places of wellness within Canada's
we need everyone who is eligible
health system. Only healthy people
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
The Canadian Blood Services will shift products around the country to
5 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson be set up at the Edson Legion and meet hospital and patient needs, said are eligible to donate blood. All and healthy to continue to book and
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
honour their appointments to donate
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Denis.
prospective donors are carefully
you can call ahead at 1-888-236-
blood," stated Denis.
"Canadians rely on us to keep the
You can download the GiveBlood
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
7 T 6283 to confirm your donation. blood system safe. We take this screened for any symptoms of app, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-
780-723-578780-723-5787
Delphine Denis, Media Relations
illness," said Denis. "We have a
Manager for Canadian Blood
strong record of responding quickly
236-6283), or book an appointment
responsibility seriously.
Services, said, "Many people are
We want to reassure the public that and effectively to public health
feeling concerned with the our clinics are safe. We are adhering issues, as demonstrated in the past at blood.ca.
to the guidance of subject matter
uncertainty of COVID-19 and
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! avoiding preventable interactions. experts, and federal and provincial
agencies, our protocols for
As a result we have recorded a
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE recent increase in appointment screening donors and cleaning our
cancellations in several cities related sites have always been extremely
to the COVID-19 pandemic."
robust — respiratory infections are
Individual and group cancellations common and we are prepared," said
Professional Digital can have a dramatic impact on Denis.
patients in Canada who continue to
"However, as information about
Passport System need blood products to treat cancers, COVID-19 quickly evolves, we are
photos ready
in minutes
while you wait...
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor FULLY FURNISHED
FULLY FURNISHED
DO YOU NEED 5 2 Bedroom Mobile
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
2 Bedroom Mobile
780-723-578780-723-5787
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BUSINESS CARDS? D 7
Including bedding, towels, dishes.
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Including bedding, towels, dishes.
NEED MORE Professional Digital Passport System photos Everything you need.
Everything you need.
BUSINESS CARDS ready in minutes while you wait...
Just bring your personal items
OR WANT NEW ONES Just bring your personal items
and move in.
DESIGNED? and move in.
$1,800
Come get your cards $1,800
a month
done at The Anchor. a month
$1,800
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR $1,800 Security Deposit
Security Deposit
5040 3rd Ave. Check out this festive chef at the Edson United Church during Messy Church
780-723-5787 that was held on March 13. Jean Linklater was busy making green pancakes
and ham for supper. photo by Deanna Mitchener (Note: as of March 18, AH
states that not-for-profit community kitchens, soup kitchens and religious
kitchens are exempt from gathering restrictions at this time, but sanitization CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110
practices are expected to be in place and support will be in place for this
practice.) *Some conditions apply
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
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T he WeeklyANCHOR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Should you buy or sell first when moving?
You’re close to retiring, but you’re in a home retirees: it can require less money up front, since idea of what you can afford to buy.
that’s too big and too expensive. So, you decide to you are only purchasing the home and not the land However, as soon as you accept the buyer’s
find a new home that better suits your needs. But, it’s on. offer, the clock starts ticking towards the closing
do you buy that new home first or sell your old A potential downside of buying first is that you date. Since you’ll need to find a new home soon,
home before you buy? It’s important to think may need bridge financing and could find yourself that puts pressure on you to find your perfect home
carefully about your needs and tolerance for owning two homes at once until you are able to sell on a deadline.
financial risk before you commit either way. your current home. This may mean paying for You might feel you have to make an offer on a
The pros and cons of buying first insurance, property taxes and utilities for both home that doesn’t exactly fit your lifestyle, or look
homes at the same time. These financial pressures
If finding the perfect home is your priority,
at a temporary rental, which would mean moving
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE buying first means you can spend as much time as may force you to take a lower offer on your original your furniture and personal belongings twice.
Regardless of what you decide, make sure you
you need in your search. You won’t have the
If you’re particular about the location or the type
pressure of an impending closing deadline, which home than you would have if you’d sold it first. have a backup plan. Access to financing and
Professional Digital
Professional Digital PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE could force you to buy a less-than-ideal home, or to of housing you wish to purchase, buying first may temporary accommodations will take some
be the way to go.
move into a temporary home while you search.
pressure off should problems arise during the
Passport System
Passport System money for a deposit and down payment, which The pros and cons of selling first buying and selling process.
However, if you buy first you’ll have to find the
Find more information on land-lease
Selling your home first can give you better
photos ready could be difficult if all of your equity is tied up in control of your sale price and alleviate pressure to homeownership at www.parkbridge.com.
photos ready
accept the first offer that comes your way. Then,
your current home. That’s one reason land-lease
www.newscanada.com
in minutes homeownership is growing in popularity with after you've sold your home, you’ll have a better
in minutes
while you wait...
while you wait...
Blood donors needed as COVID-19 concerns impact supply
"We want to reassure the public that our clinics are safe": says Canadian Blood Services spokesperson
by Deanna Mitchener trauma, and many surgeries. taking additional measures to with West Nile Virus, Chagas,
"The increase in appointment enhance our protocols to better SARS, MERS, Zika and H1N1."
Blood is needed, so remember to cancellations for blood donations is protect anyone who comes through "To ensure we can continue to
T book your blood donation worrying," said Denis. As a national our doors. Our donor centres are meet the needs of Canadian patients,
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
appointment in Edson for April 7.
blood system they have been able to places of wellness within Canada's
we need everyone who is eligible
health system. Only healthy people
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
The Canadian Blood Services will shift products around the country to
5 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson be set up at the Edson Legion and meet hospital and patient needs, said are eligible to donate blood. All and healthy to continue to book and
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
honour their appointments to donate
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Denis.
prospective donors are carefully
you can call ahead at 1-888-236-
blood," stated Denis.
"Canadians rely on us to keep the
You can download the GiveBlood
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
7 T 6283 to confirm your donation. blood system safe. We take this screened for any symptoms of app, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-
780-723-578780-723-5787
Delphine Denis, Media Relations
illness," said Denis. "We have a
Manager for Canadian Blood
strong record of responding quickly
236-6283), or book an appointment
responsibility seriously.
Services, said, "Many people are
We want to reassure the public that and effectively to public health
feeling concerned with the our clinics are safe. We are adhering issues, as demonstrated in the past at blood.ca.
to the guidance of subject matter
uncertainty of COVID-19 and
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! avoiding preventable interactions. experts, and federal and provincial
agencies, our protocols for
As a result we have recorded a
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE recent increase in appointment screening donors and cleaning our
cancellations in several cities related sites have always been extremely
to the COVID-19 pandemic."
robust — respiratory infections are
Individual and group cancellations common and we are prepared," said
Professional Digital can have a dramatic impact on Denis.
patients in Canada who continue to
"However, as information about
Passport System need blood products to treat cancers, COVID-19 quickly evolves, we are
photos ready
in minutes
while you wait...
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor FULLY FURNISHED
FULLY FURNISHED
DO YOU NEED 5 2 Bedroom Mobile
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
2 Bedroom Mobile
780-723-578780-723-5787
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
BUSINESS CARDS? D 7
Including bedding, towels, dishes.
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Including bedding, towels, dishes.
NEED MORE Professional Digital Passport System photos Everything you need.
Everything you need.
BUSINESS CARDS ready in minutes while you wait...
Just bring your personal items
OR WANT NEW ONES Just bring your personal items
and move in.
DESIGNED? and move in.
$1,800
Come get your cards $1,800
a month
done at The Anchor. a month
$1,800
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR $1,800 Security Deposit
Security Deposit
5040 3rd Ave. Check out this festive chef at the Edson United Church during Messy Church
780-723-5787 that was held on March 13. Jean Linklater was busy making green pancakes
and ham for supper. photo by Deanna Mitchener (Note: as of March 18, AH
states that not-for-profit community kitchens, soup kitchens and religious
kitchens are exempt from gathering restrictions at this time, but sanitization CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110
practices are expected to be in place and support will be in place for this
practice.) *Some conditions apply
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
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