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T he WeeklyANCHOR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Breaking into the housing market: Go get that first home
Today’s sky-high real estate market can make are also available to help first-time buyers. You is land-lease. In this arrangement, homebuyers
buying a first home seem like a distant dream. may be able to use savings from an RRSP or purchase and own their home and lease the land
Don’t be discouraged. It might take a bit more other resources — check with your bank for the on which it sits. A home in a land-lease
planning, but you can do it. Good financial programs and requirements in your region. community can cost up to 30 per cent less than a
strategy and some real estate research can help Reaching out to family can also be a win-win, comparable home in the same market, making it
you get into your first home sooner than you’d but approach these arrangements with caution. a much more affordable option. Land-lease
think. Ensure any loan terms are realistic and clearly set communities, such as those offered by
Your first priority is to get your financial out, and treat these arrangements with the same Parkbridge, also often include amenities like a
basics in order. Reach out to your bank or a respect you would give a business agreement. pools and recreational facilities similar to condo
financial planner to help you make a plan. A Once you have your finances in order, look for developments. CENTURY 21
financial expert will be able to find a strategy locations that will get you the best bang for your The main thing is just getting started. Find a
that best suits your goals. You will also need to buck. Skip the high-priced, trendy spots where realistic strategy that will get you into a home,
plan for your down payment. Many first-time you’ll pay a premium without necessarily getting and then work your way up to that dream home. FREE
buyers find this intimidating, but good old- a better home. The best deals are often hiding Think of real estate as a process. You may need
fashioned saving is a great start. under tacky décor: if you can look past the to start small or look outside your ideal FEATURE
Make sure your monthly budget allows you to cosmetic hang-ups and make sure the house is neighbourhood at first. But once you own a
put some money into savings, and work with structurally in good shape, you may have a great home, you’ll be building equity and value, which
your financial planner to help your savings grow opportunity in the making. sets you on the path to your forever home.
as quickly as possible. Government programs An often-overlooked strategy for a first home www.newscanada.com
Women's Conference Social
in Carrot Creek
celebrates rural women
by Brianne Benson landed in the slot marked 0, they
won a free gift.
Since 1995 the Carrot Creek For some added entertainment,
Community Association has been Cree drum keeper Mackenzie Rural women had a chance to get together during the annual Women’s
hosting annual Women's Conference Brown from the Warrior Women Conference Social held November 7 at the Carrot Creek Community hall.
Socials to celebrate the steadfast and from Edmonton played traditional photo Brianne Benson
warm-hearted women that make up First Nations drumming infused
FEATUREEATURE
our rural communities. with pop culture music, for the F
This year's conference was ladies of the community.
organized by Linda Hodgson and Unfortunately, the other half of the
held at the Carrot Creek Community mother-daughter duo, Matricia
Hall the evening of November 7. Brown, was unable to attend.
According to Hodgson the event However, her daughter did a
was originally created to “provide phenomenal job at entertaining the
rural women with the opportunity to crowd on her own.
become more independent by She shared the traditions and
getting them off the farms to beliefs of her culture through story-
socialize, visit, and have some fun.” telling, and passed around various
To further support this concept, herbs and medicines used by the
this year's event featured a number Cree people for guests to see, feel,
Sharon
of women from the community who and smell. Sharon
set up tables to sell an assortment of When she wasn't connecting with Stunning completely renovated Two-Story Tudor Style Home on 1.97 acres in Town.
products from their personal the audience through stories, Brown You will be captured immediately upon entering this beautiful home from the arched
businesses. was captivating them with the entryways, incredible livingroom with cathedral ceilings, 2 story stone fireplace & a spiral
Ladies were selling homemade meditative sound of her homemade stairway to the library loft. Detailed Feature Sheet available!
®
soaps, candles, jams and jellies, bath elk hide drum and her soothing MLS 51205 $775,000 ROYAL LePAGE
bombs, pies, and cinnamon buns, as singing voice.
well as knitted and crocheted Part of the proceeds from the event FREE
blankets, mittens, socks, hats, hand- will be donated to three local
sewn placemats, purses, and quilts. libraries and their Food Pantry
In addition, there were also Programs. Through these programs FEATURE
handcrafted paintings, bird houses, people in need can pick up non-
and cutting boards. perishable food items from their
Guests were also given the chance local libraries in Niton, Wildwood,
to participate in a silent auction and and Evansburg. In addition to the
over ten door prize draws for some monetary donations, Hodgeson also
fantastically arranged baskets. Many collected food items from attendees Karen
Karen
baskets had themes such as the yoga of the event to donate as well.
basket, David's Tea basket, mystery Hodgeson was very pleased with Stunning views of the Rocky Mountains! This Executive 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is
basket, and kitchen basket. the turnout, and wished to thank located minutes West of the Town of Edson in a private setting, with pavement almost to your
A Plinko game was used to add many people for its success. “We are door. Property is beautifully landscaped with interlocking brick patio, rock and flower
gardens, firepit, hot tub. Detailed Feature Sheet available!
even more excitement to the door thankful for the people that donated
®
prizes. For $2 attendees could silent auction items, door prizes, and MLS 51187 $849,900
purchase one disk or get three disks who sponsored the Warrior Women
for $5. Disks are then dropped into performance, and made other 5014 4 Avenue
780-723-3100
the Plinko board and each person donations. We really want to thank www.century21.ca/twinrealty
earned the amount of tickets them, and thank you to everyone thetwins@century21.ca
labelled in the spot the disk landed who came out to support the event.”
in, either 1, 2, or 3. If the disc
Check News Canada
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 18 MONDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 15
T he WeeklyANCHOR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Breaking into the housing market: Go get that first home
Today’s sky-high real estate market can make are also available to help first-time buyers. You is land-lease. In this arrangement, homebuyers
buying a first home seem like a distant dream. may be able to use savings from an RRSP or purchase and own their home and lease the land
Don’t be discouraged. It might take a bit more other resources — check with your bank for the on which it sits. A home in a land-lease
planning, but you can do it. Good financial programs and requirements in your region. community can cost up to 30 per cent less than a
strategy and some real estate research can help Reaching out to family can also be a win-win, comparable home in the same market, making it
you get into your first home sooner than you’d but approach these arrangements with caution. a much more affordable option. Land-lease
think. Ensure any loan terms are realistic and clearly set communities, such as those offered by
Your first priority is to get your financial out, and treat these arrangements with the same Parkbridge, also often include amenities like a
basics in order. Reach out to your bank or a respect you would give a business agreement. pools and recreational facilities similar to condo
financial planner to help you make a plan. A Once you have your finances in order, look for developments. CENTURY 21
financial expert will be able to find a strategy locations that will get you the best bang for your The main thing is just getting started. Find a
that best suits your goals. You will also need to buck. Skip the high-priced, trendy spots where realistic strategy that will get you into a home,
plan for your down payment. Many first-time you’ll pay a premium without necessarily getting and then work your way up to that dream home. FREE
buyers find this intimidating, but good old- a better home. The best deals are often hiding Think of real estate as a process. You may need
fashioned saving is a great start. under tacky décor: if you can look past the to start small or look outside your ideal FEATURE
Make sure your monthly budget allows you to cosmetic hang-ups and make sure the house is neighbourhood at first. But once you own a
put some money into savings, and work with structurally in good shape, you may have a great home, you’ll be building equity and value, which
your financial planner to help your savings grow opportunity in the making. sets you on the path to your forever home.
as quickly as possible. Government programs An often-overlooked strategy for a first home www.newscanada.com
Women's Conference Social
in Carrot Creek
celebrates rural women
by Brianne Benson landed in the slot marked 0, they
won a free gift.
Since 1995 the Carrot Creek For some added entertainment,
Community Association has been Cree drum keeper Mackenzie Rural women had a chance to get together during the annual Women’s
hosting annual Women's Conference Brown from the Warrior Women Conference Social held November 7 at the Carrot Creek Community hall.
Socials to celebrate the steadfast and from Edmonton played traditional photo Brianne Benson
warm-hearted women that make up First Nations drumming infused
FEATUREEATURE
our rural communities. with pop culture music, for the F
This year's conference was ladies of the community.
organized by Linda Hodgson and Unfortunately, the other half of the
held at the Carrot Creek Community mother-daughter duo, Matricia
Hall the evening of November 7. Brown, was unable to attend.
According to Hodgson the event However, her daughter did a
was originally created to “provide phenomenal job at entertaining the
rural women with the opportunity to crowd on her own.
become more independent by She shared the traditions and
getting them off the farms to beliefs of her culture through story-
socialize, visit, and have some fun.” telling, and passed around various
To further support this concept, herbs and medicines used by the
this year's event featured a number Cree people for guests to see, feel,
Sharon
of women from the community who and smell. Sharon
set up tables to sell an assortment of When she wasn't connecting with Stunning completely renovated Two-Story Tudor Style Home on 1.97 acres in Town.
products from their personal the audience through stories, Brown You will be captured immediately upon entering this beautiful home from the arched
businesses. was captivating them with the entryways, incredible livingroom with cathedral ceilings, 2 story stone fireplace & a spiral
Ladies were selling homemade meditative sound of her homemade stairway to the library loft. Detailed Feature Sheet available!
®
soaps, candles, jams and jellies, bath elk hide drum and her soothing MLS 51205 $775,000 ROYAL LePAGE
bombs, pies, and cinnamon buns, as singing voice.
well as knitted and crocheted Part of the proceeds from the event FREE
blankets, mittens, socks, hats, hand- will be donated to three local
sewn placemats, purses, and quilts. libraries and their Food Pantry
In addition, there were also Programs. Through these programs FEATURE
handcrafted paintings, bird houses, people in need can pick up non-
and cutting boards. perishable food items from their
Guests were also given the chance local libraries in Niton, Wildwood,
to participate in a silent auction and and Evansburg. In addition to the
over ten door prize draws for some monetary donations, Hodgeson also
fantastically arranged baskets. Many collected food items from attendees Karen
Karen
baskets had themes such as the yoga of the event to donate as well.
basket, David's Tea basket, mystery Hodgeson was very pleased with Stunning views of the Rocky Mountains! This Executive 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is
basket, and kitchen basket. the turnout, and wished to thank located minutes West of the Town of Edson in a private setting, with pavement almost to your
A Plinko game was used to add many people for its success. “We are door. Property is beautifully landscaped with interlocking brick patio, rock and flower
gardens, firepit, hot tub. Detailed Feature Sheet available!
even more excitement to the door thankful for the people that donated
®
prizes. For $2 attendees could silent auction items, door prizes, and MLS 51187 $849,900
purchase one disk or get three disks who sponsored the Warrior Women
for $5. Disks are then dropped into performance, and made other 5014 4 Avenue
780-723-3100
the Plinko board and each person donations. We really want to thank www.century21.ca/twinrealty
earned the amount of tickets them, and thank you to everyone thetwins@century21.ca
labelled in the spot the disk landed who came out to support the event.”
in, either 1, 2, or 3. If the disc
