Ken Murphy RE/MAX real estate-lethbridge

Is the time right too buy or sell?

Ken Murphy — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:19:00 GMT

Well. First off let me say that the time is right if it suits your needs. Such as growing family, looking to down size, need a getaway property. There are many reasons why the dollar value should not be the only consideration when buying a property. Although it is probably the main factor used in a home search. It is definetly not the most important. The needs of the individual or the family should be the driving factor. In most cases the same criteria can be found in a home that is a little older than a new home, and at a lower cost. Of course we all would like to have the brand new shiny home with all the latest bells and whistles, but we need to keep reality in the picture.

Some times its best to settle for the must have requirements that are needed to improve the quality of life we need and too pass on the want to have's. When finding or selling a home. Sit down and decide what is a need and what is a want. Pick a home that suits your needs and hopefully it will have some of your wants as an added bonus. By the same token if you no longer need the 1400Sq Ft home with 3 bathrooms, you may choose to sell and take the equity you have earned and move it to anouther area of interest. Be it travel, a new car or many other things.

Most families change their homes numerous times throughout their lives. Building equity along the way. So yes. The time is always right, if it is what you need. Real estate has always been a sound investment for the most part and most likely will remain that way for the forseable future. So choose carefully and enjoy the investment in your home and your family.

And call me if you need advise, or have questions

Bungalow For Sale in Picture Butte

Ken Murphy — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Reduced!

• 963 sq. ft., 2 bdrm bungalow - MLS® #20074011 $172,000 - Wonderfully priced

Picture Butte, Lethbridge Area - Very well maintained, and beautifully decorated home, with an oversized singlke attached garage, and screened porch. This home has a wonderful garden, two sheds, and is located at the end of a quiet street. Country living at its best. And only a short commute to the city. A must see at this price.

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Bungalow For Sale in Raymond

Ken Murphy — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

• 2,800 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm bungalow - MLS® #20073771 $830,000 - Southern Belle

Raymond, Rural SW Alberta - Southern Belle, located 20 minutes from Lethbridge with air shuttle service to Edmonton and Ft McMurray. This fully fenced beautifull acreage is 20.36 acres in size with a large no maintenance deck and hot tub. 5 bedroom, 3 batrooms. The onsuite Bath has a claw foot tub, seperate shower, toilet sink and huge walk in closet.
The other bedrooms are very roomy and have walk in closets as well.
There is a large living room and additional family room on the main level as well as a massive recreational room in the basement.
Like to cook? The Kitchen is a wonderf uland there is a cold storage room in the basement to keep those preserves. The acreage is wonderfully landscaped and boasts a gravity waterfall. Lots of room to park the RV and other toys as well.

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3 Story For Sale in Magrath

Ken Murphy — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Reduced!

• 5,600 sq. ft., 6 bath, 7 bdrm 3 story - MLS® #20072996 $1,800,000 - "Incredible home"

Magrath, Rural SW Alberta - A rare gem located in southern Alberta - Magrath. It has 5600 sq ft of living space on the upper floors and 2500 ft in the partially developed basement. 4 upper level bedrooms, 3 located in the basement. 6.5 baths, home theatre room, gourmet dream kitchen, formal dining area, a spacious family room that boasts honey oak flooring and double french doors. This house also has an around aggregate porch with basement storage beneath it, upper level and second level balconies off the master bedroom. Huge 20x17 foyer, oak and steel staircase railing, mulitple sets of french doors leading to the porch, additional second floor laundry, 11x10 walk-in closet in master, exercise room, butlers kitchen, 550 planted trees on proeprty, outback pond and much more.
Show.Instr. Showings only through lister and by appointment, only to pre-qualified buyers. Please try to give 24 hours notice.

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