Check out our new listing.  If you are looking for a beautiful walk-out bungalow, with the option of a suite. 
Email Jennifer at jen@viewlethbridge.com, or Text or Call her at 403-795-8783. 
 

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/27326422/43-riverdale-terrace-w-lethbridge-riverstone

When writing an offer to purchase, you need to choose a closing/ possession date. That’s the day the money is sent to the seller’s lawyer, and the day you get to move in.  It’s best to avoid Fridays.

Keys are not released on a property until funds have been received by the seller’s lawyer.  (Check out our what happens on closing day).
Most of the time, funds are received by about 11:30 am, and keys are released right away with no problem.  However, once in a while, there is a slowdown at the bank releasing mortgage funds.  When there is a delay, possession can be delayed until the next business day.  If your possession is on a Friday, this next business day is Monday, (and if there is a long weekend, the buyer could be stuck until Tuesday).

It is possible that the seller might grant Tenancy at will, (which means giving possession before the funds have been received.  But they do not have to.

If you are moving out of your rental into a new home, give yourself a week if you can when you still have the rental, and own your home.  This gives you time to move out of the rental, and get it ready for the inspection with your landlord. 

Why a written offer is better than a verbal offer. 

Occasionally, we’re asked, “Can we just make a verbal offer until we finalize something in writing?” In most cases, I strongly advise against it. Here’s why verbal offers are generally not a good idea:

Lack of Seriousness: A verbal offer can come across as insincere. If you’re not willing to put your offer in writing, why should the seller take you seriously? Some sellers have told me, “I will only respond to written offers.”

Invalidity: A verbal offer is not legally binding. Even if a seller verbally accepts your offer, they are free to accept a better one from someone else if it comes along.

Efficiency: With digital signing, submitting and signing offers or counteroffers can be done quickly and efficiently.

There are a few situations where a verbal offer might be appropriate, such as:

Finalizing Details: If you’ve already made a written offer and are just working out minor details, like the possession date.

Negotiating Inclusions: If you’re discussing one or two specific inclusions.

Verbal offers might also be considered in unique circumstances, such as:

Extended Possession: When the possession date is six months away.

Conditional Offers: If the offer is contingent on the sale of a house and you want to gauge the seller’s willingness to consider that condition.

Your REALTOR should be willing to take the time to put your offer in writing for you. 

Should I ask for a professional cleaning of a home I am buying? 

Sometimes in the terms, people can ask for a house to be professionally cleaned prior to possession.   You could say something like, “Seller will have the home professionally cleaned for a minimum of 12 hours”.  However, all houses are different, and some will require more time than others, and a level of cleanliness is hard to quantify.  Sometimes doing deep cleaning of appliances, floors, shower doors, etc, can take much more time. 

Are you looking for something to rent to your children while they attend the University of Lethbridge or Lethbridge College? Or are you looking for some revenue property in Lethbridge as an investment? You may be looking for a property where you can live upstairs, and rent out the basement.

As someone who owns revenue property myself, I continually keep track of the rental market and what is a good buy. If you would like to be informed of the properties that make it to my folder, give me a call at (403)795-8783 or email jen@viewlethbridge.com. I will send you details of some of Lethbridge’s best revenue properties, many of which are suited upstairs and downstairs to maximize revenue.

You may also want to have a look at Lethbridge rental information for links to see what the going rates are for rentals in Lethbridge.

Available July, Unit 204 (2nd Floor), 1921 Mayor Magrath Drive South. An amazing location just off Mayor Magrath Drive offers a Professional office space (suitable for Medical as well). This is a well-established building with plenty of FREE parking to accommodate almost any type of business, including a doctor’s office.  VIRTUAL TOUR LINK

This Office Space Offers:

• 2600 square feet of gross space (1557 square ft on the main floor, an additional 455 square feet is on the second level, 489 common area)
• Modern Design (turnkey space)
• 8 large separate offices (6 on the main floor and 2 on the second level)
• Spacious feel with vaulted ceilings
• 2 of the 8 offices large enough to be made into boardrooms
• 1 admin area at the front
• Sink station centrally located insuite
• Private washrooms available just outside space (wheelchair accessible)
• Private patio for tenant use
• Plenty of storage
• Plenty of windows in offices on East wall 
• Most interior walls not structural so redesign is possible
• Possibility for signage on the windows of this space and on the large lit Directory board on Mayor Magrath.
• Doctors, please take note, this office has been approved for use because of the amount of parking. Great place to set up your new practice! (PREVIOUSLY A DOCTOR’S OFFICE). 

Magrath Centre Business Centre:

• Great Location amazing location just off Mayor Magrath Drive
• On-site property manager
• Well-established building with plenty of FREE parking (over 90 stalls)
• Can accommodate almost any type of business. The suite can be accessed by stairs or the elevator.
• High traffic counts exceeding 32,500 VPD
• High walk-in traffic as there are many professional services offered throughout the building and area
• Perfectly positioned near many great restaurants and quick access to our path system/ green strip that you can easily walk to Henderson Lake or down to the Sugarbowl.

The following businesses and practices successfully operate out of the Magrath Centre:

•  AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) head office for Lethbridge and area brings in great traffic they run numerous training courses and hold various meetings.
• Lethbridge Music Academy has hundreds of students being dropped off after regular business hours bringing great exposure to the complex.
• Health Care Homes head office (provide in-home care services)
• The ViewLethbridge.com  Real Estate team operates out of the building, they provide an in-house Mortgage Broker ( Darren DeJong from Scotiabank)
• Desjardin’s Insurance

The complex has proven to be an excellent place to do business. Take advantage of the GREAT synergy this complex offers by having your business or practice in the same facility as so many specialists.  

VIRTUAL TOUR LINK

Email Dave for more details, dave@brodoway.com or Call or Text him on his cell at 403-331-8484

Available September 1, 2024,  unit 206, 1921 Mayor Magrath Drive South. This is a well-established building with plenty of FREE parking to accommodate almost any type of business, including a dentist or doctor’s office. We have the ZONING you need!

3534 square feet of gross space (2255 square ft on the main floor as you walk into the space plus 1279 square feet on the upper level).

• Modern design with amazing stonework (turnkey space)
• 5 separate treatment stations/spaces on main floor and open concept on second level
• Spacious feel with vaulted ceiling, smaller office off main reception
• 2 large admin stations at front desk
• 2 client washrooms on the main floor
• Private washroom with shower on the second level
• Kitchenette and laundry hookups on second level
• More washrooms available just outside space (wheelchair accessible) 
• Private patio for tenant use
• Plenty of storage
• Plenty of windows in the space on West, North and East walls 
• Most interior walls are not structural so redesign is possible
• Possibilities for signage on the windows of this space and on the large-lit directory board on Mayor Magrath. 
• Private rear staff door
• Dentists, please take note, this office has been approved for use because of the amount of parking. Great place to set up your new practice! (Has been a dentist’s office for many years). Set up your new practice here and greatly reduce your initial outlay!

Magrath Centre Business Centre:

• Great Location amazing location just off Mayor Magrath Drive
• The location offers easy access and great visibility
• Private Patio for tenants
• On-site property manager
• Well-established building with plenty of FREE parking (over 90 stalls)
• Can accommodate almost any type of business. The suite can be accessed by stairs or the elevator.
• High traffic counts exceeding 32,500 VPD
• High walk-in traffic as there are many professional services offered throughout the building and area
• Perfectly positioned near many great restaurants and quick access to our path system so you can easily walk to Henderson Lake or down to the Sugarbowl

The following businesses and practices successfully operate out of the Magrath Centre:

•  AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) head office for Lethbridge and area brings in great traffic they run numerous training courses and hold various meetings.
• Lethbridge Music Academy has approx 500 students being dropped off after regular business hours bringing great exposure to the complex.
• Health Care Homes head office (provide in-home care services)
• The ViewLethbridge.com  Real Estate team operates out of the building, they provide an in-house Mortgage Broker ( Darren DeJong from Scotiabank)
• Desjardins Insurance
• Clear Title Law

The complex has proven to be an excellent place to do business. Take advantage of the GREAT synergy this complex offers by having your business or practice in the same facility as so many specialists.  

VIRTUAL TOUR LINK

Email Dave for more details, dave@brodoway.com or Call or Text him on his cell at 403-331-8484

When having a Lethbridge Home Inspection, you may find a home that has poly b piping.  Poly B, is a flexible grey pipe used in residential plumbing and hot water heating systems from the mid-70s through the 80s and into the mid-90s.  

At Team Viewlethbridge we have worked with insurance companies that insure homes with PolyB piping. Some of us on the team have Poly b piping in our own homes. 

If you are looking to insure a home with Poly B piping, try contacting the agents below. 

Desjardins. 
Seth Jacobs, Office Manager
Desjardins Insurance
1921 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Unit 101
Lethbridge AB
Bus: 403-331-3100

https://insuranceinlethbridge.com/

Schwartz Reliance Insurance Coaldale
Jamie Dickinson | Commercial Broker |
1716 20^th Avenue
Coaldale, Alberta T1M 1N2
Business: (403) 345-4848

www.schwartzcoaldale.com