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Duplexes are homes that are attached to one other home. Over the years, as building standards/regulations have improved, fire safety and sound management have also improved. Duplexes provide a housing option that is generally more affordable than single family homes because of the requirement that you share a wall with a neighbour. This property type works well if you prefer to avoid condo fees. Duplexes in Fort McMurray are also popular among homeowners who prioritize either a low price or more value for their money, as compared to a single family home.

Townhomes, also known as townhouses, usually (but not always) have condo fees. They are similar to duplexes in that they share walls with other homes, but the significant difference is that there must be at least three (instead of two) homes to make up a bank of townhomes. In this way, townhome “end units” can feel very similar to duplexes. Townhomes are generally priced between apartments and duplexes, and offer families and investors many of the features of single family homes, but at a lower price point. Newer townhomes in Fort McMurray often don’t have private yards, but older ones do. Some condominium townhomes offer shared amenities like gyms, visitor parking and recreational areas.

People try to find foreclosure listings for sale because they are looking for a deal. And it's true that much of the time, the list prices of foreclosures (and other types of distressed listings) are lower than the list prices of generic homeowners. It's all about risk, work & reward. Foreclosure is the process where lenders (often banks) become the owners of homes because the previous homeowners have stopped paying a mortgage. Banks (or their lawyers, acting as agents) list these homes for sale in order to recover their investments. Generally, those agents specify what kind of contract they require the buyer to sign. They may be listed 'as is where is' or 'as is where is on possession', which mean different things (differing levels of risk). They may or not be discounted for this risk... Sometimes foreclosures and court listings are good deals, but not always, and don't forget that generic listings can be well priced, too. Often it is possible to have a property inspection as well as a financing condition during the purchase of a foreclosure, but not always. The properties below have either been listed by their REALTORS® as “court sales”, or "bank/financial institution-owned" or "foreclosure".

Entry-level homes are those that are best for first-time buyers or those who are wanting to be a bit more conservative with their purchase. Many times, entry-level homes won’t have a garage, or maybe they will be smaller. They will be within a price range that is more easily achievable by the average first-time buyer

We’ve noticed that listings that stay on the market for a while can be more negotiable than ones that have just been listed. This isn’t always the case, of course, but sometimes it’s worth a try. This is especially likely to be the case if the listings have also been without a price change for some time. The longer a listing sits on the market, the more the public and real estate agents are more likely to skip past it. This presents an opportunity for the savvy home buyer. But it’s complicated by the fact that many listings in Fort McMurray stay on the market because they have a high price. The key here is valuation: If you would like help assessing the value of any listings, please ask, and our buyer’s agents will help you.

Luxury homes in Fort McMurray are loaded with exciting features that go beyond peoples’ basic needs. They typically (though not always) have price points to match. Luxury homes may be in sought-after locations, they may be large properties or a combination of both. You can think of luxury properties as the homes we hold in our dreams: Modern, functional kitchens with high-end appliances, large multi-car garages, private lots, large bedrooms, movie theatres, in-floor heat, etc. (the list goes on). To list your luxury home for sale, read about our A-Team Prestige service.