Leclair Thibeault - Barristers & Solicitors

Don’t let a charming home that doesn’t offer the right lifestyle distract you from considering all options when purchasing a home. Here are 10 ways to avoid real estate regret. Involving a real estate agent, a mortgage broker and a lawyer early in the process is a smart choice

Calgary, and all of Alberta have suffered brutally from this economic disaster we have faced. When we heard that the The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary) Toy Drive was in critical shortage of toys for children in need, we closed the office early today and our great staff at LeClair Thibeault - Barristers & Solicitors pitched in and came out shopping.
The fantastic staff at Toys"R"Us Canada on Macleod Trail generously added another 10% bringing the total we donated... in toys to over $6,900.
All in all, we managed to gather a total of 408 toys to help for this great cause!
Thank you to the Store Manager and his great staff at Toys R Us for their help. A special thanks to our own staff for helping out today.
We have been blessed to have the support of our clients and all of our friends in the Calgary real estate industry. Hopefully, our small contribution can help our great community recover.
From us to all of you this holiday season, we wish everyone a happy holiday in advance and we encourage you to give generously this year in whatever way you can.
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Finding the right Realtor, someone you feel comfortable working with, can be daunting. Here are a few tips to help you find the right person for you

With Christmas almost here the Salvation Army is making a desperate plea to Calgarians, requesting donations of new, unwrapped toys. The organization says it has 7,000 kids between the ages of 0-14 registered for the toy program and its shelves are empty. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 15.

Many would-be homebuyers find the home of their dreams, only to wonder, “can I afford it?” If you haven’t talked to a mortgage broker yet but are curious about the average benchmark price for detached homes around Calgary, here’s a quick look at what you can afford. Your first step to buying is getting an estimate (a pre-qualification) of the mortgage you can afford from your mortgage specialist. Don’t’ know who to contact? Give us a call and we can point you in the right direction.

The current inventory on the market means there are plenty of choices for people looking to buy a new home right now and into the 1st few months of 2019. But, don’t necessarily be misled into a false sense of security. We are hearing from Realtors that good, solid, inventory is at a premium. Contact your mortgage broker and realtor today to check out some of the possibilities available

Buying your first home? While it can be intimidating, there are resources available including rebates, tax credits and down-payment assistance. It’s important to call us, or talk to your realtor or mortgage specialist to make sure you take advantage of everything available to you

Looking to buy an attached home but wondering where you can really afford to buy? #CREB has compiled a list of the benchmark prices across the city

While household debt has been a concern for the Bank of Canada, it’s now saying the mortgage risks are fading thanks to various measures that have been put in place. We are seeing prices start to stabilize and people are starting to move on quality inventory. The next 4 – 6 months will be the best possible time to buy in Calgary

Owning a detached home is still the dream for a majority of prospective homebuyers, with 83% of young Canadians saying they would raise their families in a detached home if money wasn’t an issue. A mortgage specialist can give you solutions and ways to make your dream happen.

It may be an older article, but this piece in CREB takes you on a look back through Calgary’s architecture and some of the homes we still see standing today.
#FBF #yycrealestate

Looking to buy a condo but trying to figure out where exactly to start? The first step is to understand that a condo is a different “animal” than a house and there are certain specific legal obligations on your ownership. Hiring the right, experienced real estate professionals (realtor and lawyer) right from the beginning is the key to getting what you want and avoiding any unwanted surprises
#yyc #condoliving #CREB

With the number of new communities being built in Calgary you might be thinking of getting into a pre-construction condo or home. Making sure you understand the ins and outs first is important. Putting the right team in place, realtor, mortgage broker and lawyer is key. What the article doesn’t mention is that if you are doing a construction draw mortgage the FIRST thing you should do is to have your lawyer review the construction contract! This will define your relationship with your builder and could lead to substantial costs and issues that you didn’t anticipate. As your lawyer, we can help provide that level of protection you need should there be an issue with the builder down the road #yyc #CREB

We are hearing from our clients that home sales can be a struggle at times, so it is important to stand out in the crowd. Having your home looking its best and ready for potential buyers allows them to see the possibilities as soon as they walk through the door. This is a simple way to help build a connection with them.

This echoes what our friends in the real estate industry have been saying. The opportunity to get into a well-valued home is here now, to both get the property at the best price at a mortgage rate that is likely to rise if that purchase is held off on much longer. Signs are that the housing market in Calgary is moving back to balance as the spring approaches.

A number of our clients purchase rental properties. It can be a lucrative way to set yourself up for retirement, but it is important to get legal and tax advice. You can’t just assume that losses are deductible as CRA’s rules with regards to rental properties can be a bit of a shock to real estate investors
#yyclandlords #CRA

Building a new home has its own set of issues including whether the home and community will fit your lifestyle. A real estate agent has experience and access to information you might not and works for your interests, which is why we think that working with a realtor and not just the builder’s salesperson for a new home build will help get you into exactly the home you want #yyc #CREB

We've worked with Ron & Bill.

Very professional!

Top notch client care! Step by step guidance for my clients & it makes their process go so smoothly.

If you are looking for expertise, professional and efficient service, then call LeClair Thibeault.

We've worked with Ron & Bill.

Very professional!

Top notch client care! Step by step guidance for my clients & it makes their process go so smoothly.

If you are looking for expertise, professional and efficient service, then call LeClair Thibeault.

We've worked with Ron & Bill.

Very professional!

Top notch client care! Step by step guidance for my clients & it makes their process go so smoothly.

If you are looking for expertise, professional and efficient service, then call LeClair Thibeault.

We've worked with Ron & Bill.

Very professional!

Top notch client care! Step by step guidance for my clients & it makes their process go so smoothly.

If you are looking for expertise, professional and efficient service, then call LeClair Thibeault.

We've worked with Ron & Bill.

Very professional!

Top notch client care! Step by step guidance for my clients & it makes their process go so smoothly.

If you are looking for expertise, professional and efficient service, then call LeClair Thibeault.