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Downtown Calgary Condo Buyers Want Practical Amenities

  When it comes to choosing a condo, Calgarians are more interested in practical amenities, rather than luxuries. While offerings like high-end retail and cafes are nice, it’s not what’s driving purchase decisions for condo buyers, according to Canadian Real Estate Magazine. Developments positioned near grocery stores are more favourable choices for buyers, which is […]

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20% of Your Income Will Get You a New Condo for Sale in Calgary

  Condos just became a lot more affordable for Calgarians, according to a new report released by RBC today. Just 19% of your income will allow you to afford a condo in Calgary, due largely in part to historically low mortgage rates and an increased condo supply. “It was more affordable to own a home […]

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Healthy Market for Condos for Sale in Calgary

Calgary’s condo market has been exceptionally healthy for quite some time now, but new numbers from the Summer 2014 Metropolitan Condo Outlook by the Conference Board of Canada, shows us just how hot things will get. Condo prices in Calgary are expected to rise up to 6.6% this year, and our city is leading the […]

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Empty Nesters: Selling the Place You Call Home in Calgary

  It doesn’t matter what the situation is, maybe you’re ready to downsize, or move into a more suitable home for your retirement years. There are thousands of home sellers in the same position, after years of non-stop family traffic, the rooms in your home are just too bare now—time to move on. There are […]

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Former Grow-Op Homes for Sale in Calgary: Remediation Checklist

If a property is deemed to be a marijuana grow-op, the home must complete the process of remediation. The following is a checklist of the process, as per Alberta Health Services (AHS) requirements. Phase 1 – Obtain copy of Executive Officer’s Order from AHS- Hire contractors (environmental consultant and remediation contractor) – Contractors must obtain […]

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How Last Year’s Flood Boosted Calgary’s Real Estate

  Last year’s flood played a big role in Calgary’s increased real estate market, CREB is reporting this week that residential sales and listings are up in double-digit rates compared to last year. “Last June was not a normal month, so it’s difficult to compare the two,” said CREB® president Bill Kirk. “The historic floods […]

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Selling Your Calgary Home? Here’s Your Checklist to Prepare

  Calgary is still in seller’s territory, and if you’re planning to take advantage of the marketplace, use this checklist to make the process a lot easier. Don’t Over-Price Studies show that your best chance to sell your property is within the first seven weeks. The longer the property stays on the market, the less […]

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Calgary House vs. Condos for Sale: Which is better for you?

When it comes to buying a home, whether your first or last, choosing the right type of home depends on a variety of factors. Your lifestyle will play a big part in the decision-marking process, but here’s some other questions to consider, that will help make the decision easier. House Are you good with handiwork […]

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The Top Calgary Condo Buying Tips

  The condo market in Calgary is all the rave right now, as real estate records are being set in our city, and condos continue to be a hot investment. A great article in Style at Home, outlined 25 great tips for those who are in the process of buying a condo. We’ve outlined our […]

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May Set Real Estate Records in Calgary

  May was a record-breaking month for real estate in Calgary, as sales increased 16% from last year, the highest ever in our city. CREB reported this week that 2,949 real estate sales were recorded during last month; 4,327 new listings went up, which is a 16.5% increase from last year. “Strong sales activity is […]

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