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Tips to file your 2020 personal taxes

It’s time to start thinking about your 2019 tax filing (if you’re not already), as the deadline is nearing. As a refresher, and because there are some changes for this year, here are some tips to file your income taxes for 2019. Deadlines  The deadline to file your 2019 income tax return is April 30, […]

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Spring market: getting your home ready for the selling season

The first day of spring is just a few short weeks away (hard to believe). The real estate market generally heats up during spring months, and luckily for home sellers, the spring season offers unique opportunities to up curb appeal and the overall appearance of your home. If you are planning to list your home soon, […]

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What to do if you have a dispute with your condo builder

Buying a condo is a huge investment, and for some people, it may be the biggest investment of their lives. Because of that, it’s important to keep your investment protected. If you end up purchasing a brand new condo direct from a developer or builder, then it’s important that you understand how to protect yourself. […]

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How to make your home pet-friendly

Whether you’re a cat, dog or all-around animal lover, it’s true that pets often rule the home. People don’t like to think so, but we rush home to feed them, dote on them when they demand, give them treats for being good and clean up after them when they make a mess. But, how you […]

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The Top Marie Kondo Tips to Start the New Year Organized

Tidying – an age-old problem that every household struggles to keep up with. Whether it’s your kitchen, bedroom, entryway or all of the above, there are always certain areas of the house that seem to get messy quicker than we’d like. If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo yet, here’s the scoop. Marie is a […]

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Tips for setting the holiday table

The holiday season is all about spending time with friends, family and loved ones – and food. Many foods made around the holidays are often special because they are only enjoyed once a year when Christmas rolls around. Whether you’re a sweet tooth or a savoury connoisseur, there are plenty of treats to go around […]

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All I Want for Christmas is a House: Home Buying Favours Buyers

With Christmas right around the corner, many people think “I better take my home off the market, people are simply too busy to come look at it over the holidays.” However, little do they know that Christmas is actually a great time to sell a home, as people are more serious about buying and doing […]

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How to sell your home during the holidays

Did you know that Christmas is only four weeks away?! That means there is only a month for you to go shopping, decorate the house, wrap gifts, do your Christmas baking, clean your home for guests, the list goes on. On top of this, your home may already be on the market or you’ve decided […]

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The dos and don’ts of shared scooters

This summer, Calgary welcomed hundreds of scooters onto its pathways as Lime and Bird launched their new speedy modes of transportation. People over the age of eighteen got outside and explored the city by two wheels, 20 kilometres at a time. As of October 10, 2019, there have been 675,000 rides in the past three […]

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Tips for Decluttering Your Home for Fall

As October begins, we start to embrace the season of change. Fall in Calgary is beautiful, and it brings about many new things: school starting, holidays ending, leaves falling and people returning back to their regular routines. Spring cleaning is popular as everyone is eager to get outside and freshen their place up for the […]

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