Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you’re looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It’s very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale. Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, but you also […]
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How to ensure your home is flood ready
June marks the anniversary of the floods that ravaged Calgary four years ago. Because there will always be a risk of another flood, it’s important that you are always prepared for the event of flooding. Know the risks: first thing to do is find out if you’re living in an area where flooding could potentially happen. If you […]
Seniors, how to sell the place you call home
It’s Seniors Week in Calgary, so we’re focusing this blog on retirees or empty-nesters out there, with advice on selling that home. Your lifestyle has changed, but how do you go about selling the place you’ve called home for so many years? To help you understand the issues involved in making such a move, and how […]
Lilac Festival hits Mission this Sunday
The first big festival of the “summer” hits this weekend in Calgary, with Lilac Festival taking place on Sunday on 4th Street SW. This festival is all about kicking off the festival season, and celebrating Calgary’s thriving creative community. The festival features over 500 vendors, local artisans, community organizations and more. There’s also six stages […]
Resources for those relocating to Calgary
Moving to a new city can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily if you’re considering a move to Calgary, we have tons of experience in relocations and we’ve got some resources to get you started. It is no surprise to Calgarians that their home has been ranked the 5th most liveable […]
Tips for Safe Driving this Long Weekend
With the May long weekend here, the RCMP has a strong warning for drivers before heading out on the roads—stay safe! During last year’s May long weekend, there were five fatal collisions, 42 injury collisions and 3,105 speeding tickets doled out. “Typically, during the Victoria Day weekend, we see an increase in traffic volume on […]
Getting divorced? What to know about your house and mortgage
Divorce is a tough situation which opens up many emotional and financial issues to be solved. One of the most important decisions is what to do about the house. In the midst of the heavy emotional and financial turmoil, what you need most is some non-emotional, straight-forward, specific answers. Once you know how a divorce […]
RE/MAX Spring Market Trends Report: Calgary 2017
RE/MAX Canada recently released their ‘2017 RE/MAX Spring Market Trends Report’, based on survey results, and it reveals some interesting trends not only in Canada, but in Calgary too. In Western Canada, particularly in Alberta, slowly recovering oil prices, low interest rates, and US approval of the Keystone XL pipeline project have renewed buyer optimism, […]
Is that community a good investment? How to tell
When you purchase a home, you’re hoping it will continually go up in value — just like a good investment. However, there’s something else that you want to see go up in value as well: the neighbourhood. In fact, the neighbourhood plays a key role in what the home will be worth in years to come. If the neighbourhood […]
Calgary’s Condo Craze: the Benefits of Apartments
There is a condo craze going on in Calgary right now, thanks in part due more affordable prices in the apartment market and a shift in desired lifestyles. Financial Post just published an interesting article profiling the rise in demand for condo living in Canadian cities like Calgary. “I definitely do not want a yard […]
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