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Golf Day: Your Guide to the Links in Calgary

Happy Golf Day! For many Calgarians, summer in our city means a lot of golf, and we’re lucky to live among some of the best courses in Alberta. If you’re looking to hit the links this summer, here’s where to golf in Calgary: Bearspaw Golf and Country Club 61 Hamilton Dr. NW Private 18 holes Website Buffalo […]

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The top 5 Calgary communities for ROI

Money Sense Magazine recently released their list of top neighbourhoods for Calgary, and while the list may surprise you, it won’t once you see these numbers. Money Sense bases their rankings on return on investment and where is an excellent place to buy a home right now, turns out these five Calgary communities are amazing […]

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Do you have pets? How to make moving easier on furry friends

Moving can be hard on everyone involved: adults, kids, and yes—your pets. While your pet may not understand exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or bad) that the whole family is experiencing. Add to that the fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like changes to their […]

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Home Inspections 101

Home inspections are part of the home buying process, and according to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection. We’ve identified the 11 most common of these and, if not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in […]

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REALTORS®: The Top 10 Reasons to Join Our Team

  RE/MAX Len T. Wong & Associates is growing, and we’re looking for the right REALTORS® to join our team. If you’re an agent looking to make a change and find real success in real estate, we’ll give you the top 10 reasons to join our team of professionals. Lead generation systems: don’t worry about looking for […]

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Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring officially arrived yesterday (though it may not feel like it), and now is the time to tackle those seasonal cleaning tasks and maintenance around the home. Get yourself and your home organized and refreshed for this season by taking on some simple home tasks: Give yourself space: you can’t give your home a good clean without moving […]

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Feng Shui and Good Luck in the Home

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and many people are looking for the “luck of the Irish”, but some simple decor practices can bring good luck into your home every day. The popular practice of Feng Shui is not difficult to incorporate, and the following ideas are widely believed to bring good luck to your home. […]

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Our top 10 tips for packing and moving

If you are in the process of buying a home, the packing and moving process is a big part of the transition, so you want it to go smoothly. From the first step to the last, here’s our top 10 tips for making packing and moving a breeze: Get different sized boxes: to help keep things […]

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Money, Mortgages and Real Estate

When you’re looking to buy a home, the first thing most home buyers do is start the process of house hunting. However, experience proves that this is one of the last steps you should be taking if you want to get the most home for the least amount of money. In fact, shopping for the […]

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Fraud Prevention: Common Scams to Watch for

March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, and while it turns out Canadians are being more vigilant about fraud prevention, it still happens. Arming yourself with knowledge will keep you protected, so here’s the seven of the most common scams to watch for: Sweepstakes: this might be one of the oldest scams around, but if you get a […]

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