If you’re an investor, homeowner or homebuyer, you may have heard about land use bylaws and what zoning designations are put in place for certain properties or parcels. If you are unfamiliar with each of the land use zoning titles mean, here’s a complete guide. RESIDENTIAL R1: one dwelling; primarily for single detached homes. R-1N: one dwelling narrow; primarily […]
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Read this before you rent out your condo
With the condo market in Calgary continuing to favour buyers, there’s big opportunity to purchase great units at an amazing price right now. And turning a secondary property into a money-making opportunity is a smart investment, but before you rent out your condo, here’s some things to keep in mind. Condos in Alberta are subject […]
Tips for Becoming a Landlord
With Calgary being referred to as Canada’s affordability capital, more and more people are looking to invest in real estate, whether as a primary residence or as an investment property. Turning a secondary property into a money-making opportunity is a smart investment, but before you become a landlord, here’s some things to keep in mind. Live […]
How to Show Your Home Love for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (on Tuesday, February 14), how will you be spreading some love? Are you forgetting to include your home in that equation? Here’s some easy ways to show your home a little love this month (and every month): Clean: give your home a good cleaning, top-to-bottom. It will feel really […]
Calgary Snow Removal 101
We got hit with a huge amount of snow these past few days, and if you were scrambling on how to get your driveway and walkways clear (and stay clear), you weren’t alone. When it comes to snow removal in our city, here’s everything you should know. DRIVEWAY & WALKWAY CLEARING Use a shovel: Of course we’re […]
How to choose a REALTOR® to work with
Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of a REALTOR® when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves. Hiring a real estate agent is just like any hiring process – with you on the boss’s side of the desk. It’s […]
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Calgary
Saturday, January 28th marks Chinese New Year Day. Chinese New Year is a 15-day festival that celebrates the arrival of the new lunar year, and this year is the year of the rooster. People born in the Year of the Rooster are said to be energetic, determined and brave. Read about the birth years associated […]
Five Years in a Row — RE/MAX is Number One in Real Estate
For the fifth straight year, RE/MAX has been named the top real estate brand in the world by Entrepreneur Magazine. The magazine announced the ranking in their annual Franchise 500® survey, released last week. An impressive accolade for our brand, is that RE/MAX was named in the top 10 overall on this year’s list, due to its […]
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