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The Benefits of Going Green

It’s Canadian Environment Week, and the media and Canadians alike are all abuzz about all the ways we can preserve and protect our environment. But simple, eco-friendly living can start right at home, and there’s plenty of reasons to do it. Homes with green features offer a number of benefits for homeowners: money-saving, energy saving, etc. […]

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Senior Sellers: How to Sell the Place You Call Home

This week is Seniors’ Week in Alberta, so here’s some helpful advice for all those Calgarians living in retirement, or the empty-nesters. 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 to avoid […]

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Before you buy, budget for these extra costs

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs – on top of the purchase price – that you must figure into your calculation of affordability. These extra fees, such as taxes and other additional costs, could surprise you with an unwanted financial nightmare on […]

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Safe Driving Tips for the Long Weekend

With the May long weekend coming up, the RCMP have released a stern reminder about safe driving this weekend, after 17 motor vehicle deaths were recorded in Alberta this past month. The number is staggering, and officials say these accidents could have been prevented with safer driving and paying attention. “A lot of times most […]

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What do you know about Condo Reserve Funds?

If you live in a condo, or are thinking about moving into one, you’ve probably heard about Condo Reserve Funds before. The Condominium Property Act in Alberta, requires that condo boards establish and maintain a reserve fund, to provide capital for major repairs and replacement of common property owned by the corporation.  It is helpful […]

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How to tell if your neighbourhood is a good investment

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 […]

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Emergency Preparedness Week: Preparing for Natural Disasters

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and this year Calgary is marking three years since the devastating flood hit our city. Because there will always be a risk of another flood, and we are in “flood season”, here’s some tips to prepare: Know the risks: first thing to do is find out if you’re living in […]

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Earth Day: Why Eco-Friendly is a Selling Feature

Calgary is still sitting in buyer’s conditions, due to an increased inventory in homes and prices sitting lower than average. This means that home sellers need any edge to set themselves apart from the competitive marketplace on their side (pricing right always helps too). Homes with green features are attractive for homebuyers; and since tomorrow […]

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The benefits of using a REALTOR® when you buy

There are a number of reasons why using a real estate professional is beneficial when looking to buy a home in Calgary, but ultimately, their knowledge of the marketplace is a huge asset to you. From the initial meeting with your REALTOR®, to house hunting, to handing you your new keys, a professional has the […]

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10 things to know about hiring a REALTOR®

Picking an agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. There are very specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Some agents may prefer that you don’t ask these questions, since the knowledge you’ll gain from their […]

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