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Tips for Hanging Your Holiday Lights

If you’re planning on getting started on hanging your holiday lights this month, we’ve dug up some tips to help you: Check the lights first — this will allow you to find any burnt out bulbs and replace them before you hang them up. Map out where you want your lights to be. Take into account […]

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First-Time Buyers are Going Online

After the release of CMHC’s First-Time Homebuyers Survey results for 2015, we are left with some interesting findings about first-time buyers in Canada, namely that they are increasingly going online for their home buying needs. “For many Canadians, buying their first home is the single, largest purchase they have ever made.” says Nathalie Fredette, Vice-President, […]

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Advice for Joining Condo Boards for New Buildings

With a brand new condo building, comes a brand new condo board, and the first year of a condo board is probably the most important. The way your condo is governed and run will be determined in the first year, and a lot of changes will be made so it’s a great idea to volunteer […]

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6 Things to Know About Mortgages Before You Buy

Whether you are about to buy your first home, or are planning to make a move to your next home, it is critical that you inform yourself about the factors involved. Industry research has revealed 6 common mistakes that most homebuyers make when mortgage shopping and they can have a significant impact on the outcome […]

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Our best advice for home financing

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 best […]

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Moving to a new home? How to prepare your kids

Over the years, many studies have been conducted to define and rank which typical life experiences cause the greatest amount of stress for the average adult. For anyone who has had to make a move, it probably comes as no surprise that moving ranks within the top 10 of the most stressful events… and once […]

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Tips for Choosing the Right REALTOR to Work With

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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Fire Safety is Important This Time of Year

Last week was Fire Prevention Week, but besides the fact that there’s a focus on home fire safety this time of year, homes are actually at a bigger risk this time of year. With winter and colder temperatures coming, people are using heaters and lights more, which creates more fire hazards in the home. Here’s […]

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Autumn Landscaping: September Yard Maintenance

Fall has finally hit, and eventually we’ll be dealing with colder weather. Paying attention to your landscaping in the fall will have great benefits come the winter months. Here’s some tips on what yard maintenance to take care of this month: De-clutter: get the rake out and clear your yard of fallen leaves, tree debris, etc. […]

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Calgary Break-Ins: How to Increase Home Security

On Monday night, there were a string of break-ins in southeast Calgary, which has prompted the Calgary Police to urge residents to increase their home’s security. Since June, there’s been over 150 home and garage break-ins in our city, which is nearly double that of the same time last year. Here’s some tips for increased […]

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