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The top 5 Calgary communities for ROI in 2018

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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Looking to volunteer? Your condo board is a great place to do it

As the country celebrates ‘National Volunteer Week’ this week, you may be looking for opportunities to serve in your community or give back in some way. While there are a number of amazing local charities and non-profits who always need volunteers, we want to pose another idea for volunteering that could help your housing knowledge […]

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More millennials are jumping into homeownership

More millennials are in the market to buy a home in the near future, according to a new study by RBC. The study showed that 50 per cent of millennials (aged 18 to 34) express a desire to buy homes in the near future. Overall, 32 per cent of Canadians would like to buy a […]

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RE/MAX has donated $167 Million to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

RE/MAX, and Len T. Wong & Associates, proudly supports Children’s Miracle Network all year, through a special partnership between RE/MAX and the charity, and this week marks a major milestone in this partnership. In 2017 alone, RE/MAX agents donated over $10.8 million to CMN Hospitals through the Miracle Home and Miracle Property programs, bringing the […]

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How to get started on spring cleaning this weekend

‘Spring cleaning’ isn’t just a trendy term, the changing of seasons is a perfect reminder for you to tackle deep cleaning and home maintenance tasks that require your attention a few times a year. A big to-do list can seem daunting, but with small steps and progress, you can get your home organized and refreshed […]

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Tips for a quick spring home sale

With the first day of spring, comes the unofficial launch of home buying (and home selling) season. The real estate market generally heats up during spring months, and luckily for home sellers, this season offers unique opportunities to up curb appeal and the overall appearance of your home. If you are planning to list your […]

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How to bring the “luck of the Irish” home

This Saturday 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. For example, the popular practice of Feng Shui is not difficult to incorporate, and the following ideas are widely believed to bring good luck […]

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Calgary has the highest vehicle theft in Canada: what you can do

Did you know Calgary has the highest vehicle theft rate in the entire country? It’s not a great title to hold and the Calgary Police have sounded the alarm on just how big of an issue this is. On average, 111 cars and trucks are stolen each week in the city, Insp. Joe Brar told […]

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We need an Office Administrator for our top-producing real estate team!

RE/MAX Len T. Wong and Associates Real Estate, one of Calgary’s top real estate teams, is looking for a part-time, possibly full-time office administrator. This role is critical to maintaining our service to our clients. We offer a competitive salary and an exceptionally high energy office environment and a great team atmosphere. The successful candidate […]

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Fraud Prevention Month: The top scams in Canada

According to new reports, Canadians lost $95 million last year due to being victims of fraud and scams. Further to that, only five per cent of victims reportedly come forward to report the crime which makes things a bit harder to track down and fix. Here are some common scams to be aware of: Cryptocurrency […]

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