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The State of Calgary’s Luxury Housing Market

This month, RE/MAX of Western Canada released their Spotlight on Luxury report, outlining the state of the housing market in properties above the $1-million mark. And while it might seem like the oil slump is damaging the luxury home market in our city, the reality is things have moved towards a far more balanced place. While […]

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Buying or Selling a Home? The Legal Mistakes to Avoid

  When you’re buying or selling a home, there are many important legal issues, large and small, that you should be aware of. To begin with, residential real estate is not an uncomplicated process. When such a major investment is transferred from one party to another, even the subtle legal details need to be taken […]

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Going through a divorce? What to know about your home

  Divorce is a tough situation which opens up many emotional and financial issues to be solved. One of the most important decisions is what to do about the house. Once you know how a divorce affects your home, your mortgage and taxes, critical decisions are easier. Neutral, third-party information can help you make logical, […]

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Exploring the “3 up” strategy for selling your home fast

There are many reasons why you may need to sell your home quickly: a sudden job relocation; a change in family situation; or perhaps an opportunity to purchase a new home that you just can’t pass up. Whatever the reason, this strategy will help when you need to sell fast. It’s called the “3 Up” strategy: Fix it […]

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Will the neighbourhood you’re buying in go up in value?

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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Buying and selling: which should come first?

When you’re thinking of selling your home and buying another, you face the inevitable question: Should I list my property first or buy my new home first? Let’s take a look at both options. If you attempt to buy a property before listing your home, you run into a couple of challenges. First, sellers may not take you […]

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What to do when your home didn’t sell

  Did you have an experience where your home didn’t sell, and the listing expired without results? There are several factors as to why your home may not have sold: market conditions, the home is in bad shape, etc. Whatever the reason, you can still do something about it when you re-list. Use a REALTOR® […]

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Upping Your Curb Appeal for Spring Selling

  Spring is when things generally heat up in the real estate market in Calgary, and the warmer weather allows homeowners to focus on improving curb appeal of their home as well. When you’re in the process of selling your house, you have to remember that the potential homebuyers need to be able to picture […]

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For ‘Golfers Day’: A Look at Calgary’s NW, NE, & SW Golf Communities

  Today is Golfers Day, and in honour of that, we thought we’d share some of Calgary’s best golf communities. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just enjoy the pristine landscaping a golf course can offer a neighbourhood, Calgary is full of communities boasting beautiful courses. Here’s a quick look at some of our favourites: […]

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Is Your House for Sale in Calgary? Stay Competitive!

This past weekend, clients of ours, were featured in the Globe and Mail for a story on Calgary’s “downturned” real estate market. The headline of the story “Calgary home sellers trapped in a downturn market”, paints a bit of a muddy picture about the reality of the housing market in our city right now. The […]

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