Over the years, the fad of minimalism has taken North America by storm. The open aesthetic gives a space that clean look and feel. Recently, however, maximalism has started to pick up steam. These opposing styles appeal to different people and both have their pros and cons. Minimalism is about only having what you need: […]
Luxury Home Trends for 2019
For luxury home lovers, 2019 is a great opportunity to upgrade your interior design. Time to ditch what’s no longer working for you and embrace what you’re truly passionate about by filling your home with those trendy eye-catching pieces. Consider these top luxury home trends for 2019 on your next renovation, add-on or home-makeover. Feminine […]
2019 is going to be a buyers’ market
As Alberta continues to battle with economic challenges, the Calgary real estate market is expected to take a slight dip in 2019. In response, buyers who have been waiting for the right time to invest may have just found their golden opportunity. Calgary home prices are expected to fall by 2.34 per cent this year, […]
How to organize your home for the New Year
January 1 marks the day when everyone starts trying to implement their New Year’s resolutions. Eating healthier, being more active, spending less money – there are plenty of reoccurring resolutions that are all centred around living a happier, healthier lifestyle. However, the most common resolution that resurfaces each year is to be more organized. Now, organization […]
How to get your home ready for holiday entertaining
Less than three weeks until the big day – eek! Christmas is a wonderful time of year to spend your days with friends and family, usually in your home. Whether you’re having a small dinner with close family or you’re hosting a three-day event for all your extended relatives, it’s time to start thinking about […]
Taking advantage of the holiday season: home staging tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… almost! With the holidays right around the corner, we can feel the anticipation growing as eager neighbours start to decorate their yards, businesses pull out the tinsel and restaurants feature their holiday brews. As a rule of thumb, we like to use December 1stas the official ‘Christmas […]
How to choose a REALTOR® to work with
Choosing a REALTOR® can be tough. You’re already stressed from moving, so you really don’t need to add on the stress of finding a trustworthy, knowledgeable person who will get you the best deal possible. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it is important to know what is happening during the home buying/selling process. […]
Home maintenance tasks to complete before winter
It may only be the second week of October, but it sure feels like winter to us! On average, Calgary can expect 10 centimetres of snow over the entire month but somehow we received a record-breaking 40 centimetres within 48 hours last week! Therefore, it is time to winterize your home before the cold really sets […]
Calgary’s Best: Downtown
When you hear the word ‘downtown,’ you know there will always be something happening there. In Calgary, it’s home to numerous notable institutions that are known city-wide, provincially, nationally and perhaps even internationally. Places like the Glenbow Museum, Fort Calgary, Studio Bell, Olympic Plaza and the Calgary Tower bring in tourists from around the globe […]