According to new figures released by ATB’s Economist earlier today, renovation spending in Alberta has increased quite significantly, most likely due to the economic climate. Statistics Canada says Alberta homeowners spent $1.56 billion on major projects in the second quarter of this year, expanding or improving properties. That’s up from $1.53 billion in the first […]
Selling your home? REALTORS® give you an edge in this market
Calgary’s real estate market is currently favouring buyers, which doesn’t mean you can’t sell your home or that you shouldn’t, it simply means you need to be strategic about your listing and pricing your home correctly is incredibly important. There are a number of reasons why using a real estate professional are beneficial during the […]
Holiday Safety: Christmas Trees
If you’re going for a real Christmas tree this holiday, you’ll want to ensure you take proper care of it, as holiday trees are one of the leading causes of home fires during this time of year. A dry tree strung with brightly-lit heat sources can be a real fire hazard. “Live Christmas trees are really […]
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 […]