Today 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. The popular practice of Feng Shui is not difficult to incorporate, and the following ideas are widely believed to bring good luck to your […]
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Common Mistakes First-Time Calgary Buyers Make
With home prices lower in the Calgary marketplace right now, first-time buyers are making their way into real estate. Mortgage rates are still historically low, and the market is certainly favouring buyers at this point in time. If you’re venturing into home buying for the first time, here’s some of the common mistakes first-time […]
Home mould: How does it form, how to prevent it
Spring is just around the corner, and with the seasonal melt will come excess water around your home, and you don’t want that water getting inside your home. Here’s some facts about indoor mould and how to prevent it: How does mould produce in a home? The reproduction of mould occurs through tiny spores, that […]
How did Calgary’s 2013 Home Search & Sales stack up?
The last year was a great one for Calgary’s real estate market. Despite the flooding in our province, and changes in the mortgage market, it was a positive year for the housing market. December ended the year with an 8% increase in sales volume, and now that CREB has compiled the numbers for the year, […]
How to trouble-shoot your furnace
Earlier today we posted an article on why consistent furnace maintenance is important in the winter (the article from National Post is here), so we thought we’d post some tips on trouble-shooting your furnace. Ensure your furnace is set to ‘heat’: while this sounds like common sense, apparently it’s a common mistake made by homeowners. […]
Online Calgary Real Estate: Homebuyer Stats
A recent study released by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), outlines 2013 trends in homebuying, and what the average homebuyer does to search for a home. The use of online resources has proven to be an asset for homebuyers, as laid out in the 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report. So how […]
How to prevent mould growth at home
How does mould produce in a home? The reproduction of mould occurs through tiny spores, that are present in outdoor and indoor air. The growth of mould indoors occurs when mould spores land on wet surfaces. Can mould cause health problems? moulds can potentially be harmful to humans. moulds produce allergens, irritants and in rare […]
Expired: What to Do When A House Didn’t Sell in Calgary
Dealing with an expired listing? 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: if you tried this first time around on your own, you’re […]
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