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CREB Forecast: Balance for Condos in 2017

CREB released their 2017 forecast report today, which outlined some general optimistic trends, including that Calgary’s apartment sector is expected to start to turn around this year. Home buyers can look forward to more balanced conditions in the condo market this year, thanks to stabilizing in the price and inventory of the sector. The attached […]

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RE/MAX 2017 Housing Outlook for Calgary

Last week, RE/MAX of Western Canada released their 2017 Housing Market Outlook, which assessed cross-canada real estate trends from 2016, and forecasted predictions for the coming year. As for Calgary, while 2016 didn’t necessarily wow, 2017 shows a bright light for not only housing but our economy as well. There were however, several wins for […]

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Buy or sell first? Here’s an option

The big real estate question on everyone’s mind this week is “should you buy or sell a home first?”, it’s been making headlines all over the country thanks to the stark differences in housing markets across Canada right now. CTV News was just one media outlet posing this question this week. You see, if you buy before […]

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The Benefits of Going Green

It’s Canadian Environment Week, and the media and Canadians alike are all abuzz about all the ways we can preserve and protect our environment. But simple, eco-friendly living can start right at home, and there’s plenty of reasons to do it. Homes with green features offer a number of benefits for homeowners: money-saving, energy saving, etc. […]

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Making Moving to Calgary Easy

Moving can be stressful, especially if moving means planting your family in a new city. However, the team at Len T. Wong & Associates specializes in relocation and moving to Calgary, with a wealth of resources and knowledge in this area. But here’s a few helpful links to know if you’re planning a move to […]

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Tips for Passing a Home Inspection

According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection. We’ve identified the 11 most common of these and, if not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. In most cases, you can make a […]

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10 things to know about hiring a REALTOR®

Picking an agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. There are very specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Some agents may prefer that you don’t ask these questions, since the knowledge you’ll gain from their […]

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Budget 2016 & Real Estate

The Federal Budget was announced this week, and you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about the numbers, changes and promises that came out of that. Many parts of the budget pertain specifically to real estate and housing, and if you want the rundown, here it is: Investing in date on foreign homebuyers: the government pledged […]

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Selling a home that didn’t sell once

If your home has just come off the market and hasn’t sold, don’t be discouraged. The reason it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want […]

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Trading up to a larger home this year? Here’s some tips

A report released today, is forecasting luxury home sales in Calgary to increase in 2016, due to lowering prices in that sector. If you’re looking at trading up your home for a bigger one, here’s some mistakes to avoid. 1. Rose-colored glasses Most of us dream of improving our lifestyle and moving to a larger […]

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