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Today is Miracle Treat Day

August 11, 2016 is Miracle Treat Day, which means just by eating ice cream, you can be supporting a cause that we support year-round–Children’s Miracle Network. For every Blizzard that is purchased from Dairy Queen today, $1 will be donated directly to Children’s Miracle Network. RE/MAX, and Len T. Wong & Associates, proudly supports CMN […]

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Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods: Beltline

This week, Avenue Magazine released their annual list of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods, a ranking of the top 50 communities as voted on by Calgarians. We decided to take a closer look at the communities in the top 10, and give you some insight on what to see and do there. In the number one spot, […]

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How can you tell if that community is a good investment?

Are you in home buying mode this summer? 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 […]

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Moving to Calgary? Tips for long distance house hunting

Are you planning to move to Calgary? Great! Calgary is a vibrant city, and an amazing place to live whether you’re single, newlywed or family-oriented. If you’re planning on buying a home in Calgary from your current location, here’s some tips for success. Find the right REALTOR®: do your research online and find an agent who […]

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Calgary Golf Guide

For many Calgarians, summer in our city means a lot of golf, and we’re lucky to live among some of the best courses in Alberta. If you’re looking to hit the links this summer, here’s where to golf in Calgary: Bearspaw Golf and Country Club 61 Hamilton Dr. NW Private 18 holes Website Buffalo Run […]

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Trading up? Here’s our best advice

Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you’re looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It’s very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale. Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, but you also […]

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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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Senior Sellers: How to Sell the Place You Call Home

This week is Seniors’ Week in Alberta, so here’s some helpful advice for all those Calgarians living in retirement, or the empty-nesters. Your lifestyle has changed, but how do you go about selling the place you’ve called home for so many years? To help you understand the issues involved in making such a move, and how to avoid […]

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Before you buy, budget for these extra costs

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs – on top of the purchase price – that you must figure into your calculation of affordability. These extra fees, such as taxes and other additional costs, could surprise you with an unwanted financial nightmare on […]

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The 4 Ways People Set Their Asking Price

For you to understand how much to offer for a home you’re interested in, it’s important for you to know how sellers price their homes. Here are 4 common strategies you’ll start to recognize when you begin to view homes: Clearly Overpriced: Every seller wants to realize the most amount of money they can for their […]

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