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The Truth About Luxury Real Estate Auctions in Calgary

The above property was one of two Prides luxury properties that were the centre of a lot of media attention earlier this month, with several reports headlining that luxury properties were going for half their asking price in Calgary. The 9,200-square-foot house located in Priddis, 40 minutes southwest of Calgary, was listed for $3.9 million but purchased at […]

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First-Time Buyers are Going Online

After the release of CMHC’s First-Time Homebuyers Survey results for 2015, we are left with some interesting findings about first-time buyers in Canada, namely that they are increasingly going online for their home buying needs. “For many Canadians, buying their first home is the single, largest purchase they have ever made.” says Nathalie Fredette, Vice-President, […]

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Moving to Calgary? We can help

RE/MAX Len T. Wong & Associates understand the particular challenges that confront families when relocating. Whether you are relocating to Calgary or moving out of town, Len and his Calgary real estate professionals will help you meet your goals with their honest and professional approach to real estate. Len has more than fifteen years experience […]

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6 Things to Know About Mortgages Before You Buy

Whether you are about to buy your first home, or are planning to make a move to your next home, it is critical that you inform yourself about the factors involved. Industry research has revealed 6 common mistakes that most homebuyers make when mortgage shopping and they can have a significant impact on the outcome […]

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Our best advice for home financing

When you’re looking to buy a home, the first thing most home buyers do is start the process of house-hunting. However, experience proves that this is one of the last steps you should be taking if you want to get the most home for the least amount of money. In fact, shopping for the best […]

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Tips for Choosing the Right REALTOR to Work With

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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The State of Calgary’s Condo Market

The sharp drop in oil prices this year has clearly taken a toll on Calgary’s economy and as a result, our housing market. The condo market has historically been relatively unaffected by the usual up and downs in the marketplace, but we’re dealing with a different situation this year. However, if you understand a bit […]

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Affordability rises again in the Calgary housing market

According to numbers released by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) today, the average price of single-family homes and condos are slightly down again. “Overall sales activity relative to new listings caused a softening in absorption rates, which resulted in inventory gains and ultimately placed moderate downward pressure on pricing,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie […]

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Calgary Break-Ins: How to Increase Home Security

On Monday night, there were a string of break-ins in southeast Calgary, which has prompted the Calgary Police to urge residents to increase their home’s security. Since June, there’s been over 150 home and garage break-ins in our city, which is nearly double that of the same time last year. Here’s some tips for increased […]

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The State of Calgary’s Luxury Housing Market

This month, RE/MAX of Western Canada released their Spotlight on Luxury report, outlining the state of the housing market in properties above the $1-million mark. And while it might seem like the oil slump is damaging the luxury home market in our city, the reality is things have moved towards a far more balanced place. While […]

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