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Calgary’s Hot Market: 5 Seller Secrets for Calgary Homes for Sale

  Right now, the market in Calgary is hot and especially so for home sellers. In many cases, homes are selling for above the listing price, and sellers are getting top dollar for their homes. Here’s five things to keep in mind that will help you ace your home sale: 60% of homes are sold […]

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Enhanced Protection for Calgary Condo Owners: Bill 13

  Albertans who own condominiums will soon have more protection, as the province introduced Bill 13 this week: Condominium Property Amendment Act. More than 50 amendments are being proposed, including: • A new condo dispute tribunal • Improved disclosure of financial information and other necessary information to buyers • Updates to qualifications and standards of […]

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Expired Listing? What to Do if Your Calgary Home Didn’t Sell

  Did you have an experience where your home didn’t sell, and the listing expired without results? 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 […]

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Common Calgary First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

  Today is “New Homeowners Day”, and we thought we’d share some of the common mistakes first-time homebuyers make, and how to avoid them. Going it alone: especially for first-time homebuyers, trying to navigate the real estate market with a REALTOR can be confusing. The money you save on commissions can quickly disappear with a botched […]

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Top 10 Tips for Calgary New Condo Safety

  The condo market in Calgary continues to outperform the rest of the country, and whether your new to condo living or a seasoned apartment dweller, safety is always important.  Here are our top 10 condo safety tips: Unless you are moving into a brand new condo, you should get your locks changed upon moving […]

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April Showers Bring…Water Damage

  As we usually see this time of year, we’re expected to get more rain over the next week or so, and rain brings with it the potential for water damage at home. Here’s some tips for protecting your home from rain: Check your foundation: do a check of your foundation to ensure there’s no holes […]

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Why Going Green Sells Homes

  In a hot market when inventory is going fast and supply is low, homes with green features are attractive for homebuyers. Since today is Earth Day, it’s the perfect opportunity for us to share why making green updates to your home will help put some green in your wallet. Green sells when you can […]

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Calgary Spring Trends Report: REMAX

Earlier this week, RE/MAX Canada released their Spring Market Trends Report, and Calgary is expected to remain a red-hot seller’s market. According to the report, in the first quarter of 2014, listings are down 30% from that of a balanced market, which is pushing up prices. Despite an increase in inventory in the Calgary area, […]

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The Dangers of ‘For Sale By Owner’ Calgary Homes for Sale

With the launch of many new ‘for sale by owner’ (FSBO) websites over the last few years, some people are deciding to go it alone with their home sale. While there are success stories in any situation, 90% of homeowners prefer to work with a REALTOR (REALTOR.com), and for good reasons. Because licensed real estate […]

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7 Calgary Home Seller Mistakes to Avoid

  By all accounts, Calgary is still dealing with a marketplace that favours sellers. If you’re looking to take advantage of the hot seller’s market, here’s some eight common (but costly) mistakes to avoid. Skipping a home inspection: depending on the age of your home, scheduling a pre-listing home inspection will allow you to address […]

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