Results from the City of Calgary 2013 Citizen Satisfaction Survey have been released, and it looks like Calgarians are more than happy with their quality of life in our city. Highlights of the survey: • 88% of Calgarians are satisfied with their quality of life, up 10% in three years • 84% of Calgarians are […]
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Calgary Condos FAQ: Amenities
One of the most rewarding parts of being a condo owner can be the amenities that come with living within a condominium community. The amenities of a particular building could also be a huge factor in deciding to buy, not only for the added convenience of certain services, but having a lot of amenities affects […]
Why You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon monoxide issues have made their way into the media lately, after home evacuations made the news this week in Calgary. With winter months here, it’s important to ensure you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home, and that it’s in working order. Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless, and a detector will be […]
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 […]
Calgary Winter: Snow Removal Tips
Our first big snow dump has already hit here in Calgary, so it’s official—winter has arrived. Here’s some different tools and tips for snow removal on your driveway and/or sidewalks this winter. Shovel Of course we’re all familiar with this method, and when taking posture into consideration, this can be effective, inexpensive and not painful. […]
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 […]
Get Your Car Ready for Winter
It may not look like it today, but winter will eventually be coming for us, and Calgarians know all about bad road conditions. You don’t want to deal with price hikes and long line-ups to get your car winterized once the first snowfall hits, so getting your car ready for winter now is a good […]
Calgary Condos FAQ: Condo Fees
If you’re currently a condo owner, or are thinking of becoming one, you’re likely familiar with the term ‘condo fees’. While most people would likely say they believe their condo fees should be lower, the reality is your fees are there for a reason, and it’s a good thing to know where your money is […]
Calgary is Driving National New Home Price Growth
According to the New Housing Price Index, a 0.6% hike in Calgary is driving the national average to 0.1% growth. In fact, they stated that Calgary has been the top contributor of new home prices nation-wide for the past 9 months, thanks to strong market conditions here. Prices are up over 6% in Calgary year-over-year, […]
Homebuying in Calgary Alberta: Family First Time Home Purchase
According to the National Homebuyer Preferences Survey released this week, Albertans rank family in high priority when choosing where they want to live. Highlights of the survey: • Albertans most likely of Canadians to choose ‘family-oriented’ as a community necessity • 19% of Albertans rank family-friendly as a priority for community selection • 25% of […]
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