Currently condo buildings in Calgary are not part of the City’s recycling plan, so the City of Calgary is working hard to remind Calgarians who live in condos, what their options are. There are 50 recycling locations in Calgary, open 24-hours a day. These recycling centres take the following: Plastics with the recycling symbol 1-7 […]
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A New Condo Resolution System for Calgary, Alberta
A new condo resolution system has been introduced in Alberta, that will help thousands of condo owners avoid legal fees and save time in condo disputes. “Everyday, hard-working Albertans who live in a condominium can’t afford $200 or $300 or $500 an hour to pay a lawyer.” It’s common for condo owners to disagree with […]
Condo Buying: The Advantages
The condo market continues to have a strong track record in Calgary, so we thought we’d explore the great reasons to purchase a condo. There are many advantages to consider when purchasing a condo for the first time, or simply buying your next one. “One of the great advantages to owning a condominium is that […]
Expired: What to Do When A House Didn’t Sell in Calgary
Dealing with an expired listing? 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: if you tried this first time around on your own, you’re […]
5 home repairs you can handle yourself
There are lots of home repairs and minor upgrades that need to be taken care over the years, and while hiring a professional is always a route, there’s some basic repairs that you could take care of yourself. 1. Painting: Whether covering up a blemish or changing the colour of a room, paint is an […]
Calgary Home + Design Show is this weekend
This weekend launches the Calgary Home and Design Show, celebrating its 30th year. It’s always a really great event each year, with lots of exhibitors and great home design, building ideas as well. Here’s some things to look forward to if you plan to go: • Property Brothers: Jonathan and Drew Scott • Jillian Harris […]
New Luxury Home Sale Record in Calgary
There’s about three months left in the year (hard to believe), and Calgary has already set a new record for the number of luxury home sales in one year. The number of properties over $1 million sold in Calgary this year is 545, and counting. The record for most luxury sales in a year was […]
How to get your yard ready for the coming months
It doesn’t matter how hard we fight it, fall…and winter are coming. Just like we have to prepare our homes for colder seasons, the same needs to be done with our yard. We came across a great article in CREB Real Estate News, that outlines some great tips on how to get your yard winter-ready. […]
Strong Summer Real Estate Home Sale in Calgary
According to numbers released by CREB today, residential home sales in Calgary showed strong activity this summer—up over 27% from last year. The level of transactions was well above long-term trends for the month, mostly due to improved activity in the single-family sector. However, on a year-to-date basis, activity is only slightly higher than expectations. […]
Empty Nester: How to Sell the Place You Call Home in Calgary
It doesn’t matter what the situation is, maybe you’re ready to downsize, or move into a more suitable home for your retirement years. There are thousands of home sellers in the same position, after years of non-stop family traffic, the rooms in your home are just too bare now—time to move on. There are a […]
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