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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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How to Plan Your Calgary Stampede 2016 Experience

The 2016 Calgary Stampede kicks off this week, and if you’re looking for an easy way to plan your Stampede experience, here’s a list of tools and resources to help make it easier. My Stampede: this online tool allows you to personalize your Stampede experience based on who you’ll be going with and the kinds of […]

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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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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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Making Moving to Calgary Easy

Moving can be stressful, especially if moving means planting your family in a new city. However, the team at Len T. Wong & Associates specializes in relocation and moving to Calgary, with a wealth of resources and knowledge in this area. But here’s a few helpful links to know if you’re planning a move to […]

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A look at some of Calgary’s golf communities

Today is Golf Day, and in honour of that, we thought we’d share some of Calgary’s best golf communities. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just enjoy the pristine landscaping a golf course can offer a neighbourhood, Calgary is full of communities boasting beautiful courses. Here’s a quick look at some of our favourites: Harvest […]

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