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 worth in years to come. If the neighbourhood […]
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What is a ‘micro loft’?
A new report released by Genworth Canada, is reporting that increasing numbers of first-time homebuyers are choosing to buy micro lofts, a growing trend. And it’s not just for affordability, it turns out this is a desired home choice for many. If you’ve been hearing the term ‘micro loft’ lately, it’s for good reason. With […]
Luxury home sales are up 20% in Calgary
The luxury home market in Calgary has rebounded after last year’s dip in sales numbers, with home sales over $1-million up over 20 per cent from last year. Home sales in the city valued at more than $1 million totalled 118 over the first three months of the year – up more than 20 per […]
What do you do when your home didn’t sell?
If your home has just come off the market and hasn’t sold, don’t be discouraged. The reason it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want […]
Budget 2016 & Real Estate
The Federal Budget was announced this week, and you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about the numbers, changes and promises that came out of that. Many parts of the budget pertain specifically to real estate and housing, and if you want the rundown, here it is: Investing in date on foreign homebuyers: the government pledged […]
How to check a toilet for leaks
Time to bring some emphasis to one of the biggest water wasters in homes today: leaking toilets. A leaky toilet can waste up to 1,000 gallons of water a month! An average home can waste more than 37,000 litres of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets and other household leaks that occur inside […]
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