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2015 Calgary Real Estate Property Assessments: What You Need to Know

  On Friday, the City of Calgary mailed out approximately 500,000 Property Assessment notices. The assessments reflect the market value of the property on July 1, 2014, and the physical condition as of December 31, 2014. The average home in Calgary is now valued at $475,000 (up a whopping $45,000 from last year), and the […]

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Our Most Read Posts of 2014

  2014 was a great year for our city and a great year for the real estate sector specifically. Many new housing records were set and our marketplace saw a lot of high points throughout the year. Here’s a look at our most popular posts this past year: Everything you need to know about City […]

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Record Growth for Townhouse & Condo Sales in Calgary in 2014

  Calgary’s condo sector saw record growth this past year, thanks to a number of factors, led to a 19% increase in condo sales in our city from last year. A tight rental market, historically low mortgage rates and affordability all played into the fantastic year condos saw in real estate. Up until the end of […]

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How to Support the Mustard Seed this Season

  Len T. Wong & Associates is proud to support The Mustard Seed each holiday season, in lieu of giving gifts to our clients. We think giving back to those less fortunate is a better way to spread holiday cheer, and The Mustard Seed is a great Calgary organization that is always in need. If […]

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What if Your House for Sale in Calgary Doesn’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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Some of Our Favourite Holiday Spots in Calgary

  The holiday season is in full swing, and there are plenty of events happening in and around Calgary to get you into the spirit of the season. We’ve listed three of our all-time favourites that you should check out: ZooLights Head down to the Calgary Zoo with your kids, family and friends to see […]

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Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips

  If you’re going for a real Christmas tree this holiday, you’ll want to ensure you take proper care of it, as holiday trees are one of the leading causes of home fires during this time of year. A dry tree strung with brightly-lit heat sources can be a real fire hazard. Here are some tips […]

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Keeping your condo safe while you’re away

  With the holiday season upon us, many people will be traveling to visit family or take a vacation. While you’re away, be sure you take steps to protect your condo. • Review your insurance policy: since the natural disasters last summer, insurance companies are evaluating all claims for closely now. Ensure your condo (and contents) are […]

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Holiday Prep: Hanging Christmas Lights

  If you’re planning on getting a head-start on hanging your holiday lights this year, we’ve dug up some tips to help you: • Check the lights first — this will allow you to find any burnt out bulbs and replace them before you hang them up. • Map out where you want your lights […]

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Troubleshooting Your Furnace

  Colder temperatures will soon hit us (though we’ve been lucky thus far), and you’ll want to re-familiarize yourself with your furnace. Here are some tips for troubleshooting your furnace: Ensure your furnace is set to ‘heat’: while this sounds like common sense, apparently it’s a common mistake made by homeowners. Check your filters: filters are the […]

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