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You NEED a Carbon Monoxide Detector

  Carbon monoxide scares continue to make their way into the headlines in Calgary, and 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 your first defence against this dangerous […]

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Home Repairs You Can Do 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 […]

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Common Calgary Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

  Make the home buying process stress-free by preparing yourself for the process, and being aware of these common home buying mistakes (and how to avoid them). Shopping with your heart, not your head: while you want to ensure you love the home you’re going to buy, making purchasing decisions on a first impulse is a […]

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Meet the Len T. Wong Team

  Working with Len T. Wong & Associates means that clients benefit from the unique qualities of each of our members. Our real estate professionals each excel in areas such as marketing, contract negotiations, planning, or listening to and understanding clients’ particular needs. Len and his associates work hard to ensure that their clients benefit […]

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Calgary named one of the most livable cities in the world!

  Great news for our city, as Calgary was just named one of the most livable cities in the world. The ranking was released by The Economist today, and ranked 140 cities around the world on various factors. Calgary was given the title of fifth most livable city in the world, and Vancouver and Toronto […]

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FSBO vs REALTORS

  If you’re thinking of selling your home, you may be considering the ‘For Sale By Owner’ (FSBO) route, although the majority of Calgarians still opt for a REALTOR®. One of the most common myths about the FSBO way, is that it will save you money, which is not true. Here’s some facts about FSBO […]

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Empty Nesters: Selling 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 […]

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Home Alone: Tips for Solo Homebuyers

  There are plenty of single homebuyers in Calgary, it’s part of the reason condos continue to be popular in our city. Buying a home alone can be a great investment and set you up for future real estate purchases and investments as well. Here are some things to consider if you’re buying a home […]

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Why You Should Love Summers in Calgary

  There’s a lot of reasons to love summers in Calgary, and if you needed some inspiration for how to fill your summer days and nights, we’ve gathered up some of the best guides: Safety tips for rafting down the river [Avenue Magazine] The best picnic spots in Calgary [Avenue Magazine] 5 ways to rock […]

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Former Grow-Op Homes for Sale in Calgary: Remediation Checklist

If a property is deemed to be a marijuana grow-op, the home must complete the process of remediation. The following is a checklist of the process, as per Alberta Health Services (AHS) requirements. Phase 1 – Obtain copy of Executive Officer’s Order from AHS- Hire contractors (environmental consultant and remediation contractor) – Contractors must obtain […]

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