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A Look at Calgary’s 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 Hills This community is bordered by Centre Street and Country Hills Boulevard, in the city’s northeast quadrant. Established […]

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How Last Year’s Flood Boosted Calgary’s Real Estate

  Last year’s flood played a big role in Calgary’s increased real estate market, CREB is reporting this week that residential sales and listings are up in double-digit rates compared to last year. “Last June was not a normal month, so it’s difficult to compare the two,” said CREB® president Bill Kirk. “The historic floods […]

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How to Plan Your Stampede Experience

  Stampede kicks off next week, and if you’re looking for an easy way to plan your Stampede experience, here’s a list of tools to help make it easier. Calgary Stampede Planner App: build an adapt your Stampede plan on the fly, and setup reminders for your favourite events. Download for free for Android or Apple […]

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Condo Reserve Funds: FAQ

The Condominium Property Act in Alberta, requires that condo boards establish and maintain a reserve fund, to provide capital for major repairs and replacement of common property owned by the corporation. As buildings age, they need to be repaired: roof, parking lots, landscaping, etc. Condo owners must pay for the repair or replacement of common […]

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Selling Your Calgary Home? Here’s Your Checklist to Prepare

  Calgary is still in seller’s territory, and if you’re planning to take advantage of the marketplace, use this checklist to make the process a lot easier. Don’t Over-Price Studies show that your best chance to sell your property is within the first seven weeks. The longer the property stays on the market, the less […]

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Calgary House vs. Condos for Sale: Which is better for you?

When it comes to buying a home, whether your first or last, choosing the right type of home depends on a variety of factors. Your lifestyle will play a big part in the decision-marking process, but here’s some other questions to consider, that will help make the decision easier. House Are you good with handiwork […]

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The Top Calgary Condo Buying Tips

  The condo market in Calgary is all the rave right now, as real estate records are being set in our city, and condos continue to be a hot investment. A great article in Style at Home, outlined 25 great tips for those who are in the process of buying a condo. We’ve outlined our […]

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May Set Real Estate Records in Calgary

  May was a record-breaking month for real estate in Calgary, as sales increased 16% from last year, the highest ever in our city. CREB reported this week that 2,949 real estate sales were recorded during last month; 4,327 new listings went up, which is a 16.5% increase from last year. “Strong sales activity is […]

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Who we work with: our approved vendors

  We often get asked for referrals to local companies, to help our clients with the buying and/or selling process. For instance, home stagers, movers, contractors, etc. We actually have an approved list of vendors that we work with, and here’s a rundown: Security: ADT Security Painting: Mountain View Painters Contractors/Remodellers: Patina Woodcraft Abalon Foundation […]

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A Lot More New Condo & Apartments for Sale Coming to Calgary

  A lack of supply in the condominium market is pushing a huge increase in apartment construction in Calgary right now. What may not be great news for those wanting to move into a condo right now, is great for those willing to wait for a brand new apartment. Demand for condos is huge in […]

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