By all accounts, Calgary is still dealing with a marketplace that favours sellers. If you’re looking to take advantage of the hot seller’s market, here’s some eight common (but costly) mistakes to avoid. Skipping a home inspection: depending on the age of your home, scheduling a pre-listing home inspection will allow you to address […]
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Calgary has the Youngest First-Time Buyers
A survey released by Bank of Montreal (BMO) today, states that the youngest first-time homebuyers in Canada hail from Calgary. While the average age of first-time homebuyers in Canada is 36, the report states the average first-time homebuyer in Calgary is just 32-years-old. Here’s a breakdown of first-time homebuyers in Calgary: • 54% are […]
Protecting Your Condo During Vacation
With the warmer weather will come the increased desire to head out of town, whether on vacation or just a weekend getaway. 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. […]
Spring Home Inspection Checklist
You should be checking over various areas of your home at least once a year, to ensure you’re keeping up with maintenance to prevent issues from cropping up. Spring is a perfect time to inspect your home, so here’s a handy list of what to look for. • Roof: inspect for damage, sagging or missing shingles […]
Tips for Calgary Condo Shopping, Pre-Construction
Buying a condo pre-construction comes with a great set of benefits, such as little money upfront, and looking forward to a brand new home with warranties. But purchasing a condo before you can even step inside it can be a little risky, by doing your due diligence, you can protect your investment. Get some […]
Spring Cleaning 101
The first day of spring is finally here! Get your home organized and refreshed for this season by taking on some simple home tasks: Give yourself space: you can’t give your home a good clean without moving the furniture out of the way. Move your furniture to the middle of the room so you can do […]
Home mould: How does it form, how to prevent it
Spring is just around the corner, and with the seasonal melt will come excess water around your home, and you don’t want that water getting inside your home. Here’s some facts about indoor mould and how to prevent it: How does mould produce in a home? The reproduction of mould occurs through tiny spores, that […]
Townhouse & Condo Living in Calgary: Making Small Spaces Work
In a competitive housing market, sometimes square-footage takes a back seat to prime location and amenities. But don’t let the size of your condo turn you off, there’s a lot that can be done with a little, and these tips will help you maximize living in smaller spaces. • Go vertical: use the height […]
Plumbing Day: Test Your Toilets
Today is World Plumbing Day, and in honour of that, we thought we’d share some plumbing tips we can all benefit from: checking your toilet for leaks. A leaky toilet can waste up to 1,000 gallons of water a month! Checking your toilet for leaks: • Remove the lid from your toilet tank • Put […]
The Advantages of Condo Living in Calgary
The condo market in Calgary is consistently strong, and currently breaking records, so we thought we’d explore the great reasons to purchase a condo. There are many advantages to consider when purchasing a condo for the first time, or simply buying your next one. Advantages to condo living: protection from rent increases monthly cost […]
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