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Calgary New Condo Sales are Surging

  In the first two months of 2014, apartment and townhouse condo sales have increased 28% from last year. From January 1 to now, apartment listings are up 17% and townhouse listings are up 4%. January and February of this year, saw apartment prices at an average of $283, 400, and townhouse prices at an average […]

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Pay your own mortgage, not your landlord’s

  Calgary has among the lowest rental vacancy rate in the country right now, so if you’ve even been lucky enough to find a place to rent, you may be caught in the “home renter trap”. By that we mean feeling trapped within the walls of a home that doesn’t truly feel like yours. Every […]

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6 Common Calgary Home Seller Mistakes

  It’s the perfect time to sell your home, because the market is definitely favouring sellers at this time. Inventory in Calgary is down nearly 30% from last year, and that is pushing prices upward. It’s resulting in multiple offers for sellers, and the opportunity to sell your property for top-dollar and full listing price. But […]

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Hiring a Contractor: Tips for Success

  Do Your Homework It’s important when choosing a contractor, that you really take the time to do your research and find the contractor that’s best for you. A good place to start looking is referrals from friends and family, local trusted home builders, local supply stores and BBB (Better Business Bureau). Discuss your project […]

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The Benefits of Selling Now, Not in Spring – Search Calgary Homes

  An article in Huffington Post this past week had a headline that read Should I wait until the Spring market to sell my home? We immediately wanted to respond to that question with the simple answer—no. Now is actually the perfect time to sell your home, because the market is definitely favouring sellers at […]

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How to Love Your Home

  With Valentine’s Day this week, it’s the perfect opportunity to spread some love, and that includes your home. Here’s some easy ways to show your home a little love this month: Clean: give your home a good cleaning, top-to-bottom. It will feel really great when you’re finished to have a clean home to relax in. […]

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Snapshot of Calgary’s Real Estate Developments

  The City of Calgary’s Development & Building Approvals department recently released an infographic that gives us some insight into the development our city saw in 2013. Here are some of the highlights: • 4500+ development permits were approved • 18,800+ building permits were approved • 2.83 people move to Calgary every hour • 124,000 […]

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Questions for Calgary Condo Buyers

Looking to purchase a condo in the near future? Here are some questions you should consider before choosing your next home. • What’s the history of the condo building? Any persistent problems with utilities, etc.? • How does the common property look: well-maintained and managed? • What’s the current financial status of the corporation? (You […]

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The Calgary Luxury Real Estate Market is on an Upward Climb

According to a REMAX report released today, Canada’s luxury real estate market is on an upward trajectory, with most major centres reporting record sales last year. 75% of the markets reported year-over-year gains, and Calgary was one of eight major cities to see double-digit increases, with a 34% increase. Calgary was also among the major […]

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Calgary Condo Buyers: Think About Amenities

One of the most rewarding parts of being a condo owner can be the amenities that come with living within a condominium community. The amenities of a particular building could also be a huge factor in deciding to buy, not only for the added convenience of certain services, but having a lot of amenities affects […]

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