While condo living certainly can offer a lot of advantages for first-time homebuyers, condos are also an attractive option for baby boomers, empty-nesters and really—everyone. We thought we’d take a look at some of the reasons condo living can be great: Location and Affordability We lumped these two together because they go hand in hand. […]
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How to hang exterior Christmas lights
Can you believe it’s only a month away until Christmas?? Now’s the perfect time to get your holiday lights up, and 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 […]
How to trouble-shoot your furnace
Earlier today we posted an article on why consistent furnace maintenance is important in the winter (the article from National Post is here), so we thought we’d post some tips on trouble-shooting your furnace. Ensure your furnace is set to ‘heat’: while this sounds like common sense, apparently it’s a common mistake made by homeowners. […]
Great results from Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Results from the City of Calgary 2013 Citizen Satisfaction Survey have been released, and it looks like Calgarians are more than happy with their quality of life in our city. Highlights of the survey: • 88% of Calgarians are satisfied with their quality of life, up 10% in three years • 84% of Calgarians are […]
Calgary Condos FAQ: 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 […]
Why You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon monoxide issues have made their way into the media lately, after home evacuations made the news this week in Calgary. 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 […]
Online Calgary Real Estate: Homebuyer Stats
A recent study released by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), outlines 2013 trends in homebuying, and what the average homebuyer does to search for a home. The use of online resources has proven to be an asset for homebuyers, as laid out in the 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report. So how […]
Calgary Winter: Snow Removal Tips
Our first big snow dump has already hit here in Calgary, so it’s official—winter has arrived. Here’s some different tools and tips for snow removal on your driveway and/or sidewalks this winter. Shovel Of course we’re all familiar with this method, and when taking posture into consideration, this can be effective, inexpensive and not painful. […]
Famous Haunted Houses You Can See via Google
Seeing as how it’s Halloween today, we figured we’d do something a little fun today, and bring you a list of famous haunted houses that you can actually check out thanks to Google Maps. Address: 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, NY (in the photo above) From Movie: Amityville Horror Address: The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO […]
How to prevent mould growth at home
How does mould produce in a home? The reproduction of mould occurs through tiny spores, that are present in outdoor and indoor air. The growth of mould indoors occurs when mould spores land on wet surfaces. Can mould cause health problems? moulds can potentially be harmful to humans. moulds produce allergens, irritants and in rare […]
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