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LTW Approved Vendor: A1 Overhead Door Services

This is part of a new segment on our blog, where each week we will feature one of our approved vendors. We often get asked about the great local companies we work with, so here’s your chance to get the insight on some Calgary businesses we prefer. This week we’re featuring the company we work […]

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LTW Approved Vendor: Byron’s Plumbing

We’re launching a new segment on our blog, where each week we will feature one of our approved vendors. We often get asked about the great local companies we work with, so here’s your chance to get the insight on some Calgary businesses we prefer. For our first entry, we’re profiling the Calgary company we […]

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Q: Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your Calgary Home?

A: Now is a great time to sell your home! March is an ideal time to list your home for sale, for several reasons. Firstly, interest rates are still low, so there are buyers out there. Also, the market is generally lighter this time of year, and with lower inventory, there is less competition. This […]

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You’ve Bought a Home, Now What?

So now that you’ve gone through the process of buying a home, what’s next? Well, you’re not quite finished yet. There are still some planning and costs to consider at this point. Here’s a quick guide to what you should expect after your home purchase: Moving This will be the most important part of getting […]

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What’s the best mortgage term for you?

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have been down that path before, do you really know enough about mortgage options to decide which is best for you? The first thing to consider, is that a longer mortgage term generally means a higher interest rate, and a shorter term generally means a lower interest rate. But […]

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Preparing Your Home for Sale

When selling your home, it’s ­­important to get your home properly ready so you can ensure the best price. According to CREB, the best chance of selling your property is within the first seven weeks, and the longer it stays on the market, the less money you’re likely to net. Here are some easy steps […]

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Calgary’s Choice Awards: Vote for Len T Wong

We’re very excited that Len T Wong has been nominated for the Calgary’s Choice Awards, in the Best Real Estate Agent category! The Calgary Choice Awards recognize Calgary businesses, at an annual gala. This year, over 467 nominations were received and the nominees for various categories were narrowed down from there. In the Best Real […]

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What neighbourhood amenities are most favourable?

When searching for a new home, a lot of factors can come into play, including what neighbourhood amenities are available nearby. The community you choose to live in, can be as much of a buying feature as the home itself. We recently polled our followers online to see what neighbourhood features were most important to […]

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Calgary Housing Market: New Average Sale Price Record

January kicked-off the real estate market in Calgary on a good note: total sales and average sale price hit new highs last month. According to numbers released by CREB, total MLS sales in Calgary rose 15% in January, and average sale price rose 12% for the month. The average sale price in January was $439,671, […]

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Buying a Home: Size, Location and Price

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or moving into your next place, there are three main factors to consider when you’re in the beginning stages of buying: size, location and price. To help you decide which home is right for you, try asking the following questions: Size How many bedrooms do you need? How many bathrooms […]

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