We’ve all had that itch-it’s time to sell your house and move to something else a bit bigger, more modern, or downsize. As soon as you decide to list your Calgary home you look around and start to ponder what cosmetic touch-ups you could do to your house to make it that much more attractive to new potential buyers. What renovations increase home value the most? Read on!   Bef...Read More

It is only March and this is Calgary after all, but you wouldn't be blamed for starting to think about spring cleaning your Calgary home. Maybe it's too soon to replace winter sweaters in all your closets with summer tank tops or throw your ice skates and toboggans into storage, but with the kind of weather we are having of late makes it natural to focus on the interior of your house for ...Read More

There’s nothing wrong and quite literally everything right with Hot Chocolate. It’s perfect for a cold day and so this month’s YYC Hot Chocolate Festival is perfectly timed for Calgarians.   This year's YYC Hot Chocolate Fest in Calgary will be a little different, given the current restrictions. In it's 10th year, there is lots to celebrate though, and so a...Read More

Recently we’ve had some Calgary real estate listings of the rural kind with acreage properties showing up on our radar. In addition, I've been taking clients outside of Calgary to look for their dream homes. This has prompted us to dig in a little deeper to the definitions of an acreage and what all that means. Here goes!   There is no specific shape to an acreage-it can be circular...Read More

Winter is back in Calgary and it is time to hit the roads!   Today's snow wasn't as heavy as it can (and will be), but when the snowfall in Calgary is substanial , in order to clear our roads efficiently, the City will impose a snow route parking ban. If you’re in a snow route zone, ensure your vehicle is out of the way so that trucks can do their work properly.   ...Read More

When looking for a new home in Calgary, the health of the roof is always something to consider because like everything else, roofs need replacing and some care.   Roofs are affected by design, climate and several other factors. The life expectancy of your roof will be contingent on what materials are used to make it. Wood shingles will last about 30-40 years, metal roofing will last you about...Read More

If there’s a Calgary home that you have your eye on and you find yourself wandering through it during an Open House to see if it’s the right fit for you, here are some questions you should ask you Calgary realtor to ensure you learn as much as possible. Buying a home is an exciting milestone, so be prepared by getting all the information that you need.  How long has the house b...Read More

With yesterday's first snow fall of the season in Calgary, winter is soon to be here, but for now, let’s still enjoy fall. Here are some things you can do to prep your Calgary home in fall and for the looming winter to keep it running efficiently.   Have your furnace inspected, cleaned, and change your filter. The colder months ahead mean you will be using more of your furnace so...Read More

Though Calgary’s streets are based on a numerical grid system that expands as it leaves downtown, some of Calgary’s streets are named after people or landmarks that deserve to highlight the local history. Let’s mention a few that you may not know about:   MacLeod Trail: named after Col. James Macleod who was a NWMP officer who approved the name Fort Calgary.   Crowfoot ...Read More

When you're looking to buy a house in Calgary, sometimes the deal on your old home doesn’t close in time and you are left in financial limbo as you cannot access the equity from your previous home as a deposit for your new one.   This is where Bridge Financing comes into play. It is a tool that will allow you to take out a loan intended to be a down payment on your new home, which w...Read More