Holiday Decorating Traditions

When it comes to decorating and getting in a holiday mood, it’s easy to envy the people that it comes easy too. During childhood, handmade wisemen would take the long journey from one end of the house to the other and there was magic in the movement. European friends,...

Urban or Suburban?

Whether you’ve lived in Calgary all you life or are moving to the city for the first time, there are certain questions that you need to ask yourself as you get ready to buy a home. Do you want a new home or do you want to buy a house that’s already built? How much...

The Dangers of Impatience and Fear in Investments.

Real estate can be really expensive. Often a new property comes with new debt, and this can make people impatient to sell their old home and anxious when it takes longer than a few months. Fears of being stuck with two homes can lead individuals to sign on with...

Planning a Reno? The Best Places to Invest Your Money

Renovating a house can be very expensive. If you’re renovating your home to make it more livable for you and your family, return on investment might not be your main consideration. In that case, go ahead and install a swimming pool, notorious for not paying for itself...

Buyer Disclosures

In the past you may remember contacting a Realtor to help you find and purchase a home.  It is most likely that there was no contract or any written disclosures.  The Calgary Real Estate Board has been encouraging Realtors to use Buyer Brokerage Agreements.  These...