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SHOULD I BUY BEFORE SELLING?

Posted on Jun 03, 2024 in For Buyers



Should you buy first or sell first? Sometimes this feels a bit like asking whether the chicken or the egg came first. The answer to the buy/sell dilemma has so many variables attached to it, but it's definitely not a hopeless loop of circular reasoning if you look at the current market. And perhaps if we remove the should or should not vocabulary a...

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NEW HOME WARRANTIES EXPLAINED

Posted on Jun 01, 2024 in For Buyers



If you're thinking about buying/building a brand new home, are you confident in your knowledge of the new home warranty that comes with it? As the resale market in Calgary keeps tightening, new builds are increasing in popularity, so it's more important than ever to make sure you know what you're getting. There's a lot to know, but the good news is...

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CALGARY Q1 2024 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on May 27, 2024 in Market Updates



City of Calgary, May 24, 2024 - Calgary’s housing market remains a hot spot in the country, driven by record-high international and interprovincial migration over the past two years. This influx has significantly increased housing demand. Employment gains and relative affordability continue to attract people to the province, resulting in strong
sale...

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CALGARY PASSES CITYWIDE RE-ZONING BYLAW WITH AMENDMENTS

Posted on May 15, 2024 in Real Estate News



Blanket rezoning has been passed with a 9-6 vote, but with some amendments to the original proposal. On Tuesday, May 14th, a record-breaking City Council meeting adjourned after 16 days leading to the long-awaited decision from Calgary's lawmakers. Rezoning has been a hot topic since it was first proposed in 2023, and as suggested by the longest ev...

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MAY 2024 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on May 01, 2024 in Market Updates



Sales in April rose by seven percent compared to last year, to 2,881 units. While the pace of growth did ease compared to earlier in the year, sales remain 37 percent higher than long-term trends for the month. Much of the growth in sales has occurred for relatively more affordable, higher-density products. 

At the same time, there were 3,491 new lis...

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SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE REMINDERS

Posted on Apr 24, 2024 in For Homeowners



It may take longer to arrive than we would like, but Spring still manages to make its way to us every year. Spring comes with responsibilities though, and let's face it -- when we finally obtain freedom from shovelling snow, the last thing we want to do is think of more home maintenance and remember all the to-do items for Spring. Alas, it must be...

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