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ADOPT-A-MOMMA FOR CHRISTMAS 2023!

Posted on Dec 20, 2023 in Team News



It's no secret that we like to do our part and give back at the holidays. This year, we were inspired to do a little extra. 

In addition to our annual food drive, a few of our team members volunteered to join the #AdoptaMomma program by Made by Momma to help families living in Calgary who are going through trying times to have a memorable holiday.

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2023 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS!

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 in Team News



THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 8th Annual Holiday Food Drive and attended our Client Appreciation Holiday Party!

Once again, we are blown away by the generosity and giving spirit of our clients! Despite challenging economic times and record inflation rates, so many of you have shown us your willingness to give back even when times are...

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DECEMBER 2023 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Dec 01, 2023 in Market Updates


New listings in November reached 2,227 units, nearly 40 percent higher than the exceptionally low levels reported last year at this time. Gains in new listings occurred across most price ranges, but the most significant gains occurred from homes priced over $600,000.

Despite the year-over-year jump in new listings, inventory levels remained low than...

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CANADA'S PLAN TO COMBAT HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

Posted on Dec 01, 2023 in Real Estate News



On November 21, 2023, the federal government of Canada unveiled its 2023 fall economic statement, with promises of new spending to help build affordable homes, support renters, and clamp down on Airbnbs. What exactly does the government have in store, and how do they plan to combat the housing affordability problem that is plaguing the minds of Can...

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RADON EXPLAINED: HOW IT GETS IN YOUR HOME

Posted on Nov 27, 2023 in For Homeowners



In a recent blog post, we talked about whether your new home is at risk for radon, what radon is, and what to do if your home tests positive for high levels. If you haven't read it yet, we encourage you to start here for the big picture on what radon is and why it should be taken seriously. In this article, we're going to explore the ways radon ent...

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THE DOs & DON'Ts OF COMPETING OFFERS

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 in For Buyers


So, you've been tirelessly searching for that perfect property and finally found it! Excitement builds, and you start to plan your offer, when suddenly you learn that yours is not the only offer on the table. You are going to be competing against other buyers interested in the same property as you.

Finding yourself in a competing offer situation ca...

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