THERE ARE FIVE THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME IN CALGARY!

1. Your bedroom closets should be empty! calgary home seller tips

One of the biggest things we hear from our buyers is that they're looking for more storage in their new home, and it's quite likely that you've probably outgrown your home and the storage inside. One of the best This is some text.

ways to make your home appeal to prospective buyers is by starting the de-cluttering process and one of the best places to start is within your closets. Some buyers with lots of items will go the extra mile by securing a storage unit while their home is active on the market. Leaving your closets clean, and spacious allows buyers to imagine their belongings inside, instead of trying to look past what…

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Looking to beat the heat this summer (when it finally kicks in?) With your weekends already filling up with adventures, hikes, weddings and more, this POP UP water park is likely to make a splash... In your plans, if you've got kids who love the water, or you're a kid at heart! Stay tuned for more 'Things to do in and around Calgary' on our blog as we share more cool adventures for our followers to take on with their friends and families. 

Sylvan Lake Water Park

This Sylvan Lake water adventure is set to open in just 20 days for the pre-season.  The Weekend of June 15/16, 12pm-6pm and the Weekend of June 22/23, 12pm-6pm with the full Season opening on June 28 to Sept 02 with the hours being 11 am to 8pm. The perfect day getaway from Calgary or Edmonton Sylvan lake is…

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May 2019 Calgary Mortgage Update

Courtesy of our wonderful mortgage partner Renee Huse, we're excited to share a spring (almost summer) market update! 

Hello Spring (almost)...

We've seen a massive flurry of activity in April and May in the Calgary Real Estate and Mortgage market.    Homes, positioned properly in the market, are selling quickly and even with multiple offers.  It's been exciting to see this activity and makes me hopeful about some recovery in the Alberta markets over the next 24 months.  

Mortgage Rates continue to be very aggressive.  Lenders, both the big baMMG Mortgagesnks and the mortgage companies, have been very competitive with their fixed rate business.  Fixed rates have fallen below variable rates.  This is very different from what we…

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From saving money on gas, to getting out of the city, we've compiled a list of must have apps for Calgarians!

2021 Update: Use the link here to download our Calgary Homes Real Estate App (Android Only) 

1. Pathways & Bikeways - Find your way around the city on foot or by bike with this great app from the city of Calgary.

Built to provide Calgarians with a convenient way to navigate the pathway and on-street bikeway system.

Download: iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad - Android​

2. Find cheap gas near you! 

This crowd powered app allows you to quickly find cheap gas nearby! With a press of a button, you can find gas nearby with up to date prices, you'll have the ability to help out fellow deal seekers by inputting current gas prices as you visit…

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