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Calgary MLS Map 2019

The latest Calgary MLS Map has been released - with new communities, and a recent separation of quadrants into more refined areas, the shape of the city of Calgary and how we know it has changed!

Take a look at the new CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board) map and the changes that might change how you define the area and quadrant you live in!

Many buyers and sellers in Calgary are familiar with the old school break down of communities, north east, north west, south east, and south west, but as our city continues to grow and evolve, so does the way we view it! The new 2019 Creb map has eight quadrants to define the city, they are city centre which includes communities like Altadore, Sunalta, Beltline, Sunnyside, Renfrew, the North East quadrant…

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Calgary Condo Questions

Thinking about purchasing a condominium in Calgary?

We just released a blog discussing 10 condominium misconceptions most buyers have! We'll today we're here to talk about two things! 

Calgary Luxury Condos

 Why in a down economy, with a slower housing market, are we still seeing massive amounts of condominium developments going up? Check out this video from our top agent Slav Loban! 

• 20 Questions YOU NEED TO ASK WHEN BUYING A CONDO!

Are you thinking about buying a condominium? It's important that you take the time to research the community, talk to residents of the building who live there, review the condominium documents and study other data, and work hand in hand with your Real Estate Partner REALTOR® to answer these any…

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Don't buy a condominium in Calgary until you read this!

Buying a condo in Calgary

Through years of experience in helping condominium buyers, we've noticed a huge trend in some major misconceptions that often come up, while we always educate our clients throughout the process, we hear many stories of buyers who simply aren't informed, and are faced with major shocks and decisions in Condominium ownership. 

We've compiled a list of 10+ misconceptions in owning a condominium. 

1. The Condo Board covers the large expenses and fixes (Not you the owner) 

As an owner of your unit, you are actually part of the ownership and interest in the entire building, you may not hold a role on the board (like the treasurer) however, you do retain ownership in the building. As part of your monthly condominium…

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Viewing Calgary Homes Online VS In Person

Browsing homes for sale on our website is one of the best online real estate experiences the market has to offer, powered by the absolute latest technology from one of the top Real Estate Website providers, you might find yourself getting caught up in browsing Calgary homes online for hours on end. The only problem? What you see, isn't always what you get, which is why it's important that you don't get too attached to homes you see online. We examine some common issues that our buyers encounter when they come in with high expectations of homes they view online.

Read our guide below and understand the differences between seeing a home in person vs online. 

The Perils…

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7 Advantages of Selling Your Home Through a REALTOR® | Calgary FSBO

FSBO? Have you seen this real estate term before? Possibly on the Kijiji real estate section? It means 'For sale by owner' and is the shortened term for private real estate sellers who aren't selling their homes through a REALTOR®. If you're going the FSBO route and are struggling to get showings in your home, find qualified buyers, or can't navigate the process of selling your home and are thinking about switching over to professional representation, find out how the Real Estate Partners at Re/Max First can put you ahead of everyone else and get your home sold fast, for top dollar. 

View the high resolution PDF File of this Calgary Real Estate Infographic by clicking here 

1. Listing Your Home At The Right Price.

Properly pricing your…

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Six Exterior Home Finishes That Provide a Great Return on Resale

Exterior Home Improvements That Can Increase Resale Value

Getting ready to sell your home? Thinking about exterior updates that will help your return on resale? Although most of these fixes won't necessarily make you more money, they will help your home stand out, and get sold faster! 

Painting the Exterior

1. Repainting the exterior - Painting your home hot pink or bright yellow is a sure fire way to get the attention of your neighbors and buyers, but we recommend going the safer route with warm and neutral colors. A lot of home owners typically evaluate and add up the tasks that will be on their plate when they consider homes for purchase, a quick repaint job on your part, can remove that stress from prospective buyers, enhance curb appeal,…

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Buying a home in Calgary

 The Real Estate Partners

Calgary home buying blueprint

OUR GUIDE TO HELPING BUYERS ENSURE YOUR PURCHASE GOES SMOOTH, BEFORE AND AFTER YOU TAKE POSSESSION! 

It's very important for buyers to know tips, tricks, and to obtain proper consultation before they make the biggest purchase in their life. Unexpected financial moves, or life changes, can result in hurting, or potentially stopping you from making that home purchase! 

1. Don't Apply for new Credit Cards! 

Maybe you're walking through the mall, airport, or you're making a deposit at the bank, and a sales representative starts selling you on the latest, greatest, credit card on the market, WITH 20,000 bonus points and one year of annual fees waived, PLUS a guaranteed approval of…

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Calgary Moving Checklist

Buying a home in Calgary and surrounding areas is exciting! But it can also be overwhelming to think about the mountain of tasks ahead to making your move happen. We've put together a moving checklist to help you break it down week by week and make the tasks flow easy!

As you think about your move into your new place, we'd recommend that you plan out beforehand (especially if you're hiring movers) to look at your new floor plan and create a moving plan to help have items boxed accordingly, it's also recommended that you obtain a few quotes, create budgets, and track your expenses for the move and put them in a specific 'moving' folder.

 7-8 weeks before moving

• Contact moving companies and van lines to obtain estimates, there are…

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Essential Tips for Calgary Home Buyers

Essential tips for home buyers

We'll dig a little further into these tips and provide our readers a bit more information on these five essentials for Calgary home buyers. 

1. Get pre-approved first
Before you start touring homes, know what you can afford. A mortgage pre-approval sets your budget, strengthens your position, and prevents chasing homes outside your range. We connect you with trusted mortgage partners who can secure competitive rates and terms—whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or moving up. It’s a quick step that makes everything else smoother.

2. Get a home inspection
A qualified inspector can catch issues before they become expensive problems. We connect you with trusted Calgary inspectors who provide detailed reports…

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Is Calgary Real Estate affordable?

Calgary carries a high dependency on the oil and gas sector, this accounts for roughly 70% of businesses based in Calgary, this can mean high volatility and risk of bust-boom cycles that come and go with a natural resource like oil. Recently Calgary has been recovering from highs in 2012 due to Oil prices taking a nose dive. Residents in Calgary on average earn more than other cities in Canada with an average weekly take home pay of about $1150 per week, this compared to Toronto and Vancouver being $1015 and $950 respectively.

Calgary is considered one of the top business hubs in Canada and the top of Western Canada with over 100 head offices, our city is recognized as a global leader in Energy and Engineering. Calgary usually sees a GDP growth of…

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