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Homebuyer's Guide: Best Place to Live in Calgary

Finding the right neighbourhood to move to requires a lot of thought other than just about the house or apartment. Homebuyers need to look at the cities in Calgary and think long-term. What will your needs be in five years?

There are the usual amenities one considers, such as proximity to green spaces and essential services. If you're planning on having children (or have younglings already), you need to ensure you have access to services for them as well, like daycares and post-secondary options. 

There are multiple cities in Alberta that will appeal to your tastes and needs, including Calgary. If you decide that it’s time to start exploring the available Calgary houses for sale, you should note that it's divided into quadrants:

• Northwest…

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Calgary Plumbing Issues

As homeowners, it can often be difficult to proactively identify issues with certain core components of your home, from plumbing to electrical, it's easy to overlook many issues and often they're only discovered once there's been a major issue.

Identify the plumbing in your home!

Pex Pipe

Is the newest and most popular plumbing piping to hit the market. This type of pipe is durable, able to withstand high pressure water supplies, but remains flexible enough to weave throughout walls, in ceilings, and through crawlspaces. 

Pros of Pex: 

Color coded options to signify hot and cold water lines (RED/BLUE) 

Highly Flexible 

Inexpensive

Easy to Cut and work with

Very adaptable, can connect in to copper lines as well. 

Cons…

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Real Estate 101: Calgary Bidding Wars

Buying residential real estate can be an adventure, and it is usually one of the most significant purchases a person can make in their lifetimes. 

This is true whether the building in question is a first home, an investment property, retirement real real estate, or any variety of the amazing houses for sale in Calgary. But finding the perfect house doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s not always easy to find the perfect fit while still remaining within your budget.

However, even if you think you’ve found the perfect Calgary home, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to buy the property you want - particularly if you find yourself facing off against another investor in a bidding war.

If you’re worried about finding yourself locked in battle…

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Advice On Making An Offer On A Home

So you're ready to make an offer to purchase a home in Calgary? Read below on our best tips and tricks to make your offer the strongest possible offer below! 

You’ve seen 1, 2, 3, or maybe hundreds of fronts doors in your search for your new home! Finally you've found the perfect home that checks all the boxes off on all of your must-haves. Now it is time to make a home offer to secure your the home, here are some tips by the Real Estate Partners team with RE/MAX FIRST to have a smooth transaction with the seller and to ensure that you are able to get your new home with a price and deal that is painless for both you and the seller. 

The Basics Of Writing An Offer On A Home In Calgary

Once you've put an offer out to the seller, generally…

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How often you should clean things in your house!

We sat down with some of the top professional cleaning companies in Calgary and asked them for their best recommendations and timelines on what Calgary home owners should be doing daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and in between when it comes to cleaning their homes! 

Our Quick Guide To Cleaning Your Home in Calgary!

Everyday

No judgment here though if you're not making your bed or doing laundry daily! 

• Make Bed

• Clean Coffee Maker

• Clean Dirty Dishes 

• Wipe Down Benches

• Do Laundry

• Wipe Down Bathroom Surfaces

• Wipe Down Shower Walls

• Sanitize Bathroom Basin and Kitchen Sink

• Clean Toilet

Visit this page to read about our best tips for home owners in the…

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Finished or Unfinished basements in Calgary

Many of our Calgary home buyers often ask..  

Should I Buy a home in Calgary with a finished or unfinished basement? 

To begin this breakdown, we're going to look at some of the benefits of having a developed basement in Calgary and surrounding areas. 

Benefits of having a developed basement in Calgary

While the size of your basement will not be reflected on the MLS® in terms of displaying the properties square footage, due to measurement standards only reflecting floor area that is above grade, it still will reflect the total 'livable space' often seen in write ups and marketing of a property. Your 2,000 sq ft home could be advertised as "With 3,000 Sq Ft of developed living space" this provides value when you're entering the market to…

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Should I Buy Calgary Real Estate During COVID-19?

The COVID-19 global pandemic has rocked markets all around the world, and the real estate market is no exception. For both home buyers and home sellers, questions abound. People wonder how the housing market will be affected by the virus, and for good reason. 

The last time the world witnessed a significant global recession was just ten years ago, where the median sales price of existing homes dropped by 25% across the board. The downturn lasted for years. 

Today, homeowners wonder if they should sell quickly before things get really bad. Conversely, potential home buyers wonder if the worst is yet to come, and if they should wait a few more months in the hopes that home prices will drop further. 

If you’re interested in homes for sale in…

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Calgary Real Estate App

We have a lot of clients ask...

Do you have a mobile application for browsing homes in Calgary?

The short answer is YES We do!

But first and foremost, we do want to share that our site is mobile responsive and ready, so while we do have an official Calgary mobile real estate web app, our site is always fully usable on your mobile, table, and desktop devices. 

You can find the latest version of our Calgary Homes for Sale Real Estate App by clicking the highlighted text!  

Our mobile application allows you to browse a variety of custom searches, from open houses in Calgary, to luxury home searches, homes for sale near major landmarks, and much more! 

What is the cost of your mobile app? 

Our mobile app is free, and has been…

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Calgary Infills

Infill Homes in Calgary: The Rising Trend You Need to Know About

Calgary's real estate market is always evolving, and one trend that has been gaining significant traction in recent years is the rise of infill homes. These are new homes built on vacant lots in already established neighborhoods, often replacing older properties or repurposing under utilized land. For homebuyers, investors, and even long time Calgarians, lots in infill communities in Calgary offer unique opportunities. What exactly are infill homes, and why are they such a big deal in Calgary?

What Are Infill Homes?

Infill homes are newly constructed residences built on vacant or redeveloped lots within existing communities. Unlike suburban developments that spread outward into…

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Top Tips for Finding the Best Realtor® in Calgary

With over 5,000 agents in the Greater Calgary market, our team shows you some ways to help locate the best real estate agent or team that Calgary has to offer! Read below to see our tips for finding and hiring the best realtor in Calgary.

Our guide on 

HOW TO FIND A TOP REALTOR® IN CALGARY

By the Real Estate Partners Team with Re/Max First | Your Top Calgary Real Estate Team 

When it comes to selling or buying a property in Calgary, you must ensure that you’re working with the best real estate agent Calgary has to offer! This can come in the form of a team or an individual agent, but is ultimately an agent who is not only experienced in your area, but one who is always looking out for your best interests and can be…

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