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  1. A Couples Guide to Staying Together While Buying a House
    A Couples Guide to Staying Together While Buying a House

    You and your partner will argue while buying a home. Every couple does, you're not unique. People process large decisions differently. Your relationship probably works because you and your partner have different points of view. You balance each other out.  You also drive each other bonkers. Let's talk about how to stay together, maybe even love each other more, while you buy a ...

  2. The Christmas of Sue's Dreams
    The Christmas of Sue's Dreams

    When you have kids Christmas is special. Even more for Grandparents. For my mother in law, Sue, it was the Christmas she’s always dreamt about. Sue is an easily excitable, wonderfully supportive, and stubborn woman. This was an incredible year for her. It started in January when I helped Sue purchase her very first home. For a constantly hard working and sacrificing single ...

  3. A Lesson From The Newsroom - Twitter and Real Estate Apps Don't Make You a Pro
    A Lesson From The Newsroom - Twitter and Real Estate Apps Don't Make You a Pro

    Why are you reading this? I'm not a writer. I'm not a journalist, or novelist, or screen writer. I've never been paid a single cent for anything I've written. I’m certainly not Aaron Sorkin. Before you ditch me and go back to Twitter, let me explain. It's the Internet's fault. The intertubes have turned us all into amateur ‘somethings’. I'm an amateur writer, but a real estate professional. ...

  4. Not the End of Neighbours
    Not the End of Neighbours

    You’ve likely seen this article on the cover of Maclean's magazine this week while waiting in the long line at the one open till at Safeway. Here's a link if you want to read it: The End of Neighbours  These are some Coles Notes quotes: ‘The evolving modern definition of a good neighbour is no longer someone who is part of your life, someone you chat with over the fence, a reliable ...

  5. Childproofing Tips for Your Home

    If you have young children, or expect a visit from friends or relatives with little ones in tow, it pays to ensure your home is free of hazards. The last thing you want is an injury that could have easily been prevented.    Here are some basic childproofing tips.  • Remove everything that is toxic, hot or sharp, from within reach of a child. (For example, the leaves ...

  6. This is THAT bungalow you were looking for!
    This is THAT bungalow you were looking for!

      ****OPEN HOUSE SAT, July 19th from 1-4****                    414 Fairways Mews Welcome to the BEAUTIFUL community of THE FAIRWAYS! This MATURE Airdrie community is situated conveniently close to shopping, parks, schools and of course the Woodside Golf Course. This home backs onto and has SPECTACULAR ...

  7. Client testimonial
    Client testimonial

    I love to get feedback from clients! It is always MY pleasure because I love my profession!

  8. Creating Quiet in a (sometimes) Noisy Home

    Does your spouse like to practice the drums in the evening? Does your teenager like to play video games, with the volume turned up high? Are there other sources of noise you'd like to minimize? There are many ways to soundproof areas of your home to reduce noise. Here are some ideas: Furniture placement. Surprisingly, where you place furniture can dramatically reduce incoming noise. For example, ...

  9. Celebrating Successes!
    Celebrating Successes!

    How do you measure milestones? How do you determine the success in your life? What does success mean to each of us? I believe each of us is successful. But I am a pretty optimistic person! Plus success can be measured in many different ways.........especially to suit yourself! If you look up success in the Merriam-Webster dictionary you will find the following definition: suc·cess noun ...

  10. Are you the neighbourhood Flanders?

    Ah the benefits of living in a close Community! Recently I was reminded of how wonderful living in a community that is connected can be.  You see, my father recently suffered the tragic loss of sight.  The impact of this has been immense, but so too has been the out-pouring of care and concern from their neighbours.  Do you remember the TV show The Simpsons, and the friendly do-gooder ...

  11. Veronika Ellwand - REALTOR

        Testimonial, again - THANK YOU Having Veronika as my realtor was like having one of the dragons from the Dragon's Den as a member of my corporate team! As a regular house "flipper" the most recent sale was the most complicated I ever encountered. Boy was I lucky to have Veronika as my realtor!  I completely trusted her advice on all matters, she took matters ...

  12. Sometimes you just have to be you!
    Sometimes you just have to be you!

    ´OK I am a mother of 4.  And I drive a minivan.  I am most often seen wearing yoga pants and flip flops (much to my broker's dismay I'm sure).  But sometimes I just want to be different.  Sometimes I want to let my inner diva out.  These boots are my way of saying "Here I am world - watch out".  Actually, these boots don't just "say" that, they SHOUT it.  ...

  13. WHAT IS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER?

      What is a tankless hot water heater? Todays well informed home owners decide on a tankless water heater for 3 good reasons. First, they know that tankless water heaters are used throughout the World where energy costs are high. Canada’s energy costs are rising. Secondly, they recognize that a 92-97% thermal efficient gas tankless water heater compared to a 50 – 60% standard gas ...

  14. WHAT IS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER?

      What is a tankless hot water heater? Todays well informed home owners decide on a tankless water heater for 3 good reasons. First, they know that tankless water heaters are used throughout the World where energy costs are high. Canada’s energy costs are rising. Secondly, they recognize that a 92-97% thermal efficient gas tankless water heater compared to a 50 – 60% standard gas ...

  15. Designing Travel Inc.
    Designing Travel Inc.

    Designing Travel Inc. Christie Emmerson – Program Manager Website: www.designingtravel.ca E-mail: Info@designingtravel.ca Phone: 403-275-9423 Designing Travel Inc. is a "Supportive Travel Service" Providing Travel Experiences for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities. Our mission is to inspire a gift of life to an ever growing population of disabled adults and senior individuals requesting ...

  16. You just found a GREAT HOUSE at a GREAT PRICE! Keep reading.......
    You just found a GREAT HOUSE at a GREAT PRICE! Keep reading.......

    Here is a GREAT 2 STORY that won't last long! This home starts with a LOVELY sitting room as you walk in through the front entrance. From there you enter the HEART OF THE HOME. The kitchen, dining area and family room combination FEATURES a FIREPLACE and PATIO DOORS for easy access to the backyard. Then you have the kitchen with GRANITE COUNTER TOPS and DARK CABINETRY. Upstairs you enter into ...

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