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  1. Character Homes - There Have Always Been Little Boxes on the Hillside
    Character Homes - There Have Always Been Little Boxes on the Hillside

      Before I was a REALTOR and saw thousands of homes, I really liked the theme song from Weeds. I thought it was like a poignant middle finger to the home building industry. A skeptic can say that our homes have become cookie cutter boxes covering a hillside, all filled with similar ticky-tacky from Ikea. But the song pre-supposes that there was a time when this wasn’t the case; when ...

  2. What Buyer's won't Tell you...
    What Buyer's won't Tell you...

    Heat savings over hardwood: Survey reveals shift in home buyers’ desires The Canadian dream home has a new laundry list of “must haves” Utility bills can cost a homeowner even more when they go to sell their property according to the CENTURY 21® Canadian Home Critics Survey. In the results, which expose purchasers' motivations and turn offs, Canadians overwhelmingly report ...

  3. Thinking of Upgrading a Bathroom?

    Bathroom upgrades using overlays If you're considering a bathroom update, you're probably familiar with the typical approaches, such as replacing a countertop or toilet, or removing all the fixtures and finishes to complete a floor-to-ceiling renovation.  However, there is another, far less expensive way to make an older bathroom look brand new: using overlays.  An overlay is simply a ...

  4. Getting Ready To Move? NO NEED TO SPEND $$$$... TIDY UP!!!

    Are you thinking of moving this spring?  "Spring" seems to be the most popular time of year for people to put their homes on the market. Everyone always seems to be "waiting for spring"! Whatever the time of year, the most important thing any home seller can ever do is TIDY UP.  In most cases, significant, or even insignificant, renovations aren't really necessary. And by "not necessary", ...

  5. @Nenshi Is Also Interesting In Person
    @Nenshi Is Also Interesting In Person

    I wasn't quite awake yet when Mayor Nenshi took the stage at the CREB Forecast Conference on January 15. The grainy pancakes weren't helping either. It turns out, he's a real person, not just an entertaining twitter feed. He has a way of poking you with a few good jokes, softly speaking some facts to perk up your mind, and then hitting you with an espresso shot of cold hard truth. 'The music ...

  6. FINANCAL PROCESS OF PURCHASING A UNSERVICED LOT WITH THE INTENT OF BUILDING A HOME ON A PARCEL OF LAND.

      Up front  you can only finance between 65%-75%  of an unserviced lot so you would initially have to have a 25%-35% downpayment, Depending on which lender you use. Also would have to put your own money down or get a line of credit to get the unserviced lot to a serviced lot putting in gas, power, drilling a well these are a few things you would be looking at to get your lot serviced. ...

  7. Your Next Big Project - Seven Steps to Help You Prepare For A Major Renovation

    If you are planning a major home renovation in 2014, it’s important to build in plenty of time in advance to plan the project in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Give yourself a good head start with the following guide: 1) Identify the changes or additions you need for function, then add a wish list inspired by magazine articles or web resources. Don’t factor in cost at this ...

  8. Making Your Kitchen More Attractive to Buyers

    What's one of the most important rooms in your home? When it comes to selling your property quickly, and for the best price, the answer is clearly the kitchen. In fact, one of the most common explanations a particular buyer gives for not making an offer is, "I liked the house, but I wasn't too keen on the kitchen." That doesn't mean you must do a major renovation. However, you should do what you ...

  9. Make sure you hire a Professional

    With the destruction and devastion that has occured in Calgary we will slowly start to rebuild. If you're in the effected areas that were flooded please ensure that you find bonded and professional companies to do your repairs.  There will now be some "fly by night" companies that will now start up to do repairs.  If the company isn't available short term that is a good thing as that means ...

  10. City Launches Public Planning Workshops
    City Launches Public Planning Workshops

    by Cody Stuart on Mar 25, 2013 The City is looking for public input as part of a broad-scale review of their planning process. Governing everything from your neighbour’s deck project to building entire new communities, the planning system deeply impacts Calgary’s prosperity, sustainability and livability. As part of the City’s Transforming Planning initiative, the City ...

  11. Here are some tips for staying sane and organized while doing home renovations!

    1. Practice these seven P's, Prior Proper Planning Prevent Poor Performance! 2. If you are not doing the project yourself make sure you check in with the contractors as often. There is lots of decisions that need to be made daily and if you are there to answer them all then the project will flow much smoother if you are there to answer them. If you can not be there everyday then make sure you touch ...

  12. What Window Replacement Services Can Do For Your House

    by Mamie Conrad our house is one of the biggest investments that you will make in your life. Thus, it follows that you should take good care of it by seeing to any repairs and maintenance tasks that need to be done. One of the ways that you can maintain its good condition and increase its market appeal at the same time is to perform certain home renovation ideas. Aside from window replacement Salt ...

  13. A Home Inspection Now Could Avoid Headaches Later

    Despite the downturn in the housing market, millions of homes will still be bought and sold. At a time when price negotiations have become more vigorous, many buyers and sellers neglect one important element that could cost them thousands of dollars: the home inspection. Mike Kuhn, co-author of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections has spent nearly two decades trying to change a mindset. "Approximately ...

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