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Viewing Posts for August 2014 11 Posts Found.
  1. You Bring the Beef, I'll Find the House
    You Bring the Beef, I'll Find the House

    My good friend Kent has been talking about buying his first house for a while. His parents Lorne and Sandi Zentner were in town last week checking on the city wing of their family business, Silver Sage Beef. It only took a few nights of Sandi sharing her son’s bed and Lorne on an air mattress in the living room of Kent's tiny apartment for them to tell my wife (on her weekly visit to pick up ...

  2. Get ready for the fall market

    September is traditionally a busy month for selling and buying real estate.  Based on the price increases we have seen over the first half of 2014 and the amount of sales over the first 2 quarters this year should be no exception.  If you are looking to buy or sell over the next few months please give me a call and take advantage of the hot market!  Remember, market evaluations are always ...

    • August 27, 2014
    • Mari Carr
  3. Block Parties
    Block Parties

    Block Parties: not as common as they once were. Most people today would associate them with the movies—something very American, often following a neighborhood triumph against some dark force, inevitably produced by Disney. However, block parties are making a massive comeback.  Block parties are such a great way to celebrate your community! There is a reason you chose to live there, after ...

  4. Strawberry Crazy
    Strawberry Crazy

    The verdict is in: strawberries are everyone’s favorite fruit to plant in their garden come summertime. It is one of the few fruits that can grow well in our climate and summertime is when it is at its best! Now, if you’re lucky enough to be able to collect the Strawberries without a). a wild animal eating them first, b). your family eating them first, or c). you eating them before you ...

    • August 25, 2014
    • Aggie Henry
  5. You're the BEST

    I am writing this testimonial as a referance for Karen Bertamini from Century 21 in Drumheller. We listed our house with her in May 2013 in preperation for a transfer to New Brunswick. Not knowing any realtors in NB., we asked Karen to recommend one for us. After some careful research, she put us in touch with an experienced and professional collegue who was an excellent fit for us, whom we likely ...

    • August 20, 2014
    • Karen Bertamini
  6. 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 ...

  7. Just listed great home in Mrlbrough MARLBOROUGH PARK
    Just listed great home in Mrlbrough MARLBOROUGH PARK

      Just listed .....Walk in to this newly renovated bi-level with new carpets and paint . This home offers huge bright living space and dining area with 2 bedrooms and full bath, another 3 pc bath and 2 more bedrooms in the basement, lots of parking including a double detached heated garage and RV parking with a dog Kennel. Close to all amenities and schools. Don't miss this great opportunity ...

  8. July 2014 Real Estate Update
    July 2014 Real Estate Update

    Market Moves Toward Balanced Conditions Growth in new listings outpace sales growth in July, supporting double-digit inventory gains Calgary, Aug, 2014 – Residential sales this month totaled 2,336 units, a record level for July activity. However, year-over-year sales growth slowed to 3.18 per cent. “While July’s sales growth seems like a dramatic departure from ...

  9. The Importance of Reading & Understanding An Offer

    When you make or receive an offer to buy a property, it's important that you read and understand every clause. It is especially important to understand any conditions or any changes that are made to the standard offer.   An offer may contain several types of conditions. The most common are "conditional upon arranging financing" and "conditional upon passing a professional ...

  10. Market Moves Toward Balanced Conditions

    According to Calgary regional housing market statistics recently released by The Calgary Real Estate Board, growth in new listings outpaced sales growth in July, supporting double-digit inventory gaines.  This is helping the market move toward more balanced conditions.   To read more about the recent statistics for Calgary and area, copy this link into your browser: http://www.creb.com/public/documents/statistics/2014/package/res-stats-2014_July.pdf 

  11. 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 ...

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