Found 13 blog entries tagged as calgary.

Edmonton

Moving to a new city is a big deal, and deciding where to pick can be tricky. A Redditor asked Edmontonians that chose the city over Calgary for their reasons why and people didn't hold back.

The Reddit post asked people to share why they preferred Edmonton over Calgary as a person that had visited both cities didn't see much of a difference.

"Calgary downtown is nicer, but otherwise, both cities are very similar," the post said. "I feel more at home in Edmonton because it’s not trying to be Toronto."

People on Reddit were pretty vocal about their decision to move to Alberta's capital, Edmonton, over Calgary, and the debate got heated.

For many people, moving to Edmonton over Calgary was mainly a financial decision as housing in the city…

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Chelsea, Chestermere

Wouldn't it be great if someone compiled all of needed, required, information on a new community, so you could easily consider if that area is right for you? Well, here is the video for Chelsea's, one of Chestermere new communities. You'll learn the builders.  What they are building (townhomes, duplexes, laned, double front garage).  And the prices.

The next video will answer if schools are planned. The parks.  Transit.  And shopping. And more .

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Here is the video for Chestermere transit: YouTube

Link to Chelsea's Landing Area Structure Plan (the planning document for the area):…

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.Dawson's Landing

Wouldn't it be great if someone compiled all of needed, required, information on a new community, so you could easily consider if that area is right for you? Well, here is the video for Dawson's Landing, one of Chestermere new communities. We'll review what is being built, who is building, are school planned, the parks, shopping, transit and more 

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Here is the video for Chestermere transit: YouTube

Link to Dawson's Landing Area Structure Plan (the planning document for the area): https://chestermere.ca/DocumentCenter/View/10187/1987---Dawsons-Landing---Outline-Plan-Supporting-Doc---Internal-Circulation-Version---2017_06_22

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Stucco repairs

I think agents should do more than just open doors.  Be able to explain the home, from the shingles to the foundation.  To do more than just show where to sign a purchase contract.

 Part of job should be helping clients, and a big part of home ownership, is maintenance and repair.  In this short video, I'll show how easy stucco is to repair.

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Stucco is:

  1. durable
  2. fire resistant
  3. paintable, and
  4. easily repaired

With only a few materials and tools, you can repair 20 years of hail damage, instead of having to replace the entire exterior. 

 

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Credit: Secrets to Unlock the Bank's Vault

 

As an agent, I have helped MANY clients purchase their first home, and have learned what the banks want. If you think you have ANY issues getting approved to purchase your next home, watching this credit video (and my other videos) will help tremendously towards your future purchase. When your normal banks won't grant you credit, I suggest:

  1. A SECURED card: https://www.capitalone.ca/credit-cards/guaranteed-mastercard/  or https://www.hometrust.ca/credit-cards/secured-visa-card/ 
  2. After this, I suggest cards from a variety of retailers. Retailers are keen to help you shop in THEIR stores; store specific cards are generally easier to get than "main stream" cards. Many retailers offer co-branded…

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 Clients have asked me if I've seen an uptick in people wanting to move to rural, small town Alberta. It might make sense for some people, either as they've realized they might not NEEDED at their desk, are worried about Covid, want a slower pace of life, or simply the savings that come with leaving the big city.

 I explore the various options, how I'd choose which towns to live in, and what you could get buy for a LOT less than your current home is likely worth.

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Open House Sunday Sept 15, 2-4PM 227 Appaloosa Lane S.E. Airdrie

For Full Listing, Click Here: www.tinyurl.com/227appaloosa

Custom family bungalow in Yankee Valley Estates, Airdrie with 2553 sq ft + another 2229 down, 3 good sized bdrms + a den on the main floor, striking floor to ceiling fireplace, tall ceilings, luxurious ensuite, amazing mudroom & separate large laundry room, in floor heated, walk down to basement from garage, developed basement with 2 more bedrooms, theatre room and so much more... $1,099,900 MLS #C4195652

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Before embarking on any kind of home renovations, it pays to know what will add the most value to your home. Here are some key home improvements that will add value to your house by improving its re-sale value:

1. Home Additions and Extensions

An addition adds more space and that brings the biggest re-sale return and adding a second story, or extending a bungalow is worth the investment. Bedrooms, living room and kitchen are the best candidates as they are the most commonly used.

Tip #1: Seriously consider whether or not you are over-renovating. Many homeowners think that the only way to increase the value of the home is to spend money on expensive remodels. Sometimes the simplest or least expensive update can give you the best return. 

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Who doesn't love the thrill of finding something unusual at a market? Be it a tasty treat that you haven't sampled before, a cool new gadget or a funky piece of art; summer markets in Calgary do not disappoint! 

For this week's blog, we run down our #Top5 picks for June Markets in Calgary.

1. MARKET COLLECTIVE ~ SUMMER TAKEOVER AT THE ST.LOUIS HOTEL

This market is running all summer at the historic hotel nestled next to the new Central Library and the National Music Centre. Featuring the usual fun exhibitors, this market will also have art installations, food trucks, DJs and musicians. There is even a basketball court outside!

http://marketcollective.ca/

2. INGLEWOOD NIGHT MARKET

Yes, we have mentioned this before, but if we are…

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