Real Estate Blog - April, 2021

Finding The Right Retirement Home

Making the decision to find a retirement home can be difficult financially and emotionally. The reason? For most this means moving away from a home they have had for many years.

One local Calgarian described how difficult it was to make the decision to sell the home she had lived in with her late husband for over thirty years. They had made so many memories in that house, and poured their whole hearts into it. She noted that while leaving was hard, the transition gave her freedom to move into the next stage of life, onto the next adventure. Now she lives in a condo near her grandkids that has given her the financial and physical freedom to travel and spend more quality time with her family. She said the decision to find a retirement home was…

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Successful Spring Cleaning!

Spring has arrived in beautiful Calgary, Alberta! Trees are beginning to bud and the snow is (almost) all gone. All of it has us anticipating the beautiful summer days ahead, with the chance to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. However, in order to do so guilt-free, spring cleaning is in order. Don't put it off until the snow falls again; act now so that your to-do list is done before the summer holidays.

Here are some tips on where to get started (and what to get started on) for spring cleaning success:

1). Inside the House: It is incredibly overwhelming to attempt to spring clean everything all at once; not to mention ineffective, since inevitably details will get missed. Break up your house into either sections or rooms and tackle them space by…

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JUST LISTED!!! 6323 35 Avenue NW

Mostly land Value!! ***24hrs required for all showings*** Attention all investors and developers!! Fresh to the market is a huge 50x122 RCG multi-family zoned property in the heart of the vibrant and revitalizing community of Bowness!

Sunny south totally fenced rear yard makes for a perfect future building site. The is currently an older bungalow in need of TLC and a massive 26x24 double garage. Please note there is an existing 1946 covenant on title. Very quiet location across from a fire hall, steps away from the lawn bowling club, playground, the Bowness Seniors Center, walk to trendy coffee shops and restaurants. Only a quick drive to two hospitals, U of C, a short commute to downtown ands easy access west to the mountains!! There are…

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March 2021 Real Estate Statistics

We have been happy to report good news month after month when it comes to the Calgary real estate market. This month is no different - great job, Calgary! This is why we have loved serving the city of Calgary for over thirty years. Each day is exciting and filled with possibility. Through every downturn and curveball, Calgary pushes on with tenacity! 

The Calgary Real Estate Board has released their statistics summary. Here are some highlights from their report, which you can read in full by clicking here. The bottom line? The Calgary real estate market has seen the best sales in over a decade!

• "The initial impact of COVID-19 on the housing market began last March. One year later, it is not a surprise that March sales in 2021 were higher than…

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NEW LISTING!! 467, 333 Riverfront Avenue SE

Updated, 4th floor, Riverfront apartment condo, corner unit available for purchase.

Features include: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, in-floor heating, ceiling fans in both bedrooms, a wraparound balcony, and a full-sized washer/dryer in the unit. Across from the Bow River, the Riverfront is near bars, restaurants, Chinatown, Eau Claire Market, Prince's Island Park, Bow Valley College, and the new Superstore (next to BVC). Have a look at our floor plan and book a showing.

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BACK ON THE MARKET!! 8324 BOWNESS Road NW

Huge 56.7ft wide MC-1 Multi-family zoned lot in the heart of Bowness! It is a prime re-development lot in a rapidly changing inner-city NW area!

The house is a "diamond in the ruff" needing some TLC. The 3 bedroom bungalow has the original hardwood floors, the lower area has an illegal one-bedroom suite. Call today as it is vacant and ready for a quick possession!!

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Easter at Home

Happy Easter Long Weekend!

This weekend may not feel like a long weekend since most of us have been stuck at home due to COVID-19 social distancing protocals, but Easter is definitely still worth celebrating! This is a holiday that represents new life and springtime, two things we could use these days. Here are some creative ways you can celebrate Easter from home this year:

1.  Attend Church from Home: "Many churches have now made their services available online, either through a live stream or through a recorded podcast. If your own place of worship doesn’t have streaming capabilities, 'visit' another church instead. Furthermore, you may not be passing around the offering plate at church, but consider making an Easter-inspired donation to an…

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JUST LISTED!!! 1027 8 Street SE

Welcome to the turn of the early 20th century solid 2 bedroom brick bungalow on a large 40x100ft R-C2 corner lot in the heart of Ramsay.

This is a fantastic location only a few steps away from the river and river bike paths. a close walk: to trendy shops of Inglewood, the park entrance to Stampede Park and the East Village and only a couple minutes from the downtown core! The house needs some cosmetic TLC. The house still offers the original softwood fir floors throughout. The 4-piece bath has an antique claw tub adding character to the home. Excellent value!! No condo fees here!!

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