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Working from home was essential as businesses shut their doors to the public following strict quarantine rules. For some, working from home was the dream scenario. Who doesn't love working with their pet at their side and their favorite tv show playing in the background? For others, working from home became a nightmare. Enter scenes of kids yelling and coffee spilling on the laptop keyboard.

This work from home movement meant many spare rooms became overnight office spaces. Even though some businesses are reopening their doors and calling their employees back into cubicles, some are continuing to ask employees to work from home for the time being. Whichever office space you fall into, we thought it was time for some office organization tips. 

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Welcome to an up/down duplex on one of NW Calgary's most prestigious streets, Bow Crescent.

The 978 sq.ft. fully developed walk-out, updated but older 2 bedroom bungalow is very well located on huge treed 50 x124ft south facing rear R-C2 lot.!! This property has lots of potential as the R-C2 rezoning allows for new semi-detached dwellings and or can be used as a holding property that has an illegal, self-contained one-bedroom suite. Also featuring a huge 24x24 double detached garage plus additional or RV parking. The main floor has two bedrooms plus a large country kitchen and a spacious living room. The lower level features one bedroom plus a den, large kitchen and a good-sized living room, common laundry and features a separate walk-up…

Welcome to an upscale and modern "attention to detail " townhome by a hands-on small builder who is proud to present brand new, contemporary designed, four-row townhomes ready for occupancy!!

Built for today's busy lifestyle, wonderful bright corner end unit, offers over 1,700 sq.ft. of fully developed luxurious living space, including 3 bedrooms and all come with full ensuites. The primary bedroom is highlighted by a spa-like 5 piece ensuite and a Romeo and Juliet balcony! Convenient upstairs laundry. The main floor features a wide-open, sunny design, quartz covered breakfast bar and a cozy electric fireplace. The fully developed lower offers a good sized games/family room, 3rd bedroom with another 4-piece bath. There is a 3 zoned built-in…

THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE HOUSE LAND VALUE ONLY! THE HOUSE IS CONDEMNED BY AHS ORDER!

The house and land are to be sold in as is where is condition and no real property report will be supplied and the buyer to assume the 1951 restrictive covenant on title. Calling all developers and builders - excellent building opportunity!! Very well located and very large 50x120 R-C2 south rear lot in a great inner-city location of Montgomery!! Several new builds on this street and many more are being built in this progressive inner-city area. Close to 2 hospitals, the Market Mall and U of C, only a short commute to downtown, and easy access west to the mountains. Hurry on this one!!!

Owning a home is no small feat. Why? Because they are a major financial investment. One of the main things to understand about owning a property is that you will likely start paying a mortgage.

So, what is a mortgage? A mortgage is the money you pay a creditor over time in exchange for them lending you all of that money upfront to pay for your property of choice. Essentially, it is a loan you take out to finance the purchase of a property. Depending on your unique situation, the creditor (typically a bank) will determine how much money they are comfortable lending you based on things like your job, credit score, assets, etc.. Finding out how much money the bank is willing to give you usually directly determines how much money you can spend on a…

Happy May Long Weekend, everyone!

Here are some ideas of things to do this weekend:

• Grey Eagle Drive In: For just $40.00 you can attend a drive-in movie event at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino. This nostalgic activity is a great way to experience the magic of movies despite the COVID-19 restrictions, and is an excellent opportunity to get out of the house with the whole family. Learn more about what movies they are showing and get your tickets by visiting their website by clicking here.
• Watch Storybook Theatre's new show "The Smartest Girl In The World": Avenue Calgary writes, "StoryBook Theatre is launching its newest online production over the May long weekend. Starting on May 21, you can watch The Smartest Girl in the World, which…

Calgary is in the midst of an incredibly hot real estate market right now! We are currently in a sellers market, and things are getting competitive out there. Many home sellers are navigating multiple offers on their homes within the first few days of their property being listed. While things are beginning to cool off as more inventory enters the market, here are some things to consider for those you selling who are faced with multiple offers to choose from: 

If you are 100% flexible, take the highest bid. However, since most sellers don't have that luxury, we don't recommend biting at the highest offer. Carefully consider any contingencies. What is your potential buyer expecting from the property? Some may include in their offer wanting items you…

Welcome to a legal conforming 1240 sq.ft. up/down duplex, fully developed walk-out bungalow that is located on a quiet street and on a large 50x120 R-C2 lot in upper Montgomery!

There are wonderful river valley escarpment views for future development! There are several large newer infills all along this street and also newer million dollar plus single-family homes as well! Several upgrades in recent years, including newer F/A furnace and H/W tank, newer flooring, most windows replaced, newer appliances plus much, much more! This total of 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, (including a 4 piece ensuite), fully developed bungalow, is perfect to subsidize your mortgage payments or an excellent holding property for future development!! This wonderful inner…

Welcome to an amazing, quality Jayman built family-oriented home offering approximately 3,500 sqft. of total luxury living space featuring a total of five large bedrooms.

A very spacious main floor entry-way leads you to the grand and open main living area, featuring a beautiful and luxurious kitchen c/w a raised granite covered eating bar and separate island, built-in appliances including a gas cooktop, a massive great room off the kitchen c/w a gas fireplace and a large dining area for the whole family! Upstairs offers 3 large bedrooms plus a massive bonus room, spa-like 5-piece ensuite including two separate walk-in for his/hers closets and an upstairs laundry room. The lower level is fully developed including a rec room and two more bedrooms,…

"Walk Score" is a real estate term that gets thrown around a lot, but is rarely ever  defined. So what is this all-important walk score? A walk score is a score an address is given between 0 and 100 regarding how friendly the area is based on walkability. Variables that go into calculating this score are:

• Area safety & Crime Rates
• Nearby Transit & Bike Routes
• Proximity to essential services such as Grocery stores, pharmacies, schools and businesses
• Composition of  land (Hills, Forests, Plains, etc.)

A walk score is a fast way for potential buyers to see how, essentially, accessible their new home is based on location.

Having a high walk score is often exalted as a wonderful thing, but having a low walk score is not necessarily…