Like every other long weekend since March, people are looking for staycation ideas where they can get out of the house but keep safe and follow Alberta Health Guidelines. Here are some tips for this September long weekend to help you take a deep breath before school begins: 

The Town of Nanton: "You might also want to consider heading over to Nanton, one of the hidden gems in Alberta. There is a Bomber Command Museum that has beautifully-preserved vintage aircrafts on display. You’ll also want to visit the town’s candy shop which stays open for winter visitors and has sweet treats that you won’t find everywhere" (Calgary Living Magazine). There are also some incredible antique shops in Nanton!

Fairmount Palliser Hotel: "If you’ve ever had an

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Montgomery goes upscale... Modern! Brand new 4 townhomes for sale attracting a fast paced carefree urban lifestyle! Approximately 1700sqft of upscale total living space. Amazing amount of large windows flood sunlight into all rooms of this four unit Chic Modern trending townhouse units.

Total of three bedrooms,3 & a half bathrooms(2 ensuites),cozy gas fireplace in living room, quartz counters thru out,lower recreation/media room, 3rd bdrm & 4-pce bath.High end $7000 appliance package as similar to show suite.All window treatments are included in this turn-key development.All units have patio/deck areas!! Trending NW inner city area close to shopping, local high end restaurants,only a short commute to downtown, U of C & 2 hospitals only minutes away

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Montgomery goes upscale... Modern! Brand new 4 townhomes for sale attracting a fast paced carefree urban lifestyle! Approximately 1700sqft of upscale total living space. Amazing amount of large windows flood sunlight into all rooms of this four unit Chic Modern trending townhouse units.

Total of three bedrooms,3 & a half bathrooms(2 ensuites),cozy gas fireplace in living room, quartz counters thru out,lower recreation/media room, 3rd bdrm & 4-pce bath.High end $7000 appliance package as similar to show suite.All window treatments are included in this turn-key development.All units have patio/deck areas!! Trending NW inner city area close to shopping, local high end restaurants,only a short commute to downtown, U of C & 2 hospitals only minutes away &

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As it has become abundantly clear that we still need to take extreme precautions against COVID-19, the events world has gone from cancelling events to making them virtual events instead. This is a great way to keep the fun alive and bring some sense of connection to people during these trying times. Here are some events happening in the City of Calgary--some live, when appropriate, and some virtual, when necessary. September 2: The Blue Jay Sessions: Anniversary Edition
September 4: (exp)lore Premiere
September 5: Garlic Fest
September 7: Labour Day
September 9: United way of Calgary and Area Kickoff 2020
September 12: Hotel Balcony Concert Series: Elton John – The Premiere Elton John Tribute
September 15: The Show Must Go On
September 17: Make-A-Wish…

 

Back to school is right around the corner! The commercials are on TV, people are flooding Staples and Walmart for supplies, schools everywhere are dusting off their desks and students are trying desperately to soak in every stray moment of summer. With back to school time comes a new dedication to keeping things organized, especially the house. Here are some creative DIY additions that will make back to school easier on your home.

1). Front Entryway Locker Room: Transform your front entry into a mock-locker room by installing little stalls with space for yourself and each of your kids. Put a shelf up for winter hats and gloves, a coat hanger for jackets and backpacks, and a basket for miscellaneous items. This will prevent everything from getting

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Welcome to a beautiful & spacious DETACHED home featuring over 1900sqft of luxury living space under $550k in the inner city on a quiet street and close to all amenities HERE IT IS!!

 

One owner home since new & gently lived-in is this custom built 3 bedroom two story on a sunny south exposed treed low maintenance lot. Custom features are the integrate maple kitchen cabinets, beautiful granite countertops throughout the entire home, gorgeous pre-finished light coloured real Maple floors on the main floor, 9ft ceilings on all floors, bright open floor plan exudes light into the main floor. Upstairs offers 3 good sized bedrooms, upstairs laundry incl. separate sink plus 2 skylights, huge master bedroom, heated floors in the luxurious 5-piece

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Older bungalow located on a massive 10,860sqft (almost a 1/4 of an acre) beautiful R-C1 mature treed lot in the heart of the inner city!!

 

Situated on a quiet street at the end of the cul-de-sac, close to all amenities. A short walk to the Shouldice park and pool, the Bow river and river bike path system, 5 mins to two hospitals, University of Calgary and Market Mall, a short commute to downtown and easy access west to the mountains!! The city is up-zoning a lot of inner city lots and this property would be a premier location for re-development. The older bungalow is currently rented by a long term tenant for over 20 years please don't disturb him. Great property!! Excellent value!!

We're coming to the close of the busy summer Calgary real estate season, but this year is a little different than normal. With COVID-19, many people have waited longer than they normally would to enter the market, whether as a buyer, seller or investor. This means that there are still homes coming on the market, particularly as quarantine rules continue to lift, allowing life to slowly move towards a new normal. So, if you're only just ready to take the first step, this is a great time to do so!

When it comes to preparing to buy a home, there are many things to consider. Here are three of the most important, in no particular order, in our opinion:

1.  Make sure you know what you need. What kind of home? How big of a home? Where does the property

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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. After

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If you're searching for a beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, inner-city fully developed family home located in an amazing and quiet hidden enclave, in a beautiful and massive tree-lined area of Bowness?...look no further! Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail and built by a hands-on small builder, offering over 4000sqft of luxurious total living space!

 

The highlighted features include; five generous bedrooms, 10-ft soaring ceilings on the main floor & engineered hardwood floors throughout, casual to formal flexible living rooms, main floor office or den, convenient side entrance c/w locker style mudroom & an open and airy design filtering in natural sunlight. The "chefs' kitchen features, European full height white cabinets, top of

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