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Imagine the entertaining possibilities of this condo, high up on the tenth floor as you gaze across the city skyline & enjoy the magnificent views of the river valley far below... are you in love yet? We are. 

Step outside your door to the bike & walking river path system that links you right to downtown. The Bow River and Edworthy Park are at your fingertips. Enjoy Riverside Club & Spa, which features a saltwater swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness classes, a hot tub and a steam room. Golfers, there is a separate driving range and golf simulator close by. With so much recreation nearby, there will never be a dull moment. 

This extensively renovated corner unit features a very bright and open floorplan, highlighted by numerous windows exuding…

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It's been a chilly day, so heat up the oven; it is time for comfort food. This dessert is easy to make and is the perfect mid-week treat! 

Ingredients: 

8 eggs
3/4 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 
1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon of salt
8 thick slices of whole-grain bread, cut into cubes
1/4 cup of blueberries 

Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 C (350 F) and grease 8 cups of a 12 cup muffin tin.
  2. In a big bowl mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, allspice and salt. 
  3. Add in the bread cubes and stir, soaking everything through, then let set for five minutes. 
  4. Fold in the blueberries, then spoon everything into the greased muffin tins. 
  5. Cook for…

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So you found the perfect property. It checks off everything on your wish list and is in your budget. Your real estate agent submits your offer to the sellers, and you cross your fingers. Everything seems like it is going according to plan when suddenly, you get terrible news. 

Your offer on the property has just been rejected. 

There are a number of reasons why your offer on a property could be rejected, and a number of things you can do to remedy the situation. Here they are:

1). Your Offer Was Too Low: The most common reason why your offer on a property could be rejected is that you did not offer enough money. Sellers know what they want to sell their home for, and many will be stubborn on that price. This is fair: they want to make a profit…

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In honor of Canada's 150th birthday, we are featuring a different province each week. This week we are kicking off this blogging programming with Prince Edward Island, our maritime neighbor! 

Prince Edward Island (PEI) was originally inhabited by the Mi'kmaq First Nations people. They called the island Epekwitk, which means "cradled on the waves." In 1534 Jacques Cartier, a European explorer, landed on the shores of Epekwitk and quickly claimed it as a French Colony. Epekwitk was fought over by other European nations and America, eventually becoming a colony of the United Kingdom, dubbed Prince Edward Island. In 1873, PEI officially joined the Canadian Confederation.

PEI is the smallest province in Canada in both land size and population. Many…

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If you've driven through downtown lately you may have noticed something odd: random pop up art installations. The Center Street Royal Canadian Legion is covered in white balloon bubbles, giant glow-up rabbits are in the park and human-sized hamster wheels are lined up on Stephen's Ave. So what's the deal?

Beakerhead Calgary 2017 is here. 

Beakerhead is, in its own words,  "an annual program that brings together the arts, sciences, and engineering sectors to build, engage, compete, and exhibit interactive works of art, engineered creativity and entertainment. Year-round programming and community-connecting culminates in a five-day citywide spectacle consisting over over 60 events centered around delightfully bizarre engineered installations and…

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We get it, your house is beautiful and perfect just the way it is. You scrubbed it clean and bought one of those timed Febreeze air fresheners. There is a handful of chocolates on the table and the closet doors are all closed to hide any mess. Your house is now ready for an open house, right? 

Wrong. Presenting your home to potential buyers with an open house is going to make a lasting first impression--make sure it's a good one. 

Hosting an open house is a great way to let potential buyers see exactly how great your home would be for them. It is personal, interactive and powerful. Most people do not make offers on a house because of online listing photos or a referral alone. While these things establish an expectation, they are rarely what sells…

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This is the best priced 50 foot R-C2 west rear lot in the NW inner city! The price has been adjusted to sell, because we do not want you to miss out on this opportunity.

Calling all builders and investors! This property is in a fantastic developing area in Bowness! The cozy two bedroom bungalow offers a spacious kitchen and family room with a wood burning fireplace. It also features a single attached garage and a massive west rear yard.

This house is located on a quiet street in the primeear area of Bowness, making it a great location for re-developing. It is only a couple of blocks away from the river and provides easy access over the river to the off leash area in Bowmont park. This property did not flood and is not in flood zone. It is close to…

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In honor of Canada's 150th birthday we will be highlighting a different province or territory on the blog each week. Enjoy a brief history on how each province and territory became part of Canada, what they are best known for and things to do/places to see during your next visit. It is easy to forget just how big and beautiful this country is. People all over the world dream of travelling to Canada; we are so lucky to get to live here. Join us as we travel from coastline to coastline and get ready for some serious wanderlust! 

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Turn-key, ready to go...just move in!

All the work is done in this fantastic four bedroom, 1800 square foot, semi-attached bilevel located on a quiet inner city street of the redeveloping area of Montgomery. There have been numerous recent upgrades throughout the entire property. The upgraded features include: newer kitchen cabinets, counters & fixtures, nice laminate flooring, newer windows throughout, updated bath rooms, a redone three piece bathroom downstairs, a brand new furnace in February 2017 and much more!

There is a huge, very private front 14x14 south facing deck(approved by the city) and the property is encapsulated by flowering mature trees. The lower level is fully developed, including two good sized bedrooms, the three piece bathroom…

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UPDATE: THIS LISTING IS SOLD!

This is a very, very rare opportunity to purchase an amazing riverfront estate home in an exclusive and extremely private location on the Bow River escarpment! This home did NOT experience any flooding in 2013! This modern architecturally designed three bedroom, 2400 squarefoot home is located on a heavily wooded private (almost 3/4 of acre) 500 foot deep lot backing onto the Bow River.

Sun drenched rooms are highlighted by numerous large windows throughout and are accentuated by the 10 & 11 foot ceilings on the main floor. Several high end recent upgraded features include: brand new high-end Denca kitchen and Caesar stone quartz counters throughout, all redone acrylic exterior stucco and new torch on the roofing in…

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