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Six open house etiquette tips for homebuyers

Posted on Jul 14, 2021

After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions and public health guidelines that discouraged gathering indoors, Alberta’s recent reopening has restored some sense of normalcy. When it comes to the process of buying and selling homes, it has also meant the return of a real estate staple: the open house.

If you’re currently house shopping, but you co...

City of Chestermere moves ahead with plans for long-awaited civic rec centre

Posted on Jul 06, 2021

After years of consultation and research, the City of Chestermere is building a new $39.5-million civic recreation centre.

Chestermere Mayor Marshall Chalmers says the project is an important one, as Chestermere has seen significant growth in recent years. The city is the third-fastest-growing community in Canada and second in Alberta to only Airdri...

Supply Trends Up but Market Still Favours the Seller

Posted on Jul 06, 2021

City of Calgary, July 2, 2021 –

Calgary’s housing market is showing few signs of letting up, as sales reached 2,915 units in June – a record high for the month.

“It is taking time for supply to catch up with the demand in the market,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.

“Through the early spring market, many buyers did not have a lot of choice...

New federal grant program offers homeowners up to $5,000 for ‘green’ upgrades

Posted on Jul 06, 2021

A new seven-year, $2.6-billion program from the federal government will provide financial assistance for up to 700,000 Canadians looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

The Canada Greener Homes Grant will provide up to $5,000 per household towards green retrofits and $600 for an EnerGuide evaluation that will assess a home’s energy...

Calgary rental market struggles with high vacancy, but improvement is on the horizon

Posted on Jun 16, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout, a rosier economy and the opening of post-secondary institutions to in-person classes could all improve Calgary’s residential rental vacancy rate by as early as this fall.

That’s the prediction of industry watchers for a rental market that currently sits at a vacancy high of 6.6 per cent, although steady average monthly...

Five tips for keeping your home cool without air conditioning this summer

Posted on Jun 16, 2021

It’s only June, but Calgarians have already gotten a taste of the 30-degree temperatures usually reserved for the peak summer days of July and August. This summer could be a hot one, and it’ll feel even hotter if, like many Calgarians, your home doesn’t have air conditioning.

Here are five tips for keeping your home cool without A/C this summer:

1) C...

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