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Alberta MLS sales expected to increase
Prices forecast to climb By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald CALGARY — MLS sales and average prices are forecast to increase in Alberta this year and next year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. In a new forecast … Continue reading
Calgary housing starts forecast to improve
Expectations positive for short and long term By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald CALGARY — Short-term and long-term expectations for housing starts in the Calgary region are positive, says the Conference Board of Canada. In its Metropolitan Monthly Monitors report released … Continue reading
HOME OWNERSHIP TRUMPS RENTING IN PERSONAL FINANCE STAKES
By Sharon Singleton ,QMI Agency Owning the roof over your head should still be a goal for most Canadians, as paying rent is like paying someone else’s mortgage, experts say. The Bank of Canada gave its clearest signal so far … Continue reading
Housing market facing ‘modest’ correction over next two years: TD
By John Morrissy, Postmedia News Canada’s housing market is set to undergo a “modest” correction, with resale activity poised to drop 15.2 per cent and average prices likely to fall 10.2 per cent over the next two calendar years, according … Continue reading
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- Put your best face forward when selling your homeWe all know that selling a home is difficult in a competitive market. How do you make yours stand out in the crowd? Well consider it like a job interview. First impressions are important, and these days many buyers get their first impression from the listing photos on your Realtor’s website. Most importantly, make sure the front […]
- The importance of downspouts and surface erosionMany property owners are not concerned with yard drainage until they have a problem. Water naturally follows the path of least resistance to lower elevations and problems arise when original pathways constructed by the builder become blocked or were inadequate from the beginning. Not having suitable slopes and drains on a property to direct or […]
- What do you know about the Alberta Emergency Alert System?Disaster can occur anywhere, at anytime. It is your responsibility to ensure you are prepared if a disaster occurs. Alberta Emergency Alerts are issued to assist you—providing you with critical information about an immediate disaster, where it is occurring and what action you need to take. Alerts are distributed to the public through various outlets […]
- Do you have your 72-hour Emergency Kit ready?No one knows for sure when disaster will strike, but we can all be prepared. Create your own 72-hour emergency kit, and you will have the necessary items to help you and your family until emergency responders can reach you. Below are items you may want to include in your kit. Food and water […]
