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June 25, 2012 | CREBNow
Realtor Safety
"REALTORS® have a potentially dangerous job. They often work alone, meet strangers in empty homes and commercial buildings, and travel with strangers in their vehicles," he said.
Despite potential dangers, Suave says REALTORS® and the general public can incorporate simple practices into their lives to dramatically reduce risk.
"Our instincts are very good at acting as an early warning system for the body, but we often choose to ignore them, or downplay what they are telling us," says Suave.
June 25, 2012 | CREBNow
Morning News Rundown
What made headlines in Real Estate over the weekend? The Morning Rundown will give you a quick look at some of the top stories for Calgary, Alberta, Canada and North America. This weekend's top stories:
June 22, 2012 | Cody Stuart
4th Time is a Charm?
Who>> Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced that the new rules are expected to affect less than 5% of new homebuyers.
June 22, 2012 | Cody Stuart
More House for Your Money
Year-to-date, 242 Calgary homes priced at $1 million or more have been sold, compared to 195 during the same period last year. Those numbers come during a time that saw MLS® sales in the city increase by 123 per cent, rising from 1,068 in January to 2,385 in May.
During the month of May alone, 81 homes priced $1 million or more were sold, setting a new all-time monthly record for the city. The previous high came in July of 2007, when 61 homes priced $1 million changed hands.
June 20, 2012 | CREBNow
Stampede Rotary Dream Home
The 2012 Stampede Rotary Dream Home is ready for its lucky new owner. The Homes by Avi home, their 17th consecutive build for Stampede Lotteries since 1995, will be situated in the Southeast community of Walden.
June 14, 2012 | CREBNow
Antique or Distress Furniture
Have some time on your hands and looking to do a creative DIY project in your home? On a budget and looking to jazz up your old dorm room furniture? Looking to add some vintage chic to your home décor? Why not try antiquing a piece of furniture? Antiquing or stressing furniture adds a rustic, old school look to new furniture with a few quick easy steps.
June 14, 2012 | CREBNow
10 Things You Didn't Know About Father's Day
Father's Day is today Sunday June 17th. Although Father's Day became a tradition after Mother's Day it is no less important. The history behind this celebration of Dad goes back at least 102 years, maybe even 4000 depending on how you choose to look at it. Below are 10 facts about Father's Day that you may not know but may help you to celebrate Dad a bit more.
June 08, 2012 | CREBNow
How to Build a Fire Pit
Spring has sprung and Calgarians have been eagerly soaking up the sunshine on local patios and pathways. For the weekend warrior who can't make it out of the city for some camping or adventures in the mountains, there's always the option of building your own backyard fire pit. When done properly, and by adhering to the The City of Calgary bylaws concerning fire pit regulations, you can have your friends over for a cozy sit around the fire indulging in a barbecue followed by roasted marshmallows or s'mores.
June 08, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Renovating on a New Island
With concerns regarding household debt on the rise, it appears that Canadians are being choosier how they spend their renovation dollars.
May 09, 2012 | CREBNow
How to: Organize Your Closet
• When returning things to the closet, www.apartmenttherapy.com suggests storing your most used items in plain sight, storing lesser-used items on the floor or lower shelves and placing your least-used items higher up. Depending on the season, you'll want to switch out warm sweaters and long-sleeves for tank tops and shorts so they're easily within reach.
