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Jan. 03, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Fee formula: demystifying condo fees
We've probably all heard someone say they'd love to buy a condominium, but they don't like the idea of paying condo fees.
"We see that $500 condo fee and ask, 'what do I get?' " said Bernice Winter, CEO of Condo Check, a Calgary company that provides condominium services, including document reviews.
"We see that $500 condo fee and ask, 'what do I get?' " said Bernice Winter, CEO of Condo Check, a Calgary company that provides condominium services, including document reviews.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | Geoff Geddes
Four cheap and easy DIY renos for the aspiring handyman
Some tasks, like open heart surgery, don't scream "do it yourself." Fortunately, there are many home renovation projects that are perfectly suited to a hands-on approach.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | Andrea Cox
HGTV star Bryan Baeumler shares home-reno wisdom at Calgary Renovation Show
As the calendar turns over, people are revving up to refine and refresh their lives and lodgings, and what better way to do just that than a home makeover?
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Jan. 03, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Built from scratch: important advice for new-build homebuyers
Be prepared to invest your time along with your money. Be patient. Do your homework.
There are a lot of boxes to tick when buying a new-build home, but following the advice of industry professionals can make it easier.
There are a lot of boxes to tick when buying a new-build home, but following the advice of industry professionals can make it easier.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Four common renovation nightmares and how to avoid them
Making sure your dream renovation doesn't turn into a nightmare means doing some due diligence before signing on the dotted line.
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Jan. 03, 2019 | Karen Durrie
Five tips for first-time homebuyers
The financing, the finagling, the legwork and the looking – buying your first home is one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also be one of the most intimidating and stressful things you'll ever do.
An experienced REALTOR® can help guide you through every step, negotiate on your behalf and streamline the entire purchase process.
An experienced REALTOR® can help guide you through every step, negotiate on your behalf and streamline the entire purchase process.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | Donna Balzer
January in the garden: is winter watering necessary?
Lighter snow than normal in December has gardeners in Calgary wondering about watering their trees and perennial beds this month.I remember wearing shorts on the deck in December in the '90s, so this is not the first time we've had warm weather at this time of year. But dry winters are rare, so let's review the rulebook for gardeners about winter watering. The short answer is, don't do it.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Tyler Difley
How to turn your home into a short-term rental property
As the number of properties listed through short-term rental services like Airbnb and VRBO continues to grow, it's natural for homeowners to wonder if they, too, can extract additional value from their home. Have an extra bedroom, guesthouse or vacation property that sits vacant most of the time? Want to rent out your condo a few weekends a year to make a bit of extra cash? No matter your specific circumstances, here are some important dos and don'ts.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | Andrea Cox
My First Home: Bryan Baeumler, HGTV star and renovation expert
Renovation expert and HGTV superstar Bryan Baeumler has fond memories of his first home, a small, 50-year-old bungalow that he purchased and renovated with his wife, Sarah, who is an interior designer.
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Dec. 12, 2018 | Donna Balzer
December in the garden: are your trees alive or dead?
My favourite Netflix show has a plot of murder and suspense. Unlike a dead tree in your yard, where the cause of death might not be determined for years, there is always resolution at the end of every season of Shetland.
