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Aug. 26, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Four must-listen Canadian podcasts for beginner and veteran real estate investors
Whether you want to try your hand at real estate investing for the first time or you already own multiple properties, there's always room to learn new strategies and insights that could make you more successful. If you are looking to up your investment game, these four podcasts are a great place to start.
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Aug. 18, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Pillar 9 gives Alberta REALTORS® new tools and in-depth data to better serve their clients
As real estate technology continues to rapidly evolve, Pillar 9 was created to maximize the value of housing data for REALTORS® and real estate consumers.
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Aug. 05, 2020 | CREBNow
July 2020: Detached and semi-detached home sales rise, but economic uncertainty remains
With higher sales for both detached and semi-detached product, July sales totals rose above last year's levels. Despite the improvements in July, year-to-date sales remain 15 per cent lower than last year's levels.
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Aug. 20, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Nellie McClung House
Year of Construction: 1907
Address: 803 15th Ave S.W.
Community: Beltline
Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
As the name suggests, this historic residence holds significant heritage value thanks to its status as the home of Nellie McClung and her husband from 1923-32.
Address: 803 15th Ave S.W.
Community: Beltline
Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
As the name suggests, this historic residence holds significant heritage value thanks to its status as the home of Nellie McClung and her husband from 1923-32.
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Aug. 26, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
How to "hail-proof" your roof before Calgary's next big storm
Calgarians have had more than their share of weather challenges this summer, including several nasty bouts of hail. Thankfully, a little preparation can help your home's roof emerge unscathed the next time golf-ball-sized ice chunks starts falling from the sky.
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Aug. 18, 2020 | Cody Stuart
Historic heartbeat: the Beltline offers glimpses of Calgary's past, as well as its future
Located smack-dab in the middle of the city and packed with amenities, the Beltline could be considered both the literal and figurative heart of Calgary.
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July 29, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Make your voice heard in CMRB public engagement process
A rapidly growing population in the Calgary area will impact surrounding communities now and in the future.
From families to businesses, decision-making around infrastructure investment, economic well-being and environmentally responsible land use is a big deal. That's why the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) is prioritizing public input as it plans for the area's future.
From families to businesses, decision-making around infrastructure investment, economic well-being and environmentally responsible land use is a big deal. That's why the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) is prioritizing public input as it plans for the area's future.
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July 15, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Bank of Canada stands pat on interest rates, forecasts GDP decline in 2020
The Bank of Canada has maintained its overnight rate target at 0.25 per cent, the effective lower bound, and released its updated outlook for the economy and inflation.
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July 28, 2020 | Barb Livingstone
Calgarians' interest in close-to-home vacation properties increases as COVID-19 continues to restrict international travel
Multiple offers, steady prices and lower inventories: the 2020 summer recreational property market in Western Canada is not what you might expect in the midst of a global pandemic and economic downturn.
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July 13, 2020 | Josh Skapin
Uninvited guests: five common household pests and how to show them the door
There are few things more annoying to a homeowner than uninvited guests – especially when those guests have four, six or eight legs.