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April 30, 2020 | George Johnson
My First Home: Robyn Regehr, Calgary Flames alum
When Robyn Regehr arrived for his first Calgary Flames training camp, projections were naturally guarded, given the extraordinary circumstances.
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April 24, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Together apart: Calgarians share messages of thanks and support during COVID-19 crisis
To their credit, many Calgarians have not let the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dampen their spirits or diminish their sense of community. This fact can be seen in the many heartfelt – and sometimes humorous – messages of thanks and support displayed throughout the city.
These may be uncertain times, but, as one of the messages reminds us, "we're all in this together."
These may be uncertain times, but, as one of the messages reminds us, "we're all in this together."
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April 03, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
Additional costs to consider before you close on a new-home purchase
While budgets, like rules, are often made to be broken, there are some additional costs associated with the purchase of a new home that buyers should keep in mind to avoid breaking the bank.
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April 03, 2020 | Andrea Cox
Better bargaining: why new-build homebuyers should hire a REALTOR®
Hiring a REALTOR® when purchasing a resale home seems like a no brainer, but many new-build homebuyers don't take advantage of this valuable resource.
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April 03, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Calgary's new-build homes innovate for safer, smarter and greener living
Smart and green technologies recently considered luxuries are becoming increasingly important to Calgary homebuyers, and the city's homebuilders have taken this to heart.
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April 07, 2020 | Tyler Difley
COVID-19 and the Calgary housing market: forecasting potential short- and long-term impacts
As governments and individuals around the world work to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it has become clear the epidemic will have far-reaching impacts for Calgary's residents, businesses and economy.
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April 17, 2020 | CREBNow
CREB®Now shifts to digital-only format
Since 1984, the CREB®Now newspaper has been a part of the city's news community.
Through our editorial work, we've covered all things real estate, residential and commercial, to ensure our readers make the most of their home buying and selling experiences.
Through our editorial work, we've covered all things real estate, residential and commercial, to ensure our readers make the most of their home buying and selling experiences.
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April 30, 2020 | Jim Zang
Five tips for successful home staging
In a competitive housing market, if you want to sell your home faster and get your asking price, a degree of home staging is a must.
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April 09, 2020 | Jim Zang
Maxing out: why mortgage pre-approvals can be a double-edged sword
Everyone's heard the term "house poor," referring to anyone who spends a large portion of their income on homeownership, leaving little money left for other expenses or small luxuries. It's a classic case of one's eyes being bigger than their stomach.
That's why getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a double-edged sword – it's nice to know what you can afford, but it's awful tempting to go ahead and spend to the maximum you're approved for. However, this decision can leave buyers vulnerable to fluctuations in the housing market or the overall economy.
That's why getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a double-edged sword – it's nice to know what you can afford, but it's awful tempting to go ahead and spend to the maximum you're approved for. However, this decision can leave buyers vulnerable to fluctuations in the housing market or the overall economy.
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April 09, 2020 | George Johnson
My First Home: Peter Maher, longtime radio voice of the Calgary Flames
He was, at the time, a long way from becoming the soundtrack of an NHL franchise for an entire generation, a Foster Hewitt Award recipient, a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and one of the most respected names in the play-by-play business. In fact, the idea of going on to call 2,954 NHL games would've quite likely made 26-year-old Peter Maher question his sanity.
However, back in 1975, in his hometown of Campbellton, N.B., Maher was a mighty busy fellow, nonetheless.
However, back in 1975, in his hometown of Campbellton, N.B., Maher was a mighty busy fellow, nonetheless.