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Jan. 16, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Everything to consider before buying a winter vacation property
But as with any real estate purchase, the first step is deciding if buying a winter vacation home makes sense for you.
Jan. 03, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
The history of Fish Creek Provincial Park
But the 1,348-hectare park almost never happened, and once faced the unfortunate possibility of being loved to death by the expanding population of Calgary.
Its saviours were a dashing politician who came to power in the early 1970s, and later, diligent work by provincial park staff to find a balance between human use and wild spaces.
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.
Jan. 03, 2019 | Geoff Geddes
Life on the water
For most homeowners, the idea of stepping outside and being immersed in nature with peaceful walking trails, busy beavers and stunning sunsets is the stuff of dreams. For residents of communities around the Glenmore Reservoir, however, it's just another day in paradise.
Perched on the Elbow River, the Glenmore Reservoir and Dam were constructed in 1933 to provide Calgarians a safe and sufficient supply of drinking water. While they certainly do that, they offer so much more.
"The reservoir has given residents a special connection to the environment," said Geoffrey Vanderburg, president of the Lakeview Community Association.
Jan. 16, 2019 | Natalie Noble
Let it snow: opportunities for winter fun abound in these three Calgary communities
Jan. 02, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
What they said in 2018
Some of the city's housing market experts share their thoughts on Calgary real estate in 2018 and what might lie ahead.
Jan. 09, 2019 | Andrea Cox
My First Home: Bryan Baeumler, HGTV star and renovation expert
Jan. 09, 2019 | Natalie Noble
Should you renovate before you sell?
Nick Lima, a Calgary REALTOR® who specializes in marketing renovated homes and those in need of renovations, says reaching out to the right experienced professional should be the first step.
Dec. 19, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
Q&A: searching for stability
CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie recaps the year that was in Calgary's housing market.
