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Dec. 12, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
Two creative REALTORS® who thought outside the (lock)box
In the ultra-competitive world of real estate, thinking outside the box can give you the inside track to success. Canadian REALTORS® Patricia Houlihan and Dylan Mahaney may be from opposite ends of the country, but they share a flair for innovative marketing that sets them apart.
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Dec. 19, 2018 | Leah Cameron
How Calgary and area REALTORS® gave back in 2018
It's been a big year for the CREB® Charitable Foundation, as events, fundraisers and dozens of volunteer initiatives filled the annual calendar. To cap the year off, the foundation announced a $1-million, three-year commitment to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta's newest development, the Silvercreek Legacy build.
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Barb Livingstone
Industry leaders share their thoughts on the year in commercial real estate
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Mario Toneguzzi
My First Home: Gino Marghella, Italian Centre Shop general manager
Gino Marghella was a young manager at the Italian Centre Shop in Edmonton when he bought his first home back in 2005.
For a young adult, purchasing a home can be an experience filled with anxious moments. Marghella – who is now general manager of the Italian Centre Shop, Alberta, and manages the Calgary store – readily admits that's the way he felt at the time.
For a young adult, purchasing a home can be an experience filled with anxious moments. Marghella – who is now general manager of the Italian Centre Shop, Alberta, and manages the Calgary store – readily admits that's the way he felt at the time.
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Dec. 19, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
Q&A: Collaboration was key for outgoing CREB® president Tom Westcott
As he wraps up his one-year term as CREB® president, Tom Westcott reflects on the challenges and changes that made for a memorable 2018.
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Cochrane: where history, technology and scenery meet
While it is known for its breathtaking beauty, proximity to Canmore and some excellent ice cream, Cochrane is also a community with a rich and diverse history, fuelled by its ranching origins.
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Exciting commercial developments are putting Balzac on the map
Named after the French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac, the tiny hamlet of Balzac, located just north of Calgary, is so small that its population doesn't even crack double digits. However, it packs a wallop when it comes to commercial development.
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Dec. 12, 2018 | Andrea Cox
My First Home: Laval St. Germain, world-class explorer
For Calgary-based, world-class explorer and adventurer Laval St. Germain, home is where the heart is.
"I could be on the other side of the planet, living in an apartment in Hong Kong or a tent in Kenya, but as long as I am with my family, I am at home," he said, just days before he was set to depart on his latest adventure to the South Pole in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
"I could be on the other side of the planet, living in an apartment in Hong Kong or a tent in Kenya, but as long as I am with my family, I am at home," he said, just days before he was set to depart on his latest adventure to the South Pole in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Mario Toneguzzi
Should your business buy or lease office space?
To buy or to lease? That is the question for business owners today.
When it comes to finding a home for a business, the option of buying the space rather than leasing it is one that many are taking more seriously these days.
When it comes to finding a home for a business, the option of buying the space rather than leasing it is one that many are taking more seriously these days.
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
The pros and cons of buying a business franchise
Franchise businesses in Canada contribute almost $100 billion annually to the economy and generate jobs for 1.8 million people, according to the Canadian Franchise Association.
Owning a franchise can also be a solid investment, provided a person does their due diligence before signing on the dotted line.
Owning a franchise can also be a solid investment, provided a person does their due diligence before signing on the dotted line.
