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July 08, 2020 | Rachel Niebergal
Historical Home Spotlight: Denoon Residence
Situated in the heart of the city's southwest community of Woodbine is a cabin that hides behind towering, mature evergreens. Glimpses of its exposed log exterior can be seen peaking through foliage that protects its historical identity from curious onlookers.
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July 13, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Stuart Residence
Year of Construction: 1910
Community: Upper Mount Royal
Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
This historical home is notable not only for its status as a great example of the Arts and Crafts architectural style, but also because of a pair of high-profile Calgarians who lived there over the years.
Community: Upper Mount Royal
Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
This historical home is notable not only for its status as a great example of the Arts and Crafts architectural style, but also because of a pair of high-profile Calgarians who lived there over the years.
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July 22, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
My First Home: Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk, Canadian Long Drive Champion
Your first home purchase is always significant, but for eight-time Canadian Long Drive Championship winner Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk, the milestone came along when her life was in full swing.
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July 27, 2020 | George Johnson
My First Home: Matt Stajan, Calgary Flames alum and fan favourite
For professional hockey players, having to uproot your life and move with little notice is a constant reality, but this fact didn't fully hit home for Matt Stajan until Jan. 31, 2010.
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July 27, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Virtual staging provides right mix of price and results for some home sellers
Real estate experts have long touted the importance of properly staging a property to look its best when selling, and now a high-tech option has joined the ranks of traditional home stagers.
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July 27, 2020 | Natalie Noble
COVID-19 pandemic highlights Calgary's need for affordable housing
Now that the phrase "go home and stay home" has become 2020's mantra, the importance of affordable housing in Calgary is greater than ever. After all, what does "stay home" mean for those do not have a home or live in unhealthy conditions?
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July 08, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Sayre Estate
Year of Construction: 1905
Community: Upper Mount Royal
Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
Architect: William Stanley Bates
Community: Upper Mount Royal
Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
Architect: William Stanley Bates
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July 27, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
The taste of summer: how to choose the barbecue that's right for you and get grilling in no time
Due to the ongoing safety concerns around dining out these days, the humble backyard grill – already a fixture for many during the summer months – has newfound appeal.
If you're new to the grilling game or your current barbecue has seen better days, it might be time to go shopping. However, there are some key points to consider before you buy.
If you're new to the grilling game or your current barbecue has seen better days, it might be time to go shopping. However, there are some key points to consider before you buy.
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July 27, 2020 | CREBNow
CREB® releases second-quarter housing market report
The second quarter of 2020 marked the first full quarter since COVID-19 began to weigh on the economy.
Calgary housing sales slowed by 35 per cent compared to the previous year. This is better than original expectations, thanks to June figures that were far stronger than initial estimates. The pullback in new listings in the second quarter caused inventories to trend down, preventing a more significant decline in prices.
Calgary housing sales slowed by 35 per cent compared to the previous year. This is better than original expectations, thanks to June figures that were far stronger than initial estimates. The pullback in new listings in the second quarter caused inventories to trend down, preventing a more significant decline in prices.
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July 14, 2020 | CREB
A labour of love – Tony Valckx
CREB® REALTOR® Tony Valckx is quick to lend a helping hand to those in need,