Low Rates Today, But What About Tomorrow?

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From time to time, we will have some guest posts from a variety of sources. Today we have Felix Chan a Mortgage Broker, stating how the low interest rates won't stay around long. Here it is - enjoy: It’s amazing that even in a record low interest rate environment, some lenders are having rate specials, making mortgage financing even cheaper. … [Read more...]

UNO Condo in Calgary

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There's a new four storey condo being built by Maple Projects in community of Lower Mount Royal in Calgary. It slated to finish by year end and will consist of 47 units, ranging from 584 to 1009 sqft and all come with underground parking. Pricing is to be as follows: 1 bedrooms starting at $268,900 1 bedroom + dens at $349,900 2 bedrooms … [Read more...]

Le Boulangerie Bakery

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It's great to see some "big city" things happening in Calgary. Local bakeries offering take-home breads and eat-in delicacies are one such venue that I have always associated with the hustle and bustle of larger cities. I was therefore pleasantly surprised to see Le Boulangerie open up on 4th Street SW (Mission district) in the old Running Room … [Read more...]

Holy Grill

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It was about 2:00 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon and we had a craving for some lunch fare. After thinking about the usual suspects; all-day breakfast places, pubs, chain restaurants, we decided to try the Holy Grill. I hadn't been there for a while, so I was curious to see if it was a tasty as I remembered and I was not disappointed. Located on 10th … [Read more...]

Property Maintenance for Home Buyers

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Home ownership is an amazing feeling, but it comes with some maintenance. Here's a quick list of some of the key items to look at. One-Time Tasks 1. Install smoke detectors as necessary (usually one on each level of the home, near any sleeping areas). Install carbon monoxide detectors, according to manufacturer’s recommendations. 2. … [Read more...]

Calgary CREB® Statistics for February, 2012 CREB® Statistics for February, 2012

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CREB® Statistics for February, 2012 February sales activity improved across all residential sectors this month compared to a year ago, according to CREB® data released today. Calgary and area sales growth pushed February total residential activity up by 11.6 per cent compared February 2011. Single family sales and condominium townhouse … [Read more...]

Calgary’s March 2012 Events

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Looking for something to get your March going? Here's a list of events from a mix of artists and venues. Go out and Enjoy Calgary! March 1: First Thursday at the Olympic Plaza Goes from 5-9pm for live music, exhibition openings, art demos, tours and more. Got to www.firstthursdays.ca for more information March 1 - … [Read more...]

Calgary’s Big Taste – A Culinary Adventure

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The Big Taste is 11 days of mouth-watering experiences from some of the most accomplished chefs in Calgary. It's a great way to try some of the top restaurants Calgary has to offer. Here's a run down compiled by Downtown Calgary of the incredible restaurants included. March 2 The Big Taste Lunch at River Café River Café is an oasis of … [Read more...]

VIP access to the New FIRST Condo Development in the East Village

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I wanted to bring some exciting news about one of the new East Village developments that is about to launch. I was fortunate to have attended the realtor launch for the New East Village FIRST Condos by Fram Stokker, which are promising to be a great addition to Calgary’s Inner City. FIRST consists of both an 18-storey concrete building and a … [Read more...]

Welcome Kenwick Chui

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I'm excited to introduce the newest member of the team - Kenwick Chui. Here's some info about him: Kenwick Chui possesses the knowledge and the skill sets required to bring you a lifestyle, rather than just a home. He understands that your home is much more than the sum of its parts He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the … [Read more...]