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March 01, 2021 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Backyard makeover: it's time to start planning your 2021 landscaping projects
Calgary is still stuck in the throes of winter, but many homeowners are already planning their landscape projects for 2021 to ensure they have an outdoor space to enjoy this summer.
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March 04, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Community Profile: Saddle Ridge
Located just minutes from the Calgary International Airport, the established community of Saddle Ridge, and its community-within-a-community extension Savanna, are attracting homebuyers in droves, thanks to the area's strong sense of community and affordable home prices.
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March 04, 2021 | CREBNow
SPONSORED: Live in style in southwest Calgary's best luxury townhomes at Wentworth Pointe
Located in the family friendly community of Wentworth in Calgary's prestigious upper west side, Wentworth Pointe by Trico Homes is a collection of luxury townhomes surrounded by numerous amenities, shopping centres, highly sought-after schools, and transit routes.
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Feb. 22, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Tips for buyers and sellers in what promises to be an active spring housing market
With spring on the horizon – bringing warmer days, blooming flowers, plenty of sunshine and increased optimism – Calgary's real estate market is poised for a flurry of activity.
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Feb. 02, 2021 | CREBNow
Calgary's 2021 Real Estate Forecast – A Summary
In 2020, housing markets across the country surprised many with a stronger-than-expected rebound in the second half of the year despite record-high unemployment rates and significant job losses.
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Feb. 01, 2021 | Cody Stuart
Cold calling: Calgary's outdoor rinks provide much-needed outdoor activity option amid COVID-19 restrictions
With pandemic precautions forcing Calgarians to restructure their lives, the city's outdoor spaces have become a hot commodity this winter. Among the spots in highest demand have been the city's many outdoor rinks.
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Feb. 08, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Eight tips for saving money on your home insurance
For homeowners, insurance is an inescapable expense that can quickly add up when stacked on top of other financial obligations like a mortgage, property taxes and utilities. That's why it's important to make sure you're getting the best deal possible – even a few small discounts applied to your premiums can turn into huge savings over time.
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Feb. 22, 2021 | Shameer Gaidhar
From the ground up: the importance of a structurally sound foundation
The foundation of a home is the basis of the entire structure. Just like a strong foundation can make a happy relationship, a strong foundation beneath your home will keep it standing strong for many years.
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Feb. 02, 2021 | George Johnson
My First Home: Randy Chevrier, longtime Calgary Stampeder and three-time Grey Cup champion
The whistle stops, Randy Chevrier will readily acknowledge, had become something of a blur.
Big places, small places, exotic places and so-so places. Across the U.S., back home to Canada and even to Europe. From Jacksonville, Fla.; to Cincinnati, Ohio; to Dallas, Texas; to Barcelona, Spain; to Edmonton; and then to New York.
Big places, small places, exotic places and so-so places. Across the U.S., back home to Canada and even to Europe. From Jacksonville, Fla.; to Cincinnati, Ohio; to Dallas, Texas; to Barcelona, Spain; to Edmonton; and then to New York.
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Feb. 25, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Plumbing the depths of history: why some old homes have a random basement toilet
Old homes are often full of outdated features that seem bizarre in a modern context but served an important purpose at the time of construction. With some of these quirks – such as milk doors, dumbwaiters and boot scrapers – the utility is obvious. With others... well, not so much.
