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July 13, 2020 | Josh Skapin

Uninvited guests: five common household pests and how to show them the door

There are few things more annoying to a homeowner than uninvited guests – especially when those guests have four, six or eight legs.

The Butters Residence  in Elbow Park is an example of a Calgary heritage property that is municipally designated and could qualify for the new incentives.
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July 17, 2020 | Tyler Difley

City considers new financial incentives for heritage home conservation

Owners of historic homes across Calgary could soon be eligible for additional grant money and a significant tax break if city council approves a new plan to boost financial incentives for heritage conservation.

Dampy Brar is one of three finalists for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award.
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July 22, 2020 | Mario Toneguzzi

Former Calgary REALTOR® one of three finalists for NHL award

Dampy Brar, a former Calgary REALTOR®, is a finalist for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award for his work in youth hockey.

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July 27, 2020 | Tyler Difley

Four local Instagrammers to follow for DIY inspiration and resources

When it comes to various projects around the house, the do-it-yourself route is appealing for many reasons – from saving money to the sense of accomplishment from a job well done. If you are looking for more info, or even just a little bit of inspiration, before you take the DIY plunge, these Calgary Instagram accounts are a great place to start:

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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.

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July 22, 2020 | Geoff Geddes

My First Home: Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk, Canadian Long Drive Champion

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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.

An example of a home that has been virtually staged. 
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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.

Horizon Housing’s 210-unit Horizon View in Glamorgan is Calgary’s largest affordable housing development built in the last decade.
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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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