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March 05, 2014 | Cody Stuart
How To: Empty Your Electronics
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Alberta. Data protection and identify fraud prevention is a serious issue in the digital age. Data stored on old computers, laptops, cell phones, usb sticks, ipods and ipads can be accessed and misused if in the wrong hands. In an effort to inform people about the importance of protecting privacy and taking responsibility for the traces of information we leave behind through our emails, online activities, etc. – our digital footprints – the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) is advising Albertans to ensure they properly dispose of all electronics that may contain sensitive information. In order to do so, CREB®Now offers the following tips:
March 05, 2014 | CREBNow
Pop The Question: Alykhan Velji
Dubbed one of Calgary's Style Guys, Alykhan Velji knows a thing or two about transforming residential or commercial spaces into timeless eye capturing rooms. Velji can be spotted on Breakfast Television, Shaw TV or heard on 98.5 Virgin Radio giving design tips and tricks. CREB®Now caught up with Velji to talk to him about the ins and outs of being an interior decorator.
March 05, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgarians Part of Action Plan 2015-2018
With the goal of building the 2015- 2018 Action Plan which aims to balance the level of city services with tax rates, the city is letting Calgarians have their say on what's most important to them.
"Starting March 3, Action Plan is going to where the people are – attending public spaces like malls, dog parks, recreation facilities, and farmers markets.
March 05, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Taking Inventory
According to CREB®, 1,854 homes changed owners in February, marking an 8.7 per cent increase over February 2013. While still representing a significant rise in sales, February's gain fell short of the impressive double-digit growth seen in January, when yearover- year sales grew by 17 per cent.
March 03, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Calgary's High-End Home Sector Plenty Healthy
According to RE/MAX's Upper-End Report, sales of homes priced at $1 million or more in Calgary increased by 34 per cent in 2013, putting Calgary's luxury market only behind Vancouver in terms of growth.
March 03, 2014 | CREBNow
A Great Group of Green Thumbs
Calgary's Home + Garden Show is a must attend event for the garden lover, the Garden Stage has a line-up of some great presenters all speaking on various gardening ideas and there will be tons of booths giving you the fresh inspiration to get growing.
March 03, 2014 | CREBNow
Sales Growth Boosted By Condominium Activity
"Demand growth in the single family sector has been restricted by the availability of product," says CREB® Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie. "New listings in this sector fell for the second consecutive month, causing further tightening in an already undersupplied market."
