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June 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Putting Your Art Centre Stage
As an interior designer, I'm often called upon to assist clients with displaying artwork and photographs. My personal preference for less is more in design often comes into play in these situations. It's just a good idea to display multiples and groups of images on one wall, leaving some walls empty. The temptation to fill every open piece of drywall with framed art is a common mistake of new homeowners and it can make or break the décor of a room. It's best to have just a few focal points and some negative space.
June 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Calgary's Condominiums
Kassy Harbottle moved to Calgary last June, a self-proclaimed "quick decision-maker", she decided to purchase a home right away — her first — as opposed to renting.
June 20, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Secondary Suites Debate Continues
A report released by the City's planning department is recommending changes to the way the suites are handled. City bureaucrats have suggested easing permit requirements in certain districts, such as areas within walking distance of major transit stops and postsecondary schools.
June 17, 2013 | CREBNow
Healthy Housing Demand
The report found in the majority of world markets housing conditions are "fairly steady" and average home prices relatively flat. However in countries like Asia and Latin America as well as the United States, home prices are again accelerating supported by a stronger domestic economy. In other countries, namely struggling nations of southern Europe, price declines are continuing.
June 17, 2013 | Donna Balzer
Dabbling in the Garden
When I saw the tomatoes flopping over in the greenhouse, I went to grab a roll of string to hold them back. On my way to find the string, I saw the wilting mint and decided I should plant it in the ground, so I went to get my favourite transplant spade. My husband admitted to leaving the spade out front in the new pumpkin patch. When I got the spade, I spotted a nest of emerging baby spiders on a hosta leaf so went indoors to get my camera. In case you're at a loss — there is definitely a lot of dabbling in garden this week.
