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Feb. 07, 2020 | Andrea Cox
Canmore construction: six new-build housing projects offer luxury and contemporary design in the Rockies
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Feb. 07, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Canmore's "hotel" condos can provide big benefits for owners who eschew the rental pool
A type of Canmore real estate whose popularity and profitability had plateaued is reaching greater heights thanks to new economic trends.
Hotel-style condominium units in Canmore have seen their rental potential soar thanks to online listing websites like VRBO and Airbnb, providing another vacation-booking option for visitors to the increasingly popular region.
Hotel-style condominium units in Canmore have seen their rental potential soar thanks to online listing websites like VRBO and Airbnb, providing another vacation-booking option for visitors to the increasingly popular region.
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Feb. 21, 2020 | Josh Skapin
Four questions you should ask before committing to a custom homebuilder
A custom home can tick every box on a prospective buyer's wish list. Without the right builder, however, both the experience of building the home and the finished product might come up short.
Before signing a contract with a builder, there are several important questions people in the market for a custom home should have answered.
Before signing a contract with a builder, there are several important questions people in the market for a custom home should have answered.
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Feb. 21, 2020 | Andrea Cox
HGTV Canada's Bryan Baeumler shares his advice for DIY renovators ahead of Calgary Home + Garden Show
One of Canada's most well-known and down-to-earth construction and renovation gurus, HGTV Canada's Bryan Baeumler has some savvy advice for anyone tackling a home renovation project this spring.
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Feb. 07, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Home sweet home: Canmore residents reveal why life is great in this mountain town
Many Calgarians are well versed in the beauty and charm of Canmore. Still, it doesn't hurt to be reminded about everything the town has to offer by those fortunate to call the area home. Here's what three passionate residents had to say about what makes living in Canmore so special.
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Feb. 26, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
How to find the right window treatments for every room in the home
When it comes to modern window treatments, the selection is so vast that choosing the right ones for your home can be a challenge.
Lynn Hickey, owner of Lynne's Window Treatments Inc., says people should first consider how they live in their home and use the various rooms.
Lynn Hickey, owner of Lynne's Window Treatments Inc., says people should first consider how they live in their home and use the various rooms.
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Feb. 28, 2020 | Josh Skapin
How to modify your home for improved wheelchair accessibility
Most homes are not designed to accommodate the needs of someone who uses a wheelchair. This creates challenges when it comes to entering, turning and even using the features within a room.
However, there are several additions or renovations that can reduce or eliminate the barriers people who use a wheelchair face within the home.
However, there are several additions or renovations that can reduce or eliminate the barriers people who use a wheelchair face within the home.
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Feb. 07, 2020 | CREBNow
January 2020: New year opens with a slight gain in sales
Housing market conditions continue to follow similar trends to last year, with gains in sales.
At the same time, there have been further reductions in new listings and inventory, and more declines in prices.
At the same time, there have been further reductions in new listings and inventory, and more declines in prices.
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Feb. 14, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Love YYC: Six local REALTORS® share the things they love most about Calgary
Justin Becker - REALTOR®, founder and team leader with YYC Realty
Top attraction
"My favourite attraction in Calgary is Stephen Avenue. I love all the amazing eateries, shopping, bars, pubs and lounges in such a beautiful setting. Our downtown is gorgeous, with its stunning architecture balanced with lots of green space and the river running through."
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Feb. 28, 2020 | Donna Balzer
March in the garden: let's go seed crazy

I have grow lights in my kitchen and a greenhouse outside, so I have a place to start seeds indoors and a place to move them when they get growing. But what about everyone else, including renters? Are they starting seeds this spring?