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Oct. 17, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Fixing the Leaks
Home buyers and sellers will enjoy new confidence that the home they buy is sound, if the Government of Alberta follows through on its promise to introduce legislation to augment home warranties this fall.
The new rules, to be tabled at the fall sitting of the legislature, which begins Oct. 23, would make warranties mandatory for all new homes, and also toughen fines for negligent builders. The changes come in the wake of an increase in complaints around the province of condo owners facing hefty repair bills on leaky units.
The new rules, to be tabled at the fall sitting of the legislature, which begins Oct. 23, would make warranties mandatory for all new homes, and also toughen fines for negligent builders. The changes come in the wake of an increase in complaints around the province of condo owners facing hefty repair bills on leaky units.
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Oct. 11, 2012 | CREBNow
CREBnow: A Day of Giving
CREBNow is taking over.
Have you ever donated or thought about donating blood?
On December 3rd 2012 CREBnow is joining forces with Canadian Blood Services to give the ultimate holiday gift - blood.
Have you ever donated or thought about donating blood?
On December 3rd 2012 CREBnow is joining forces with Canadian Blood Services to give the ultimate holiday gift - blood.
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Oct. 11, 2012 | CREBNow
Lifting Spirits
A 10-year-old Calgary girl has more independence in her home after four local companies banded together in support of the Easter Seals Give a Kid a Lift initiative.
Each year the initiative selects one recipient of a home elevator or lift. This year's recipient was Juliana Alexson who, at eight months old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound.
Each year the initiative selects one recipient of a home elevator or lift. This year's recipient was Juliana Alexson who, at eight months old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound.
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Oct. 11, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Forum Casts Spotlight on Calgary Market
Already the focus of plenty of attention, Calgary's thriving real estate market will once again find itself under the spotlight at the 14th annual Calgary Real Estate Forum.
Taking place Oct. 14 at the TELUS Convention Centre, the forum provides insights into one of the hottest markets in Canada.
Taking place Oct. 14 at the TELUS Convention Centre, the forum provides insights into one of the hottest markets in Canada.
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Oct. 11, 2012 | CREBNow
REALTOR® vs. Real Estate Agent
All REALTORS® are real estate agents. But did you know that not all licensed or registered real estate brokers and salespeople are REALTORS®?
Although many people use the two terms as if they're synonymous, REALTOR® and real estate agent are not interchangeable.
Although many people use the two terms as if they're synonymous, REALTOR® and real estate agent are not interchangeable.
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Oct. 11, 2012 | CREBNow
Properties Close to Campus a Good Investment
A poll released by BMO Bank of Montreal shows 67 per cent of respondents consider buying property near a post-secondary campus to be a good investment.
Nearly one in 10 Canadians have purchased a property near a college or university because they intend to rent it to students or have their children there during their studies. BMO suggests the willingness to invest in those properties capitalize on post-secondary enrollment that's increased three per cent annually in the last decade.
Nearly one in 10 Canadians have purchased a property near a college or university because they intend to rent it to students or have their children there during their studies. BMO suggests the willingness to invest in those properties capitalize on post-secondary enrollment that's increased three per cent annually in the last decade.