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Jan. 09, 2019 | Andrea Cox
HGTV star Bryan Baeumler shares home-reno wisdom at Calgary Renovation Show
As the calendar turns over, people are revving up to refine and refresh their lives and lodgings, and what better way to do just that than a home makeover?
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Jan. 23, 2019 | Geoff Geddes
Hungry for something new: Food halls feed a need with consumers
For enthusiasts of the food hall phenomenon, comparing these facilities to food courts is like equating a Mercedes to a Hyundai because they both have wheels. Inspired by a European tradition, food halls can more accurately be described as a cross between an upscale food court and a farmers market.
Now, the trend that's captivating much of Canada has come to Calgary.
Now, the trend that's captivating much of Canada has come to Calgary.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | CREBNow
Job market weakness and lending restrictions a common thread in 2018's housing market
As oversupply continues in Calgary's housing market, December prices eased by one per cent compared to last month and are over three per cent below last December.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Calgarians are still purchasing mountain properties, but buyer demographics are changing
Despite a struggling economy, Calgarians are still buying mountain homes, whether in Alberta's playgrounds of Canmore and Kananaskis, or in nearby B.C. hotspots in the Kootenays and Okanagan.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Four common renovation nightmares and how to avoid them
Making sure your dream renovation doesn't turn into a nightmare means doing some due diligence before signing on the dotted line.
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Jan. 23, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
New regulations aim to increase transparency around condo corporations
Condo owners, sellers and buyers will have more information at their fingertips – and it will be less cumbersome and expensive to access – under new provincial guidelines slated to take effect this July.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Everything to consider before buying a winter vacation property
Owning a winter vacation home means spending time with family and friends skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating or just sitting together around a warm fireplace.
But as with any real estate purchase, the first step is deciding if buying a winter vacation home makes sense for you.
But as with any real estate purchase, the first step is deciding if buying a winter vacation home makes sense for you.
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Jan. 09, 2019 | Donna Balzer
January in the garden: is winter watering necessary?
Lighter snow than normal in December has gardeners in Calgary wondering about watering their trees and perennial beds this month.I remember wearing shorts on the deck in December in the '90s, so this is not the first time we've had warm weather at this time of year. But dry winters are rare, so let's review the rulebook for gardeners about winter watering. The short answer is, don't do it.
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Jan. 23, 2019 | Leah Cameron
Silvercreek Legacy affordable housing project will offer fresh start to families in need
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta's Silvercreek Legacy build is now underway in the northwest Calgary community of Silver Springs. Work started on the affordable housing project at the end of November, and since then water and sewer have gone in, with the foundation set to be poured at the end of January.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Tyler Difley
How to turn your home into a short-term rental property
As the number of properties listed through short-term rental services like Airbnb and VRBO continues to grow, it's natural for homeowners to wonder if they, too, can extract additional value from their home. Have an extra bedroom, guesthouse or vacation property that sits vacant most of the time? Want to rent out your condo a few weekends a year to make a bit of extra cash? No matter your specific circumstances, here are some important dos and don'ts.
