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Nov. 13, 2018 | Tyler Difley
What can I (really) afford: detached edition
Many would-be homebuyers find the home of their dreams, only to wonder, "can I afford it?" Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., as well as many major banks, recommend spending no more than 30 per cent of income on housing, including mortgage (principal and interest), property taxes, insurance and utilities. To help, we did the math for a typical detached home in each region of the city.
Oct. 31, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Everything you need to know to buy your first condo
Viki Fairbairn, a REALTOR® and certified condominium specialist with Royal LePage Benchmark in Calgary, says buying a condo differs from buying a house, so it's important to find the right Realtor to take you through the process.
Oct. 31, 2018 | Karen Durrie
The top factors affecting condo resale value
Oct. 31, 2018 | Stefan Strangman
Calgary's elusive lofts provide unique canvas for life or work
Oct. 31, 2018 | Barb Livingstone
Despite recent hiccups, developers remain optimistic about Calgary condo market
Like much of the housing market in Calgary's slowly recovering economy, the condo segment has seen below average sales volumes and higher than average availability so far this year. However, many of the city's developers remain bullish about the condo market's future.
Oct. 24, 2018 | Kathleen Renne
Pop the question: Tom Westcott
In 2018, CREB® welcomes longtime Calgary REALTOR® and industry veteran Tom Westcott as the organization's new president. Westcott sat down with Kathleen Renne for CREB®Now to talk about his career in the industry, his passion for real estate and his thoughts on the Calgary housing market in 2018.
Oct. 04, 2018 | CREBNow
2018 BILD Alberta Award finalists announced
Oct. 05, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
A home inspection can help you spot these five red flags
That's why a home inspection is a crucial step. It can uncover problems that might require walking away from a potential purchase, or at least mean reassessing your offer.
Oct. 04, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
A move-up home can mean many things in the Calgary market
"Move-up buyers have been through the process before and know what they want," said Michael Winiarz, vice-president of sales and marketing for Mattamy Homes in Calgary.
