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Jan. 08, 2013 | CREBNow
Living on the Edge
There is probably a marijuana grow-op in your Calgary neighbourhood, no matter where you live, according to police statistics. Pam Lavers, a resident of Edgemont, has faced this issue not once but three times.
Lavers discovered a house in her neighbourhood had been a meth lab and then became a marijuana grow-op on two separate occasions. It was owned by someone who lives outside of Canada, making it difficult to hold the owner accountable for the illegal activity going on inside.
Lavers discovered a house in her neighbourhood had been a meth lab and then became a marijuana grow-op on two separate occasions. It was owned by someone who lives outside of Canada, making it difficult to hold the owner accountable for the illegal activity going on inside.
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Dec. 19, 2012 | CREBNow
Canadian Seniors Staying in Their Homes Until Their Late 80s
A housing report from Altus Group found Canadian seniors can't be lumped into one category when it comes to housing.
The report categorized Canadians aged 65 and over into three groups: younger seniors (ages 65-74), middleaged seniors (ages 75-84) and older seniors (ages 85 and over).
Findings included the fact that the majority of seniors live in private households opposed to collective dwellings (dwellings such as nursing homes, long-term care or retirement homes) with only one in 12 seniors living in such places in 2011.
The report categorized Canadians aged 65 and over into three groups: younger seniors (ages 65-74), middleaged seniors (ages 75-84) and older seniors (ages 85 and over).
Findings included the fact that the majority of seniors live in private households opposed to collective dwellings (dwellings such as nursing homes, long-term care or retirement homes) with only one in 12 seniors living in such places in 2011.
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Dec. 17, 2012 | CREBNow
How To: Buy a Home
Buying a new home is one of the biggest investments a person can make. Before you make that leap, here's a few simple steps to make your home purchasing experience a smooth one.
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Dec. 17, 2012 | CREBNow
Alberta Housing Starts Approach Highest Level Since 2008
Alberta construction notched a solid gain in November, and starts are within a hair of the highest level since early 2008 amid relatively strong housing momentum on the prairies. According to a release from BMO Economics, housing starts in Alberta reached an annualized rate of 38,900 in November. With one month to go in 2012, year-over-year starts in the province have increased by 33 per cent.
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Dec. 12, 2012 | CREBNow
12.12.12: 12 Tips to Organize Your Garage
1. First step is to donate, sell or throw out anything you no longer need or use.
2. Take as much as you can out of the garage, start with a fresh space.
2. Take as much as you can out of the garage, start with a fresh space.
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Dec. 12, 2012 | CREBNow
12.12.12: 12 Benefits to Using a Certified REALTOR®
1. You REALTOR® can help determine your buying power and refer you to lenders best qualified to maximize your loan and minimize your cost.
2. Your REALTOR® has full access to all the features of the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS) Canada's most powerful real estate marketing network.
2. Your REALTOR® has full access to all the features of the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS) Canada's most powerful real estate marketing network.
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Dec. 11, 2012 | CREBNow
12.12.12: 12 Homesmart Tips
1. Installing energy-efficient lighting, heating, cooling and water-heating systems can dramatically reduce energy use and cost. By selecting high-efficiency appliances with ENERGY STAR® ratings, and quality exterior doors and windows, you will further reduce your home's energy consumption.
2. EnerGuide is the official Government of Canada mark associated with the labelling and rating of the energy consumption and energy efficiency of household appliances air conditions, heating and ventilation equipment. The EnerGuide scale ranges from 0-100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, a rating of 100 signifies a house that is airtight.
2. EnerGuide is the official Government of Canada mark associated with the labelling and rating of the energy consumption and energy efficiency of household appliances air conditions, heating and ventilation equipment. The EnerGuide scale ranges from 0-100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, a rating of 100 signifies a house that is airtight.
