It is no secret that home ownership is a big responsibility.  For many first-time homeowners, the process of searching for, buying, and moving into their new home is so all-encompassing, they do not even have time to think about the potential home repairs that might be required. One of my best pieces of advice for all buyers, especially first-time home buyers, is to have a thorough home insp ...

Earlier this year, incentives were announced to encourage Albertans to upgrade aspects of their home to greener, more environmentally-friendly options.  Making purposeful changes at home can help to save energy and money.  There are two ways homeowners can potentially take advantage of these rebates.1.  Direct Install program The Direct Install program offers installation of energy efficient ...

City-wide prices hold steady as labour market improves Calgary's housing market continued to show signs of stability in April. With improvements in the labour market and a balanced detached sector, city-wide benchmark prices reached $439,600 in April, similar to the previous month, but 0.90 per cent below last year's levels. "More jobs means less uncertainty for people who are sitting on th ...

  Do You Know the Signs of Mortgage Fraud? Do you know how to make sure you don’t become involved in a fraudulent transaction? The Real Estate Council of Alberta has prepared a list of mortgage fraud red flags to help you protect yourself. Red flags may indicate there’s a fraudulent transaction taking place; they don’t guarantee a fraud but should ...

Welcome to the place where peaceful acreage living meets big city convenience!  Delacour is a small hamlet located just 10 km east of Calgary and only 24 km away from the downtown core.  This is the perfect location for anyone who wants the best of both worlds. Delacour is a small community.  There are a handful of residents that live near the heart of the hamlet while more are settled onto ...