The master-planned vision for Calgary?s East Village revitalization, launched in the mid-2000s, is becoming a living, breathing reality, now more than ever.
Alain Dupere has lived in East Village since 2011. He?s watching the transformation happen one day at a time, observing the changes while he walks to and from work. Dupere, who is also president of the East Village Neighbourhood Association, says that although the area is still under construction, its vibrancy is increasing as more ...
Replace old curtains and rods:
You may think that something as small as curtain rods might not make such a huge impact on potential buyers, but as a window treatment specialist, let me assure you that you?d be wrong. It is often said that the windows are the eyes of the home, so you can think of the curtain rods as the eyeliner or makeup that beautifies the overall appearance of the home. It?s details like these that count the most.
Repairing cracks and mildew:
Imagine your potential property ...
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Just added this listing:"Absolutely STUNNING 15th floor corner unit with a wrap around balcony. Enjoy the lovely sunsets and incredible VIEWS of the MOUNTAINS and CITY SKYLINE. This gorgeous 2-bedroom 2 bath unit has been totally remodeled and renovated in the last 2 years with new black stainless steel appliances in 2018! The living area separates the two spacious bedrooms. The open kitchen has a lovely breakfast bar and there is a dining area for the more formal occasions. For your ...
According to Statistics Canada, more than one-third of Canadian households own a home. As housing affordability continues to be a hot topic, it goes without saying that those of us who are fortunate enough to do so are proud of our investment. For the majority of us, our home is our largest financial asset.
Due to the soaring cost over the past decade, more than one-quarter of households spend more than 30 per cent of their total combined income on shelter alone.
As I write this, there?s an ...
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The past year hasn?t been easy for prospective home buyers. Despite some recent year-over-year price softening in the nation?s hottest markets, the national mortgage stress test, combined with various policies at provincial levels, effectively took a bite out of purchasing power for all Canadians.
This is especially acute for single home purchasers; not only does having two incomes boost affordability, it helps satisfy the income and debt servicing requirements mandated by the aforementioned ...
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