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your*realtor | Happy Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The origins of commemorating motherhood dates back to the Ancient Greeks, where in spring festival, they celebrated the goddess Rhea, considered the Mother of the Gods. Anna Jarvis’s lobbying…
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your*realtor | Upscale Your Home Sale
Listings with high-resolution photos and 3D tours sell quicker and at a 2% higher price. Listing a home in early June may increase the sale price by 2.3%.
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your*realtor | Calgary Considers Blanket Rezoning for Increased Housing Density
Calgary is proposing a large-scale rezoning plan to allow for higher density housing across most residential areas.This would permit duplexes, townhouses, and rowhouses in currently single-family home neighborhoods (zoned RC-1).
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your*realtor | Retiring Early: Mortgage Concerns?
Successfully managing mortgage debt is essential for effective retirement planning. Paying off the mortgage before retirement may not suit everyone's financial circumstances.
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your*realtor | Alberta Increases Okotoks Housing Funds
Alberta increases backing for 48 community housing providers to preserve units. $75M is allocated for operating funds in the 2024-25 fiscal yr.
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your*realtor | Alberta’s Market Booming: Prices Rising, Inventory Shrinking
Alberta will lead the country in housing price growth, with an avg increase of 7% to ~$480K. This is a double-edged sword, good for homeowners but challenging for first-time buyers.
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your*realtor | 5 Types of Homes the Rich Will Buy in 2024
Move-in ready homes: Wealthy buyers prefer homes that are move-in ready and don't require renovations. Low-maintenance features: Homes with easy-to-maintain materials and landscaping are in demand.
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Climate change is affecting how Canadians plan to buy homes, report says
Canada is facing a record wildfire season, impacting housing decisions due to climate-related factors. A report shows that a significant percentage of Canadians, especially younger generations, are considering climate risks when choosing where to live. The cost of extreme weather events on residences has increased, leading to higher insurance premiums. Homeowners are advised to take…
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your*realtor | Should You Buy Now? Canada’s Market in a Holding Pattern
Canada's housing market is on hold as potential buyers wait for interest rates to come down. The Bank of Canada is expected to hold rates steady but may cut them in H2 2024.
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your*realtor | Why Is Everyone Moving to Alberta to Buy a Home?
Escaping high taxes entirely may prove challenging, but Alberta's tax-friendly environment makes it an attractive destination.Alberta offers affordable housing with no provincial sales tax or Land Transfer Tax, entice purchasers from other provinces.