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10 Christmas events in Calgary this year
By Melissa Ramsay Global News Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying some of the family-friendly holiday events happening around Calgary this year. Zoolights Head

Calgary and Edmonton top investment markets for real estate in Alberta
BY MARIO TONEGUZZI, CALGARY HERALD CALGARY – Calgary and Edmonton top the list of residential real estate investment markets in Alberta, according to a new

Alberta’s Increase in Migration
Canada’s Great East-West Migration, In One Chart The Huffington Post Canada | By Daniel Tencer The oilsands boom is reshaping Canada in many ways, and

Calgary resale housing price growth highest in Canada
Calgary resale housing price growth highest in Canada Sales in Canada’s resale housing market are approaching pre-recession highs seen in 2007, while rising prices in

Calgary among The Economist’s ‘Best places to live’
Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary among top five most livable cities in new ranking LONDON — Reuters Published Tuesday, Aug. 19 2014, 6:59 AM EDT Last updated Tuesday, Aug. 19

Advice for Sellers from The Canadian Real Estate Association
Advice for Sellers (The comments contained on this page are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.) 1. Choosing a REALTOR® Selling

Real Estate Commissions
As the vendor, it is your responsibility to pay a sales commission to the real estate agent for successfully selling your home. The commission that

Seasonality
Whether you’re determining the best time to put your home on the market, estimating how long it will take to sell, or planning your move,

Assessing the Current Market
Before putting your home up for sale, you’ll want to give careful consideration to current market conditions. Understanding the market in which you’re selling will

Why Use A Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home or Property?
When you have decided to sell your home or property, the services of a qualified real estate professional are of utmost importance. The ideal sales

An After-Closing Check List
You’ve just closed your house purchase-now what? Buyers have lots to do, besides unpacking and making minor repairs. They include: Getting names and addresses, payment

GST and Real Estate
One of the most confusing areas of real estate is the GST. Most resale homes are exempt from GST, but buyers should still ask the