Real Estate 4 Calgary

We all hate it, but it needs to get done..... Cleaning! Here's some hacks to hopefully help....

Eight cleaning hacks for a spotless home - crebnow.com House cleaning can feel like an endless struggle, but it doesn’t always have to be. The key is to work smarter, not harder.

Fresh eggs for breakfast anyone..... ??

Pet bylaw changes open the door to backyard chickens for Calgary homeowners - crebnow.com Recent changes to the City of Calgary’s Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw mean Calgarians will soon be able to raise chickens in their yards. An urban hen licensing program is in the planning stages and is expected to be launched by spring 2022, with initial permits capped at 100 households through ...

Another positive move forward for Chestermere and something to think about for buyers who work in the NE or SE part of Calgary!

City of Chestermere moves ahead with plans for long-awaited civic rec centre - crebnow.com After years of consultation and research, the City of Chestermere is building a new $39.5-million civic recreation centre. Chestermere Mayor Marshall Chalmers says the project is an important one, as Chestermere has seen significant growth in recent years. The city is the third-fastest-growing commu...

Would this type of community living situation work for you? See if you say 'yes' to four essential ?'s

Intentional Neighbourhood Associations expand opportunities for cohousing - crebnow.com In the age of COVID-19, connecting with others is a lost art. Thanks to cohousing and a new model that aims to broaden its use, however, that sense of community could return with a vengeance. “Cohousing communities are intentional, collaborative neighborhoods,” said Sarah Arthurs, primary consul...

Looking to make some DIY home improvements? Learn how without leaving your couch!

City of Calgary takes public outreach online with home improvement webinar series - crebnow.com Over the last year, nearly everyone across the world has become familiar with gathering online. Whether it’s working from home or online school, learning via laptop or smartphone has become commonplace. The City of Calgary has embraced this trend by posting a series of home improvement webinars on...

With the scorching hot temps we've been having lately and with more hot days sure to come, here's some ideas to stay cool !!

Five tips for keeping your home cool without air conditioning this summer - crebnow.com It’s only June, but Calgarians have already gotten a taste of the 30-degree temperatures usually reserved for the peak summer days of July and August. This summer could be a hot one, and it’ll feel even hotter if, like many Calgarians, your home doesn’t have air conditioning. Here are five tip...

Looking to art up your home? Here are some tips and ideas to help you!

Making a masterpiece: tips for choosing and arranging art - crebnow.com The art displayed in a home provides personality, creates a welcoming atmosphere and offers a glimpse of your unique style to guests. And while there aren’t many unbreakable rules for choosing and arranging art, you still don’t want to fling it all over the place with little thought to how those...

Spring market in Calgary and lots of other interesting stuff....

The Weekender: spring-market advice, February stats and curious plumbing - crebnow.com If you’re reading this at crebnow.com, join our email subscribers list to make sure you never miss an edition of our newsletter. Just scroll down to the bottom of this post to find the signup form. Welcome to the Weekender! March has arrived and spring is in the air! The spring market, traditional...

Seller's market for single family detached homes at affordable price levels, but this may not last into late spring with more listings likely coming and higher inventory levels later this Spring.....

Tips for buyers and sellers in what promises to be an active spring housing market - crebnow.com With spring on the horizon – bringing warmer days, blooming flowers, plenty of sunshine and increased optimism – Calgary’s real estate market is poised for a flurry of activity. “We have definitely rounded the corner, but in this market, who knows, we are still a little bit in the fog. Right...

Have you spent some time out on the ODR this winter?

Cold calling: Calgary’s outdoor rinks provide much-needed outdoor activity option amid COVID-19 restrictions - crebnow.com With pandemic precautions forcing Calgarians to restructure their lives, the city’s outdoor spaces have become a hot commodity this winter. Among the spots in highest demand have been the city’s many outdoor rinks. With eight City of Calgary rinks and dozens more maintained by community associat...

What does the forecast for the Calgary real estate market look like? Here is a summary of what CREB forecasts for the coming year....

Top Considerations & Risks - crebnow.com UPSIDE RISK TO THE FORECAST: Government support and the low interest rate environment may be enough to prevent any substantial rise in supply levels. If supply levels remain relatively low, prices could continue to trend up at a faster pace throughout the year. Longer-term changes to work-from-home....

Parks where you would least expect them! Great use of space by the City of Calgary....

Something from nothing: Calgary’s Flyover Park and High Park create value from overlooked spaces - crebnow.com It’s not a spot where you would normally expect to find a recreational space. Yet, Flyover Park, located under the overpass that links westbound Memorial Drive to 4th Ave S.E. and the East Village, is the newest addition to Calgary’s parks system. The park, which opened in December, is the resul...