Sometimes the reason for putting your home on the market is crystal clear. For example, you might have a job relocation and need to move. Or, you might have decided to downsize because the kids have left the nest. However, there are many other motivations to list your home that are not as obvious, and yet are still good reasons to make a move. Here are just a few examples...

• You’re bored with your home and are looking for a change.
• There’s something you’ve always wanted in a home that your current property doesn’t have, such as a wooded backyard.
• You want to be closer to work, or to activities you enjoy, such as golf.
• You want to be closer to family.
• The neighbourhood is changing in a way that no longer fits the lifestyle you want.
• There’s…

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After a long search for a new home from the many options available in Calgary real estate, you found the best home for yourself. With all the formalities in the process and the house keys in your hands, it’s time to make the home completely yours. How can you do that? By add elements to your house that reflects your persona. But in this process of this addition, do not forget these things which are essential for a new home.

Updated Home Lock Mechanism

The very first update you need to make to your new home is to install a new home lock mechanism. You may not be aware of the number of people having the key to the old home lock. This may raise a security concern. Apart from that, getting a security system installed will ensure that your home is safe…

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There are a set of rules and regulations to be followed when living in a rental property that is listed under MLS for homes for sale in Edmonton. You might not be able to abide by all of them, but there is no choice. Owners get a lease signed before you rent the property. This lease has certain guidelines which are to be followed or else you may have to pay a penalty to the landlord.

There are chances that you may want to get rid of the rented house, but you are bounded by a contract. Here are some reasons that tell you to break the lease of the rented house.

  • Switching your job to a new location
  • You are paying more rent than the actual market rates
  • You are getting a rented apartment at lesser value
  • The landlord is very nosy
  • You want…

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After a long tiring day, home is the place you want to go. For this longing, having a good and up-to-date home is what we try to maintain. The same is accomplished by renovating your home from time to time. Renovation gives you the chance to upgrade what’s damaged and at the same time gives a completely new look to the rooms of your home. But there can be renovation mistakes which can affect your home value if you plan to put your Calgary home for sales, especially your kitchen renovation. So to help you out here are some mistakes to avoid when renovating your kitchen.

Not Utilizing The Space

It is understood that you already have a designated space for your kitchen. But that does not mean you cannot get creative. Not utilizing the complete kitchen…

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Calgary Real Estate


Renovations are the best thing to go for to give your house a brand new look. Along with the look, renovations, to a large extent help in increasing the resale value of your house in Calgary. According to Calgary real estate market, renovation adds more value to the house, but in some cases, it can also hurt the resale value. Therefore bigger renovations can be avoided by planning smartly and undergoing some smaller renovations. Here are some home renovations that can hurt the resale value of your house in Calgary.

1. Too much Wallpaper

While wallpapers are appealing to some, they can be quite annoying for some home buyers. It all depends on the design you have selected for the wallpaper and its color. Every person has a different choice. Use of…

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