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One of the streets of Calgary has gained notoriety as "The Red Mile".‘ After the 2003-2004 Calgary Flames Playoff run, a short stretch of 17th Avenue became the place for Flames fans to celebrate (or commiserate) after every game the Flames played. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The hot streak the Calgary Flames blazed through the recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets let them skate into the All-Star break at the top of the Northwest Division with a record of 28-14-4 after the last game. One of the highlighters of the game was player Todd Bertuzzi, who had been out with a groin injury for the past five games. Bertuzzi swooped in and was able to scored the final shot. Related Article Tags: , ,
With the Winter Classic tickets now on sale, and the unveiling of the new Calgary Flames jerseys for the game, many people may be wondering, how much history is there behind the Winter Classic? And where did these crazy hockey fans get the idea to ice over a football field to have almost 60,000 dedicated hockey fans stand out in the cold to watch their team play? Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Calgary is an exciting city and more so than usual at this time of year. The first two weeks of July are taken up by the famous Calgary Stampede. This is an amazing time to be in Calgary and the amount of things to do is astounding. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
So far, it looks like a steady increase in value, but with the thousands of people moving to the Calgary metropolitan area, homes are going to become more and more at a premium.‘ If one is looking for a home to add to one's financial portfolio, then it is advisable to take advantage of this opportunity and buy in the early part of the year, rather than waiting for the market to heat up in the high summer. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Calgary is a booming real estate town. For the last few years Calgary has seen a drastic rise in home sales as home buyers have realized the allure of living in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Calgary is a great place to live with no shortage of things to do, but with such a thriving real estate market the task of generating interest about your home sale becomes more important. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Developments affected by more by one than the other are in NW, NE and SE Calgary - Abbeydale, Applewood Park, Coral Springs, Marlborough Park, Montery Park, Penbrook Meadows, Pineridge and Temple in the NE, Bowness, Greenwood and Valley Ridge in the NW and Auburn Bay, Chapparal, Copperfield, Cranston, Mahogany, McKenzie Lake and Sundance in the SE.‘ These are "Second Tier" communities. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Taking a look at the state of affairs south of the border, we have seen a lot of real estate professionals getting increasingly concerned about the state of the market. The whole U.S. market seems to be drifting into a real buyer's market as prices are dropping and there simply aren't the number of buyers that there were a few years ago. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Alberta is doing great up there in the national realty listings. This year Alberta has been tipped to lead the rest of the country with an upswing in realty prices. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Getting into any real estate market for the first time is tricky if you don't know what to expect. There are definite pitfalls that are particular to first-time home buyers, so its best to do your research and plan ahead carefully. Related Article Tags: , ,
When listing a new home for sale I am often asked by my sellers to have an open house for their home. Sellers are poorly educated on the open house process and what the real intention of am open house is. Open houses are designed as a tool for Realtors to show your house to potential buyers, sure but what they are really hoping for are that the buyers out there might choose them to be their list agent or buyer agent. Having an open house is not about selling the actual house you are sitting in, rather appeasing the sellers and trying to prospect for new clients. If the house you are open housing happens to sell, well that is just a positive side affect of the entire process.
Haunted houses are often thought to be inhabited by the spirits of the unhappy dead, people who have died without completing an important task and people whose lives came to a violent end.‘ If this is truly the case, Calgary's historic Deane House certainly fits this profile and to this day, there are people who swear that this house still contains something uncanny. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Two world wars, and the depression years brought changes to Alberta's fortunes, and although still primarily a farming community, times proved hard and Calgary's agricultural landscape changed drastically. Thankfully agriculture still plays a significant part in the province's economy, but it was the establishment of the oil and gas industry in the decades following World War II that really helped shape Calgary into the city it is today. Related Article Tags: , , ,
With a wide selection of new and established Calgary condos on the market, it could certainly be worth while looking into the potential of investing in one. And with a growing demand for rental properties, maybe now is a good time to think about buying a condo to let. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Located in the City of Calgary, the University of Calgary is one of the cream of the crop institutions in Canada. In an almost 40 years of establishment, it has been successful in developing different knowledge and abilities fundamental in order to enhance the professional and personal lives of its students, and have molded around 100,000 graduates. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The Calgary Police Service has released figures stating that over the last 3 years there has been a 21 per cent drop in crimes against people and a 32 per cent reduction in property crimes. These numbers are sure to improve with the addition of extra beat cops and the installation of more video surveillance cameras at LRT stations. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Teeth Whitening is one of the most popular procedures in cosmetic dentistry. Dentist supervised teeth whitening can be classified into "at-home" and "in-office" procedures. At-home procedures take a longer time but the final results are the same as in-office whitening.
Dress Western!‘ To blend in with the rest of the city, even while you're touring luxury homes in Mount Royal, invest in a nice western style outfit.‘ This includes cowboy boots, jeans (or a jean skirt), button up long-sleeved shirt, cowboy hat and bandana.‘ You can find many of these items for a modest price (or free - see below), so don't think that you have to spend a large amount of money. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The annual winter lull in the real estate market means that the time is good for prospective buyers who like to take their time. With Canadian unemployment at a 33 year low, the realty market looks like holding strong. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
If you are looking to buy into a particular area, you can generally find a buyer's agent who knows all about that area and can show you all the listings in a particular neighbourhood. They are also obligated to let you know about any potential problems that a home or neighbourhood might have that a seller's agent isn't obligated to tell you about. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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