Planning a Reno? The Best Places to Invest Your Money

Renovating a house can be very expensive. If you’re renovating your home to make it more livable for you and your family, return on investment might not be your main consideration. In that case, go ahead and install a swimming pool, notorious for not paying for itself...

Tiny Houses – Real Estate’s Next Big Trend?

Imagine living in a house that’s not much wider than your arm span. You’ve probably seen them on the news, the Discovery Channel, or even Oprah – tiny houses as small as 90 square feet (yes you read that right). They’ve become a small but rapidly growing real estate...

Is Winter a Good Time to Buy a House?

Almost as soon as the crocuses start to stick their heads out from under their blanket of snow, For Sale signs begin to pop up around Calgary. Springtime is traditionally the start of the busiest time of the year for home sales but if you’re willing to brave the snow...

Should you Buy a House that was Used for a Grow Op?

  It’s a sad sign of the times, but these days it’s fairly common for a house that was used for a marijuana grow op or a meth lab to come up for sale. Grow op houses usually sell for 25% to 35% less than market value for a comparable house. But, is it worth the money...

Protecting Your Home When you Head South for the Winter

  If you’re jetting off to warmer climes for the winter or for an extended vacation, there are some things that you need to do to keep your home safe while you’re away. Get Your Insurance in Order First of all, check with your insurance agent to ensure that your...