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Shopping for a home in the mountains is daunting. Depending on where you live, there are different affordable housing programs to help out.

March and April are the shoulder season in the Bow Valley. This is the time to really enjoy the small-town culture of our unique home.

Buying a house is often one of the biggest investments someone will make in their lifetime. So what are some red flags to watch out for?

There are a few ways you can access your home equity. Ultimately, it comes down to your situation and what you plan to do with the cash.

A first impression can be a lasting one. Here are some tips to increase your home's curb appeal during the frosty months.

Understated luxury is back! From warming colours to mixed materials, here are the interior design trends to watch in 2023.

There is lots of information out there on etiquette around wildlife, but here are a few key species and what to look out for.

With rising costs, more people are finding it difficult to afford the holidays. This season, let’s come together in giving to those in need.

Here's the Mountain Real Estate holiday decorating guide for the Bow Valley with special guest Nick de Ruyter, Program Director for WildSmart.

It can be nice to leave a little gift for your old home’s new owners as they start their journey in this space. Here are some ideas.

Crisp fall days are in the air, which means it’s time to winterize your home! Here’s a quick checklist to get you started.

We’ve got the towns to ourselves! Here’s how locals make the most of shoulder season in the tourist towns of Banff and Canmore.

Vacation rentals are a great investment. Here are some tech for vacation rentals that improve the experience for everyone.

It's so much more than just a mortgage. Here are some common recurring costs of buying a home that add to the bottom line.

You want to make sure you assemble the right real estate team to make the process as smooth as possible! But who do you need on your side?

With the award-winning Bike All Winter program from Community Cruisers, it won’t break the bank to get your bike ready for winter.

You want your home to look its best when selling, but you don't want to cover anything up. This is where disclosures come into play.

If you’ve decided to purchase an investment property, you might be wondering how to furnish your vacation rental for stye and function.

Summer is in full swing and that means it’s time to make the most of mountain living with some key summer essentials.

It’s easy to look at the purchase price of the home and make an offer! But what other upfront costs are involved when you buy a home?

Buying a home on your own isn’t impossible. It just takes a little more organization, planning, and preparation to make sure you’re ready.

Buying a house is an exciting time. The last thing you’re thinking about is what will happen if you break your mortgage contract early.

The tourists are back! Here are some tried and true ways to get around the mountains during the busy summer months.

It can be overwhelming to look at homes and see which one is best for you. Here are 5 common problems that shouldn’t make or break your sale.

It’s common to buy a home with certain conditions that need to be fulfilled before the sale is finalized. Here are 3 common contingencies.

Moving to the Bow Valley means embracing the mountain lifestyle. It’s important to consider who is on the trails with proper trail etiquette.

When it comes time to sell your house, it can be difficult to show it off. Here are 4 simple renos that can lead to a big ROI.

We talked with Community Cruiser’s Chair Jen Tweddell and volunteer mechanic Jeremy White about how to get your bike ready for the spring!

Things are changing, fast. With mortgage rates fluctuating daily, is now the best time to lock into a fixed rate?

Buying a fixer-upper can be an enticing idea. Flip it and sell it or renovate it into your dream home. But what is the real cost?

The process for buying an investment property in Banff is similar to buying an investment property anywhere else.

There are currently more people looking to buy than homes for sale. Here are some ways to navigate buying a home in this seller’s market.