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Thinking vertically and having multi-use space are great ways to optimize a living space
Mountain Living

Conquering Space: Maximizing Your Mountain Home in Banff and Canmore

In picturesque mountain towns like Banff and Canmore, space is at a premium. Homeowners must be creative to optimize living space.
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Four separate images depict summer events including running a race, tug of war at Scottish Highland Games, Players in a string quarter, and crafters moulding clay.
Mountain Living

Summer’s End Events

To finish off the sunny season, both Banff and Canmore have summer events for locals and visitors alike that bring the community together.
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A blue roan horse stands in the round pen with Three Sisters mountain in the background at the BVRA
Mountain Living

Community Spaces: The Bow Valley Riding Association

The Bow Valley Riding Association (BVRA) has been a place for Bow Valley residents to keep their horses for almost 60 years.
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A senior couple high fives in front of a computer, papers, and a calculator to represent the freedom of a reverse mortgage
Mountain Living

Reverse Mortgage: Everything You Need to Know

A reverse mortgage is a way to access the equity in your home, turning it into tax-free money to do with as you wish.
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A model home on plans with a magnifying glass to signify pre-construction purchase
Buying

Purchasing Pre-Construction

Buying a pre-construction home has a different process than buying a home on the market. Here are some factors to consider.
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Stock image of a title insurance document
Buying

Is Title Insurance Worth It?

Is an owner's title insurance worth it? And how does it protect against fraud, like someone selling your home without your knowledge?
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The pathway through Spring Creek to represent Condo Fees
Buying

Considering Condo Fees

Condos are becoming more and more popular as real estate prices continue to soar. But what are condo fees, and why are they necessary?
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Three bears represent Bear Day, one of the upcoming events in the Bow Valley
Mountain Living

Upcoming Events in the Bow Valley

Spring is in the air and it's the perfect time to reconnect. Here are some great local events in the Bow Valley this spring.
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Family sitting on a couch under a cardboard roof to represent an alternative lender
Buying

The World of Alternative Lending

When it comes to applying for a mortgage, most people think about the big guns. Major banks and big national mortgage lenders come to mind with their competitive rates and […]

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Apartment buildings to represent affordable housing in the Bow Valley
Buying FEATURED

Affordable Housing in the Bow Valley

Shopping for a home in the mountains is daunting. Depending on where you live, there are different affordable housing programs to help out.
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The new walking bridge in Banff in the shoulder season
Mountain Living

Spring Shoulder Season

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.
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Real Estate Red Flags
Buying

Real Estate Red Flags: Watch for warning signs before signing the dotted line

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?
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A house balanced with pennies to show home equity
Mountain Living

How Can You Access Your Home Equity?

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.
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The front of a home with great curb appeal
Selling

Curb Appeal: How to increase your home’s allure this winter

A first impression can be a lasting one. Here are some tips to increase your home's curb appeal during the frosty months.
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A living space demonstrating the design trends for 2023
Mountain Living

Interior Design Styles to Watch in 2023

Understated luxury is back! From warming colours to mixed materials, here are the interior design trends to watch in 2023.
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Wild Elk in Banff under smoky skies.
Mountain Living

Wild Neighbours

There is lots of information out there on etiquette around wildlife, but here are a few key species and what to look out for.
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Hands giving a gift represent giving donations this Christmas.
Mountain Living

The Gift of Giving

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.
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A whimsical scene of trees, lollipops, and a stocking as a house decorated for Christmas to represent holiday decorating guide for the Bow Valley.
Mountain Living

‘Tis the Season: A Holiday Decorating Guide for the Bow Valley

Here's the Mountain Real Estate holiday decorating guide for the Bow Valley with special guest Nick de Ruyter, Program Director for WildSmart.
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Two sets of shoes on a welcome mat that says "Home Sweet Home". Welcome Mats are a great gift for your old home's new owners.
Selling

Gift Guide for Your Old Home’s New Owners

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.
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A house wrapped in a scarf and a toque represents time to winterize your home
Mountain Living

Checklist to Winterize Your Home

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.
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Shoulder season is the best time to be a local in the mountains
Mountain Living

Shoulder Season

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.
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Tech for vacation homes
Mountain Living

Tech Solutions to Improve Your Vacation Rental

Vacation rentals are a great investment. Here are some tech for vacation rentals that improve the experience for everyone.
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Adding up the costs of buying a home
Buying

The Recurring Costs of Buying a Home

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.
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The right real estate team will help you buy the house of your dreams
Buying

Assembling your Real Estate Dream Team: When it comes to buying your next home, you want the right players on your side.

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?
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Participants in the Bike All Winter program. Photo by Dark Horse Photography
Mountain Living

Bike All Winter: Stay active and reduce your carbon footprint with Community Cruisers

With the award-winning Bike All Winter program from Community Cruisers, it won’t break the bank to get your bike ready for winter.
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A house coming apart in puzzle pieces to represent disclosures
Selling

What’s the Deal with Disclosures?

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.
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A simple, polished look is the best design for a vacation rental
Mountain Living

Designing the Dream: Tips for Furnishing Your Vacation Rental

If you’ve decided to purchase an investment property, you might be wondering how to furnish your vacation rental for stye and function.
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A SUP is one of the mountain summer essentials
Mountain Living

Summer Essentials

Summer is in full swing and that means it’s time to make the most of mountain living with some key summer essentials.
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Graphic illustrating upfront costs of buying a home
Buying

Cash on Hand: What are the costs of buying a home?

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?
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A woman holds up a key to represent buying a home on your own
Buying

Going Solo: Tips for buying a home on your own

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.
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Illustration of hands ripping a contract to signify breaking your mortgage
Buying

Bad Breakups: Why do people break their mortgage?

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.
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A local bike rests on a shop front in Banff
Mountain Living

Local Living: Get around town this summer

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