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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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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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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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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Buying
Easy to Overlook
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.
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Buying
Common Contingencies
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.
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Mountain Living
Trail Life: Everyone loves the trails in the Bow Valley!
Moving to the Bow Valley means embracing the mountain lifestyle. It’s important to consider who is on the trails with proper trail etiquette.
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Selling
ROI Renovations
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.
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Mountain Living
Bike Around Town: Spring is in the air and it’s time to break out the bike!
We talked with Community Cruiser’s Chair Jen Tweddell and volunteer mechanic Jeremy White about how to get your bike ready for the spring!
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Buying
Real Talk on Rates: Is it time to lock in that mortgage rate?
Things are changing, fast. With mortgage rates fluctuating daily, is now the best time to lock into a fixed rate?
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Buying
Looking for a Deal: Will a fixer-upper actually save you money?
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?
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Buying
Invest in the Dream: Is buying an investment property in Banff right for you?
The process for buying an investment property in Banff is similar to buying an investment property anywhere else.
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Buying
Buying in a Seller’s Market
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.
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Selling
Paint Up the Price of Your Home
One of the easiest ways to stage a home is with a fresh coat of paint. With all the paint colours under the rainbow, which one do you choose?
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Selling
Common DIY Disasters
Winter is a great time to tackle an indoor, DIY renovation around the home. Here are 4 common pitfalls that can lead to DIY disasters.
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Mountain Living
A Mountain Life with Julie Canning
From working on Toronto’s Bay Street to becoming a tourism leader in Banff, Julie Canning is an advocate for living the mountain life.
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Mountain Living
House for Whale Watchers
House for Whale Watchers is one of a select few homes in Canmore designed by the prestigious architect Jeremy Sturgess.
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Buying
Why You Should Buy this Winter!
If you’re going to spend winter anywhere, it might as well be in the mountains. Here are 4 reasons why you should buy this winter.
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Mountain Living
Soak Up the Sun
Alberta is an excellent place for solar power. Canmore and Banff have great solar rebates if you’re looking at this upgrade for your home.
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Buying
Fractional Ownership: Own your mountain vacation!
Fractional ownership can be an excellent and affordable way to have a vacation home in the mountains. But what exactly is it?
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Mountain Living
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As we approach the holiday season, there is a lot going on in our little mountain communities.
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Mountain Living
Explore Bow Valley Trails
Here are some amazing trails to explore in your back yard that will take you on many adventures.
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Buying
Home Buyer Checklist
Here are 5 things on your home buyer checklist to make sure you check during an open house to get an idea of the home's condition.
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Selling
Easy DIY Fixes to Increase the Value of Your Home!
Looking to put your home on the market? These simple, cost-effective DIY projects can increase its value and get your home sold faster!
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Buying
The Low-Down on Low Rates
When looking for a mortgage to buy your next property, it’s easy to get caught up in interest rates. But there's so much more to a good deal.
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Buying
Falling for the First Time
Buying a home is exciting. Make sure you don't fall for these common emotional pitfalls that will have you making an expensive mistake!
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Mountain Living
Living the Dream: Creative Space with Banff Theatre Collective
The Banff Theatre Collective began 5 years ago when 5 newfound friends decided to share their passion for theatre in Banff.
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Buying
House or Condo? Which one is right for you?
Looking to buy into the mountain dream? Here are some things to consider when choosing between a house or condo in the mountains.
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Mountain Living
Living the Dream: Access the Theatre with the Pine Tree Players
The Pine Tree Players began in 1978, when a group of Canmoreites recognized the need for performing arts in the little mountain town.
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Buying Selling
Buying a New Home and Selling your Old Home at the Same Time
Buying and selling at the same time is not for the faint of heart! Here is expert advice from a local mortgage broker and realtor.
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Selling
Staging that Small Space
Your small space doesn’t have to be a deterrent when staging your home with these 5 tips to stage your small space so you can sell faster!
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Mountain Living
A Mountain Life with Kelly VanderBeek
Born in small town Northern Ontario, Olympian and multi-talented Kelly VanderBeek shares the best parts of mountain life in the Bow Valley.