http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary Articles and MLS listings for Calgary Real Estate for Sellers and Buyers Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:24:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kelowna, BC. (July 13, 2009) – Pent-up demand for residential housing has bolstered sales in Canada’s major markets—a clear signal that the housing sector has shifted into recovery mode, says RE/MAX. More balanced market conditions have emerged, effectively ending the stronghold that buyers had on the market over the past six to ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/recovery-underway-in-key-canadian-markets-ends Before giving any personal or financial information online, look at the address line to make sure that the “http” has changed to “https” or shttp” at the page where you are asked to type in your payment information.  Check to see if there is a tiny locked padlock at the ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/online-shopping-safety Identity theft is a crime in which someone steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud.  They could make purchases with your money, for example, or use your identity to apply for more credit or even travel.  This is one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada, and ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/identity-theft-protect-yourself With interest rates touching historical lows and more attractive house prices, Calgary seems to have a great market on affordability for first time home buyers.  The federal government’s recent budget has added more reasons for Canadians who aren’t home owners to consider entering the real estate market this year.   Under ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/tips-for-first-time-home-buyers   The city of Calgary has dropped its plan to introduce a land transfer tax originally proposed as an initiative to cover the costs of affordable housing.   City Counsel narrowly squashed the consideration of a 1% home buyers tax in a vote of 8-7.   “A land transfer tax in an unfair ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/calgary-land-transfer-tax MLS #: C3361882 Area Desc: Calgary List Price: 454,900 Community Desc: BRIDLEWOOD Total Bdrms: 4 Total Baths: 2.1 Status: A Property Class: SF Public Remarks: Stunning former NuVista showhome located in a quiet neighborhood across from a park.Main floor houses a great room concept w/large kitchen & tons of ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/bridlewood-property Lighting a room properly is not as easy as selecting a fixture. There are a few questions that need to be answered in order to create the perfectly lit room. For instance, what is the function of the room? How much of the room should be lit? Do you want to create ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/functional-lighting-designing-your-lighting-with-purpose MLS Sales in Calgary for both condos and single family homes plunged in October compared to a year ago - a trend that has continued through to this year.  Statistics released Monday by the Calgary Real Estate Board show condo sales were down 20.4% to 399 from October 2007, with ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/lowering-home-prices-key-to-making-the-deal-come-together 1. SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Home is where the heart is.  Good family and friends are so important, show them you care by inviting them over more often!   2. GET FITNESS IN FITNESS The evidence is in for fitness.  Regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/five-great-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions August residential sales up 18.6% over last year In August homebuyers are distracted by warm weather, vacations and back-to-school preparations. Never-the-less the REALTORS(r) Association of Edmonton reports that residential sales were up 18.6% in August as compared to August 2007. New listings were down for the month compared to last year resulting in a net ... http://www.calgaryrealestate-goodrealtor.com/calgary/edmonton-real-estate-update-september-2008