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Calgary Residential Market Trends for Spring 2018 Despite increasing interest rates and new mortgage rules, first-time buyers and move-up buyers are bringing positive change to Calgary’s residential housing market in 2018. Y...

Best Meat Shop: Meadow Creek Sausage & Meat - NOW CLOSED - A friend of mine told me about Meadow Creek Sausage & Meat Ltd. in the heart of the Kensington Business Revitalization Zone. I am very familiar with the area...

Migration to Alberta from BC and Saskatchewan? The feuds that have occurred as of late between British Columbia and its two eastern neighbours – Alberta and Saskatchewan – have been the centre of attention of media across t...

Read the Condo Bylaws Before Making a Decision! Unlike single-family homes, there’s several rules and regulations you’ll have to abide by when living in a condo. These are also known as bylaws. If you’re thinking about m...

Calgaryism's Review of Red's Diner in Kensington Red’s Diner has long been a go-to breakfast restaurant in Calgary’s southwest inner city. Chances are that if you’ve lived here long enough, you’ve heard descriptions...

Closing Costs when Buying a Home in Calgary So you’re thinking about buying a home in Calgary and are being diligent with your budget. You’ve got your mortgage approval, but what about other additional costs associated with...

Crosstown New Calgary Condos Coming to Erlton Anthem Properties, the developer behind the acclaimed Waterfront complex in Eau Claire, is planning a new mixed-use condo complex in the highly desirable inner city community of E...

Calgary Real Estate Market Update for March 2018 - Home prices remain similar year-over-year – As expected, home sales in Calgary’s market have slowed in the first quarter of 2018. Many point towards the strong sales ac...

Documents You Must Have to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage by a Lender If you want to know what documents you need before seeing a mortgage specialist for a pre-approval, you’re likely going to making a move into home ownership...

Calgary Hidden Gems: Yamato Bakery on Centre St. When it comes to buying gourmet desserts like mousse cake and cheesecake in store, Yamato Bakery on Centre Street North is one of the best. We recently made a stop into this Cal...