Dear Friends,

October is one of the most vibrant, breathtaking and festive months in Alberta.  The colour of the leaves, the way the air feels and the sun shines in the afternoon, and the hustle and bustle of harvest, Thanksgiving and Halloween. 

While you enjoy these last weeks before winter sets in, try to take in as many local festivities you can – we’ve listed a few below – but don’t forget to get your home prepared for the coming months.  We’ve provided a checklist of the little things you can do now to save time and money later.  There’s also a summary of how the local housing market has faired this past year – something to keep in mind as we close in on the end of 2015 and the surge of activity before the holidays.

If you,…

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Calgary Haunted Houses Worth Visiting This Halloween!

With the eerie chills of autumn in the midst, signs of the nearing Halloween is evident in the air. It’s that time of the year when spooky stories of ghosts, gruesome events and paranormal come alive. Children prepare their masks and costumes for the Trick or Treat and/or Halloween party.

Haunted Houses in Calgary - Calgary Real EstateBut how eerie could it be if the Halloween party is held in one of the haunted houses in Calgary? Most of these houses are converted already to venues for public gatherings or sites to reminisce historical events. The more-than-a-century-old city of Calgary has several known haunted houses. Let’s take a look at some of these unique houses in Calgary worth visiting.

According to some sources, these are the most…

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Calgary Home Prices Unchanged Despite Higher Inventory Levels and Lower Sales

The Calgary Real Estate Board’s (CREB®) September 2015 Calgary Regional Housing Market Statistics for the City of Calgary confirmed that the Benchmark Price for Total Residential (detached, attached & apartment homes) dropped to $456,100 from $456,300 the previous month and $457,300 in September 2014. The most recent high Benchmark Prices of $459,900, in November 2014 and $459,100 in January 2015, continue to reinforce overall balanced market conditions and that no market crash is imminent. Even the median price has remained relatively stable over the past year and now sits at $425,000 - exactly the same as in September 2014. Continued job losses and unfavourable economic…

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