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11 ELGIN Bay SE, Calgary, Alberta

June 15th, 2014
I just finished uploading this Duplex for sale, 11 ELGIN Bay SE, Calgary, AlbertaGreat starter home in Elgin Village, close to walking paths and pond. Open concept main floor, with laminate floors throughout. Kitchen, bar and eating area are facing the sunny south facing backyard. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and shares the bathroom with two other nice sized bedrooms. Enjoy yo ...

TESTIMONIAL FROM ALINDA RUSU

May 30th, 2014
Doina assisted us in finding the right condo-apartment .  She was patient (with our many questions) and she walked the extra-mile to ensure that the transaction will go smooth, the bank will have all the documents on time, the condo documents are properly reviewed, we have the right lawyer etc.  Her efforts made this purchase effortless. She gave us instructions every step of the way a ...

10 WAYS TO PREP YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE

May 24th, 2014

USING YOUR HOME EQUITY

April 9th, 2014
Using your equity Is it time to renovate that kitchen or put an addition on your home? Or maybe you're tired of paying those high-interest credit cards. Or you're considering purchasing an investment property. If you're self-employed, you might need a cash infusion. So where do you get the money? Well, if you have enough equity in your home you might be able to borrow against it. You ...

Monthly statistics as of April 01st 2014

April 2nd, 2014
Calgary, April 1, 2014 – Residential sales activity improved across all sectors in March. However, declining new listings in the single family sector combined with further gains in sales activity decreased single family inventory to the lowest March level since 2006.  “There are several factors contributing to the growth in housing demand, including the inflow of people to our provinc ...

99 PANORAMA HILLS Road NW, Calgary, Alberta

March 27th, 2014
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 99 PANORAMA HILLS Road NW, Calgary, AlbertaOpen concept 2 storey home situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, in sought after neighborhood of Panorama Hills, sitting on a very large lot backing into a golf course. The master bedroom is very generous in size and has an 4-piece ensuite. On the second level you also have two other bedrooms, a 3 piece b ...

CALGARY SALES STATISTICS AS OF MARCH 3 2014

March 4th, 2014
Sales growth boosted by condominium activity Lack of choice in single family sector impacts sale growth.         The monthly statistics package is available here.    Calgary, March 3, 2014 – Following double digit gains last month, sales growth in the city of Calgary totaled 1,854 units, or an 8.68 per cent increase over the same period in 2013. Slower sales growth resulted in a re ...

USE A MORTGAGE BROKER AT RENEWAL TIME

March 4th, 2014
Use a mortgage broker at renewal time As you know, working with a mortgage broker is your best option to get the best mortgage for your particular situation. Of course, brokers have always known that, but research by various companies, including the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) has shown that it still holds true. Whether you're moving ...

CMHC IS INCREASING MORTGAGE INSURANCE RATES

March 4th, 2014
CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSINBG CORPORATION IS INCREASING ITS MORTGAGE INSURANCE DEFAULT PREMIUM!!!   CMHC is increasing its mortgage insurance premiums for homeowners and 1-4 unit rental properties effective May 1, 2014. The change will only apply to mortgages underwritten after May 1, 2014 and it will apply to all homeowner business from that day forward as a result of increasing c ...

RRSP deadline

February 5th, 2014
1.  RRSP contribution limit The RRSP contribution limit for the 2013 tax year is $23,820 or 18% of income earned in 2012, whichever is less, minus the pension adjustment (PA).  2.  RRSP contribution deadline for the 2013 tax year:      MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014 
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