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Just sold this listing: "Welcome to this well maintained "Tipperary" model Centrex built home featuring quality materials & workmanship. The main floor offers a spacious front foyer; formal living room and dining room with "built-ins"; a chef's kitchen with attractive raised panel cabinets, granite counter tops & adjoining large breakfast nook; warm inviting Great Room with cozy gas fireplace; and 2 piece powder room. Upstairs you are treated to a master suite with a retreat area and private 4 ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Meticulously maintained Arbour Lake condo apartment offers ample space, terrific views and convenient location. This bright and warm home enjoys south and southeast exposures with views of downtown, COP and the mountains. The functional floor plan features a den or home office; dining area; well appointed kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry; spacious living room with patio door to roomy balcony; large master bedroom with walk-in closet and 4 piece en suite with soaker ... Full Article...

When considering the sale of your home the way it's presented becomes extremely important. A clean, uncluttered, tidy home goes a long way toward selling faster and for more money. To assist our sellers, RE/MAX has created the 'Are You Fit To Sell' program and video's with tips on how to effectively stage your home. If you're interested in a FREE DVD contact us and we'll promptly mail one out!

Just sold this listing: "Exceptional bungalow located in Tuscany Hillside Estates offers recent upgrades and a fantastic location. This welcoming home features an open main floor with vaulted ceilings; new hardwood flooring; guest bedroom or home office with adjacent 3 piece bath; double attached garage; and kitchen boasting recently installed granite counter tops, large island, corner pantry and ample cabinets. A bright west exposed dining area leads to a patio door and a meticulously landscap ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Spacious, bright and welcoming best describes this 6th floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath executive suite. Located in a distinctive Calgary landmark, the Odyssey Towers, this condominium offers terrific views from the floor to ceiling windows of the city skyline, COP, mountains and the North Hill. The spacial features of this floor plan include an elegant living room; large dining room with garden door to the balcony; eat-in style kitchen with ample cabinets and counter space; ge ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Welcome to this well maintained "Tipperary" model Centrex built home featuring quality materials & workmanship. The main floor offers a spacious front foyer; formal living room and dining room with "built-ins"; a chef's kitchen with attractive raised panel cabinets, granite counter tops & adjoining large breakfast nook; warm inviting Great Room with cozy gas fireplace; and 2 piece powder room. Upstairs you are treated to a master suite with a retreat area and private 4 ... Full Article...

If you're planning to sell, and with spring right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the curb appeal of your home.  Check out this video from the RE/MAX 'Are You Fit to Sell?' series.
http://youtu.be/uBv4IZS-koE

Is your business in need of a visual makeover?  Check out Crystal Reynolds at Crystall Ink Graphic Design.  Crystal has completed a number of projects for us with top notch quality and service.  Crystal Ink 403-708-8093 www.crystalink.ca  

With Valentine's Day right around the corner we thought it would be fun to share a list we came across showcasing 10 of the most romantic homes.  Check it out here: http://rismedia.com/2012-02-07/2012s-top-10-romantic-homes/  

Just added this listing: "Beautifully maintained and lovingly cared for 2 storey family home in popular Royal Oak. An open concept, south exposed main floor offers ample natural light and features a great room with corner gas fireplace; well-appointed kitchen with large island and breakfast bar, oak cabinets and corner pantry; dining nook with patio door to deck featuring enclosed storage beneath; yard with mature landscaping and dog run (easily removed) and mountain views; powder room and laun ... Full Article...

     Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak are the last two communities on the NW edge of Calgary. The community landscape offers exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains. The developers worked to preserve as much of the native trees and ponds and wove walking paths into the community.        Residents of Rocky Ridge have access to an exceptional community centre featuring two tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court, teatherball, and a playground, games room, wading pool and more.        Li ... Full Article...

Today the Calgary Real Estate Board announced the launch of the Home Price Index.  According to CREB, the Home Price Index enables Realtors to provide their clients with 'purer data that you can use for property comparisons, understanding future price trends and estimating current market values'.  Essentially, this tool will allow us to look at a typical, or 'benchmark' home in a given community and track how its value has fluctuated over time.  We can then take this information and apply it to ... Full Article...

      Home sales in the City of Calgary are off to a slow start as buyers show continuing caution, according to figures released today by CREB®. “Overall, the market is behaving as expected for the winter season,” says Bob Jablonski, president of CREB®. The year-over-year volume of residential sales in the City of Calgary dropped, but the inventory of available homes declined even faster in January 2012.       The City of Calgary residential market recorded 1,078 sales in January, ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Meticulously maintained Arbour Lake condo apartment offers ample space, terrific views and convenient location. This bright and warm home enjoys south and southeast exposures with views of downtown, COP and the mountains. The functional floor plan features a den or home office; dining area; well appointed kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry; spacious living room with patio door to roomy balcony; large master bedroom with walk-in closet and 4 piece en suite with soake ... Full Article...

This week we're shining the spotlight on Adjust Your Health.  Owned and operated by Dr. James McIntyre this clicnic offers chiropractic, active release therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy and more.  Jonathan has been a client for 7 years and has trusted their team of therapists to keep him healthy and aid him in recovery from hip surgery. According to Jonathan, 'The staff is exceptionally knowledgable and I trust them to take care of all my aches and pains'. Adjust Your Health can be contacte ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Build your DREAM HOME or purchase your holding property! A rare opportunity to own land just minutes from Cross Iron Mills, Calgary and Airdrie. Neatly tucked in the Butte Valley area, this two acre parcel has all the utilities to the property line along with a registration certificate to the Water CoOp. The public highway, Range Road 293, is paved, and although you are moments from everything, you have full privacy from the commercial development in the area. Contact ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Fantastic home on 2 acres offers quick and easy access to Calgary and Airdrie and is minutes from the convenient amenites offered at Crossiron Mills. This exquisitely maintained bi-level features a well equipped kitchen complete with pantry, under cabinet lighting, granite counter tops, large island, eating area, and patio door west exposed covered deck; comfortable living room with gas fireplace; roomy master suite with private deck and luxurious 5 piece ensuite; gues ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Exceptional bungalow located in Tuscany Hillside Estates offers recent upgrades and a fantastic location. This welcoming home features an open main floor with vaulted ceilings; new hardwood flooring; guest bedroom or home office with adjacent 3 piece bath; double attached garage; and kitchen boasting recently installed granite counter tops, large island, corner pantry and ample cabinets. A bright west exposed dining area leads to a patio door and a meticulously landsca ... Full Article...