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Calgary Real Estate Blog - Getting Popular
15 February 11 11:11 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Looking at all of the comments we are receiving on this Calgary Real Estate blog, our content is getting out there in the world wide web. Please feel free to comment on any of our posts - but spammers beware - we moderate all comments. We like to keep Read More...
What does Pending or Conditionally Sold Mean?
06 October 10 09:19 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
One of the more common questions we receive from our buyers is "What does Pending mean?" or "What does Conditionally Sold mean?" In Calgary Real Estate, "Pending" means that an offer has been accepted on the property, but Read More...
Calgary Real Estate Before Google
01 October 10 10:52 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
It truly is amazing how much Google has helped shape the way we buy and sell real estate. Over 80% of home buyers start their Calgary Home search on search engines like Google! Read More...
Calgary Real Estate & Calgary Running
27 September 10 02:48 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
As a Calgary realtor, I spend a lot of time looking at City of Calgary maps, but mostly for the purpose of showing Calgary real Estate. This afternoon I stumbled upon an interesting tool, which turns interactive maps of the city into your own personal Read More...
Calgary Lenders Condo Document Review - Buyer Beware
13 May 10 01:59 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Recently, banks and finance companies have started to assert a condition of reviewing condo docs and financial statements of the condominium corporation on closing . This can, and has, caused serious problems for both buyers and sellers because financial Read More...
New Mortgage Rules - CMHC- April 19, 2010
22 March 10 02:31 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Recently, we have had a lot of clients asking about the new mortgage rules coming into effect on April 19, 2010. Allan Jansen, a trusted Mortgage specialist that we often work with, provided us with some Q&A insight: Q & A Government Regulatory Read More...
New Calgary Home Search Feature!
13 January 10 01:30 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Yesterday afternoon we added a new listings search feature to our website. Some people aren't aware, but there can be a 24-48hr delay from when a Calgary home is entered into the MLX system, and when it actually makes it to the MLS.ca (realtor.ca) Read More...
Confused by Feedback on your Calgary Home For Sale?
05 January 10 02:09 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
If you have ever sold your home with Rob, or if you have it currently listed for sale, you know that we always contact Realtors who have shown your property for feedback. We try to find out how their clients felt about your home overall, as well as if Read More...
With over 5400 Calgary Realtors associate with CREB, Rob goes above and beyond
19 October 09 12:40 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Here is a testimonial from a recently satisfied client of Rob's: "Rob was very flexible and worked around our schedules. He never showed us anything above the price range we discussed with him, he was never pushy and he was very friendly" Read More...
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What to do on a Rainy Calgary Day? Why not visit the new Mega-Mall?
19 August 09 02:37 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
How about a short drive to Balzac to visit the new megamall that opened today: Crossiron Mills. This new mall is now the largest single-floor shopping centre in Alberta. Many retailers new to Alberta can found. Some first-time retailers include: : Bass Read More...
Not your average Calgary Real Estate transaction...
19 August 09 02:34 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Earlier this week, the sale of a $10.3 Million dollar home made national news: Katherine O'Neill Edmonton — From Wednesday's Globe and Mail Last updated on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 03:01AM EDT I t's just one real-estate deal, but its Read More...
Market Value doesn't always equal City of Calgary Assessed Value - Here's Why
25 June 09 10:25 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
From time to time, we receive emails asking why the "Market Price" we give in a home evaluation differs from the City of Calgary assessed price. In the current Calgary Real Estate market, assessments are typically higher than market value. This Read More...
2 Story For Sale in Springbank Hill
23 June 09 09:47 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
• 3,143 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $919,900 Springbank Hill, Calgary - This Craftsman Style home, features a circular plan, natural materials such as rock and wood, and meticulous attention to detail. Rich colors and hand-crafted Read More...
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Soundproofing Your Home (especially usefull if you have a basement suite)
20 May 09 08:38 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Perhaps you have been considering renting out the basement suite, or maybe you already have a tenant living downstairs. If you have ever lived below someone, you know that sound travels easily. We have compiled a few tips, ranging from less expensive, Read More...
Calgary Real Estate - on Twitter?
21 April 09 09:49 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Yes, you read that right! With all the buzz about Twitter, we had to see what it was all about. We have added a widget to our website on the right hand side, so that you literally stay informed up to the second, on new listings, price changes, and other Read More...
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