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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...
Blue-Cart Service Comes to Calgary
31 March 09 11:43 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Call me a tree-hugger, but I'm excited about blue cart service coming to Calgary! See the link below for more information on the recycling program starting this spring : http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_780_237_0_43/http%3B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Waste+and+Recycling+Services/Recycling+Information/Residential+Services/Blue+Cart+Recycling/Blue+Cart+Recycling+FAQ.htm?f=FromFlashPage Read More...
Some interesting homes indeed......
17 December 08 10:00 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
This link was sent to us, and we couldn't help but pass it along. Here are some of the most unusual homes you might ever see: http://realestate.sympatico.msn.ca:80/PhotoGalleries/unusual_homes Read More...
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The Calgary Real Estate Market Makes the News - Again.
16 December 08 02:58 PM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
It is no secret that Calgary's Real Estate Boom is over. I had originally anticipated that the market would soften, and had been hopfull that the Fall would be the bottom of the market. This article from the Globe & sums up the state of the Calgary Read More...
Calgary Real Estate in The news ..... (Again)
17 January 08 11:16 AM | Rob Johnstone | 0 Comments   
Calgary house prices to inch toward $500,000 Real estate board predicts 5% gain in 'normal' market Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald Published: Thursday, January 17, 2008 The average sale price of a single-family home in the city will flirt with Read More...
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