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Open House: 289 Sage Meadows Circle NW Calgary, AB T2P 0E7

Open House September 17, 2022, 2:00-4:00PM.

This beautiful bungalow with a fully finished walkout that backs onto the environmental reserve. You are going to love the openness of this floor plan with a total of almost 3,000 sq ft of living space - approx 1500 square feet of living space on the main floor and just under 1400 square feet in the fully finished walkout basement with executive upgrades. Take advantage of the views of the ponds and enjoy the privacy you get by not having any backdoor neighbors. The open concept floor plan is well thought out and features soaring 22-foot vaulted ceilings in the main living area as you walk into the home, a double-sided fireplace that faces the living room and the primary bedroom. The huge primary bedroom…

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Home Renovation Tips

As much as we love our home renovations, there's no denying that the process can nevertheless be a stressful one. Some of that is due to the myriad of details, ranging from large choices like siding colour and style to the smallest, like doorstops or light covers.

And a good chunk of the stress can come from working with contractors. From personality styles to deadline stress, the homeowner-contractor relationship can be a tricky one.

To keep a project running smoothly and to reduce stress, consider these tips for working with a qualified, professional contractor:

• Communicate clearly and in detail. From the first walk-through to the final check, make sure you are clear in your expectations and goals. Put it all in writing, from the…

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Belvedere, Calgary's Newest Community

The community of Belevedere is located in East Calgary, along 17th Avenue and 84th Street South East. It is on the edge of the city, East of Stoney Trail and West of the city of Chestermere 

The developers are working hard to make Belvedere a well thought out community with all of the amenities, green space, roads, lighting required to make Belvedere the right community for you and your family. Presently, they are still waiting for the final approval process with the developer and the city. We anticipate the initial construction to commence in the Fall of 2019. 

The biggest desires for living in the community of Belvedere in Calgary:

• Easy access to Downtown via 17th Avenue (International Avenue)/Stoney Trail

• …

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10 Reasons Why We Love Living in Calgary | Calgary Real Estate

There are many other reasons why we love Calgary. But we've mapped out our top 10 reasons for living in Calgary and why we excited to call Calgary Home!

10. One of the Sunniest Major cities in Canada

Although the biggest topic that we often talk about, or the first thing we talk to strangers about, it's the weather. We often talk about how hot, or how cold (more often than not) it is outside. We do not factor into account that we are one the sunniest major cities in Canada - enjoying an average of just under 2,400 hours of bright sun each year, spread over 333 days, and over 52 percent of daylight hours that are sunny (source: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-sunniest-cities-in-canada.html). Not to brag, but I personally think we have…

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Guaranteed Sold Program - Why it is rarely in your best interest as a Seller

Especially at this time in the real estate cycle in Calgary, we are in a Slump, and may have certain reasons why you want to sell your house fast. An attractive program is to working with an agent to list your house with that provides a Guaranteed Sold Program. The isn't anything illegal or wrong about using this strategy, and it is attractive for individuals that are in a time crunch to sell their home. But it is rare that the program is in your best interest as a home seller.

CIR Realty does not offer this program because we share the same feeling as RECA does, and that is (according to RECA) "it is rarely the best option for consumers." RECA is the independent, non-government agency responsible for the regulation of Alberta’s real…

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Featured Partner: Proactive Seniors

Proactive Seniors is Calgary's premier seniors housing consulting service.  We help seniors and their families find their ideal location whether that be low-income subsidized  seniors housing, funded supportive living or private pay retirement residences.   We are the only company presenting all levels of housing and care within both the public and private markets, including dementia care facilities. We take a challenging and time consuming process and with our expertise and access, make it a quick, accurate and simple for seniors and their loved ones. With professional, in-person assessments and detailed knowledge of every available option in the city we make sure seniors are in the perfect location for them, the first time.   

Kathy Mendham…

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