September 2022

Found 3 blog entries for September 2022.

Best Restaurants on 1 Ave

Calgary was once known as Cowtown, and the dining scene here once reflected that nickname. Today, the restaurant industry is much more international in its offerings, and depending on your neighbourhood, a short walk is all it takes to access them. A great steak is still available in many restaurants, but Calgary residents can also choose from Japanese, Italian, Canadian, and many other cuisine options. 1 Avenue NE in the Bridgeland-Riverside neighbourhood is an excellent example of an area with various restaurants within walking distance. It's a fun, quiet street to walk down and do some sightseeing, with its elegant brick buildings and its share of Calgary townhouses for sale.

If walkable dining options are high on your home-buying wish list, the

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Easy Ways to Increase Home SecurityNo matter what, everyone can use a little extra security at home. Regardless of whether you lease, own, or manage a rental property, improving your security can help you protect your most valuable assets. Choosing the right type of home security system is usually the first step. Still, additional items like doors, windows, and even your Wi-Fi network can pose additional vulnerabilities. Here are a few easy tips to help you keep your home as safe as possible.

Selecting the Right Door Lock

Many burglaries could be prevented if the homeowner had just locked the front door. Fortunately, it's one of the easiest places to secure.

First of all, your doors should have a reliable appearance. Keep in mind that if you can spot any weakness in them, so

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Five Things to Know About Calgary Real Estate

For Immediate Release
September 7, 2022

I'm a Calgary real estate advisor: Here are the 5 things I'm telling home sellers right now.

Calgary, AB -- Alberta is a pretty great place to live right now. And a great place to be a home seller. High employment growth, lower taxes, a strong energy sector, back-in-the-market buyers inside and out-of-province, affordable housing and housing starts are some of the reasons why the Alberta government’s #albertaiscalling campaign is wooing skilled workers from Toronto and Vancouver.

The national real estate headlines don’t tell the whole story. Calgary is stable and undramatic.

I’m often asked if we’re just catching up to other major Canadian cities in slow motion, or if Calgary real estate really is in

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