Calgary Real Estate Blog

Why Agents Now Use Drones to Sell HomesProfessional photography has advanced to new levels. While not suitable for all listings, drone technology has been used to successfully sell homes. Canadian residents may want to investigate this new technology and work with a reputable agent who can include this type of imagery as part of their overall marketing plan. Explore how drone technology may be the ticket to increase the offer price on available properties.

Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drones are not just for kids. Drones or Unmanned aerial vehicles can provide valuable insight about a property. Agents use drones for aerial images that can then be used to market a property. Special features can be shown with drone technology, making it useful for properties that may be

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Best Formal Dining Options in CalgaryMaybe date night is coming up and you're trying to find a great place to take your sweetheart around Calgary. Maybe you've just got amazing news and need a place to celebrate the special occasion.

Perhaps you have a special occasion like a proposal, wedding rehearsal or baby shower and you need a formal place in Calgary to celebrate with loved ones. Here is a look at the places that are designed for your celebratory events that will offer a great atmosphere, delicious food and great service.

Blink – 111 8th Avenue SW

Blink is the perfect place for a formal night out. Just ask for a quiet corner and you can celebrate with loved ones in a romantic atmosphere. Owner Leslie Echino has made Blink a beautiful, formal and appetizing place to dine

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how to Invest in Calgary Real EstateWhen most people think of Calgary real estate investments they envision taking their money and putting it into some type of commercial property. This isn't the only meaning for a property investment though. Any time anyone buys a condo, townhouse, semi-detached dwelling, single-family home or a luxury property they are putting their money into an investment in the future.

That's indeed the beauty of the whole real estate investment game. You don't have to locate any type of commercial properties in order to make money. Since you have purchased your own home you have bought into an investment that is going to pay off for you somewhere down the road later.

No matter what seems to be happening the world over, or even in the rest of Canada, real

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Short Sales: Money Pit or Bargain?Personal financial difficulties that result in missed mortgage payments are serious, leading to loan default and possible home foreclosure. Working with a lender to accept a short sale, an amount that is less than the actual mortgage balance, can be a way out of an unpleasant situation, but there are things to know before exploring and proceeding down that path.

First, it may be advantageous to investigate other possible options. A short sale is not always the best way to move forward, even if the lender seems willing. Negotiation can be complicated and time-consuming for both the seller and for potential buyers. In addition, it is rare that a short sale will leave a seller completely free of all obligations related to the home. The short sale

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Why Calgary is a Great Place to LiveCanada as a country is a great place to live, but did you know that Calgary has been voted #1 out of 190 cities in Canada to both live and work in? Anyone already living there already knows why Calgary is almost the best kept secret in Canada—nobody wants to spoil it by allowing the great news about this city to leak to the outside world.

Calgary is often overlooked as a place to relocate to in Canada despite the fact that its provincial economy is very strong and has a bright future ahead of it in terms of both the energy industry and technology.

Work and Tax Benefits in Calgary

Calgary has no provincial sales tax, and the income tax structure for Alberta is quite lenient when you compare it to other places in the world. In fact, when the

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Getting a Single Malt Scotch in CalgaryLooking for a place to experience some great tasting single malt scotch in Calgary? These locations offer single malt scotch and their expertise in the field. Check out one of these bars or stores for single malt scotch tastings.

Willow Park Wine & Spirits

10801 Bonaventure Drive SE
Calgary, AB

Open every day, Willow Park Wine & Spirits is an excellent choice for single malt scotch. Chelsey Coulson, the event coordinator for Willow Park, can arrange two-hour tasting parties for you including cheese and baguettes. She works directly with buyer David Michiels who discusses with your group the history, aroma, and taste of each single malt scotch options.

Kensington Wine Market

1257 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB

Canada's largest

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The Best Coffee Shops in CalgaryLike any modern and bustling city Calgary and its citizens rely on coffee to get them started in the morning and to keep them going during the day. It's not that we're promotion the consumption of excessive amounts of caffeine here but the fact is that Calgary has a plethora of coffee shops to choose from and enjoy. Now the question is which of these shops is going to sell you the best cup of coffee you've ever tasted...so we decided to conduct a quick survey.

What we're going to do here is highlight some of our favourite coffee shops in the city, and we hope you like our choices:

Café Rosso

What sets this café apart almost immediately is the warm and friendly atmosphere you experience every single time you're there. Of course the coffee and

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How to Organize Your Calgary Office SpaceIf you're one of the many Calgarians that works at home you'll want to have an organized space and environment to work in. More and more people are working either full time at home or are telecommuting part-time to work on some projects. In order to help you get a handle on organizing your home so that you can remain productive on the job, here are some interesting tips you can use.

Invest In A High Quality Office Chair

If you don't have one already, this can be the best investment that you could ever make in a home office. Your sitting posture needs to be optimum if you're going to be spending a lot of time working at home. There are many ergonomically designed chairs available and you should look at getting a good one. You can skimp and

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The Best Brewpubs in CalgaryGoing out for a drink is an experience and it should be one you enjoy. Brewpubs are very popular and you can always find a unique beer at a brewpub. Here are the top three brewpubs in Calgary for all residents and visitors to enjoy.

Wild Rose Brewery & Taproom

Known as, "Alberta's Wildest Craft Brewery", The Wild Rose is the best brewpub you'll find throughout Calgary. It was voted as the best from Fast Forward readers for the past six years and has made the top three twice for the best local beer award. Beers found here include a Brown Ale, Wrasberry Ale, S.O.B., Wred Wheat, I.P.A and a Velvet Fog. They are found on Quesnay Wood Drive SW and the taproom is open from 11am to 11pm Monday through Saturday and from 11am to 9pm on Sundays.

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Why Should You Get a Calgary Home Inspection?It's easy to get caught up in the speed, drama and pressure of bidding on a house that you are willing to skip a few steps to make sure you acquire the house of your dreams. You're suddenly willing to pay a few thousand more than you had intended. You're willing to go for a quicker closing date. You're even willing to skip the home inspection process, and just ask a knowledgeable family member to check it out for you. Slow down. Relax.

Don't let yourself fall in love with a house until you've had the house examined by a professional. The house could have any number of problems in structural, roofing, exterior, foundation, heating, plumbing, electrical, insulation etc. Even with newer homes, or ones that look flawless in your eyes, you'll never know

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