Energy saving Tips
Posted on Mar 03, 2022
Lighting can account for up to 10 per cent of your electricity costs, and it’s easy to overlook, especially during the longer nights of winter. So, taking that extra step to turn off lights when not in use can make a real difference.
Energy savings can add up in more significant ways with three simple changes to your laundry routine: running the was...
Energy savings can add up in more significant ways with three simple changes to your laundry routine: running the was...
Natural Gas Saving Tips
Posted on Mar 03, 2022
Over time, any home will develop gaps that let cold air in and warm air escape. Sealing up obvious areas around windows, or adding weather-stripping around exterior doors, can help save up to 30 per cent on your heating use.
Heating accounts for 63 per cent of home energy use—and even a difference of two degrees (from 20 to 22) can add up. On cold d...
Heating accounts for 63 per cent of home energy use—and even a difference of two degrees (from 20 to 22) can add up. On cold d...
Condensation On the Inside of Windows
Posted on Feb 02, 2022
Because glass surfaces are usually some of the coldest parts of your home, condensation appears on windows first. This is generally in the form of water droplets or frost on the interior of your window. As interior air becomes drier or as the glass surface becomes warmer, condensation begins to evaporate.
What causes interior window condensation?
Con...
What causes interior window condensation?
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Sellers' Market Conditions continue to impact prices
Posted on Feb 02, 2022
City of Calgary, Feb. 1, 2022 – Thanks to persistently strong sales, inventory levels in the city eased to 2,620 units, the lowest levels seen since 2006. This caused the months of supply to remain exceptionally low for this time of year at 1.3 months.
The tight market conditions contributed to further upward pressure on prices. The unadjusted bench...
The tight market conditions contributed to further upward pressure on prices. The unadjusted bench...
What Is Reverse Mortgage?
Posted on Feb 02, 2022
From home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to refinancing your mortgage, there are several unique ways you can leverage your home and reach your financial goals. Even as you get older, you can use your home to help support your retirement.
While you can tap into the income provided by your RRSP, Canadian Pension Plan, and Old Age Security pension, th...
Calgary housing market expected to remain strong in 2022 after record-breaking 2021
Posted on Jan 25, 2022
City of Calgary, Jan. 25, 2022 – Housing market activity in 2022 is expected to moderate relative to record levels of activity in 2021, while remaining stronger than historical levels.
“Despite challenges with COVID-19, we are starting to see a turnaround in our job and migration numbers, and while interest rates are expected to rise, they remain re...