Four Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill
Posted on Feb 02, 2021
1 By setting your thermostat to 20 degrees, you can reduce your heating bill by 5% to 10%. It might seem a little bit chilly, but you might be surprised at how you can get used to it. After all, once it’s 25 degrees in the summer, you wish it could be 20 degrees again.
2 Reducing your heat by 4 to 5 degrees at night or when you are out of the house...
Setting Up a Healthy and Comfortable Home Office
Posted on Feb 02, 2021
There are a lot of advantages to working from home, not the least of which is a 30-second commute. And while many people think working from home means you can work on the couch, in the backyard, or even from your bed, in the end, you may find that you’re most productive at home when you work at a “proper” workstation.
Here are some tips that will he...
January sales signal strong start to 2021
Posted on Feb 02, 2021
City of Calgary, February 1, 2021 –
January sales were the highest they have been for the month since 2014, as housing market momentum from the end of 2020 carried over into the start of 2021.Sales activity improved across all product types and across all price ranges.
“Discount lending rates are exceptionally low, which is likely attracting all type...
Three Reasons You May Want to Consider Selling in the Winter
Posted on Jan 07, 2021
1. Less Competition
It’s true that fewer people tend to list their homes during the winter months, but this means that your home has a better chance of standing out, as there will be fewer competing listings. Wouldn’t you rather be the only home for sale in your neighbourhood, than have three of your neighbours also selling at the same time?
2. Motiv...
The CIR REALTY Alberta Experience Contest is BACK for 2021
Posted on Jan 07, 2021
CIR REALTY’s Alberta Experience Contest is BACK for 2021 and we are looking forward to giving you the opportunity to experience many great excursions that celebrate the leisure diversity our province has to offer.
This month, the contest kicks off with a pair of adult, open-dated lift tickets to Castle Mountain Ski Resort—valued at $200!
As always, t...
Amidst economic challenges, housing market ends 2020 on a high note
Posted on Jan 07, 2021
City of Calgary, January 4, 2021 –With December sales of 1,199, this is the highest December total since 2007.
"Housing demand over the second-half of 2020 was far stronger than anticipated and nearly offset the initial impact caused by the shutdowns in spring. Even with the further restrictions imposed in December, it did not have the same negative...