Federal Change to the Canada Home Buyers Plan Launched January 1, 2020
Posted on Jan 05, 2020
The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) helps first-time home buyers save for a down payment by allowing them to withdraw up to $35,000 from a registered retirement savings plan to purchase or build a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawal.
Beginning in 2020, individuals who experience a breakdown of a marriage or common-law partnership—in the year of...
Rediscover Alberta: with CIR REALTY’s 12 Month Alberta Experience Giveaways
Posted on Jan 05, 2020
#CIRISALBERTAPROUD—and we want you to be Alberta Proud too! That’s why this year we are giving you twelve chances to enter to win a fun experience each month that showcases why our province is such a great place to live!
From mountain adventures to brewery tours, to historic sightseeing across the prairies and overnight adventures in some of our mos...
Calgary’s real estate market in December caps off 2019 with more signs of stability
Posted on Jan 03, 2020
Media release: Calgary’s real estate market in December caps off 2019 with more signs of stability
City of Calgary, January 2, 2019 – December sales improved to levels more consistent with activity recorded over the past five years. This follows weak sales activity last year.
A stronger second half in 2019 was enough to push annual sales up by one pe...
The Ins and Outs of Wrapping Materials
Posted on Dec 05, 2019
Sometimes your recyclables require a little more TLC to ensure that what you are setting out for recycling actually gets recycled, and to prevent problems in the processing facility. Here are some common holiday wrapping materials that people often wonder about:Wrapping paper: While most wrapping paper can be included with your paper recyclables, p...
Calgary housing market still favours the buyer
Posted on Dec 04, 2019
City of Calgary, December 2, 2019 – Year-to-date residential sales in the city remain just above last year’s levels due to improvements in the attached sector so far this year.However, November sales activity eased over last year’s levels, mostly due to pullbacks in the apartment sector. Meanwhile, new listings eased enough relative to sales to cau...
How to Save Energy with Replacement Windows
Posted on Dec 04, 2019
Choosing the right replacement windows can dramatically improve the look of your home, save you big money on heating and cooling costs, and make your home less drafty and more comfortable. Which types of windows are best? Windows come in a variety of styles and materials. Understanding the drawbacks and rewards of each type can help you to make a s...