How to Remove Snow from Shrubs and Plants
Posted on Mar 02, 2018
After a heavy snowfall, many of us look at our poor outdoor plants and wonder if there is anything we can do to ensure the weight of the snow doesn’t hurt them in the long term. Here is some advice on how to help them while ensuring you and your lovely shrubs are kept safe in the process.
1 Sweep Gently Using a broom or your hands, GENTLY sweep in a...
MLS HPI [Home Pricing Index] Explained
Posted on Mar 02, 2018
The MLS® HPI is an alternative measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices. It is a more stable price indicator than average prices because it tracks changes of ‘middle-of-the-range’ or ‘typical’ homes and excludes the extreme high-end and low-end proper...
A Bumpy Road to Recovery
Posted on Mar 02, 2018 in Statistics
Calgary, March 1, 2018 –
Residential home sales declined in February, but a decline in new listings helped keep prices steady this month.
Residential home sales declined in February, but a decline in new listings helped keep prices steady this month.Sales totalled 1.094 units in February, 18 percent below last year's activity. Easing sales occurred across all property types this month, which outpaced the sales growth that occurred in January. After the first t...
Using Essential Oils to Improve Your Health and Mood
Posted on Feb 17, 2018
the power of scent
There are certain things that trigger memories in your mind. Sometimes it’s a song or a piece of clothing. But more than likely, it’s a scent; the olfactory system has the strongest link to memory. This correlation can trigger memories of experiences and places, but it can also trigger your body into a specific state of being. Enc...
Housing Market Déjà Vu in January
Posted on Feb 04, 2018
As expected, Calgary sales activity similar to last year
Calgary, Feb. 1, 2018 – The new year opened predictably, with monthly figures close to the Januarys of the past three years.
With new mortgage rules and rates officially in effect, sales activity in January remained comparable to last year, as rising sales for attached properties were not enoug...
Appliance Care & Maintenance Tips to Make Appliances Last
Posted on Feb 04, 2018
Bad habits cost you; good habits save thousands. Read on and save big on appliance repairs with these maintenance tips.
Clean Refrigerator Coils
If your refrigerator stops working on a hot day, suspect the coils. Service pros find this problem on half of their refrigerator calls. On many fridges, you get to the coils by removing the front grille. The...