Calgary & Area CIR REALTY Real Estate Review for December 2017
Posted on Dec 06, 2017 in Statistics
We are very happy to see the sales activity in November return to more comparable long-term averages for sales numbers. Interestingly enough, we saw a jump in sales in the lower price ranges of $550,000 and below. While most of the year we have seen sales activity in the $550,000 - $1,000,000 be the most active market that properties are moving in...Holiday Light & Electrical Safety
Posted on Dec 04, 2017 in General
Many people choose to celebrate the holidays by decorating the interior and exterior of their homes with a variety of different lighting options. Here are a few tips to ensure any extra lighting you put up is done safely.
- Only purchase UL-listed lights and extension cords.
- If you are decorating outdoors use products that are rated for outdoor use.
- Bef...
YOUR CREDIT RATING – Understanding ‘Hard Hits’ VS ‘Soft Hits’
Posted on Dec 04, 2017 in General
Hard Hits are credit checks that appear on your credit report and count toward your credit score. Anyone who views your credit report will see these inquiries.
Examples of hard hits include:
- an application for a credit card
- some rental applications
- some employment applications
Soft Hits are credit checks that appear on your credit report but only you ca...
November marks a rise in sales
Posted on Dec 04, 2017 in Statistics
Home improvement
The November housing market was spurred by a rise in sales, particularly in the lower price ranges.
Sales totaled 1,411 units in November, an increase of 15 percent over last year. This is comparable to longer-term averages for the month of November. Improved sales activity occurred in each of the housing segments, with most of the g...
A Custom and Compact Kitchen Lives Large in Scotland
Posted on Dec 03, 2017 in General
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Though cooking may be continuous, it’s not the only creative process that happens in the hub of the home. When starting from scratch, a kitchen’s design and layout require a great deal of thought and consideration, especially when space is at a premium and a major remodel is part of the plan. That was the case for a young family l...
Principles of Good Garden Design
Posted on Nov 18, 2017 in General
the four elements
Great gardens don’t happen by accident. They are the result of good planning that relies on the key elements of design: unity and harmony, proportion and scale, mass and space, and texture and pattern. A good designer will effectively use these elements to make a pleasing composition.
Great gardens don’t happen by accident. They are the result of good planning that relies on the key elements of design: unity and harmony, proportion and scale, mass and space, and texture and pattern. A good designer will effectively use these elements to make a pleasing composition.HARMONY AND UNITY
There are many ways to achieve...