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Five Kitchen Trends for 2016
Looking to put your home on the market? Pay attention to your kitchen – the most used area of your home. You can easily expect potential home buyers to give your kitchen’s look, feel and equipment a lot of weight when making their...
Chinese Investors Snapping Up US Properties
The latest study by Asia Society and Rosen Consulting Group has revealed a mounting interest in US real estate from Chinese investors. Chinese nationals have accelerated their purchase of residential and commercial properties, pouring ...
Seven Ways to Prepare Your Home for Showing
When you have less than an hour to spruce up your home for potential buyers, a couple of quick-fixes can make your interiors more presentable. Here’s a look at the top seven. Wipe down the furniture For a clean and tidy look, quickl...
The Debate on Real Estate Tax for Foreign Owners
Foreign buyers are driving up home prices in Canada’s expensive residential markets. Trends indicate that luxury properties in Toronto and Vancouver are being snapped up quickly by buyers based out of the country. Chinese investors, i...
Calgary Home Prices Fall, Constructions in Northwest Calgary Rise
Though everything is looking rosy for the nation’s housing market, Calgary’s average sale prices seem to be going against the trend. According to latest figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the average sale price in...