Advertising is one of those necessary evils in this industry. It’s expensive and we’re always wondering if we’re getting a good return on our investment. As vacancy rates continue to climb, so to it seems do advertising budgets. But it doesn’t need to be this way.

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This is a list of possible extra costs involved in buying a home. Some of them are one-time costs and others, such as condominium maintenance fees and property insurance, will be ongoing monthly expenses. The good news is that not all of these costs may apply in your circumstances.

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Calgary transportation improvements will deliver a 10%-20% enhancement of real estate values in the regions most affected. In the future, these areas will outperform the rest. If the market goes up everywhere, these areas will increase by about 10%-20% more. If the Alberta values drop, these will drop by 10%-20% less.Please Log In To See Full Article...

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Canada is facing an unprecedented attack from the mountain pine beetle (MPB), Dendroctonus ponderosae. British Columbia has suffered the majority of the wrath from this tiny forest pest; however, Alberta may be facing the same epidemic over the next few years.Please Log In To See Full Article...

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The Gateway project will deliver a 10%-20% enhancement of real estate values in the regions most affected. In the future, these Gateway areas will outperform the rest. If the market goes up everywhere, these areas will increase by about 10%-20% more. If the Lower Mainland values drop, these will drop by 10%-20% less. Please Log In To See Full Article...

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