Is the Realtor who helped you buy your home paid too much?
Posted on Nov 30, 2023 in Real Estate
A landmark ruling on Realtor® commissions in the U.S. sparks debate in Canada.
Can you Imagine real estate brokerages conspiring to keep commission fees high? Never! Well, it took a Kansas City jury just under three hours to decide exactly that.
Following a four-year legal battle, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was found guilty of conspi...
City Council Approves Housing Strategy
Posted on Oct 08, 2023 in Real Estate
Here’s why approving the housing strategy is a necessary step in the right direction for our city.
Following “three days of meaningful and passionate public participation and debate with more than 160 residents and groups generously sharing their experiences” 1 about Calgary’s housing crisis, Calgary City Council approved an amended version of Home...
Is Fall the Right Time to Sell Your Home In Calgary?
Posted on Sep 06, 2023 in Selling
Why the 2023 Calgary Real Estate market is bucking yearly trends.
There’s no question that 2023 has proved to be an exceptional year in the Calgary real estate market.
Despite regular increases in the cost of borrowing, the Calgary market has continued to soar, especially compared to other major Canadian markets like Toronto and Vancouver. In fact...
Dreaming of a Vacation Home You Can Call Your Own?
Posted on Jul 21, 2023 in Real Estate
How to Hack Your Vacation-Home Dream into a Reality.
There’s nothing quite like having a personal retreat or home away from home that you can call your own. Who wouldn’t want to own a place to relax, recharge, and create cherished moments with family and friends anytime you want?
But how do you make it happen? Most people consider vacation home owne...
Creating Your Perfect Outdoor Oasis
Posted on Jun 15, 2023 in Real Estate
Enhance Your Lifestyle and Increase Property Value
Summer is here! And what better time to embrace the outdoors and transform your backyard, patio or garden into a captivating outdoor oasis?
Whether hosting a barbecue, enjoying a quiet evening with a book, or entertaining friends and family, a well-designed outdoor area provides endless joy and relax...
Do you ever wonder how a Realtor® invests their money?
Posted on May 17, 2023 in Real Estate
Trung Bien, Team Lead at Trung Bien Real Estate Team, offers key insights into how you might invest your hard-earned dollars.
Where does a Realtor® invest their money?
It’s a good question, and I can’t speak for other Realtors®, but for myself, surprise, surprise…the answer is: primarily real estate. It sounds typical that a real estate agent says th...
