Lina Horner

Save the Calgary Brewing and Malting Company!

In the Inglewood neighbourhood of Calgary stands the Calgary Brewing and Malting Company buildings.  This brewery, the first of its kind in Alberta, operated for over 100 years and was shut down in 1994.  Now, it is threatened with demolition after the... Read >

How Scottish Real Estate Investors Influenced Calgary Place Names

When perusing a list of Calgary neighbourhood names, you will probably notice that a lot of them appear to be of Scottish origin.  This is no coincidence, as the early years of Calgary saw heavy Scottish investment in the city – enough that companies an... Read >

Condo Buying: Inspecting Above And Beyond

Having any home inspected is a vital step in your home buying adventure, but it can be trickier when the home that you’re purchasing is a condominium. A home inspection is basically an inspection of the home that you are buying. When you buy a single-f... Read >

Historical Real Estate for Sale in Canada

On May 29 of this year the federal government announced that it will be selling off, or scrapping close to1000 lighthouses; both active and inactive. The lighthouses, which have been deemed surplus, will be sold to private parties, non-profits, or municip... Read >

Strong Loonie Flying South

With the Canadian dollar (the Loonie) equaling the value of the US greenback, more and more Canadians are choosing to invest in real estate south of the border. The recession in the United States has sent housing prices spiraling downward to the poin... Read >

Creative Real Estate Marketing Ideas

When you're really motivated to sell a home, it can be discouraging when the market just doesn't bring you a lot of serious buyers. This is the time for you to ramp up your marketing technique with new and interesting strategies that bring your home th... Read >

Calgary Residential Real Estate Investment: 2010 Outlookr

A combination of home value adjustments and transportation infrastructure improvements may be the key to investing in Calgary. Recent reports by The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN, reincanada.com) indicate that Calgary is Canada's top city for re... Read >

Calgary Residential Real Estate Investment: 2010 Outlook

A combination of home value adjustments and transportation infrastructure improvements may be the key to investing in Calgary. Recent reports by The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN, reincanada.com) indicate that Calgary is Canada's top city for re... Read >

Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Calgary

How much do you know about Calgary, Alberta?  A little?  A lot?  Even if you live here, you might not know some of the interesting facts about this city and it's history. If you're considering moving to Calgary, you might be confused by the stree... Read >

Things are Looking Up in Calgary's Centre City

The City of Calgary's 'Clean to the Core ' program has been in place for almost 4 years now and according to a recent survey things are looking up. The Clean to the Core program began in the summer of 2006 and was designed to improve the lives of those wh... Read >

Alberta is on the Green Bandwagon

A recent survey has indicated that 73% of homeowners in Alberta would be willing to pay a premium for a home that has environmentally friendly features. The majority of those polled said a reduction in energy costs was the main motivation; however, lesson... Read >

Study Indicates That Alberta's Home Ownership Style Equals Success

The 17th Annual RBC Homeownership Study has indicated that Albertans are the most positive of all Canadians about home purchase and investment.  They are also the most likely of all Canadians to buy a house in the next two years.  While Alberta's opt... Read >

Canada’s 2010 Budget Keeps Home Buyers in Mind

The 2010 budget contains some plans and proposal of interest to Canadian home buyers, including both old and new items.  The Canadian government considers home purchase to be an important part of the overall economy and wants to encourage Canadian hom... Read >

Keep Your House Warm on the Cheap

If you're trying to keep warm this winter on the cheap, read this article to find great tips on keeping the heat in and the bills low.  It's likely that you can do some easy, inexpensive things to improve your home's energy efficiency and keep it at a ... Read >

Calgary #4 Metro Equals Real Estate Opportunity

It was a neck-and-neck race, but Calgary edged ahead of the Ottawa-Gatineau region by just under 10,000 people.  At 1,230,248 citizens, Calgary is now the 4th largest metro area in Canada.  Even though Alberta's booming economy has slowed in the past... Read >