Monthly Archives: March 2009

An Urban Myth: Foreclosures Are Always a Bargain

An Urban Myth: Foreclosures Are Always a Bargain For Canadians, it’s mind-boggling to hear about the prices foreclosures are going for in the United States. Fifty thousand dollars for a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, single-family, semi-detached home with enough closet space to … Continue reading

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First-time buyers driving force in Canada’s residential real estate markets

Kelowna, BC (March 11, 2009) –   A report released today by RE/MAX confirms that entry-level purchasers are now the engine driving home-buying activity in almost every major centre in Canada. The 2009 RE/MAX First-Time Buyers Report, highlighting first-time buying activity … Continue reading

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Use Mikolajow.com to search for new Calgary MLS listings!

With our site, it is easy to create a custom saved search and be automatically notified by email of new Calgary MLS listings as they become available. Continue reading

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City of Calgary Blue Cart Recycling

The City of Calgary has a new website with a FAQ about the new blue cart recycling program. Some households starting receiving them this week – and pickup starts for some at the end of April. http://calgary.ca/bluecart/ Some of the … Continue reading

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Calgary Transit Collaborates with Google to Give Users More Options in Trip Planning

http://www.calgarytransit.com Calgary Transit, in collaboration with Google, is now providing another trip-planning option to customers with “Transit in Google Maps”. This feature complements the existing trip-planning function already offered by Calgary Transit and used by millions of Calgarians. “Similar to … Continue reading

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Calgary Police launch community crime mapping website.

Starting today, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, Calgarians will be able to learn about what kinds of incident are occurring in their community, with just a few simple clicks of a mouse. Continue reading

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