Deer Run/Ridge, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationDeer Run and Deer Ridge are both well-developed residential areas located together with other suburban neighborhoods in the southeastern part of Calgary, Alberta. Both subdivisions are bordered by Canyon Meadows Drive in the north, Bow Bottom Trail in the west, and the Fish Creek Provincial Park to its south and east. Surrounded by paved trails, residents can enjoy a fun and calming morning jog or walk, not to mention the well-established commercial center on the northwestern part of the development providing great retail, dining, and entertainment options for everyone living in the community. Deer Run and Deer Ridge communities are skillfully planned and made, offering homebuyers beautiful homes complemented with magnific... 05/28/2021

Parkland, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationParkland is a well-developed neighborhood in the southern portion of Calgary, Alberta. It is precisely next to the Fish Creek Provincial Park, allowing a picturesque overlooking view of the park’s vast green landscape. Residents are provided with exclusive community amenities, excellent schools, and a great living environment that everyone will love.  Parkland homes are a collection of skillfully-built suburban single-family homes ranging from $400,000s to $1.2 million, with an average home price of $739,000. The development of houses in this area dates back to 1961. Plenty of the properties feature bungalow-type and craftsman style designs prominent during the 1960s-1970s with approximately four or five models with three to fou... 05/28/2021

Fairview, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationThe suburban community of Fairview is located in the southwestern part of Calgary, Alberta. It is surrounded by local trails accessible to the residents. These trails include Glenmore Trail to the North, Blackfoot Trail to the east, Heritage Drive to the south, and Macleod Trail to the west. It is also a short drive away from the neighboring communities of Kingsland and Meadowlark Park.  Fairview’s charming homes were developed in the 1950s and early 1960s. The average price for the real estate available in this area is $458,900. These homes are quaint but can cater to the floor space demand of big families. Fairview homes are about 1,037 sqft in size comprise two to four-bedroom layouts with at least two full baths. With spacio... 05/28/2021

Acadia, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationThe lovely residential community of Acadia is situated in the southeast quadrant of Calgary in Alberta. This ideal Canadian suburban neighborhood is encircled by Major roads, including Heritage Drive in the north and Southland Drive in the south. The main street of Acadia is famously Fairmount Drive. This vibrant neighborhood comprises residents coming from different backgrounds, making it a diverse, environment-friendly community.  The prices of Real estate in Acadia start at $170,000 and can rise to $1,049,000. These homes come with cozy two to four-bedroom layouts and three to four bathrooms. Acadia homes measures around 1,000 sqft in living space, going up to around 2,400 sqft for larger models. This suburban community feature... 05/28/2021

Maple Ridge, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationMaple Ridge is a private neighborhood located in the southeast area of Calgary, Alberta. This residential community is surrounded by Deerfoot Trail to the east, Southland Drive to the north, Willow Park to the west, and Anderson Road to the south. The Maple Ridge estate manages the Willow Park Golf and Country Club, providing residents with spacious, well-maintained greeneries and paved trails perfect for a walk or jog. Through the years, Maple Ridge has earned the title of being a premier golf community in Calgary and home to over 2,000 residents. Maple Ridge suburban community is developed in the Bow River valley featuring scenic views for its residents. The average real estate in this area is around the mid $600,000s and c... 05/28/2021

Willow Park, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationWillow Park is a lovely residential neighborhood in the southeastern part of Calgary, Alberta. It is surrounded by major highways and streets, including Anderson Road to the south, Southland Drive to the north, Acadia Drive to the east, and Macleod to the west. Developed during the 1960s, this beautiful community is quiet and has a perfect calming environment perfect for growing families and buyers seeking a peaceful home away from the heavy workload. This neighborhood also highlights newly renovated homes with modern architecture, manicured lawns, and mature trees. The price range of Willow Park homes starts at $200,000 for townhomes and can rise to $2,500,000 for homes that back Willow Park Golf Course. These beautiful home... 05/28/2021

Lake Bonavista, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationThe beautiful private neighborhood of Lake Bonavista is located in the southeastern part of Calgary, Alberta. Anderson Road from the north, Macleod Trail from the west, Canyon Meadows Drive from the south, and Bow Bottom Trail from the east form distinct boundaries. The neighborhood is one of the first built subdivisions in Calgary around an artificial lake offering scenic views. In 1968, the 52-acre Lake Bonavista was developed, including a 65-foot landscaped hillside with a phenomenal waterfall that cascades on the community lake. Lake Bonavista has its own “estates” section, bordered by Lake Bonavista Drive to the north, Bonaventure Drive to the west, Canyon Meadows Drive to the south, and Acadia Drive to the east. Home... 05/28/2021

The title of “Top Realtor in Calgary” does not come easily. It requires determination, skill and the right expertise. Climbing the ladder of other qualified realtors and real estate professionals is not an easy task by any means. Still, there are some applicants that show a unique level of promise. What separates the good from the great, and how can homebuyers and home sellers tell the difference? What should one expect from the best real estate service in Calgary? When is the best time to contact a professional realtor during the homebuying process? These questions and many more are answered below, as we dive into what it takes to become the top realtor in Calgary. What Separates the Good from the Great?The most important question deserves to be answered first, just as you deserve the ... 01/04/2021

Everyone knows that when you’re looking at a house you have to look for the basics. Price, location, number of bedrooms, and a style you’ll be happy coming home to every day. Even taking all these into account, there’s a lot that can make the difference between a perfect match and another house you shove your furniture in, and here’s what you should look out for. Space The house has to have a comfortable amount of space, that includes once your furniture is in it. Figure out how big your kitchen table is and make sure there’s a spot for it. Check the bed size of your bed frame and make sure you can still walk around the bedroom once it’s there. If you have a set of cabinets, make sure they won’t just be shoved into a corner once you move in. Figure out where your great aunts’ piano is g... 02/17/2020

When selling your home in Calgary, if you decide to work with a REALTOR®, there could be fees involved. We want to help bring clarity to what you could expect selling your home could cost so we have a REALTOR® Fee Calculator below. One of the biggest questions we have as agents is “How much are REALTOR® fees when selling your home?” As much as we would like to give you a simple answer, there just isn’t one. What we mean by that is not all agents are made equal in what they charge and what they provide for the fees they are charging. There is no set fee for the services provided.For example, if you were to look at two cups of coffee that were in the same colour and style of a mug, you would think from this first glance that they would be the same. However...Read More on REALTOR® Fees in ... 12/11/2019

Ever imagined living on the lake and having incredible views right out of your bedroom windows? Here is another incredible home that you need to see. Today's Home Crush of the Week takes us to Lake Bonavista. This incredible lake home is one you are not going to want to miss. Rob Campbell and Maja Bilyk when are we seeing this place?View more info and all Photos of this Home Today!1071 Lake Placid Dr SEHere is what we love about it: Despite the weather and snow outside, it's great to think summer will come again! The home is nearly 3,000 sq ft above grade so there is a lot of space for the family. Being on a pie-shaped lot gives you a great amount of lake frontage. Triple Garage!  List Price: $2,297,000Listed By: Heayther Waddell with Sotheby's International Realty Canada 12/11/2019

December is almost here and we are excited for you to catch all the events we have around the city! This is such an exciting season and we’re all celebrating the holidays in many ways and in many awesome places in Calgary. We hope to see you out there in the upcoming December events! See all the Events Here: https://www.chamberlaingroup.ca/blog/events-in-calgary-december-20192.html 12/10/2019

If you are interested in the size of a double bed or double bed size and dimensions, Gotta Sleep has an amazing guide to help you find the right size bed for your needs. So let's get started! What Is a Double Bed?A Double bed is the standard size for single sleepers. In other words, it's bigger than a twin mattress (and even a twin XL mattress) but smaller than a queen. But why is this bed called a "double" bed when it's designed for single sleepers. Well, you can fit two people on a Double bed. However, many people sharing their bed with someone else want a little more space to spread out. Because of this, most married couples or other bed sharers have queen beds instead. But don't let the Double bed's name throw you off. A Double bed can also be called a Full bed. Many people use the ... 09/27/2019

Come and see why the Keynote is so popular with young professionals working downtown.  Could it be the long list of well maintained amenities designed at keeping you on the top of your game at all times? Live among a thriving community of your peers at the Keynote II.    Please visit my virtual tour in the video tab.   03/15/2017

Friday, June 10th, 2016 9:58am Two Calgary men have been charged with defrauding investors of more than 33 million dollars concerning a proposed real estate development in the Crowsnest Pass back in 2006 and 2007.  Here's a link to all the details that have been released.  06/10/2016

The weather in Lethbridge has been unusually rainy the past month.  This had had a an impact on the local Lethbridge real estate market.  It has caused problems for some homeowners and kept some others from being able to put their home on the market.   This past week I was out showing lethbridge homes for sale on the West side of the city.  Of the dozen or so homes that I viewed this weekend, more than half of them were vacant.  These vacant homes are more susceptible  to getting water in the basement due to neglecting to ensure that proper drainage is in place.  Fortunately none of the houses I viewed had any signs of flooding or water in the basement, but there was a few that definitely had water problems coming if not attended to right away.   If you are a homeowner in Lethbridge Al... 03/18/2016

Move to Canada?Are you thinking about moving to Canada? There are many reasons why people worldwide are interested in moving to Canada.  Recently there has been an increase in the number of online searches by people who are looking for information about moving here.  If you want information on real estate in Alberta, Canada, this is something I can help you with.  I recently wrote an article about Moving to Canada or Relocating to Canada on my Lethbridge real estate blog.  You can read about it at the link above. 03/02/2016

Calgary Real Estate If you are searching for a home in Calgary, or maybe you already own a house or a rental property in Calgary and want to sell it, then please read this.   I have been licensed to sell real estate in Alberta since 1993.  This is my 23 year in the real estate industry.  Over the past many years I have worked as a real estate agent, I have been employed as a real estate broker.  I have also worked for over a decade as a licensed mortgage broker in Alberta.  Currently I own and operate an Alberta real estate brokerage that specializes in helping people solve their real estate problems and keep as much of their money in their own pocket as possible.   My little office is based in Lethbridge, however I have professional contacts and friends in the real estate industry who... 02/07/2016

Calgary Real Estate in 2016The Canadian economy and the challenges in Alberta oil industry have presented some unique situations in the Calgary real estate market.  A city that was once used to having a solid supply of more buyers than sellers is currently in a market where the buyers are getting harder to find and the prices are weakening.  This is not true in all price ranges and in all locations though.  There are still neighborhoods that are in high demand and there are still property types and styles which are in reasonably short supply. If you own real estate in Calgary and want to talk to a professional about what your selling or refinancing options are, feel free to contact me.  I have been licensed to sell Alberta real estate since 1993, and have experienced may up and down mar... 02/05/2016

The Internet & Technology is rapidly changing the way we find and buy homes.Homes for sale are much easier to find for everybody, not just ®Realtors anymore.The number of homes viewed in person before buying has increased substantially.New Technologies enable Realtors to organize and book a large number of showings in a fraction of the time it once took.GPS Mapping Devices have cut down the driving distance between showings, which allows buyers to see many more homes in a shorter time period.A bit of the down side to some of this technology is you will find a lot of homes on the Internet that are already sold. And lots of enterprising scammers trying to take advantage of people looking to buy a new home..You also begin to notice the beautiful pictures on the Internet sometimes look much... 06/09/2015