If any of these reflect any of your past listings, you might want to fire your Agent!

The best part of these pictures? Most of them are from actual listings in Calgary.

1. The Realtor and home owners didn't want to be in the picture...

2. Just in case you were wondering what the blinds looked like in this Penthouse condo.

3. And the lights on the mirror.

4. Maybe if I take the picture fast enough my arm won't be in the picture?

5. Actually a very well staged property, they just forgot to take away a key garment.

6. Clutter is a selling feature, right? Too bad, because the washer + dryer were likely expensive.

7. Don't worry son, enjoy those cartoons, I'm sure this place will sell ASAP.

8. Mirrors,…

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Don't like waiting in lines? Yah, we don't either. Introducing Park Point to Calgary for the first time!

Qualex-Landmark's next Betline condo project is one of Calgary's most anticipated in years. With it's borders of Central Memorial Park and ever growing 10th Avenue, Park Point is proving to be situated in the heartbeat of our city.

Here is your chance to secure a condo unit, and surely great investment, in this sought after tower! We are offering an exclusive VIP purchase event from February 15th to February 17th where you will be able to sign up and reserve the unit of your choice! And wait, there might even be a VIP, early bird discount offered on prices during these days. More reason not to miss out!

For more information and to arrange…

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Let's check out how Calgary's first month of 2015 did in comparison to last month and this time last year!

As you can see, a bit of a market turn is happening. Listings are up and sales are down, creating a more balanced market as we likely shift into the inevitable buyer's market.

Calgary Real Estate Infographic
INFOGRAPHIC created for CIR Realty by http://www.joesamson.com

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No matter what you're intersted in, you'll be able to find something to entertain you this month!

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
February 1 - 28, 2015

Just like the name states this is a month long festival dedicated to hot chocolate! Throughout the month participating coffee shops, restaurants, chocolatiers and hotels will create signature hot chocolate drinks to receive bragging rights in this friendly competition. This is all in support of Calgary Meals on Wheels in which partial proceeds from each drink will be donated.

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MEC Ice Climbing Festival
Jan 30, 2015 -  Feb 1, 2015

If you’re still a little hesitant to try ice climbing a mountain why not give a wall a shot? MEC Ice Climbing Festival is the perfect place to…

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You’ve already heard of smartphones and smart cars but the next major player in smart technology is smart homes. Below are some of the gadgets that were featured at the biggest tech show of the year, CES 2015.

Bosch’s Home Connect App allows users to use their smartphones to check the status of their dishwasher cycle, or to program temperature and time settings in their oven, and users can even receive photos from their smart fridges interior, so you know what to buy at the store! However this amazing app is not yet offered in Canada, bummer.

 

QardioBase by Qardio is a wireless smart scale that tracks your weight with emojis, and with the slogan “start your day with a smile” it would be hard not to.

 

Petcube camera lets you stay connected…

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Tough question! Most people would immeditely say 'no'. But, looking around the market, there are becoming more and more options around this size. Why? Well, as I address in a previous blog helping out condo dwellers with space issues, to gain entry into certain desirable areas, sometimes you gotta go small! But is small really all that bad? It forces you to purge more often, riding yourself of unused items. It creates a minimalistic lifestyle, one free of the 'stuff' we tend to collect over the years. It also demands smart and stylish design. Finally, it's easier on the wallet! Hey, I'm starting to see a lot of plusses here.  

So let's examine what 500 or even sub 500 sqft looks like these days, from some of the most popular, upcoming condo…

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A few months back I posted the DO NOT's of buying Real Estate, so I figured it's time to aid and come to the rescue of those selling! Selling a home can be a stressful time. Let's ease that tension and get you going on the right path by knowing the wrongs. Here are a few tips on what not to do, when selling real estate:

- Don't make it hard for buyers to access your property. Clean, shovel snow, and are you saying no to a lot of showings?

- Don't make a hard sell on your very own property. When a prospective buyer has an appointment, leave! Don't make an awkward situation for them.

- Don't think the 'waiting until Spring' moto is always best. Do you really want all that competition? Consider times when inventory levels are down.

- Don't…

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It seems we're always focused on the do's in life. And why wouldn't we? Positivity is king, and such a powerful tool in a healthy and flourishing lifestyle. But let's take a moment and focus on the do not's, as they can be just as important. Here are a few tips on what not to do, when purchasing real estate:

- Don't buy because it looks nice furnished. It might be set up in a way to wow you, but when it is vacant and empty on move-in day, will you still love it?

- Don't buy without researching the neighborhood or building. What's the history and reputation of the area? In due time, what is getting built next door?

- Don't buy thinking an auction/foreclosure is always a great deal. Typically a very risky play, fancy yourself a gambler?

-…

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Yes, we’ve all heard of the various ‘Keep Calm’ commercialization slogans over the past 10 years. And are we getting tired of them? Perhaps, but this is one mantra I used this summer during one of the busiest events in the world in hopes to gain some promotion and have a little fun at the same time. I’ll give you three guesses on what that busy Calgary event was, and two don’t count … Stampede, yes, of course!

Being in sales and devoted to creative marketing, I figured what better occasion to have some fun with it than the good ole Calgary Stampede? I mean, the tally at the gate to the grounds was over one million with a day to go during the 10 day city wide celebration. The motto was this: Keep Calm and Buy Condos, i.e. select a specialist such as…

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