CREB® | Market Forecast Report 2019

By Sophie & Carmelle on Monday, February 4th, 2019 in Buying, Calgary, Forecast, Real Estate, Selling, Trends. No Comments

CREB® | Market Forecast Report 2019 Forecast Summary The challenging economic climate in Calgary is expected to persist into 2019. While there was some evidence of stabilization in the energy sector in early 2018, issues surrounding the price differential of oil, falling global prices, a lack of market access and ability to attract investment are […]


The 3 D’s…

By Sophie & Carmelle on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 in Buying, Calgary, Home Staging, Real Estate, Selling, Tip. No Comments

The 3 D’s… Are you thinking about getting your home ready to sell? Here a few tips to help you through the process:   1) Declutter, declutter, declutter – No matter who we are, we have more stuff then potential Buyers should see. Your home may feel bare after this process, but that’s ok! You […]


CREB Forecast 2018

By Sophie & Carmelle on Friday, February 2nd, 2018 in Buying, Calgary, Real Estate, Selling. No Comments

THE HOUSING MARKET IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE MOVING TOWARDS RECOVERY IN 2018, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN. Housing market conditions are expected to remain relatively unchanged in 2018, as the impact of higher lending rates and stricter lending criteria are offset by modest improvements in the economic climate. Recent changes may have prolonged the recovery period in our market, but it is not expected to completely […]


7 Calgary Neighbourhood Christmas Events

By Sophie & Carmelle on Monday, November 27th, 2017 in Calgary. No Comments

We love the diversity of Calgary’s neighbourhoods and how every neighbourhood has its own unique characteristics. Celebrate your community, or get to know a new neighbourhood a bit better, at one of these fun and festive events.


5 Home Decor Trends for 2018

By Sophie & Carmelle on Sunday, November 5th, 2017 in Home Staging, Tip, Trends. No Comments

With less than two months to go until 2018, we thought we’d look ahead to some of the most anticipated home decor and design trends of the new year. If you’re thinking 2018 will be the year you finally tackle that home reno or get a few rooms spruced up in anticipation of selling, try […]


5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Home for Fall

By Sophie & Carmelle on Friday, October 13th, 2017 in Home Staging, Trends. No Comments

Everyone’s heard of spring cleaning, but does fall cleaning ever cross your mind? There’s nothing like a change of season to make small changes in your home that cozy up the space. Whether you’re cleaning your home as you prep to sell it or simply need to refresh and recharge things, we have five easy […]


How to Craft the Perfect Backyard Retreat

By Sophie & Carmelle on Monday, June 26th, 2017 in Tip. No Comments

Quick breakdown: Invest in comfortable seating Décor makes the dream work Lighting is a must! Notable Mentions (Grill, Fire Pit, Bar, Games) When you think of the perfect backyard retreat do you picture a water fountain, flawless landscaping, and brickwork that makes the dream work? It sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? But it also sounds expensive, […]


Six Costs You Should Know About When Selling Your Home

By Sophie & Carmelle on Thursday, June 8th, 2017 in Uncategorized. No Comments

Imagine if a real estate deal was as simple as exchanging a cheque for keys. However, that is not the case, and there are even some costs involved that you may not be aware of. We break down six costs you should know about when selling your home to help you prepare. Real Property Report […]


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10 Things We Learned From Our Moms

By Sophie & Carmelle on Monday, May 1st, 2017 in Uncategorized. No Comments

It’s that time of year when we celebrate those people who supported us through every stage of life, were our biggest cheerleaders, and taught us the most important life lessons. We are celebrating MOM! From teaching us how to walk and talk to supporting us in our families and businesses, we wanted to share a […]