The kids are out of school, the smoke is rolling in from BC. It must be July! Sales growth has slowed down over the last few months and we are seeing more & more balance between sellers and buyers. There were fewer sales this month but also fewer new listings to offset the existing undersupply from earlier this year. July sales levels were still fa...
Serving up another market update for you. We are mid-way through 2021 and the real estate market has come a long way. The first half of the year has been a hot & interesting ride - for buyers, sellers, and agents too! I have never seen a market flip from a buyers' market to such a strong sellers' market in such a short amount of time. After many mo...
The world of insurance can be somewhat of a mystery. It can be confusing from deductibles and premiums to policyholders and beneficiaries, and everything in between. Cue Robin Chiu and her team at Desjardin Insurance! They tackle all your insurance questions with a transparent & understandable approach. Get rid of the idea of the salesy insurance a...
What a heatwave this week! The weather is hot but the market simmered slightly (ever so slightly) this month. Don't get me wrong, Calgary real estate market is still rocking & rolling. More inventory but also more buyers coming out to play now that the weather is warming up. Real estate has a loose annual cycle that changes alongside the seasons. I...
Locally churned with love, MILK Ice Cream has been a part of Calgary's foodie scene since 2019. MILK has been offering pints and grab-n-go minis from their family diner, John's Breakfast & Lunch (also a delicious hidden gem). Personally, my friends & I have picked up a fair share of ice cream from MILK over the last year. No dairy? No problem! Thei...
It has been a very tough year for small businesses this year. Calgary has seen many local stores, restaurants, and bars close their doors. I can name a few of my personal favourites that I've had to say goodbye to as well.
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I was not very conscious of shopping locally before last year. I would steer towards bulk...