• Where I’d Move If I Wasn’t Already in Love with My Neighbourhood,Melanie Ward

    Where I’d Move If I Wasn’t Already in Love with My Neighbourhood

    Confession: I adore my neighbourhood. It fits my lifestyle, I know the shortcuts, and I’ve got my coffee shops and parks on autopilot. But as a realtor, I can’t help daydreaming about other parts of Calgary too. If I had to pack up tomorrow and move, here’s my shortlist of communities I’d be excited

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  • The Weirdest Things I’ve Seen in Calgary Homes (So Far),Melanie Ward

    The Weirdest Things I’ve Seen in Calgary Homes (So Far)

    One of my favorite parts of being a realtor is that no two houses are the same. Even when you’ve toured hundreds (or in my case, thousands) of homes, you still find surprises. Some are sweet, some are clever, and some… well, let’s just say they belong in a category all their own. Here’s a peek into

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  • 2025 Design Trends I Secretly Hope Stick Around,Melanie Ward

    2025 Design Trends I Secretly Hope Stick Around

    Design trends come and go faster than a TikTok sound. One year we’re all painting accent walls, the next we’re wallpapering ceilings. It’s hard to keep up. But every so often, a trend pops up that I really hope sticks around. Here are my current favourites: 1. Natural Wood Tones Warm woods are back,

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  • New Build Homes — The IKEA Furniture of Real Estate?,Melanie Ward

    New Build Homes — The IKEA Furniture of Real Estate?

    New builds are shiny. They smell like fresh paint and new carpet. They come with sparkling appliances no one’s ever burned a casserole in. Honestly, it feels like moving into a model home straight out of a magazine. But here’s the thing: like IKEA furniture, they sometimes require a little patience,

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