• My Personal Guide to the Coziest Calgary Coffee Shops (For House Hunting Fuel),Melanie Ward

    My Personal Guide to the Coziest Calgary Coffee Shops (For House Hunting Fuel)

    Let’s be real: house hunting is exciting, but it can also be a marathon. And marathons require fuel. Not the protein-bar kind (though those help too) — I’m talking about coffee. Whether I’m meeting clients for a first showing or spending an afternoon writing offers, I have my go-to coffee spots aro

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  • Things HGTV Forgot to Tell You About Owning a Home,Melanie Ward

    Things HGTV Forgot to Tell You About Owning a Home

    HGTV makes homeownership look like a dreamy montage. Sledgehammers swing in slow motion, walls come down with dramatic music, and within 30 minutes, a fixer-upper turns into a dream home. Reality check: owning a home is wonderful, but it’s not always glamorous. Here’s what HGTV forgot to mention. F

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  • Why Overpricing Your Home is Like Wearing Socks with Sandals,Melanie Ward

    Why Overpricing Your Home is Like Wearing Socks with Sandals

    Here’s the thing about socks with sandals: technically, you can wear them. But should you? Probably not. And if you do, you’re sending the wrong message. Overpricing your home works the same way. It might feel like a bold move, but instead of helping, it usually ends up hurting you. What Happens Wh

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  • 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 excite

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