Chris Tarves, Calgary real estate: Blog

6 Affordable Ways to Boost your Home's Curb Appeal

January 28th, 2020, Chris Tarves

When buyers come to see your home, the first thing they notice is how your property looks from the curb. That first impression is powerful and lingering. If buyers don't like what they see, it can influence how they judge the rest of your property, regardless of how great it looks on the inside. You definitely want to do whatever you can to boost curb appeal. Here are six affordable ideas to ...

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Rocky Mountain Flying

April 16th, 2019, Chris Tarves

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Vacation Giveaway 2019

March 8th, 2019, Chris Tarves

Well, "We" didn't win this time! I was hoping one of my people would take it away. Ash won this time around, and boy was he thrilled! Good news is that we are doing it again! You could be next to win. I will be mailing out an entry form for our $5000 Vacation Getaway Draw for the next draw. The draw is again for $5000 cash to use on anything you might consider a vacation! It would be gr ...

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Sutton Stampede BBQ 2018

July 2nd, 2018, Chris Tarves

Come join us Saturday: I'll be the guy in the cowboy hat flipping hot dogs

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Vacation Getaway Contest

April 17th, 2018, Chris Tarves

$5000 Vacation Getaway ContestContact me to enter.No cost or obligation

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Red Mile Revamp

April 3rd, 2018, Chris Tarves

RED MILE REVAMP Mar 30, 2018 Geoff Geddes Calgary Real Estate News, Feature, Slider City eyes the future with 17th Avenue facelift Whether you’re a person or a stretch of pavement, 30 years of hard labour can take its toll. When you’re as heavily travelled as 17th Avenue S.W., the effect is multiplied. That’s why the City of Calgary, armed with a $44 million budget, is giving muc ...

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Household Tip: A Fresh Approach to Household Sprays

April 2nd, 2018, Chris Tarves

Household Tip: A Fresh Approach to Household Sprays Spring cleaning shouldn't leave your home smelling like harsh chemicals. Check out these more natural, but equally effective alternatives to store-bought sprays. 1. For windows, glass and greasy stovetops: Fill a spray bottle with 1/3 vinegar and 2/3 water and simply spray and wipe clean. If you like, you can cut the vinegar smell with ...

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Shine a Light on Spring Cleaning

March 19th, 2018, Chris Tarves

Shine a Light on Spring Cleaning When it comes to ensuring the shiniest results from your spring-cleaning, it's most effective to start from the top and work your way down. Here's why. The laws of gravity are never so apparent than after you think you've finally conquered your spring-cleaning, only to look up and realize your ceiling fan is coated in dust. Start dusting the fan and see ho ...

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March Into the Real Estate Season

March 14th, 2018, Chris Tarves

March Into the Real Estate Season It's time for homebuyers and sellers to take a deep breath ... the busy real estate season is ready to take off! What's the forecast for this year's real estate activity? Research by the Bank of Canada suggests that tightened mortgage rules will reduce sales activity in housing markets across Canada, particularly in and around Toronto and Vancouver. Mea ...

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Household Tip: Sweating Over the Laundry? PhotoIf you're following your New Year's resolution of going to the gym more often, good for you! You may, however, have noticed how difficult it is to get your workout clothes smelling fresh again, even after you

February 6th, 2018, Chris Tarves

Household Tip: Sweating Over the Laundry? If you're following your New Year's resolution of going to the gym more often, good for you! You may, however, have noticed how difficult it is to get your workout clothes smelling fresh again, even after you launder them. It's because many synthetic fabrics are designed to repel moisture – great for wicking away sweat and keeping you dry, but a chal ...

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