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Around Town: Fort McMurray News
It's been an eventful week for Fort McMurray. Here are some of this week's biggest stories from around Wood Buffalo. In what's sure to be a huge boon to Wood Buffalo's smaller communities, the city council decided to continue the sewer, water, and road rehabilitation...
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Buying a Home in Fort McMurray – 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Buying a Home in Fort McMurray Got any questions about home buying? Here are some common queries that the A-Team receives. 1) Do I need a REALTOR®? You do not need the services of a REALTOR® when buying a home, but a good, qualified buyer’s agent will be able to help...
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What to Know (and What to Avoid) Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is a momentous occasion, but it can also be a very stressful one, especially for first-timers. While, with the help of a wonderful qualified agent, it's not necessary to do lots of preparation, it can be a very good idea nonetheless! There's advice you...
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What is Life Like in Fort McMurray?
Fort McMurray: The Most Livable of Cities There was a bit of snow flying. It was late and it was dark. On September 30th, 2006, I got off the Greyhound bus, outside the Boomtown Casino. I didn’t know anyone in town, but the same Vancouver friend who had lent me $20...
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Why “Aleaha Being on The A-Team” is Good For ME AND YOU!
Real estate can be an interesting, amazing yet tricky business. From being in the shoes of a first-time buyer or a first-time seller to anything in between, it can all seem a bit daunting, complex and even, some might say, overwhelming. That being said, it’s always...
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Dream Home or Mortgage Free?
Something I have been pondering recently is the big question: “What’s the point?” I mean, I help people buy homes for a living. Different people from different walks of life and with varying professions and perhaps most importantly, people at different stages of their...
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Living in Hope
I’ve heard people criticise others for having false hope. While we mustn’t be naïve about present realities, I believe in the phrase ‘this too shall pass’. I’m speaking primarily about the current economic climate and the downturn in real estate values. Last year’s...
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Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
I get asked all the time by potential sellers in Fort McMurray: “What do I need to do to get my house ready to sell?”. There are many things you could do, but it depends on how much money you want/have to spend on these items, how much time you have to do the changes...
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What is Diner en Blanc?
Diner en Blanc is an evening with friends, enjoying a delicious picnic under the stars. Step back in time, put on your most elegant, classy “white” clothes and attend the event of the summer. Diner en Blanc is held in 70 locations around the world, a sought-out event...
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A Day We Will Never Forget
May 3. Across Canada, it’s just another day, but not here. Today marks 1 year since we all left with great uncertainty as to what the days would bring. Each of us are forever connected through our joined evacuation experience. We all experienced generosity from...
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