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What Is The Real Estate Cycle?

The commercial real estate and housing markets move in a four-phase wave pattern known as the real estate cycle. Recovery, expansion, hyper-supply, and recession are the 4 phases of the real estate cycle. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, real estate investor, landlord, or real estate agent, knowing the real estate cycle will help you forecast future trends and make wise financial decisions.

The Origin

The term initially appeared when experts started researching housing market movements about a century ago. The federal government's regulation of national policy over the past few decades has led to a gradual evolution of the real estate cycle into the four stages we now know. Different real estate experts can utilize this cycle to forecast the ideal moment to buy, hold, or sell. Investors frequently use the real estate cycle, but it may also be helpful to agents, buyers, tenants, and others in the industry.

Phase 1: Recovery

The real estate cycle is circular; hence the recovery phase comes...

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Posted in calgary, calgary hiking trails, hiking trails, summer activities, trails

With summer approaching, hiking is a great way to enjoy the warm weather and get your exercise in while social distancing. The City of Calgary has lots to offer for its residents with over a 100 amazing hiking trails located not too far from the city. There’s endless options of hiking trails for individuals looking to do easy, moderate, or difficult trails.

With gyms and indoor recreation spaces being closed due to the pandemic, outdoor activities are the new best thing for the summer while still following Covid-19 safety guidelines.


Here is our list of 10 trails near Calgary for all levels to help you get started this summer.


Glenmore Reservoir Trail 

Level: Easy

Length: 15.3 km

Elevation gain: 293 m

Route type: loop

Bow River Pathway & Prince Island

Level: Easy

Length: 5.1 km

Elevation gain: 45 m

Route type: loop

Grotto Canyon

Level: Easy

Length: 7.1 km

Elevation gain: 395 m

Route type: out and back

Ptarmigan Cirque

Level: Moderate 

Length: 3.5 km

Elevation gain: 258...

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Calgary-based YYC Real Estate Advisors, Earn Positive Reviews for Its Advisory Services in the Canadian Real Estate Market.

Calgary-based YYC Real Estate Advisors (Re|Advisors) launched specialized advisory services for trading and managing properties around Calgary and neighboring areas. YYC Real Estate Advisors are full-service, boutique real estate advisors licensed with CIR Realty, specializing in buying and selling homes within Calgary and the area. YYC combines top agents, cutting-edge technology, and a better way of doing business to serve our clients. 

YYC Real Estate Advisors (Re|Advisors) was founded by Kamil Lalji after extensive experience working in real estate for 16 years. Kamil provides consultation and mentorship for properties that include luxury homes, multifamily properties, property management, foreclosures, investment properties, and residential development, to name a few. Re|Advisors is now working with a team of 4 people including Kamil, all with extensive knowledge of the real estate business and providing advisory services in a dynamic market. 

“Trust is a core...

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE BUILDING A FENCE

Why Should You Build a Fence on Your Property? 

Fencing can add a range of benefits to your property such as: 

  • Aesthetic Value 
  • Pet Protection
  • Noise Barrier
  • Home Protection 
  • Privacy
  • Ability to add a pool

Determining why you want to build a fence will help you decide on the size, materials, colours, and style of your fence. If you are trying to block out noise, then a high solid wood fence is best. To improve the aesthetic value of your property then a smaller fence would work well. If you would like to still see through the fence, but keep out unwanted guests (or pets inside the barrier), then a wrought iron fence may work well for you. 

Once you have decided on what type of fence you want, you can then lay out a budget and timeline. 

Common Challenged for Building New Fences

Here are some of the most common challenges people have faced when dealing with new fencing projects. 

Fencing Size

Knowing the fencing size will help determine your project’s...

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8 MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS YOU NEED TO TRY THIS SUMMER!

If you’re a pro mountain biker or just love the thrill of adventures, Calgary is the city for you!

The trails in and around Calgary have some of the most amazing views that you can’t miss out on this summer. 

For over 20 years, the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance (CMBA) has been maintaining sustainable singletrack trails to provide a safe and world-class experience for the mountain bike community. 

We’ve searched for some of the best mountain bike trails in and around Calgary for all levels from beginner to pro. Here’s a list of some of our favourites to get you started this summer

1. Baker and Bowmont Park Loop

Location: Baker Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Level: Easy

Length: 12.7 km

Elevation gain: 239 m

Route type: loop


2. Edgemount Ridge

Location: Nose Hill Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Level: Easy

Length: 9.7 km

Elevation gain: 158 m

Route type: loop


3. Fish Creek Loop

Location: Fish Creek Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada

Level:...

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MOVING WITH A PET

In a survey commissioned by North America Van Lines, 45% of participants reported that moving was the most stressful event in their lives. Moving alone or with a family can evidently be challenging, but moving with a pet can increase the stress for all parties – pets included. 

We’ve compiled some helpful tips on how to go about moving with your pets and how to keep them happy and healthy along the way. 

Start preparing early for your pet’s transition. This will look slightly different depending on what kind of pet you have, and how long the move will be. If you plan on driving with your pet to your new home, make sure to familiarize them with the car and any traveling bag or crate they will be in. You can introduce their carrier into their home environment early so that they become accustomed to how it smells, and any noises it could make. This will ease their stress on the day of as they are already familiar with it. If your pet is not accustomed to traveling...

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BUYING A WATERFRONT PROPERTY

 

Buying a Waterfront Property: You Mean a Cabin? 

So you are thinking of buying a waterfront property? When you mention the expression: waterfront property, the archetypal connotation invoked is the imagery of a cabin or cottage. Boats, fire pits, s’mores, and a relaxing time. However, what many fail to realize — given their mental assimilation between the two — is that a waterfront house can and is more than just a cabin. 

By definition a waterfront property either “has direct access to a natural or man-made waterway such as a lake, river, channel or canal” or “it is separated from the water by a right-of-way, private road or unopened road.”

What to Consider: Necessary Assessments 

At YYC Real Estate Advisors headquarters in Calgary, there are various local neighbourhoods where you can find waterfront properties. Lake Bonavista, Mahogany, Coral Springs, Sundance, Mckenzie Towne, and various other communities have man-made or...

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