Each summer, Calgary's festival scene explodes with hundreds of local and international artists, lively outdoor events and tons of family-friendly fun. The city's music and culture festivals are the high point of the year for many Calgarians.

The city's music and culture festivals are the high point of the year for many Calgarians. Festivals bring out the best in Calgary, as visitors and locals celebrate everything from culture and music to food and theatre. These must-attend festivals are perfect for planning a trip around.  

Check out a list of festivals HERE.

Whether you are thinking of selling your home, purchasing a new home, or just wondering about either, I sincerely hope you find the information in my newsletter helpful and relevant! 

Here's to a great day ahead!

Lawrence

The Right Asking Price Affects Your Bottom Line 

When you're selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you'll receive. That's why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced professional. This person can provide you with an honest assessment of your home, based on several factors including Market conditions, Condition of home, Repairs or improvements and Time frame. Read More.

With the busy spring market behind us, we are starting to see some shifts in supply levels. With 2,380 sales and 3,604 new listings, the sales-to-new listings ratio fell to 66 per cent, supporting a gain in inventory. Learn More

5 Tips for First-Time Buyers

For most of us, buying a home will be the biggest purchasing decision we make in our lifetime. Adding to the weight of that decision is going through it the first time.

First-time homebuyers can benefit tremendously from receiving extra advice throughout the purchase process. It's difficult to know exactly what to expect, but most issues can be resolved by doing a little homework at the outset.

The good news is first-time homebuyers are not on their own. Here are five tips to help you navigate the journey:

1. Do your research

Ask questions and do your homework. Speak with other homeowners to get a real-life perspective on what it's like to own property. Also take some time to think about where you want to be today and five years from now, and plan accordingly!

2. Get pre-approved

It is best for first-time buyers to get pre-approved for a mortgage so they know how much they can spend...

RECIPE TIME:

Honey-Yogurt Berry Salad

It takes only four ingredients — lime juice, sugar, butter and eggs — to make the tangy filling for these personal pies!  Learn More