We are so excited to be working with a home builder that puts quality and creativity into its homes and developments—StreetSide Developments.

We are proud to present Hunter House... Streetside's luxury townhome and bungalow development in the desirable community of Silverado. This project is a private enclave that features distinctive townhomes and attached bungalows that are loaded with premium features, luxury details and offering that maintenance-free lifestyle that homebuyers want.

Hunter House in Silverado is surrounded by over 150 acres of open space and pathways, but mere minutes from major routes, transportation and parks and the world renowned Spruce Meadows facility. This community truly delivers on all the amenities of urban living with a…

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Real Estate Professional Magazine (REP) has announced that Kirby Cox & Associates has been recognized as one of the top real estate teams for Canada! 

"With an effective, imaginative leader at the helm, a real estate team becomes more than the sum of its parts. The opportunities for growth and education multiply, and the evolution of individual agents intensifies that of the team. Good agents have the opportunity to become great; great agents have the support to become industry"

A lot of teamwork goes into a real estate team and that includes: consistency in branding, shared values and unity in approach to attracting new clients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.

Clients expect a team to provide the same level of service across the…

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We are fortunate to be working with a home builder that puts quality and creativity into its homes and developments—StreetSide Developments.

This week we are going to look at Vivace, StreetSide's condo and townhome project in the sought-after west community of West Springs. This development at West 85th southwest Calgary encompasses the perfect mix of amenities, premium design features, contemporary building design and a lifestyle opportunity that is unmatched.

Vivace is located in the prestigious southwest community of West Springs, north of Bow Trail and off 85th Street. The development has boutique shopping at your doorstep, all the amenities you need nearby and easy access to downtown or the mountains. It's the best of both worlds!

Vivace…

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Hamptons Condos

In the heart of the Hamptons in NW Calgary, you will find the quiet condo complex of La Vita. Built in the last years of the century by Calbridge and surrounded by the Hamptons Golf Course, La Vita offers 2 story and bungalow style living. There are 156 units in the complex, and many of them have large, bright walkout basements. The two storey units are a favourite for younger families and vary in size from 1,400 square feet to 1,700 square feet along with a single or (if you're lucky enough) a double tandem garage. The bungalows have some of the best views of the golf course are typically 1,100 square feet with a double attached garage.  View units for sale in La Vita here.

La Vita is aesthetically a beautiful community. The exterior of the homes…

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The Calgary Food Bank reported this week, that usage has climbed this year, largely due to the economic conditions in our city. To put things in perspective, Calgary Food Bank usage is up 17% from 2015, and 47% from 2014. 

“More than 300,000 of those helped were children,” said Shawn Pegg, the FBC’s director of policy and research. “That’s enough kids to fill 6,000 school buses.” [Calgary Sun]

In saying that, your support is more important than ever, and Kirby Cox & Associates is proud to support Calgary Food Bank as well. Here's how you can help: 

  • Donate Food: Drop off non-perishable food in Calgary Food Bank donation bins at any major grocery store in your neighborhood. Drop off fresh or non-perishable donations directly to the Calgary…

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If you're thinking of selling your home, you want to ensure your space looks as appealing as possible to potential home buyers. But how do you do that without spending too much money? This is where home staging can be a cost-effective, and easy way to up the ante on a home sale. 

Here's our 8 steps to successful home staging: 

  • Keep it Clean: Look at your home as though you’re seeing it for the first time. Is every room neat, spotlessly clean, dusted and uncluttered? Steam clean carpets and wax floors. Wash walls, heating and A/C vents and light fixtures. Pay special attention to your bathroom and kitchen - make sure that tile grout is mildew free and baseboards scrubbed. Clean the refrigerator and stove as well as the washer and dryer (inside and…

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Royal LePage recently launched a new tool that's great for prospective homebuyers—Your Perfect Life. This is an innovative new resource that is actually the first of its kind in Canadian real estate. 

What the new online tool does, is allows homebuyers to match their lifestyle and neighbourhood preferences in an engaging way. The tool will match the desires and lifestyle of a homebuyer with the community that best serves their needs, and even shares lifestyle profiles of people who live in different communities across Canada.

The idea is to help homebuyers discover more about where they should live, and maybe even help realize some community choices that hadn't previously been considered. With detailed demographic information about income level,…

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The weather is definitely starting to reflect colder fall temperatures, which means you'll likely be using your fireplace more and more. With a fireplace in your home, electrical or wood burning, there presents an added fire hazard in your home. Since this week is Fire Prevention Week, we figured this was a perfect opportunity to share some tips for fireplace maintenance and safety. 

Wood Burning

  • Clean the chimney, creosote and ash can be fire hazards when you go to light it.
  • Replace any broken or deteriorated lining.
  • Keep the fireplace dampener opened when the fireplace is in use, allowing gases and smoke to exit. Keep the dampener closed when the fireplace is not in use. 
  • Ensure fresh air supply is in your home before you light the…

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To celebrate National Coffee Day today, we searched Zomato.com for the top-rated coffee shops in northwest Calgary: 

  • Higher Ground Cafe: located in Kensington (1126 Kensington Rd NW), open 7am to 11pm
  • Euphoria Cafe: located in Varsity (5403 Crowchild Trl NW), open 7am to 9pm
  • Lina's Italian Market & Cappuccino Bar: located on Centre Street north (2202 Centre St N), open 9am to 7pm
  • The Roasterie: located in Kensington (314 10 Street NW), open 8am to 10pm
  • Cafe Le Matin: located in Silver Springs (5720 Silver Springs Boulevard NW), open 830am to 5pm
  • Cadence: located in Bowness (6407 Bowness Rd NW), open 8am to 4pm
  • The Daily: located in Kensington (1126 Kensington Road NW), open 7am to 10pm
  • Extreme Bean: located in Parkdale (3303 3…

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Today marks the first day of fall, and it definitely feels like it! Colder temperatures can mean big changes for your home, so this time of year is perfect to tackle some of those home maintenance chores early, so that your home is fully prepared for winter. 

And if you do live in an area with cold winters, take some time this fall to boost energy efficiency throughout your home, and prevent damage from winter storms with proper tree care (we spoke with an expert to find out what you need to do). [Houzz]

Here's our top tips for autumn home maitenance: 

  • Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts: clogged gutters can lead to flooding and other issues.
  • Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors: besides air seeping through, which can…

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