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About The Real Estate Kings

The Real Estate Kings are a family of four professional, full-time Realtors® whose goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients. We measure our success by the referrals we receive and consider them to be their own testament to our commitment to remain a consistently top-ranked, dynamic Real Estate team.

Maintain/repair your AC Before Summer

Posted on March 22, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Early spring is the best time to ensure your central air conditioner is working. Don’t scramble for a service call during the first heat wave. Unplug the air conditioner. Disconnect the power from the unit. Remove the filter and bezel … Continue reading →

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Government controlling mortgage rates?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is coming under fire for using his position to pressure a private sector mortgage lender to raise its interest rates, an action that will increase borrowing costs for Canadians. Flaherty admitted to calling up BMO to … Continue reading →

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More Canadians Adopt a Low Rate Mindset

Posted on March 15, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Is it time to switch your Variable Rate Mortgage into a Fixed Rate Mortgage? Fewer people believe that rates could rise this year. In a study released by CIBC, 46% of Canadians believe today’s low rates will remain unchanged over … Continue reading →

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Bank of Canada signals rates to remain on hold

Posted on March 8, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

The Bank of Canada announced that it will keep the overnight rate at 1 percent, where its has been for over 2 years now. Great news for everyone with a variable rate mortgage.

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Alberta’s housing market and affordability levels amongst the strongest in Canada

Posted on March 1, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

The Royal Bank has released it’s Housing Trends and Affordability Report, which measures affordability for each province, captures the pre-tax household income needed to service the costs of owning a home at market values. Alberta’s housing market is among the … Continue reading →

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Family Day Toonie Swim at the Mac Island

Posted on February 15, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

The Kinette Club of Fort McMurray is hosting a Family Day Toonie Swim at the Syncrude Aquatics Centre at MacIsland Park. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Family Crises Society, New Building Fund

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Condominium Property Act Consultation Paper

Posted on February 15, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Call to Action: As changes to the Condominium Property Act are of critical importance, we encourage you to complete the survey. Your input on this consultation paper will be used to determine the merit of the policy proposals being considered … Continue reading →

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Commuting to work in Fort McMurray

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

This isn’t an unfamiliar story… A large number of workers in Fort McMurray commute from elsewhere in the province/country. Here’s an interesting read from the Kelowna Daily Courier about commuting to work in Fort McMurray.

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TD Responds About Its Collateral Mortgages

Posted on February 5, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

Last week, CBC issued a report about TD’s new policy regarding mortgages. Here, TD Responds About Its Collateral Mortgages.

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Dancing With the Stars Wood Buffalo

Posted on February 4, 2013 by The Real Estate Kings

2nd annual Dancing With the Stars Wood Buffalo.

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