Dave Greenwood : Century 21 Bamber Realty Ltd. : Archived blog posts for : 2020

What White Water Rafting and Real Estate Have in Common

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Dave Greenwood

A fun fact: I used to guide canoeing, rafting, and hiking trips throughout the Yukon and Alaska.

Imagine that. Reflecting on my time spent as a guide, I’ve come to the following conclusion: being a realtor is a lot like guiding a white water rafting trip. Crazy? Not really. Let me explain what I mean.

Back country travel + Calgary real estate

What White Water Rafting and Real Estate Have in Common. Though the terrain is quite different, I can immediately come up with several parallels between guiding a rafting trip in the great white north and being a real estate agent here in Calgary.

Follow along: Twists and turns are expected Navigating back country waters presents several obstacles, as well as twists and turns that easily lead us off the proper path and into a danger zone. Each trip out was different from the last, and bound to be different from the next. Water levels, temperatures, and weather patterns all played a role in the experience. In real estate, it’s so easy to...

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New property listed in West Hillhurst, Calgary

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Dave Greenwood

Posted in West Hillhurst, Calgary Real Estate

New property listed in West Hillhurst, Calgary

I have listed a new property at 2103 WESTMOUNT ROAD NW in Calgary.

See details here

Why pay condo fees when you can own the land you live on! Located in the heart of trendy, desirable West Hillhurst, this property is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to invest in their future. It could even be redeveloped into a 2 storey home! The lot is 25’ wide with a south-facing backyard, meaning lots of sun for the gardener. The charming house has loads of character and potential. The main floor features a U-shaped kitchen with plenty of cupboard space and gas stove, living room, bedroom and 4-piece bath. Basement is partly finished with a rec room, additional storage and laundry room. Quiet area, with mature trees for extra privacy. Inner city Kensington has it all! Boutique stores, quaint restaurants, coffee shops, hiking trails along Bow River. Walk, bike or train to work. Short distance to Shaganappi Park and Golf course, U of C, Foothills Hospital, Market Mall and the downtown core....

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SOLD in only 22 days on the market!

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Dave Greenwood

SOLD in only 22 days on the market! It was great working with this family to get their family home sold. Congratulations to the new home owners. It's a great property. I'm confident you will enjoy it as much as the sellers did.

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Congratulations on another investment property!

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Dave Greenwood

Congratulations to the Lee family on their newest investment purchase in Shaganappi! This is the 7th transaction I have done with this wonderful family. They were and have always been so great to work with and I look forward to helping them with more sales and purchases in the future. I wish them and their family all the best!

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Happy Customer in Glamorgan

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Dave Greenwood

Congratulations to this amazing mother and daughter duo! It was such a pleasure working for Sandra and Ginette as their Realtor these past few months. We finally found the perfect place in Glamorgan and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I admit buying and selling homes is different these days but we are cautious and taking measures to protect ourselves as well as our clients. I wish them the best in their new home and am so grateful to have had the chance to work with such wonderful people such as these two.

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