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CORE is the only Downtown Shopping Centre in Calgary with plenty of luxury stores to offer. It's a top destination for shoppers, diners and those looking for the latest styles and trends. Here's what you will find at the CORE Shopping Centre.

Shops

With more than 160 stores, the shopping centre has plenty to offer. CORE includes the following shops:

• AG Silver Boutique
• ALDO
• Brass Monocle
• Brooks Brothers
• Cleo
• Diana Paul Galleries
• Gap
• Guess
• H&M
• Harry Rosen
• Jack & Elliot
• Michael Kors
• Nine West
• Sephora
• Swarovski
• And More!

There are plenty of great places to shop throughout CORE.

Dining

From casual to fine dining, there are plenty of options at CORE. Whether you just want a snack or you want

Finding the right place to live is very important. If you're considering a luxury condo in Calgary, you may want to look at a few things first. Here are some of the most important things to consider before buying a luxury condo in Calgary.

The Location is #1

Of course, you want to find the perfect location for your specific needs and wants. There are plenty of luxury condos to choose from in Calgary and you certainly need to find the right location for you. Whether you prefer the East Village or the downtown area, make sure you get the location right for you.

The Condo Fees

Another thing to consider is the condo fees. Some luxury condos may have a monthly fee of $1,000 or more. This will provide an indicator of the potential problems within

If you have a luxury condo and are thinking about putting it on the market there are a few things you can do to fix it up. Get prepared now for a sale later on down the road.

Decorating

Since a condo is much smaller than a house you should keep your decorating simple and refined. Objects that are too large will appear out of place so it always best to go with small to midsize furniture throughout the rooms. Paintings should also not be oversized. If you have any bulky-looking furniture in your condo currently, you may want to consider getting rid of it and replacing it with smaller furnishings. This will make your condo look and feel more spacious, and while you are trying to come to a decision about selling, you will feel more comfortable living in

If you really want to add some spice to your home and make it your own consider getting a home mural on one of your walls. This is a great way to add some individuality to your home and it can add a dramatic effect to any room. If you're looking for a fun project that you can do while the weather is still cool outside, find out more about these murals.

The price

You'll be given a number of different quotes from different Calgary artists when you decide to get estimates. Some people are just starting to paint murals and will give you a lower price while they are building up a portfolio. Others are more experienced and can charge a much higher amount. Somewhere between $500 and $5000 is the expected amount you'll have to pay.

The complexity of the

Some people would say yes they are worth it while others would quickly disagree. The question really is whether you have the time to put into the pool maintenance or is it really too much of a hassle for you?

To best answer this question take an honest look at how many times you plan on using this pool. If you are going to be using it 2 - 3 times per week then it may very well be worth the effort to upkeep it. If not, you might want to reconsider looking for Calgary luxury homes with pools.

Part of the maintenance includes regularly checking the chlorine levels, vacuuming the bottom of the pool and skimming the surface for debris. There will be times when filters need to be cleaned and pumps need to be replaced. All of these things require both time

Get your bathing suits ready for the big event that's coming to Calgary this August. Slide the City will be making its grand debut in this city on August 1 and 2 and it's something that you definitely won't want to miss! This event has been a huge success so far in the other cities it has visited.

Can you imagine yourself slipping and sliding down one of the streets in Calgary along a 300m water slide? If so, you’ll want to be prepared to buy one of the 6,000 tickets that will be available for each day. This attraction will be arriving in Calgary this year and although we know the dates now the organizers have not yet disclosed the location. We'll find out where the exact location will be when the organizers of the event release details about all of

Many parents are stuck on what they should do when it comes to helping out their children with the purchase of their first homes. A major factor in making a first time home purchase is the down payment. This is often a dilemma for the younger generation since they have not had sufficient time to build up enough funds and they often approach their parents for help.

In order to make the right decision about whether or not to help your child out consider the following:

1. Helping your child can be a great and very positive thing to do but it may put a damper on the relationship between the two of you if the money is given with a lot of strings attached.

2. Never give out more than you can afford. Consider your own retirement goals and be certain

House insurance is a policy taken to protect against loss or damage of property in the home. The usual forms of insurance are against theft, damage, fire and other disasters but you may have to get a separate rider for valuables. Every home owner must identify and purchase the right house insurance.  Here are some useful guidelines to help you get the best insurance policy.

Where can you get information?

The easiest and the most trusted information is available from the insurance companies themselves. Their newsletters and published policies will give you the most accurate information on all of their products. The Internet is the fastest way to access this data. Skip the sales part of the official company’s website and look at the factual

Home staging in Calgary, either by the owner, a real estate agent or a professional stager, is a common practice in real estate today. It involves renting furniture and other accessories to put in a house that would otherwise be empty. This helps prospective buyers visualize how the house would look when it is fully furnished. This furnishing is also done to highlight the good aspects of the house and give the prospective buyers ideas on how different spaces can be used and furnished.

Staging a house has been shown to increase the selling price as well as draw a lot of interest from prospective buyers in comparison to an empty house. A staged house will give beautiful photographs that can be used online.  No one can question the value of home staging

When you are planning to visit an open house always keep in mind that there is an "open door" policy and that it could be the listing agent, a buyer's agent or the homeowner that is in the house holding the event. When you are entering an open house, always make sure contact is established with the person in charge before exploring the home.

Possible agents you may come across:

1. The preoccupied agent who is there simply because he has to keep the customer happy. If the agent is not interested in the selling of the house himself, he may stay in another room and make information available to the public on a table.

2. The engaging type of agent usually greets those who are interested in the house or dwelling personally at the main entrance and generally