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We’ve designed this blog to educate real estate owners, buyers, and sellers, provide some context for how the Nice Agents work, and sometimes even entertain you.

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We provide these case studies as examples of the work we do for our clients, both buying and selling. Through these stories you will get a strong understanding of how we work, what we value, and the results we provide to our clients.

What is Poly-B Plumbing?

St. Albert’s Indigenous Heritage

What is a Canadian Reverse Mortgage?

Spotlight on the St. Albert Food Bank & Community Village

What is Poly-B Plumbing?

Poly-B (polybutylene) plumbing was extensively installed in Canadian homes from the early 1970s to the early 1990s, prized for its flexibility, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness compared to copper. However,...

St. Albert’s Indigenous Heritage

St. Albert, Alberta, is a city deeply rooted in the heritage and contributions of Indigenous and Métis peoples. From its early beginnings as a mission founded by Father Albert Lacombe...

What is a Canadian Reverse Mortgage?

A reverse mortgage in Canada is a type of loan that allows homeowners who are 55 years of age or older to borrow money against the equity in their home....

Spotlight on the St. Albert Food Bank & Community Village

When we think of St. Albert’s community spirit, our minds often turn to warm neighborly greetings, the buzz of the Farmers’ Market, and the many volunteer-led initiatives that keep our...

A Beginners Guide to Muslim Mortgages

A Muslim mortgage, also known as an Islamic mortgage or Halal mortgage, is a type of home financing that is compliant with Islamic law, which prohibits the charging or paying...

Pine Shakes – A Big Mistake from the 90’s

Pine shakes, a type of roofing material, were widely used in Alberta, especially in communities built in the 1980s & 1990s. The prevalence of pine-shake roofs was significant, but the...

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Case Studies

What is Poly-B Plumbing?

St. Albert’s Indigenous Heritage

What is a Canadian Reverse Mortgage?

Spotlight on the St. Albert Food Bank & Community Village

A Beginners Guide to Muslim Mortgages

Pine Shakes – A Big Mistake from the 90’s