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Oct. 31, 2018 | Stefan Strangman
Calgary's elusive lofts provide unique canvas for life or work
Oct. 31, 2018 | Barb Livingstone
Despite recent hiccups, developers remain optimistic about Calgary condo market
Like much of the housing market in Calgary's slowly recovering economy, the condo segment has seen below average sales volumes and higher than average availability so far this year. However, many of the city's developers remain bullish about the condo market's future.
Oct. 24, 2018 | Marty Hope
Doing the right thing
As the Alberta government doubles down on solar power alternatives through policy and rebates, some wonder if geothermal will also receive the same kind of attention.
Frank Kernick, developer of Canmore's multi-million-dollar Spring Creek hopes the provincial government will help offset geothermal installation costs through a rebate program, similar to the Residential and Commercial Solar Program.
Oct. 24, 2018 | CREBNow
Homebuilder among finalists for environmental award
Mattamy Homes is among 70 organizations and individuals who have been named as finalists as part of the 25th annual Emerald Awards, which recognize environmental excellence in the province.
The homebuilder has been recognized under the Large Business (more than 100 employees) category for its Cityscape community in northeast Calgary.
As part of the federal EcoEnergy Innovation Initiative, Mattamy will build five net-zero homes in CityScape – the first already revealed late last year.
Oct. 24, 2018 | Kathleen Renne
Pop the question: Tom Westcott
In 2018, CREB® welcomes longtime Calgary REALTOR® and industry veteran Tom Westcott as the organization's new president. Westcott sat down with Kathleen Renne for CREB®Now to talk about his career in the industry, his passion for real estate and his thoughts on the Calgary housing market in 2018.
Oct. 24, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
Earth, wind and fire
Alternative energy sources like wind and solar were once viewed as novel concepts that would never become practical for the average homeowner. Alternative energy sources like wind and solar were once viewed as novel concepts that would never become practical for the average homeowner. However, for many acreage owners and other rural residents, going off the grid – living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities – is catching on in a variety of forms.
Oct. 04, 2018 | CREBNow
2018 BILD Alberta Award finalists announced
Oct. 05, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
A home inspection can help you spot these five red flags
That's why a home inspection is a crucial step. It can uncover problems that might require walking away from a potential purchase, or at least mean reassessing your offer.
Oct. 04, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
A move-up home can mean many things in the Calgary market
"Move-up buyers have been through the process before and know what they want," said Michael Winiarz, vice-president of sales and marketing for Mattamy Homes in Calgary.
