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May 30, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Calgary Communities, A to Z: North
May 16, 2018 | Barb Livingstone
Extras, extras!
Home command centres, extra-large closets, gyms, secondary suites, energy efficiencies and more – the new-build bells and whistles homebuyers are choosing today are all about convenience.
No matter the size of the home, buyers want products that support a busy lifestyle, says Michelle Jakeman, director of sales and marketing for Calbridge Homes.
May 16, 2018 | Karen Durrie
Grape expectations
Canadians love to kick back and enjoy a good sip or smooth tipple – after all, we spent $7 billion on wine alone in 2016, according to Statistics Canada. So it's no surprise that people are building the activity into their homes.
Whether a leisure-time imbiber, a hobbyist or a serious collector, wine racks, wine rooms and wet bars have become popular additions to new-home designs and renovated homes alike.
May 16, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
Hide and seek
If you love those scenes from old movies where a wall opens to reveal a secret room, you can now put yourself squarely in the picture. Hidden rooms in houses – usually custom-built homes, rather than existing structures – are growing in popularity, and for good reason.
"The demand for these rooms is huge right now, partly because thieves aren't taking televisions or stereos anymore – they're going after your identity," said Sandy Scheiris, CEO of Nulock Builders Inc.
May 14, 2018 | CREBNow
How to pick a REALTOR®
Eighteen questions you should ask a Realtor before hiring
Buying or selling a home is likely the biggest transaction people will make in their lives.
For example, the average MLS® System sale price in Calgary, as of the end of April, was close to half a million dollars.
Whether you're a buyer or a seller, finding the right REALTOR® can be a daunting task. There are many to choose from; CREB® has more than 5,400 registered Realtors serving Calgary and surrounding areas. It's important to select a Realtor who can meet your needs, especially when you consider the stakes.
May 16, 2018 | Mario Toneguzzi
Lacklustre luxury
High-end housing market continues sluggish recovery, but slow sales bump up supply As a former long-time writer with the Calgary Herald focusing on the real estate beat, I knew how popular coverage of the real estate industry was to readers.
One aspect of the industry people always loved reading about was the city's luxury home market. So, I was curious how the high-end segment of the housing market has been faring lately.
Year-to-date sales – up to the end of April – of $1-million-plus properties totalled 204 transactions, which is down slightly from 211 during the same period a year ago, says Ann-Marie Lurie, chief economist with CREB®.
May 24, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Calgary Communities, A to Z: South
Read on for stats and fun facts about every community in Calgary's sunny south. This is part one of a two-part series on Calgary communities.
May 02, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
$300,000 - $500,000
Not so long ago, half a million dollars in Calgary might get you a starter home, minus the view. Today, buyers in the $300,000 - $500,000 range will like what they see when weighing their options.
May 02, 2018 | Geoff Geddes
$300,000 and under
A dollar may not go as far as it used to, but $300,000 can still take Calgary homebuyers a long way.
"At that price, you could look at a one- or two-bedroom apartment with underground or outside parking, and an elevator if you want a high-rise," said Monique Windrem, a REALTOR® and leasing agent with Hope Street Real Estate Corp. "You might get extra storage, and if you opted for a one-bedroom, you may also have a gym, concierge and security if you're not set on living downtown."
