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Sept. 06, 2013 | Donna Balzer
Orange is the New Black...In the Garden
Okay I am hooked.
The newest television show on Netflix has me vegging on the couch instead of in the garden. But even though I am watching the entire season of Orange is the New Black while also indulging in Amazing Race Canada, I have taken time to critique my garden annuals.
The newest television show on Netflix has me vegging on the couch instead of in the garden. But even though I am watching the entire season of Orange is the New Black while also indulging in Amazing Race Canada, I have taken time to critique my garden annuals.
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Sept. 06, 2013 | CREBNow
How To: Move
Whether you're moving a block away or a province away and whether it be an upgrade because you're expanding your family or you're downsizing once all your kids have moved out — the process of moving is exciting and sometimes stressful. Here are a few simple steps on how to make the process as streamlined as possible — whether you're hiring a mover or grabbing some friends and moving yourself.
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Sept. 06, 2013 | CREBNow
Something Old, Something New
As Calgary grows as a city, so does the need for new infrastructure, which can sometimes leave heritage buildings by the wayside.
One example is the community of Hillhurst-Sunnyside where an application has been made to rezone 13 properties in the 1100 block of Memorial Drive NW. Developing company Dobbin Group wants to use the space to construct a 70-unit project comprised of Chicago-style brownstones.
One example is the community of Hillhurst-Sunnyside where an application has been made to rezone 13 properties in the 1100 block of Memorial Drive NW. Developing company Dobbin Group wants to use the space to construct a 70-unit project comprised of Chicago-style brownstones.
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Sept. 06, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Starts Up In Calgary
Calgary's actual housing starts increased by 52 per cent in July, boosted primarily by increased activity in the city's multi-family sector.
According to the latest numbers from Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC), housing starts in the city numbered 1,383 units in July, up from 910 during the same month in 2012.
According to the latest numbers from Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC), housing starts in the city numbered 1,383 units in July, up from 910 during the same month in 2012.
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Sept. 03, 2013 | CREBNow
Summer Sales Stay Strong
Seller's market conditions persist, pushing up prices
Calgary, Sept. 3, 2013 – Residential sales within city limits totaled 2,196 units, an 27.5 per cent increase over 2012 and 8.7 per cent on a year-to-date basis.
The level of transactions was well above long-term trends for the month, mostly due to improved activity in the single-family sector. However, on a year-to-date basis, activity is only slightly higher than expectations.
Calgary, Sept. 3, 2013 – Residential sales within city limits totaled 2,196 units, an 27.5 per cent increase over 2012 and 8.7 per cent on a year-to-date basis.
The level of transactions was well above long-term trends for the month, mostly due to improved activity in the single-family sector. However, on a year-to-date basis, activity is only slightly higher than expectations.
