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Jan. 10, 2017 | CREBNow
Redefining the real estate experience
The Home Investment Advisor™ designation and powerful online platform offers benefits to homeowners and real estate professionals
Home Investment Advisors Ltd. is redefining the relationship between homeowners and real estate industry professionals by connecting the two in a way that benefits both parties.
Founded by Guy Mitchell, the HIA® designation and online platform, for both homeowners and agents, allows real estate agents to differentiate themselves by offering homeowners value-added services and advice through the entire home ownership lifecycle.
For homeowners, Mitchell said the supplementary services of an HIA® are free, and the benefits long overdue.
Home Investment Advisors Ltd. is redefining the relationship between homeowners and real estate industry professionals by connecting the two in a way that benefits both parties.
Founded by Guy Mitchell, the HIA® designation and online platform, for both homeowners and agents, allows real estate agents to differentiate themselves by offering homeowners value-added services and advice through the entire home ownership lifecycle.
For homeowners, Mitchell said the supplementary services of an HIA® are free, and the benefits long overdue.
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Jan. 10, 2017 | Barb Livingstone
Signs of recovery
Housing officials expect new builds to post slight rebound in late 2017
"Turbulent." That's how the head of Calgary's homebuilders and developers group describes the new housing market in 2016.
And 2017?
"Recovery," said Allan Klassen, chair of the recently merged Canadian Home Builders' Association—Urban Development Institute Calgary (CHBA-UDI Calgary).
"Turbulent." That's how the head of Calgary's homebuilders and developers group describes the new housing market in 2016.
And 2017?
"Recovery," said Allan Klassen, chair of the recently merged Canadian Home Builders' Association—Urban Development Institute Calgary (CHBA-UDI Calgary).
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Jan. 19, 2017 | Joel Schlesinger
Tearing down trade walls
Homebuilders hope recommendations to lower duties will lead to lower cost for industry, consumers
Recent recommendations by a federal trade tribunal have the homebuilding industry hopeful that high duties on U.S. drywall imports will soon come to an end.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal issued its Statement of Reasons Jan. 19 outlining why it found drywall duties on U.S. imports are negatively impacting Western Canada's housing industry. Yet it also found U.S. manufacturers were indeed dumping drywall into the Canadian market, an unfair advantage over domestic manufacturers.
Recent recommendations by a federal trade tribunal have the homebuilding industry hopeful that high duties on U.S. drywall imports will soon come to an end.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal issued its Statement of Reasons Jan. 19 outlining why it found drywall duties on U.S. imports are negatively impacting Western Canada's housing industry. Yet it also found U.S. manufacturers were indeed dumping drywall into the Canadian market, an unfair advantage over domestic manufacturers.
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Jan. 20, 2017 | CREBNow
The 'In' crowd
Inner-city communities offering residents plenty to get excited about
From the historic streets of Inglewood to the shopping district along 17th Avenue, Calgary's inner city represents an eclectic and ever-changing mix of stories, style and substance. After all, these are areas where 100-year-old brick buildings seamlessly interchange with high-rise construction cranes.
Yet for those who live in Calgary`s inner city, it isn't just their surroundings and amenities that make it special. It's the people.
"Sure we have our night markets, Christmas celebrations and kitschy shops, but what makes Ramsay and Inglewood an exceptional place to live are the people," said local resident Natalia Jezierska.
From the historic streets of Inglewood to the shopping district along 17th Avenue, Calgary's inner city represents an eclectic and ever-changing mix of stories, style and substance. After all, these are areas where 100-year-old brick buildings seamlessly interchange with high-rise construction cranes.
Yet for those who live in Calgary`s inner city, it isn't just their surroundings and amenities that make it special. It's the people.
"Sure we have our night markets, Christmas celebrations and kitschy shops, but what makes Ramsay and Inglewood an exceptional place to live are the people," said local resident Natalia Jezierska.
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Jan. 09, 2017 |
Transition talk
Calgary housing market to see increased stability, signs of change in 2017: CREB®
The worst might be over for Calgary's housing market, according to CREB®, which is forecasting transitional conditions throughout this year on the back of renewed optimism in the oil patch.
The forecast, captured in the real estate organization's 2017 Economic Outlook and Regional Housing Market Forecast report, comes after more than two years of recessionary conditions that have been manifested by sales and price declines in virtually every corner of the local market.
The worst might be over for Calgary's housing market, according to CREB®, which is forecasting transitional conditions throughout this year on the back of renewed optimism in the oil patch.
The forecast, captured in the real estate organization's 2017 Economic Outlook and Regional Housing Market Forecast report, comes after more than two years of recessionary conditions that have been manifested by sales and price declines in virtually every corner of the local market.
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Jan. 09, 2017 |
Ace your winter showings
Winter showings can be daunting. The cold, snow, slush and sleet dampen our spirits and make the easy feel impossible. But, don’t be discouraged—these quick steps can get your home in perfect selling condition in no time:
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Jan. 09, 2017 |
See the green
Green aka eco-friendly homes are popping up everywhere and their market appeal continues to rise. However, when you hear green it sometimes makes you think of the other green: money, but this isn’t always the case.
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Jan. 03, 2017 |
Create a show-worthy home
Tidy, open spaces help potential buyers visualize your house as their home. But let’s face it, the task of keeping it in tip-top showing shape while you’re still living there can be super stressful.
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Dec. 23, 2016 | Barb Livingstone
Renters' market
Economic conditions create ideal situation for renters, challenges for landlords
In the most volatile economy in the country, it is no big surprise Calgary landlords endured 2016 with the highest rental housing vacancy rate in a quarter of a century.
"It is a free market economy, with all the ups and downs, and in the middle of (this downturn), you just hope many will survive it," said Gerry Baxter, executive director of the Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA) of Calgary's current seven per cent vacancy rate.
In the most volatile economy in the country, it is no big surprise Calgary landlords endured 2016 with the highest rental housing vacancy rate in a quarter of a century.
"It is a free market economy, with all the ups and downs, and in the middle of (this downturn), you just hope many will survive it," said Gerry Baxter, executive director of the Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA) of Calgary's current seven per cent vacancy rate.
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Dec. 21, 2016 | Miles Durie
Year of the smart home
New programs could see homeowners coming out ahead
If 2007 was the year of the smartphone, then 2017 might be the year of the smart home.
Before 2007, there were cellphones that connected to the Internet, sure. But that year, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone. It was the company's biggest innovation since 1984's launch of the original Macintosh, and its ripple effect on the entire technology sector continues.
Enthusiasts waited in line all night to get an iPhone and for a tremendous number of people, seeing one was wanting one (although the initial high price tag held a lot of us back until the next year).
If 2007 was the year of the smartphone, then 2017 might be the year of the smart home.Before 2007, there were cellphones that connected to the Internet, sure. But that year, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone. It was the company's biggest innovation since 1984's launch of the original Macintosh, and its ripple effect on the entire technology sector continues.
Enthusiasts waited in line all night to get an iPhone and for a tremendous number of people, seeing one was wanting one (although the initial high price tag held a lot of us back until the next year).
