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Sept. 06, 2013 | CREBNow
Something Old, Something New
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.
Sept. 06, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Starts Up In Calgary
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.
Sept. 06, 2013 | Cody Stuart
An Opportunity to Upgrade
Following a month that saw MLS® sales in the city increase by 17 per cent from the previous year, August saw 2,196 sales in the city, an increase of 27.5 per cent in comparison to the same month in 2012.
Aug. 29, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Calgary's Most Wanted
Through the first seven months of 2013, combined (apartment and townhome) condominium sales in the city have increased by 16 per cent over the previous year. In July, combined condo sales shot up 26 per cent over the same month in 2012, a clear indicator momentum in the market is rising.
Aug. 29, 2013 | CREBNow
Banks Raise Rates
On Aug. 20, the Bank of Montreal announced it was increasing the interest on most new mortgages by 20 basis points, a move soon echoed by TD, RBC and other banks.
Aug. 28, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Inner Space
With as much as 7.5 million sq. ft. of space set to come to the downtown core over the next four to five years, a report from Cresa calls the potential impact of the current level of development "significant", adding to the possibility of increased vacancy in the area.
Aug. 28, 2013 | CREBNow
How To: Prepare Your Yard and Garden For Winter
As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to cool, thoughts of Calgary's summer are dwindling replaced by those of fall. For green thumbs and yard and garden enthusiasts, the time is nigh to prepare your garden for winter snows. Here are a few tips to have your yard and garden in tiptop shape come spring.
Aug. 28, 2013 | CREBNow
Government to Compensate Floodway Homes
Affected homeowners are eligible for compensation valued at 100 per cent of their last municipal property tax assessment to help them relocate.
Aug. 28, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Affordability Undeterred
Thanks to a strong economy, solid labour market, rising population and continuing attractive affordability, RBC's Housing trends and Affordability report showed monthly resale activity increased for six straight months, while affordability levels in Calgary continue to be among the better in Canada.
Aug. 28, 2013 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge: Recycling in Calgary
Calgary is a city that loves its recycling. Before the City introduced a blue cart curbside program in 2009, 40,000 tonnes of recyclables were taken to local depots, by 2010 that number grew almost twofold to 70,000 tonnes. In the years following, the City has introduced a composting green bin pilot program and is in the process of making recommendations to council for a multi-family recycling strategy to meet the recycling needs of all Calgarians. How much do you know?
