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July 12, 2012 | CREBNow
A Changing Market
The average apartment vacancy rate in Alberta's urban centres decreased from 4.7 per cent to three per cent between April 2011 and April 2012, according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
July 05, 2012 | CREBNow
The Importance of New Calgarians
It's a well known fact that immigration has significant importance for economic growth, which also affects housing demand. According to recent statistics, Calgary's population has increased by nearly 30,000 over the past year – resulting in a population of 1,120,225. This is a considerable factor that affects the housing market in several important ways.
July 05, 2012 | CREBNow
Calgary's Sandstone Statesman
While you may not believe it today, Calgary was once known as the "Sandstone City" for its prevalent sandstone buildings constructed during the late 1800s.
As time passed, old was replaced with new and few of those elegant sandstone structures remain as evidence of the Sandstone City that was. One of those historical markers is the McDougall School building covering an entire block on 4th Avenue and 7th Street in downtown Calgary.
July 05, 2012 | CREBNow
'Amazing Opportunity' for Cochrane Quarry Site
Between 1964 and 1988, the area was home to Domtar, a wood treatment facility who, according to the Cochrane Eagle newspaper, used a tar/creosote mixture consisting of semi-volatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and pentachlorophenol to treat to railway ties leading to the contamination of the soil.
July 05, 2012 | CREBNow
Considering Buying a Revenue Property?
As a REALTOR®, I get asked all kinds of questions when it comes to homebuying. Not everyone is buying a home for themselves; some people are looking to expand their investment portfolio so are interested in purchasing homes as a revenue property. Working on this type of investment property is rewarding and challenging for both you and your REALTOR® who will work with you on the marketing and selection of the revenue property.
July 05, 2012 | CREBNow
REALTORS Build Hope
This year, over 200 REALTORS®, sponsors, community members, volunteers and donors took part in a fun-filled day at Valley Ridge Golf Club complete with prizes and live and silent auction items.
July 04, 2012 | Cody Stuart
A Return to Normal
According to the recently release Calgary Civic Census, Calgary'spopulation has reached 1,120,225 – an increase of 29,289 residents from April 2011. This represents a 2.68 per cent increase in Calgary's population, similar to the level seen in 2007 where population growth was 28,283 or 2.84 per cent. During the first quarter of 2012 alone, an estimated 26,910 people moved to Alberta from other provinces.
