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Feb. 04, 2015 | Cody Stuart
Shifting confidence
Energy prices influencing choices in Calgary housing market
Jordan Meloches and his fiancée Ashley Hopkins didn't hesitate when they recently purchased a condominium in the northeast community of SkyView Ranch.
In fact, while many Calgarians were dissuaded from entering the resale housing market in January by lingering low oil prices, the couple said the current economic climate was the farthest thing from their minds.
"The market to us now really wasn't a concern. We bought in SkyView, which is still developing, so I think our value will only increase as the land out there develops," said Meloches, who cited the condo's proximity to their work and future potential as a rental property as factors when settling on a decision.
Jordan Meloches and his fiancée Ashley Hopkins didn't hesitate when they recently purchased a condominium in the northeast community of SkyView Ranch.
In fact, while many Calgarians were dissuaded from entering the resale housing market in January by lingering low oil prices, the couple said the current economic climate was the farthest thing from their minds.
"The market to us now really wasn't a concern. We bought in SkyView, which is still developing, so I think our value will only increase as the land out there develops," said Meloches, who cited the condo's proximity to their work and future potential as a rental property as factors when settling on a decision.
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Feb. 04, 2015 | CREBNow
In photos: Okotoks
Derived from the Blackfoot word for "rock", Okotoks is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada.
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Feb. 02, 2015 | CREBNow
Consumer confidence impacting demand
CREB's monthly stats show Calgary sales in January total 880 units, below typical activity
Low oil prices throughout January, combined with a shifting outlook in the energy sector, caused unease for consumers. As a result, monthly housing sales activity fell to levels not seen in five years.
"Economic conditions this year are expected to be weaker than original estimates provided in December 2014," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
Low oil prices throughout January, combined with a shifting outlook in the energy sector, caused unease for consumers. As a result, monthly housing sales activity fell to levels not seen in five years.
"Economic conditions this year are expected to be weaker than original estimates provided in December 2014," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
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Jan. 28, 2015 | CREBNow
Moving out to the inner city
New communities and old drawing Calgarians toward the centre of the city
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. 28, 2015 | Cody Stuart
Series: How to fix it up
New Year, New Home is a three-part series on how to refresh your home in 2015
In addition to finally tackling those long-delayed tidying tasks, New Year's resolutions often involve attacking those odd jobs that went unaccomplished in 2014. Like ripping off a Band Aid, the job – whatever it may be – will be that much easier by just getting it done.
To help do just that, CREB®Now has compiled a list of common household jobs that may need tending to and some ways to remedy them.
In addition to finally tackling those long-delayed tidying tasks, New Year's resolutions often involve attacking those odd jobs that went unaccomplished in 2014. Like ripping off a Band Aid, the job – whatever it may be – will be that much easier by just getting it done.
To help do just that, CREB®Now has compiled a list of common household jobs that may need tending to and some ways to remedy them.
