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Jan. 28, 2015 | CREBNow
Attainable Calgary
Attainable Homes Calgary Corp. president David Watson talks new developments and more
Buying a home just got a lot easier for some Calgarians.
Local builder Partners Development Group has committed 10 per cent of its upcoming multi-family homes developments to Attainable Homes Calgary Corp. (AHCC). AHCC is a non-profit organization delivering entry-level homes for Calgarians caught in the affordability gap. Those who qualify can get into the market with a mortgage pre-approval and only $2,000 down.
"We work with AHCC as a way to give back to Calgary, helping more middle-income Calgarians get into home ownership through this socially responsible program," said Greg Gutek, Partners Development Group president and founder. "We're looking at our future Calgary developments to see how we can adjust the design and density to include more attainably-priced homes."
Buying a home just got a lot easier for some Calgarians.
Local builder Partners Development Group has committed 10 per cent of its upcoming multi-family homes developments to Attainable Homes Calgary Corp. (AHCC). AHCC is a non-profit organization delivering entry-level homes for Calgarians caught in the affordability gap. Those who qualify can get into the market with a mortgage pre-approval and only $2,000 down.
"We work with AHCC as a way to give back to Calgary, helping more middle-income Calgarians get into home ownership through this socially responsible program," said Greg Gutek, Partners Development Group president and founder. "We're looking at our future Calgary developments to see how we can adjust the design and density to include more attainably-priced homes."
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Jan. 27, 2015 | CREBNow
Qualex-Landmark announces seventh Beltline development
The Qualex-Landmark Group of Companies has announced it's building a seventh condo development in the Beltline.
The group has acquired the 0.3 hectare site at the corner of 11th Avenue and 12th Street S.W. In the last 10 years, Qualex-Landmark has $370 million in real estate sales and 1,000 units built or under construction in the Beltline community.
"The urban lifestyle is becoming increasingly attractive, with walkability and the convenience of access to amenities," said Mohammed Esfahani, president of Qualex-Landmark. "We are achieving success by tapping into the growing trend of new urbanism as an increasing number of Albertans opt for downtown living.
The group has acquired the 0.3 hectare site at the corner of 11th Avenue and 12th Street S.W. In the last 10 years, Qualex-Landmark has $370 million in real estate sales and 1,000 units built or under construction in the Beltline community.
"The urban lifestyle is becoming increasingly attractive, with walkability and the convenience of access to amenities," said Mohammed Esfahani, president of Qualex-Landmark. "We are achieving success by tapping into the growing trend of new urbanism as an increasing number of Albertans opt for downtown living.
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Jan. 27, 2015 | CREBNow
Cochrane property assessments increase
Cochrane saw an increase of 5.27 per cent in its residential property value in 2014.
A release from the town said property values reflect the national trend of 5.9 per cent, though increases vary depending on property types. Single-family dwellings increase 6.32 per cent, duplexes and row houses increased 7.41 per cent and condos increased 1.98 per cent.
A release from the town said property values reflect the national trend of 5.9 per cent, though increases vary depending on property types. Single-family dwellings increase 6.32 per cent, duplexes and row houses increased 7.41 per cent and condos increased 1.98 per cent.
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Jan. 21, 2015 | Cody Stuart
Keeping clean in 2015
New Year, New Home is a three-part series on how to refresh your home in 2015
For many, the arrival of another new year means the arrival of New Year's resolutions. While most involve losing a few pounds, there are others that surround shedding of a different sort.
Using a new calendar year as the impetus for cleaning closets and gutting garages, CREB®Now has compiled a list of tips to help rid your home of all those odds, ends and extras that tend to pile up over time.
For many, the arrival of another new year means the arrival of New Year's resolutions. While most involve losing a few pounds, there are others that surround shedding of a different sort.
Using a new calendar year as the impetus for cleaning closets and gutting garages, CREB®Now has compiled a list of tips to help rid your home of all those odds, ends and extras that tend to pile up over time.
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Jan. 21, 2015 | Nolan Matthias
O'Leary and replacing fixed income
Rising interest rates likely to threaten bonds
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary took the stage to much fanfare last week at CREB®`s annual Forecast Conference and Tradeshow breakfast, providing level-headed commentary on entrepreneurship, investing and, of course, real estate.
What intrigued many was O'Leary's approach to a balanced portfolio and the suggestion real estate is a suitable replacement for fixed income products such as government bonds.
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary took the stage to much fanfare last week at CREB®`s annual Forecast Conference and Tradeshow breakfast, providing level-headed commentary on entrepreneurship, investing and, of course, real estate.What intrigued many was O'Leary's approach to a balanced portfolio and the suggestion real estate is a suitable replacement for fixed income products such as government bonds.
