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Dec. 23, 2014 | CREBNow
2014: The year in luxury
Calgary's luxury resale residential housing market continued to fire on all cylinders in 2014, according to new numbers from CREB®.
Year-to-date home sales priced over $1 million increased 18 per cent to 812 from 688 as of the end of November compared to the same period in 2013. Of those, six were sales in excess of $4 million.
With one month to go, the total already surpasses the record for the most million-dollar-plus sales in a year, consecutively set over the previous two years with 732 and 544 homes sold in 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Year-to-date home sales priced over $1 million increased 18 per cent to 812 from 688 as of the end of November compared to the same period in 2013. Of those, six were sales in excess of $4 million.
With one month to go, the total already surpasses the record for the most million-dollar-plus sales in a year, consecutively set over the previous two years with 732 and 544 homes sold in 2013 and 2012, respectively.
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Dec. 23, 2014 | CREBNow
2014 in review: The year in Calgary
Despite declining oil prices, city sees record in-migration, condo sales
You could almost say 2014 was a banner year for Calgary.
Almost.
The city welcomed a record number of newcomers, with the addition of 38,508 residents elevating the total population to almost 1.2 million.
Sales activity in the condo sector came close to, and might have even broken, records.
And the long-awaited Bill 9 Condominium Act passed, providing more protection for condo owners.
"It was a good year," said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. "Now, toward the very end of the year, we're certainly starting to see some economic headwinds."
You could almost say 2014 was a banner year for Calgary.
Almost.
The city welcomed a record number of newcomers, with the addition of 38,508 residents elevating the total population to almost 1.2 million.
Sales activity in the condo sector came close to, and might have even broken, records.
And the long-awaited Bill 9 Condominium Act passed, providing more protection for condo owners.
"It was a good year," said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. "Now, toward the very end of the year, we're certainly starting to see some economic headwinds."
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Dec. 23, 2014 | CREBNow
Tree-cycling in Calgary
Christmas Tree Recycling Program makes for a greener holiday season
Calgary's annual Tree Recycling program sees your Christmas conifer re-purposed into mulch instead of a landfill landmark.
"Last year we kept approximately 35,000 trees out of the landfill," said Darcy Cairns, superintendent of programs for Waste and Recycling Services with the City. "It's easy to participate - we collect trees from homes and there are also eight drop off locations to bring your trees to. The great thin is that the trees are turned into mulch that residents can use for gardening and landscaping afterwards."
Calgary's annual Tree Recycling program sees your Christmas conifer re-purposed into mulch instead of a landfill landmark.
"Last year we kept approximately 35,000 trees out of the landfill," said Darcy Cairns, superintendent of programs for Waste and Recycling Services with the City. "It's easy to participate - we collect trees from homes and there are also eight drop off locations to bring your trees to. The great thin is that the trees are turned into mulch that residents can use for gardening and landscaping afterwards."
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Dec. 19, 2014 | CREBNow
In photos: Historic architecture
There are more than 750 evaluated historic resources in Calgary.
There are more than 50 buildings provincially recognized as heritage places.
Here's a few images from some of Calgary's most recognized historic buildings.
Share your favourite in the comments section below.
There are more than 50 buildings provincially recognized as heritage places.
Here's a few images from some of Calgary's most recognized historic buildings.
Share your favourite in the comments section below.
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Dec. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
In Photos: Winter in YYC ... and area
Winter is here.
Calgary gets an average of 129 centimetres of snow in a year. While this can be a headache for some drivers and shovellers, it's also an opportunity to head out with the family and explore the winter wonderland in both Calgary and area.
Calgary gets an average of 129 centimetres of snow in a year. While this can be a headache for some drivers and shovellers, it's also an opportunity to head out with the family and explore the winter wonderland in both Calgary and area.
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Dec. 17, 2014 | CREBNow
Dreaming of a green Christmas
The City of Calgary suggests changing up some holiday acts to decrease environmental impact
The City is urging residents to green up their season this year with some easy tips.
"It doesn't have to be complicated to cut back our environmental impact this time of year," said Claire Beckstead, corporate environmental specialist witht he City. "There are many simple green actions Calgarians can take that lessen our impact on the environment while keeping the fun and excitement of the season."
The City is urging residents to green up their season this year with some easy tips.
"It doesn't have to be complicated to cut back our environmental impact this time of year," said Claire Beckstead, corporate environmental specialist witht he City. "There are many simple green actions Calgarians can take that lessen our impact on the environment while keeping the fun and excitement of the season."
