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June 02, 2014 | CREBNow
May day
May sales activity highest ever recorded for Calgary
There were 2,948 sales in Calgary in May, a 16 per cent increase compared to the same time last year.
The numbers are the highest recorded in Calgary for that month, ever.
"Strong sales activity is a reflection of improving fundamental conditions such as a growing population, favourable lending rates and rising wages," said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB's chief economist. "Leading up to May, resale market sales were somewhat restricted by a lack of choice. However, recent price gains have encouraged growth in new listings, helping meet some of the housing demand."
There were 2,948 sales in Calgary in May, a 16 per cent increase compared to the same time last year.
The numbers are the highest recorded in Calgary for that month, ever.
"Strong sales activity is a reflection of improving fundamental conditions such as a growing population, favourable lending rates and rising wages," said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB's chief economist. "Leading up to May, resale market sales were somewhat restricted by a lack of choice. However, recent price gains have encouraged growth in new listings, helping meet some of the housing demand."
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June 04, 2014 | CREBNow
Feature: MD of Foothills
Discover hidden gems a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Calgary
For those who call the area home, the MD of Foothills is a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Comprised of rolling hills, golden wheat fields, leafy woodlands and mountain vistas, the 3,600-square-kilometre area south of the Calgary city limits surrounds the towns of Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley and Black Diamond as well as the village of Longview and Eden Valley Indian Reserve.
For those who call the area home, the MD of Foothills is a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Comprised of rolling hills, golden wheat fields, leafy woodlands and mountain vistas, the 3,600-square-kilometre area south of the Calgary city limits surrounds the towns of Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley and Black Diamond as well as the village of Longview and Eden Valley Indian Reserve.
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May 28, 2014 | Donna Balzer
Wedding bell bliss
Echeverias proving popular for summer nuptials
Two out of two brides have asked me to help them find the same plants for their wedding this summer.
OK - it's true - I only know two brides-to-be, but I was surprised they both inquired about the same plant. My niece Ayla and the daughter of my university roommate , Kendra, asked me about succulent plants for their big days.
Two out of two brides have asked me to help them find the same plants for their wedding this summer.
OK - it's true - I only know two brides-to-be, but I was surprised they both inquired about the same plant. My niece Ayla and the daughter of my university roommate , Kendra, asked me about succulent plants for their big days.
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May 28, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Changes coming to public art policy
New rules will see spending capped, more people on art jury
The City of Calgary is making changes to its public art policy following a controversial $471,000-project Mayor Naheed Neshi has called "awful."
Under the old policy, the city's "per cent for public art" was calculated at one per cent of the total capital project costs for City capital budget projects over $1 million. The new policy will see the same spending level for projects under $50 million, dropping to 0.5 per cent on projects in excess of $50 million.
The City of Calgary is making changes to its public art policy following a controversial $471,000-project Mayor Naheed Neshi has called "awful."
Under the old policy, the city's "per cent for public art" was calculated at one per cent of the total capital project costs for City capital budget projects over $1 million. The new policy will see the same spending level for projects under $50 million, dropping to 0.5 per cent on projects in excess of $50 million.
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May 28, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Second and long
Mayor Nenshi addresses city's secondary suites battle
* Part two of a three part series on secondary suites in Calgary
It was one of the biggest issues heading into his first campaign.
It came up again during his second successful run at office.
* Part two of a three part series on secondary suites in Calgary
It was one of the biggest issues heading into his first campaign.
It came up again during his second successful run at office.
