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May 01, 2014 | CREBNow
Price gains encouraging new listings
New listings improve for all product types in the city
Following a slow start to the year, improved weather and price gains supported new listings growth.
New residential listings in April totaled 3,754 units, an eight per cent increase over the previous year. Meanwhile sales activity totaled 2,545 units for the month, a seven per cent increase over April 2013.
Following a slow start to the year, improved weather and price gains supported new listings growth.
New residential listings in April totaled 3,754 units, an eight per cent increase over the previous year. Meanwhile sales activity totaled 2,545 units for the month, a seven per cent increase over April 2013.
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April 30, 2014 | CREBNow
CEMA hosts fifth annual Disaster Alley
Calgarians are invited to learn about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies of all kinds at the fifth annual Disaster Alley May 4.
Hosted by the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), Disaster Alley gives Calgarians the opportunity to learn disaster preparation as well as what takes place when first responders prepare for emergencies and disasters such as floods, tornadoes, train derailments and more.
Hosted by the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), Disaster Alley gives Calgarians the opportunity to learn disaster preparation as well as what takes place when first responders prepare for emergencies and disasters such as floods, tornadoes, train derailments and more.
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April 30, 2014 | CREBNow
Cycle pilot approved
CREBNow's three-part series examining the news, community and culture of cycling in the city.
April 28 saw Calgary's city council voting in favour of a downtown cycle track pilot.
The 8-7 vote comes on the heels of months of planning, community forums and debates on whether the track would be a feasible idea for downtown Calgary.
April 28 saw Calgary's city council voting in favour of a downtown cycle track pilot.
The 8-7 vote comes on the heels of months of planning, community forums and debates on whether the track would be a feasible idea for downtown Calgary.
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April 30, 2014 | CREBNow
Ninety-nine and counting
CREB's first female board director discusses her life and her craft
Grace Turley was never one for barriers.
As a small child she would escape her family yard in order to explore the surrounding town of Ochre River, Manitoba. That sense of curiosity would lead her to the world of real estate years later when she settled with a family of her own in Calgary.
Upon seeing an ad seeking an "experienced real estate man", Turley applied anyways — and got the job.
Grace Turley was never one for barriers.
As a small child she would escape her family yard in order to explore the surrounding town of Ochre River, Manitoba. That sense of curiosity would lead her to the world of real estate years later when she settled with a family of her own in Calgary.
Upon seeing an ad seeking an "experienced real estate man", Turley applied anyways — and got the job.
News
April 30, 2014 | Donna Balzer
Hurry up and wait
Some garden tips for Calgary's spring season
Spring dashes in and out of Calgary like a mouse checking for crumbs at the cabin. Winter is gone and the earth is warming. Suddenly, winter is back again with flurries and frost.
As the snow melts, jobs in the garden include raking the lawn, cleaning leaves off outdoor beds and making compost. These jobs seem simple enough but wait —
not so fast. The surface of the lawn has to be thawed and that takes longer on
the shady side of the yard.
Spring dashes in and out of Calgary like a mouse checking for crumbs at the cabin. Winter is gone and the earth is warming. Suddenly, winter is back again with flurries and frost.
As the snow melts, jobs in the garden include raking the lawn, cleaning leaves off outdoor beds and making compost. These jobs seem simple enough but wait —
not so fast. The surface of the lawn has to be thawed and that takes longer on
the shady side of the yard.
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April 30, 2014 | CREBNow
So much in Okotoks
Town offers country-style living with room for plenty of recreation
Situated on the banks of the Sheep River, approximately 18 kilometres south of Calgary, Okotoks offers country-style living just a short drive from the big city.
Charlie-Mae Marlatt, an Okotoks resident of three years said, "I like living in Okotoks because it is family oriented, family focused, has a small town community feel and it is 10 to 15 minutes away from the city."
Situated on the banks of the Sheep River, approximately 18 kilometres south of Calgary, Okotoks offers country-style living just a short drive from the big city.
Charlie-Mae Marlatt, an Okotoks resident of three years said, "I like living in Okotoks because it is family oriented, family focused, has a small town community feel and it is 10 to 15 minutes away from the city."
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April 30, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Stepping Up
Calgary builders team up to bring assisted-living facility to Beltline
Calgarians lacking a proper place to call home are set to be given a helping hand thanks to a collaborative effort from 12 Calgary-area builders.
Stepping Stone Manor, which will be the first of eight apartment buildings to be constructed in the next four years, will be a 30-unit facility in the Beltline community.
Calgarians lacking a proper place to call home are set to be given a helping hand thanks to a collaborative effort from 12 Calgary-area builders.
Stepping Stone Manor, which will be the first of eight apartment buildings to be constructed in the next four years, will be a 30-unit facility in the Beltline community.
