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Feb. 13, 2014 | Mark Hobbs
Looking for Better Living Space? Find an Alberta Real Estate Agent
If there is proof that the Canadian real estate market is improving, look no further than Alberta. For the year 2012/2013, the province registered a demographic growth rate nearly three times higher than the national average as a result of sustained economic growth and job creation. According to the Calgary Herald:
Feb. 03, 2014 | CREBNow
Positive Start to The New Year
"Sales growth continues at the double digit pace seen over the later portion of 2013, mostly due to the gains in thecondominium sector," said CREB® chief economist Ann- Marie Lurie. "While these are the highest January sales levels since 2008, total sales transactions are in line with long-term trends."
Feb. 13, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Olympic Legacy Still Shining Bright
Thrusting Calgary into the global spotlight, the games helped the city evolve into the world class city we call home. In addition to actual Olympic venues that saw such events as "the Battle of the Brians", many areas of the city were established in the lead up to the games.
Feb. 13, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Winter Heating Up For Calgary Builders
"The trend in total housing starts moved higher in January due to increased production in both the single-detached and multi-family markets. The rising trend in housing starts has been supported by heightened net migration and job growth, as well as a decline in new home inventories," said Richard Cho, CMHC's Senior Market Analyst for Calgary.
Feb. 13, 2014 | Cody Stuart
How To Show Your Home in Winter
'Tis the season they say – the season for snow. Last year, more than 75 per cent of respondents to a Royal LePage survey said inclement weather had at least some impact on housing market activity. And given the fact Calgarians will be seeing plenty of it before spring makes a welcome appearance, now might be a good time to review some helpful tips on how to make the best of the winter season when it comes to putting your home on the market.
Feb. 13, 2014 | Cody Stuart
New Public Plaza Coming to The Bow Project
Instead of building the proposed second tower, which was to be part of The Bow development project, the owners of the property will be building a public plaza.
