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Aug. 28, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Inner Space
With as much as 7.5 million sq. ft. of space set to come to the downtown core over the next four to five years, a report from Cresa calls the potential impact of the current level of development "significant", adding to the possibility of increased vacancy in the area.
Aug. 28, 2013 | CREBNow
How To: Prepare Your Yard and Garden For Winter
As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to cool, thoughts of Calgary's summer are dwindling replaced by those of fall. For green thumbs and yard and garden enthusiasts, the time is nigh to prepare your garden for winter snows. Here are a few tips to have your yard and garden in tiptop shape come spring.
Aug. 28, 2013 | CREBNow
Government to Compensate Floodway Homes
Affected homeowners are eligible for compensation valued at 100 per cent of their last municipal property tax assessment to help them relocate.
Aug. 28, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Affordability Undeterred
Thanks to a strong economy, solid labour market, rising population and continuing attractive affordability, RBC's Housing trends and Affordability report showed monthly resale activity increased for six straight months, while affordability levels in Calgary continue to be among the better in Canada.
Aug. 28, 2013 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge: Recycling in Calgary
Calgary is a city that loves its recycling. Before the City introduced a blue cart curbside program in 2009, 40,000 tonnes of recyclables were taken to local depots, by 2010 that number grew almost twofold to 70,000 tonnes. In the years following, the City has introduced a composting green bin pilot program and is in the process of making recommendations to council for a multi-family recycling strategy to meet the recycling needs of all Calgarians. How much do you know?
Aug. 22, 2013 | CREBNow
Varsity and Brentwood
Built in the early 1960s, the communities of Varsity and Brentwood offer up established city living with easy traffic access and amenities for everyone ranging from university students, to young families to empty nesters.
