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July 04, 2013 | Donna Balzer
Thrillers, Fillers & Spillers
Some tips and shortcuts for beautifying your yard with planters
When potting plants for your yard and garden there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are a couple different scenarios:
When potting plants for your yard and garden there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are a couple different scenarios:
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July 04, 2013 | Cody Stuart
June Sales Beat Expectations
Calgary homes changed hands at a brisk pace in June, according to statistics mostly reflecting pre-flood market conditions.
The month leading up to Calgary's flood disaster saw 2,317 sales in the city, a six per cent increase from June 2012.
The month leading up to Calgary's flood disaster saw 2,317 sales in the city, a six per cent increase from June 2012.
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July 04, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Rental Reservations
With literally hundreds of rental units taken off the market in the wake of the recent flooding, Calgary renters could find themselves facing serious issues.
Following a pre-flood report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) showing the city's vacancy rate fell to just 1.2 per cent in April, many prospective renters are facing a virtually nonexistent market.
Following a pre-flood report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) showing the city's vacancy rate fell to just 1.2 per cent in April, many prospective renters are facing a virtually nonexistent market.
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July 04, 2013 | CREBNow
Mosquito Proof Your Yard
Needing water to thrive, Calgary has been the perfect place for mosquitos to live as of late — much to the annoyance of any resident that isn't heavily armed with long sleeves and several cans of mosquito spray. While those buzzing little pests are a total nuisance and potential carriers of the West Nile Virus, there are a few things Calgarians can do in their yards and gardens to keep those nasty little bloodsuckers at bay.
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July 10, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Record Setting Luxury
Hot on the heels of a report detailing the success of Calgary's luxury homes market, comes news that July has already been a record-breaking month in the sector.
Through the first 10 days of July, four homes priced at $4 million or higher have sold in the city, setting a new monthly record. Located in Britannia, Elbow Park/Glencoe and Mount Royal, the four homes accounted for $17.5 million in sales. The previous record of two $4 million plus sales was set in June 2008.
Through the first 10 days of July, four homes priced at $4 million or higher have sold in the city, setting a new monthly record. Located in Britannia, Elbow Park/Glencoe and Mount Royal, the four homes accounted for $17.5 million in sales. The previous record of two $4 million plus sales was set in June 2008.
