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July 02, 2013 | CREBNow
Sales Improve Despite Devestation
Too soon to see any impact that flood would have on resale activity
City of Calgary monthly residential sales totaled 2,317, a six per cent increase over June 2012 figures, and nearly five per cent higher than levels recorded in the first half of 2012. However, the
impact of recent flooding is expected to trickle into the housing statistics over coming months.
City of Calgary monthly residential sales totaled 2,317, a six per cent increase over June 2012 figures, and nearly five per cent higher than levels recorded in the first half of 2012. However, the
impact of recent flooding is expected to trickle into the housing statistics over coming months.
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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.
