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June 05, 2013 | CREBNow
Condo Property Act: Consultations and Consumers
Earlier this year the Government of Alberta opened up the Condominium Property Act for legislative review. In February, Service Alberta began public and stakeholder consultation to gain feedback on proposed changes. In conjunction with the consultation, Service Alberta released the Condo Consultation Paper which covered a range of issues including:
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June 05, 2013 | CREBNow
Confronting the Housing Crisis
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi was in Vancouver representing one of 22 cities at Canada's Big City Mayors' Caucus (BCMC) May 30.
In a release, the BCMC said it is calling on its provincial, territorial and federal partners to confront the growing housing crisis across the country.
In a release, the BCMC said it is calling on its provincial, territorial and federal partners to confront the growing housing crisis across the country.
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June 05, 2013 | CREBNow
Be Your Own Barista
Interior design trends come and go but some styles have staying power. For example, the hotel bathroom influence of the past decade is still a great idea. Lately, I've noticed a trend towards incorporating café/coffee shop style into residential kitchens. It's a trend I really like and not just because I am a coffee addict. For the couple or family who loves to entertain, the café materials and design elements make for a durable and crisp kitchen/dining room style.
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June 03, 2013 | CREBNow
May 2013 City Home Sales Hold Momentum
Calgary, June 3, 2013 – City of Calgary residential monthly sales improved over the previous year, mostly driven by increased demand in the condominium market.
Sales activity in all categories totalled 2,544 units for the month, a seven per cent increase over May 2012 figures.
Sales activity in all categories totalled 2,544 units for the month, a seven per cent increase over May 2012 figures.
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June 05, 2013 | CREBNow
Turning to Tuscany
With lush ravines, lengthy pathways and spectacular mountain views, the community of Tuscany in northwest Calgary has grown to become one of the city's most sought after neighbourhoods.
With access to Nose Hill Drive, Stoney Trail, 12 Mile Coulee and Crowchild Trail, Tuscany has plenty of access, access that's about to become that much easier with the completion of both a new CTrain station and Nose Hill Drive/Stoney Trail overpass.
With access to Nose Hill Drive, Stoney Trail, 12 Mile Coulee and Crowchild Trail, Tuscany has plenty of access, access that's about to become that much easier with the completion of both a new CTrain station and Nose Hill Drive/Stoney Trail overpass.
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June 05, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Market Rolling Along
While May brought plenty of falling rain to Calgary, sales in the city's real estate industry were headed solidly in the other direction.
Driven in part by an increased demand in the condominium market, Calgary residential monthly sales improved over the previous year in May, exceeding expectations, although slowing from 2012's double digits.
Driven in part by an increased demand in the condominium market, Calgary residential monthly sales improved over the previous year in May, exceeding expectations, although slowing from 2012's double digits.
