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April 17, 2013 | CREBNow
Wrecked and Wonderful
Slated for demolition, nine houses, three garages and one greenhouse in the Calgary community of Sunnyside are going to go out with an artistic bang.
Wreck City: An Epilogue for 809 is being touted as the largest project of its kind in Calgary. Eight artistcurators and more than 100 artists, musicians and performers are participating in transforming the homes into intriguing works of art through various mediums and sharing them with the public April 19-27.
April 17, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Pop The Question: Patricia Cameron
Around since 1978, Green Calgary was "empowering Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities" long before most in the city had any notion about bringing eco-friendliness into their homes. With Earth Day casting a spotlight on all things green, CREB®Now caught up with the executive director of the city's non-profit urban environmental organization to talk about what it means to be eco-friendly.
April 17, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Closer Thank You'd Think
Chestermere's status as "Alberta's Oasis" is evident in the number of homebuyers making the town home. Over the last decade, the population of Chestermere has more than tripled, rising from less than 4,000 residents in 2002 to 15,352 in 2012.
April 17, 2013 | CREBNow
Walk This Way
The inclination to live in a community where everything is easily accessed using your own two feet is reflected by an increase in inner city residential prices, according to the Real Estate Investment Network.
April 11, 2013 | Donna Balzer
Boldly Knock Down Walls
Have you ever knocked out a wall inside your home? Did that give you a wonderful feeling of space and openness? Now imagine knocking down a few walls in your garden.
April 08, 2013 | CREBNow
Roll Out the Barrel
Utilizing rain courtesy of Mother Nature is not only good for your yard and garden, it's also easy on the water bill.
April 03, 2013 | CREBNow
Bearspaw and Springbank
The Canadian Pacific Railway established the Bearspaw Station in 1909. Named for Chief Masgwaahsid or Bear's Paw, the station west of Calgary has become a sought-after destination for acreage living and commuters.
April 05, 2013 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge: City of Calgary Planning Process
The City of Calgary is constantly changing and evolving. New homes are being built and people continue to move and grow their families here necessitating in kind, growth of infrastructure, amenities and more. How much do you know about the City's planning processes?
