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March 06, 2013 | CREBNow
Single-Detached Starts Increased in January
Single-detached starts in Calgary for January increased 31 per cent compared to January 2012 said the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in its Housing Now report.
"New single-detached construction in Calgary remains robust as new inventories and active listings in the competing resale market have declined and rental vacancies remain relatively low," stated the report.
"New single-detached construction in Calgary remains robust as new inventories and active listings in the competing resale market have declined and rental vacancies remain relatively low," stated the report.
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March 06, 2013 | CREBNow
Coming Home to Okotoks
With a population that has more than doubled since 2001, the Town of Okotoks with its rolling foothills and mountain views is a great place to call home.
"Growing up in Okotoks was great. It was amazing to see the way the town has changed in the last two decades, not only in population but (also) in terms of amenities," said Katie Turner, who called Okotoks home for 17 years.
"Growing up in Okotoks was great. It was amazing to see the way the town has changed in the last two decades, not only in population but (also) in terms of amenities," said Katie Turner, who called Okotoks home for 17 years.
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March 06, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Ward Off Vampire (Power)
Sucking the blood from their victims in the dead of night, vampires are one of the more evil villains conjured up by the human imagination. There are, however, certain types of bloodsuckers that are far more real – those that could be lurking in your home right now! Now before you rush to the local grocer for garlic and wooden stakes, some clarification may be in order.
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March 06, 2013 | CREBNow
A Radiant Market
As the first quarter of 2013 rolls along, Calgary's condominium market is thriving.
"With less selection in the singlefamily market, particularly at the lower price ranges, more consumers are turning to the condominium market," said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB® chief economist.
"With less selection in the singlefamily market, particularly at the lower price ranges, more consumers are turning to the condominium market," said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB® chief economist.
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March 05, 2013 | CREBNow
Pop The Question: Donna Balzer
Since the age of three when she'd question her parents on when the garden carrots would be ready to eat, Donna Balzer has been passionate about how things grow. Authour, award winning journalist, columnist with CBC radio and the Calgary Herald and blogger (GardenGuru.net); Balzer took some time out of her busy schedule to share her love of gardening including which plant she wishes she could grow here in Calgary.
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March 01, 2013 | CREBNow
Calgary Residential Statistics: February 2013
Calgary Regional Housing Market Statistics: February 2013
Total residential sales for the month of February 2013 totaled 1,711 units, a one per cent decline over the previous year. Accounting for the leap year in 2012, activity in the single family market resembles last year's activity. However, even with one less day in the February 2013 figures, condominium sales have made significant gains increasing by 13 per cent relative to February 2012.
Total residential sales for the month of February 2013 totaled 1,711 units, a one per cent decline over the previous year. Accounting for the leap year in 2012, activity in the single family market resembles last year's activity. However, even with one less day in the February 2013 figures, condominium sales have made significant gains increasing by 13 per cent relative to February 2012.
