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Jan. 14, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Calgary Housing Starts Decline in November
Housing starts in the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) totalled 990 units in November 2012, down 10 per cent from 1,106 units in the previous year. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), to the end of November, total housing starts in the Calgary CMA rose 44 per cent to 11,975 units, up from 8,322 units in November 2011.
Jan. 14, 2013 | CREBNow
Bowness Named Top Community in Calgary
The community was cited for its mix of multi-family and singlefamily homes costing an average of $449,260. With a population of just over 100,000 people and a vacancy rate of 1.9 per cent Bowness includes elementary and secondary schools as well as shopping amenities and Bowness Park.
Jan. 11, 2013 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge
When construction was completed 43 years ago, the Calgary Tower became the city's tallest building. While it no longer towers above its surroundings, the tower still holds a cherished place in Calgary's past, present and future, as an architectural icon.
Jan. 10, 2013 | CREBNow
Pop the Question: Becky Walters
With a history in accounting, sales and management, CREB®'s newly appointed president for 2013 — Becky Walters — has been in real estate since 1988. Walters took the time to share her fascination with real estate, the city's biggest strengths and her thoughts on Calgary's best-kept secret.
Jan. 10, 2013 | CREBNow
Moving in the Right Direction
Average sale prices were the highest ever in Calgary at $428,655 for combined single family and condominium, but this figure was skewed by a surge in $1-million plus homes sold in 2012. The benchmark price of $381,408 is lower than the average because tracking is based on comparable properties.
