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Feb. 21, 2020 | Andrea Cox
Airdrie: Small-town feel, big-city amenities
With its storied history, convenient location and family friendly atmosphere, Airdrie continues to attract young families and entrepreneurs in droves.
The city's population has swelled from just under 11,500 to almost 71,000 in just 30 years. However, despite its growth, Airdrie has retained all the attributes of a connected village.
The city's population has swelled from just under 11,500 to almost 71,000 in just 30 years. However, despite its growth, Airdrie has retained all the attributes of a connected village.
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Feb. 07, 2020 | Andrea Cox
Canmore construction: six new-build housing projects offer luxury and contemporary design in the Rockies
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Feb. 07, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Canmore's "hotel" condos can provide big benefits for owners who eschew the rental pool
A type of Canmore real estate whose popularity and profitability had plateaued is reaching greater heights thanks to new economic trends.
Hotel-style condominium units in Canmore have seen their rental potential soar thanks to online listing websites like VRBO and Airbnb, providing another vacation-booking option for visitors to the increasingly popular region.
Hotel-style condominium units in Canmore have seen their rental potential soar thanks to online listing websites like VRBO and Airbnb, providing another vacation-booking option for visitors to the increasingly popular region.
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Feb. 07, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Home sweet home: Canmore residents reveal why life is great in this mountain town
Many Calgarians are well versed in the beauty and charm of Canmore. Still, it doesn't hurt to be reminded about everything the town has to offer by those fortunate to call the area home. Here's what three passionate residents had to say about what makes living in Canmore so special.
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Feb. 07, 2020 | CREBNow
January 2020: New year opens with a slight gain in sales
Housing market conditions continue to follow similar trends to last year, with gains in sales.
At the same time, there have been further reductions in new listings and inventory, and more declines in prices.
At the same time, there have been further reductions in new listings and inventory, and more declines in prices.
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Feb. 14, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Love YYC: Six local REALTORS® share the things they love most about Calgary
Justin Becker - REALTOR®, founder and team leader with YYC Realty
Top attraction
"My favourite attraction in Calgary is Stephen Avenue. I love all the amazing eateries, shopping, bars, pubs and lounges in such a beautiful setting. Our downtown is gorgeous, with its stunning architecture balanced with lots of green space and the river running through."
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Feb. 11, 2020 | Barb Livingstone
New Canmore condo development with flexible zoning offers short-term rental potential for investors
There is pent-up interest in the Canmore area for homes that can be used for short-term rentals, and Spring Creek's new Tamarack lodge is poised to take advantage.
The four-storey, 80-suite condo project is one of only a few developments in the mountain town with Tourist Home permitted zoning, allowing for short-term stays (under 30 days) or permanent residency.
The four-storey, 80-suite condo project is one of only a few developments in the mountain town with Tourist Home permitted zoning, allowing for short-term stays (under 30 days) or permanent residency.
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Feb. 14, 2020 | Jeff MacKinnon
My First Home: Ben Hebert, Canadian curler and Olympic gold medallist
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Jan. 10, 2020 | CREBNow
December 2019: Calgary's real estate market caps off year with more signs of stability
December sales improved to levels more consistent with activity recorded over the past five years. This follows weak sales activity last year.
A stronger second half in 2019 was enough to push annual sales up by one per cent.
A stronger second half in 2019 was enough to push annual sales up by one per cent.
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Nov. 13, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Winter recreation communities around Calgary have much to offer, even for budget-conscious buyers
If you thought owning a winter recreation property was out of reach, think again.
While a RE/MAX survey last winter of western Canadians found that 67 per cent believed they couldn't afford to purchase a ski resort property, that doesn't align with the actual situation.
While a RE/MAX survey last winter of western Canadians found that 67 per cent believed they couldn't afford to purchase a ski resort property, that doesn't align with the actual situation.