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March 16, 2021 | Josh Skapin
Detached-home sellers are in the driver's seat, as low mortgage rates fuel demand across Calgary
Enticing discount mortgage rates have helped put Calgary's detached home market in rare form.
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March 05, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Community Profile: historic Tuxedo Park is full of friendly neighbours and fresh ideas
With its diverse mix of housing types, rich history and close proximity to Calgary's core, Tuxedo Park is rapidly transforming into a thriving community of hip, young families.
"There are so many young families in the neighbourhood. And I've met so many new people, just by walking around the community with my baby in his stroller," said Anne Johnson, president of the Tuxedo Park Community Association.
"There are so many young families in the neighbourhood. And I've met so many new people, just by walking around the community with my baby in his stroller," said Anne Johnson, president of the Tuxedo Park Community Association.
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March 05, 2021 | Barb Livingstone
The suite life: secondary suite reform provides new opportunities for Calgary homeowners
By the end of this year, Calgary's full secondary suite policies will put into play a "gentle density" housing market.
After consulting with community associations and collecting online public feedback, city administrators will send design guidelines for backyard suites to committee and city council for approval.
Lisa Kahn, the City of Calgary's legislation and land-use bylaws co-ordinator, says the new rules will govern how backyard suites look and interact with their communities.
After consulting with community associations and collecting online public feedback, city administrators will send design guidelines for backyard suites to committee and city council for approval.
Lisa Kahn, the City of Calgary's legislation and land-use bylaws co-ordinator, says the new rules will govern how backyard suites look and interact with their communities.
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March 04, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Community Profile: Beltline
Perhaps one of Calgary's most vibrant and eclectic communities, the Beltline has something for everyone – fabulous restaurants, hip cocktail bars, a variety of pubs and craft breweries, upscale grocery stores, green space galore, and an enticing selection of condo-style housing for buyers of all stripes.
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March 04, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Community Profile: Silverado
Silverado is a community on the upswing of change.
Tucked away on the fringes of Spruce Meadows, Silverado began construction in 2005 and is now nearing completion.
Tucked away on the fringes of Spruce Meadows, Silverado began construction in 2005 and is now nearing completion.
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March 04, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Community Profile: Edgemont and Hawkwood
Tucked in amongst Calgary's northwest hills, brimming with prairie grasslands and high-plains formations, are the adjacent communities of Edgemont and Hawkwood.
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March 04, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Community Profile: Valley Ridge and Crestmont
Situated among some of Calgary's most picturesque landscapes, the adjacent communities of Valley Ridge and Crestmont – both originally developed in the 1990s – offer homeowners access to plenty of nature and established amenities, along with some compelling views.
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March 01, 2021 | CREBNow
February 2021: sellers' market leads to rising prices
With gains in every price range, residential sales activity in February totalled 1,836 units. This reflects the best February since 2014.
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Feb. 22, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Tips for buyers and sellers in what promises to be an active spring housing market
With spring on the horizon – bringing warmer days, blooming flowers, plenty of sunshine and increased optimism – Calgary's real estate market is poised for a flurry of activity.
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Feb. 02, 2021 | CREBNow
Calgary's 2021 Real Estate Forecast – A Summary
In 2020, housing markets across the country surprised many with a stronger-than-expected rebound in the second half of the year despite record-high unemployment rates and significant job losses.