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April 10, 2019 | Andrea Cox
Strathmore: amenity-rich commuter community offers great value for Calgary buyers
With its tranquil canal system and ample green space, the town of Strathmore is an oasis outside the bustle of the big city. Yet, it's only 40 kilometres east of Calgary's downtown core, making it an ideal commuter community.
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Feb. 06, 2019 | CREBNow
November 2018: Challenging economic conditions continue to impact the resale market
Sitting below long-term averages, November sales in the city totalled 1,171 units.
For the year so far, sales activity has totalled 15,349 units, a 14 per cent decline over last year and nearly 20 per cent below long-term averages.
For the year so far, sales activity has totalled 15,349 units, a 14 per cent decline over last year and nearly 20 per cent below long-term averages.
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Feb. 13, 2019 | Andrea Cox
Okotoks: small-town charm meets sustainable growth
Despite market setbacks and price drops in nearby Calgary, the Okotoks housing market managed to emerge relatively unscathed from 2018.
Okotoks REALTOR® Alison Marshall says there is still strong demand for the amenities and small-town charm inherent to the Okotoks lifestyle.
Okotoks REALTOR® Alison Marshall says there is still strong demand for the amenities and small-town charm inherent to the Okotoks lifestyle.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Calgarians are still purchasing mountain properties, but buyer demographics are changing
Despite a struggling economy, Calgarians are still buying mountain homes, whether in Alberta's playgrounds of Canmore and Kananaskis, or in nearby B.C. hotspots in the Kootenays and Okanagan.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Everything to consider before buying a winter vacation property
Owning a winter vacation home means spending time with family and friends skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating or just sitting together around a warm fireplace.
But as with any real estate purchase, the first step is deciding if buying a winter vacation home makes sense for you.
But as with any real estate purchase, the first step is deciding if buying a winter vacation home makes sense for you.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Tyler Difley
How to turn your home into a short-term rental property
As the number of properties listed through short-term rental services like Airbnb and VRBO continues to grow, it's natural for homeowners to wonder if they, too, can extract additional value from their home. Have an extra bedroom, guesthouse or vacation property that sits vacant most of the time? Want to rent out your condo a few weekends a year to make a bit of extra cash? No matter your specific circumstances, here are some important dos and don'ts.
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Mario Toneguzzi
Market for Alberta recreational properties is alive and well
When the Alberta economy was firing on all cylinders, Albertans were known throughout the country as the one demographic that was sustaining the recreational residential property market in Canada.
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Cochrane: where history, technology and scenery meet
While it is known for its breathtaking beauty, proximity to Canmore and some excellent ice cream, Cochrane is also a community with a rich and diverse history, fuelled by its ranching origins.
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Dec. 05, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Exciting commercial developments are putting Balzac on the map
Named after the French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac, the tiny hamlet of Balzac, located just north of Calgary, is so small that its population doesn't even crack double digits. However, it packs a wallop when it comes to commercial development.
