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April 02, 2014 | CREBNow
Organizing Your Closet For Spring
It's spring.
Well maybe it doesn't feel like spring yet in Calgary, but at least we can prepare for when it does actually arrive. As soon as the weather turns for the better you will want to be outside. I'm going to give you a few tips that will allow you to take advantage of the next few weeks of cool weather with a complete closet overhaul.
Well maybe it doesn't feel like spring yet in Calgary, but at least we can prepare for when it does actually arrive. As soon as the weather turns for the better you will want to be outside. I'm going to give you a few tips that will allow you to take advantage of the next few weeks of cool weather with a complete closet overhaul.
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April 01, 2014 | CREBNow
Conditions Continue to Favour The Seller
Calgary, April 1, 2014 – Residential sales activity improved across all sectors in March. However, declining new listings in the single family sector combined with further gains in sales activity decreased single family inventory to the lowest March level since 2006.
"There are several factors contributing to the growth in housing demand, including the inflow of people to our province over the past two years, strong gains in employment and tight rental conditions," says CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
"There are several factors contributing to the growth in housing demand, including the inflow of people to our province over the past two years, strong gains in employment and tight rental conditions," says CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
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March 31, 2014 | CREBNow
2013 SAM Awards Set To Be Handed Out
The 27th annual SAM Awards will be presented this month by Canadian Home Builders' Association – Calgary Region. Celebrating innovation and excellence in the Calgary and area's residential construction industry, the full list of finalists for the 2013 SAM Awards have been announced.
The SAM Awards Gala takes place on March 29th at the Telus Convention Centre, where the top five entries in each category will be featured.
The SAM Awards Gala takes place on March 29th at the Telus Convention Centre, where the top five entries in each category will be featured.
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March 31, 2014 | CREBNow
It's Just Censible
Beginning Tuesday, April 1 census takers will be knocking on Calgarian's doors.
The City of Calgary conducts a census every year, this year to gather information such as total number of residents, home owners, pre-school children and type of school system support said a release from the City of Calgary.
The City of Calgary conducts a census every year, this year to gather information such as total number of residents, home owners, pre-school children and type of school system support said a release from the City of Calgary.
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March 31, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Outbidding The Competition
When it comes to purchasing the house of their dreams, those living in Calgary are willing to go just a little further to ensure they get what they want.
According to a report released by BMO, 38 per cent of Calgarians were willing to outbid the competition to get the home they wanted. The number marks an increase of six points, or 21 per cent, from a year ago. Calgary ranked third of the cities included in the report, with those living in Toronto and Vancouver the most likely to make multiple offers at 44 per cent and 41 per cent respectively.
According to a report released by BMO, 38 per cent of Calgarians were willing to outbid the competition to get the home they wanted. The number marks an increase of six points, or 21 per cent, from a year ago. Calgary ranked third of the cities included in the report, with those living in Toronto and Vancouver the most likely to make multiple offers at 44 per cent and 41 per cent respectively.
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March 31, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Calgary's Growing Beltline
The last of the new homeowners have moved into CALLA, a new 168-unit condominium development located at 14th Avenue SW and 6th Street built by Qualex-Landmark.
This is the fourth condominium building built in Calgary by Qualex- Landmark, the new homes are garden- inspired and quality crafted.
This is the fourth condominium building built in Calgary by Qualex- Landmark, the new homes are garden- inspired and quality crafted.