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May 30, 2013 | Donna Balzer

The Kindest Cut

No one does any pruning in the wild. Not unless you consider the effects of high winds and branches ripped off by moose-in-rut pruning. But the city is a different kind of place. We have small spaces and big dreams. We want tidy even if our stated goal is low maintenance.

So the conversation eventually comes around to pruning. "This sounds like marriage therapy" called out a heckler at a talk I was giving earlier this month.
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May 30, 2013 | Cody Stuart

Foothills Fabulous

Ask any Calgarian the best way to spend a weekend off and you'll invariably hear a great deal about the splendor of the Rocky Mountains. Southern Alberta's geographical claim to fame, the area provides an idyllic outdoor setting with plenty of opportunity for adventure.

Sitting just a short drive away from Calgary lay the communities of Priddis, Bragg Creek and Redwood Meadows. Nestled in the heart of the Alberta foothills, the three communities offer a glimpse into what living in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains is all about.
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May 30, 2013 | Cody Stuart

Pop The Question: Brad Lamb

As founder of Lamb Development Corp. - the flourishing Toronto developer responsible for nine completed projects, along with four projects under construction and six in development, it's tough to deny the success of Brad Lamb. CREB® Now caught up with the busy developer to talk all things condo, including his upcoming 6th and Tenth project in Calgary.

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May 30, 2013 | CREBNow

How To: Prepare for Renovating

Spring has sprung and maybe you're finally ready to build that new deck, paint those golden oak cabinets in the kitchen or install that new bathroom tile. Renovations are a natural part of home ownership — here's a few things to consider before you swing that sledgehammer or make a trip to your local home improvement store.

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May 30, 2013 | CREBNow

83% Comfortable

In its 2013 Spring Survey, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) found 83 per cent of respondents are comfortable with their loan to value ratio on their primary residence.

When it comes to debt, first-time homebuyers show the most concern at 65 per cent compared to 23 per cent of other homebuyers. Canadians seem to show a lot of concern for their neighbours as well with 41 per cent replying they were somewhat concerned with debt other Canadians hold down from 58 per cent in 2012.
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May 30, 2013 | CREBNow

Spring Reno Fever

It's no surprise home renovations are on the minds of many Canadians in spring. It is after all, a time of renewal.

But this year it appears more Canadians are in the reno mood according to findings in the Scotiabank Mortgage Landscape Study. It says 44 per cent of Canadian homeowners are planning significant renovations to their homes in the next two years.
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May 28, 2013 | CREBNow

Poppy Plaza Pops

One component of the $31.5 million-redevelopment plan along Memorial Drive known as The Landscape of Memory, is the opening of Poppy Plaza scheduled for June 8.

Located at 1111 Memorial Drive NW, Poppy Plaza aligns with the vision of Memorial Drive focusing on themes of remembrance, legacy and history.
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May 28, 2013 | CREBNow

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