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June 27, 2013 | CREBNow
CREB® Partners for Life
CREB® and its REALTOR® members have joined the Canadian Blood Services Partners For Life program committing to pledge blood, plasma and platelet donations to the Calgary community.
On Dec. 3 CREB® participated in CREB® Now: A Day of Giving kicking off the partnership and helping the downtown Calgary blood donor clinic reach 80 per cent of its daily goal.
On Dec. 3 CREB® participated in CREB® Now: A Day of Giving kicking off the partnership and helping the downtown Calgary blood donor clinic reach 80 per cent of its daily goal.
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June 27, 2013 | CREBNow
Alberta Vacancy Rates
Alberta's rental vacancy rate was 1.5 per cent this April, a 50 per cent decrease in vacancy compared to the same time last year.
"Employment gains and heightened levels of net migration pushed vacancies lower in most of the province's urban markets between the two survey periods," said Lai Sing Louie, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation economist.
"Employment gains and heightened levels of net migration pushed vacancies lower in most of the province's urban markets between the two survey periods," said Lai Sing Louie, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation economist.
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June 27, 2013 | Cody Stuart
CREB®Pac Meeting Provides Condo Consultation Update
In a decision that could affect Alberta homeowners, Service Alberta Minister Manmeet Bhullar provided an update on the province's ongoing condo consultation.
Following a "very successful and engaging" consultation process that gathered more than 5,000 responses, Bhullar said much of the new legislation will come next spring, although progress could be made sooner on the issue of mandatory building assessment reports.
Following a "very successful and engaging" consultation process that gathered more than 5,000 responses, Bhullar said much of the new legislation will come next spring, although progress could be made sooner on the issue of mandatory building assessment reports.
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June 27, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Luxury Living
Buoyed by increasing wages and the continuance of low mortgage rates, Calgary's luxury home sector set new records for sales in May.
Classified as those homes priced $1 million or more, there were 84 luxury sales in Calgary in May, setting the record for the most million dollar homes sold in a single month. The previous record was set in May 2012, when 80 homes priced $1 million or more were sold.
Classified as those homes priced $1 million or more, there were 84 luxury sales in Calgary in May, setting the record for the most million dollar homes sold in a single month. The previous record was set in May 2012, when 80 homes priced $1 million or more were sold.
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June 27, 2013 | CREBNow
Still Standing
It will take some time to determine the full impact of Alberta's worst flood ever on the housing market, however, recent history suggests property values in affected areas in the city of Calgary will not take a long-term hit.
Although estimates are difficult until the extent of the damage is revealed, this year's flooding saw far more damage than seen in 2005.
Although estimates are difficult until the extent of the damage is revealed, this year's flooding saw far more damage than seen in 2005.
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June 25, 2013 | CREBNow
#YYCflood Resources
In an effort to help the citizens of Calgary to deal with the flooding effects and aftermath, please take a moment to read the resources available to you.
An important resource for information and updates during the recovery process is www.calgarycitynews.com. At this webpage you can find the following information:
An important resource for information and updates during the recovery process is www.calgarycitynews.com. At this webpage you can find the following information:
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June 21, 2013 | CREBNow
A Home of Your Own
In an effort to increase the amount of Calgarians stepping into the role of homeowner, Attainable Homes Calgary Corporation (AHCC) has announced new income criteria.
AHCC President and CEO David Watson explained the median income of Calgarians was based on data from 2006. When updated to Statistic Canada's numbers for 2011, AHCC decided it was time to take another look at its income criteria.
AHCC President and CEO David Watson explained the median income of Calgarians was based on data from 2006. When updated to Statistic Canada's numbers for 2011, AHCC decided it was time to take another look at its income criteria.
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June 21, 2013 | CREBNow
CREB® Lobbybox Program Growing
After a positive pilot project, a program adopted by CREB® promoting the safety of both REALTORS® and residents of apartment-style buildings is growing.
After an attack on a local REALTOR® in November 2011, one downtown building adopted CREB®'s Lobbybox program last summer followed by a second building soon after. By Labour Day, 20 buildings in the city will have the new feature.
After an attack on a local REALTOR® in November 2011, one downtown building adopted CREB®'s Lobbybox program last summer followed by a second building soon after. By Labour Day, 20 buildings in the city will have the new feature.
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June 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Putting Your Art Centre Stage
As an interior designer, I'm often called upon to assist clients with displaying artwork and photographs. My personal preference for less is more in design often comes into play in these situations. It's just a good idea to display multiples and groups of images on one wall, leaving some walls empty. The temptation to fill every open piece of drywall with framed art is a common mistake of new homeowners and it can make or break the décor of a room. It's best to have just a few focal points and some negative space.
