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April 03, 2013 | CREBNow
Survey Says: Buying a New Home is a Good Investment
The 20th Annual RBC Home Ownership Poll found the majority of Canadians are taking a wait and see approach to purchasing a home of their own with 15 per cent likely to buy in the next two years; a decrease of 12 per cent compared to 2012.
April 05, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Pop The Question: Charron Ungar
As president of both Avi Urban and the Calgary chapter of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA), Charron Ungar is one of the more prominent personalities in the local construction industry. Started in 2000, his company Avi Urban – Homes by Avi's multifamily division – has quickly become one of the most well regarded developers in the city earning five nominations at the upcoming SAM Awards. CREB®Now caught up with Ungar to chat about his company, his city and everything in between.
April 10, 2013 | CREBNow
Surrounding Sales Steady
While activity varied by area, overall property sales in the communities of Cochrane, Airdrie and Okotoks totaled 865 units in the first quarter of the year, similar to numbers seen from the same time in 2012.
April 11, 2013 | Cody Stuart
New Office Tower Slated for Eau Claire
Set to add 600,000 sq. ft. of Class AAA office space to the downtown office market, Oxford Properties Group has announced the development of a 25-storey LEED Gold office tower in Calgary.
April 11, 2013 | CREBNow
Pop The Question: Allan Berdahl
April 10, 2013 | CREBNow
Royal Oak and Rocky Ridge
"I fell in love with these communities because of the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains and the unique landscapes including several environmentally sensitive wetland ponds," said Monique Chiasson, community engagement director with the Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association (RRROCA).
April 15, 2013 | Cody Stuart
How To: Be Home Smart
With a survey from Statistics Canada revealing Canadians are becoming increasingly aware of energy efficiency in the home, and with Earth Day growing near, CREB® Now and HomeSmarts examine some of the things you can do in your home to improve energy efficiency, save money, and lend Mother Nature a helping hand in the process.
March 28, 2013 | CREBNow
Defying the Norm
There were 1,591 sales in Calgary in January 2013 followed by 1,709 in February. Nationally, not seasonally adjusted activity decreased 15.8 per cent compared to February 2012.
March 28, 2013 | Cody Stuart
More Office Space Coming to Market
According to a report from CBRE Limited, the first quarter of 2013 saw absorption in Calgary drop substantially, with 260,281 sq. ft. of sublet space returning to the office market. As a result, sublet space now accounts for 43.3 per cent of downtown vacant space, up from 8.7 per cent at this time last year.
March 27, 2013 | Donna Balzer
Grow Micro-Greens Indoors
The sprout snips are sweet and fragrant and taste like – well – peas.
