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Jan. 21, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Calgary Housing Starts Fall in December
Housing starts in the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 11,461 units in December, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of total housing starts. The standalone monthly SAAR was 10,618 units in December, down from 11,902 in November.
Jan. 21, 2013 | CREBNow
How To: Christmas Lights
The last two weeks of November signal Christmas light go-time for both DIY homeowners as well as companies that install lights such as Calgary's Bugaboo Landscaping Ltd.
Jan. 21, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Holiday Spending to Increase
According to Colliers International's Fall 2012 Retail Report, Albertans are expected to spend almost $70 billion this year – an 8.91 per cent year-over-year increase over 2011. With the holiday season fast approaching, Albertans are also on target to see the largest year-over-year increase when it comes to Christmas shopping as well with forecasted spending for December at $6.99 billion, an 8.72 per cent year-over-year increase compared to 2011.
Jan. 21, 2013 | CREBNow
Bowness and Montgomery
In 1911, when entrepreneur John Hextall registered subdivision plans for the framework of a village along the banks of the Bow River, little did he know that village would become one of Calgary's most beloved communities.
Jan. 21, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Nick Profeta is 2012's REALTOR® of the Year
Commonly known as the REALTOR® of the Year award, the T.W.H. (Bill) Saunders MemorialAward is given to those who exemplify high standards of professionalism, show remarkable leadership and dedication and recognizes outstanding contributions to the real estate industry and the community.
Jan. 16, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Moving Away From Renting
Amy Gregson found the rental market too tight, and decided when she graduated from university in 2009 to buy a home along with her boyfriend Brian Ball.
"We would rather put our money towards something we own than towards something someone else owns," said Gregson, who lived at home after graduating to save money to put towards a home. The couple recently purchased a newly built home in New Brighton.
Jan. 14, 2013 | CREBNow
Bowness Named Top Community in Calgary
The community was cited for its mix of multi-family and singlefamily homes costing an average of $449,260. With a population of just over 100,000 people and a vacancy rate of 1.9 per cent Bowness includes elementary and secondary schools as well as shopping amenities and Bowness Park.
Jan. 11, 2013 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge
When construction was completed 43 years ago, the Calgary Tower became the city's tallest building. While it no longer towers above its surroundings, the tower still holds a cherished place in Calgary's past, present and future, as an architectural icon.
Jan. 10, 2013 | CREBNow
Pop the Question: Becky Walters
With a history in accounting, sales and management, CREB®'s newly appointed president for 2013 — Becky Walters — has been in real estate since 1988. Walters took the time to share her fascination with real estate, the city's biggest strengths and her thoughts on Calgary's best-kept secret.
