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Stories Tagged - Canmore
Feb. 07, 2020 | Natalie Noble
Home sweet home: Canmore residents reveal why life is great in this mountain town
Many Calgarians are well versed in the beauty and charm of Canmore. Still, it doesn't hurt to be reminded about everything the town has to offer by those fortunate to call the area home. Here's what three passionate residents had to say about what makes living in Canmore so special.
Feb. 11, 2020 | Barb Livingstone
New Canmore condo development with flexible zoning offers short-term rental potential for investors
The four-storey, 80-suite condo project is one of only a few developments in the mountain town with Tourist Home permitted zoning, allowing for short-term stays (under 30 days) or permanent residency.
Nov. 13, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Winter recreation communities around Calgary have much to offer, even for budget-conscious buyers
While a RE/MAX survey last winter of western Canadians found that 67 per cent believed they couldn't afford to purchase a ski resort property, that doesn't align with the actual situation.
Nov. 13, 2019 | Andrea Cox
Canmore: Calgarians' mountain retreat continues to evolve
Nov. 13, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Five things to consider when buying a ski-vacation condo
A ski-vacation condo can be a great place for holidays with family and friends, with the added benefit of generating rental income when you're away.
Luckily, ski resorts and mountain towns in B.C. are not subject to vacancy or speculation taxes that have started to emerge in that province, and even buying at a U.S. ski resort is possible with financing through your Canadian bank.
Here are five questions to consider when buying a ski-vacation condo:
Aug. 28, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Integrated communities: New senior-living options offer variety and amenities
That evolution means community integration instead of isolation; health, wellness and amenity/meal options for a growing group of active residents; and aging in place with staged support for those with dementia and their caregivers.
May 15, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Alberta recreational property market could see uptick in activity in 2019
May 14, 2019 | Tyler Difley
Weekend retreats
During the summer months, it's always nice to be able to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a little R and R – whether for a few weeks or only a weekend – which is why the idea of owning a vacation property is so appealing to many Calgarians. Thankfully, there are no shortage of options here in the province for vacationers of all stripes.
Here are 10 popular vacation communities within three hours of Calgary:
Jan. 16, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
