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Aug. 23, 2012 | CREBNow
10 Reasons Why You Should Use a REALTOR®
As a REALTOR®, I'm often asked "Why should I use a REALTOR®? Why not save the money on commissions and do it myself?" When you consider the power of the Internet and the ease with which you can sell items through such sites as Kijiji, it's natural for people to consider alternatives, but here is what I tell people when asked why they should use a REALTOR®.
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Aug. 23, 2012 | Cody Stuart
New Habitat Homes for 2 Airdrie Families
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta held a celebration Aug. 21 for two families who received new homes in Airdrie.
Ground was broken on the semidetached homes in October 2011 in the community of Bayside. Through Built Green Canada, the project is certified platinum and will reduce the overall water and utility costs for the homes.
Ground was broken on the semidetached homes in October 2011 in the community of Bayside. Through Built Green Canada, the project is certified platinum and will reduce the overall water and utility costs for the homes.
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Aug. 23, 2012 | CREBNow
Affordable Housing For Seniors in Montgomery
Thanks to a $4 million investment, seniors, families and persons with disabilities in Calgary have more affordable housing thanks to the completion of the Victoria Gardens development.
The development was made possible thanks to the investment from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta.
The development was made possible thanks to the investment from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta.
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Aug. 23, 2012 | CREBNow
A Steady Pace
Calgary and area's resale housing market is expected to continue to grow in the latter half of 2012, but at a slower pace than the first seven months of the year CREB® said in its mid-year update.
In an update of its forecast, CREB® said Calgary's resale housing market is expected to continue to grow but at a slower pace in the latter half of 2012.
In an update of its forecast, CREB® said Calgary's resale housing market is expected to continue to grow but at a slower pace in the latter half of 2012.
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Aug. 16, 2012 | CREBNow
Calgary a 'Top Contributor' to Housing Gains
Calgary, along with Toronto and Oshawa, was a "top contributor" to a 0.2 per cent increase in Canada's New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for June.
According to Statistics Canada, "improving market conditions" along with increased material and labour costs were the main reasons for the rise.
According to Statistics Canada, "improving market conditions" along with increased material and labour costs were the main reasons for the rise.
