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Dec. 17, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Pop The Question: Scott Lockwood
As manager of New Community Planning and Subdivision Services in Calgary, Scott Lockwood is well-versed in Calgary communities both old and new. Lockwood leads a team responsible for planning new communities in a way that supports City Council's vision for Calgary and took some time to explain everything from what his job entails to which Calgary neighbourhood has some great pizza.
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Dec. 13, 2012 | CREBNow
No Room at the Inn
Combined Class A and B commercial vacancy in Calgary is at a nationwide low of 1.9 per cent said a report from Newmark Knight Frank Devencore.
The report tags Calgary's Class A vacancy rates at one per cent (followed by Vancouver at 1.5 per cent) while the city's Class B vacancy rate is 4.9 per cent, the third lowest in the country behind Ottawa, and Vancouver.
The report tags Calgary's Class A vacancy rates at one per cent (followed by Vancouver at 1.5 per cent) while the city's Class B vacancy rate is 4.9 per cent, the third lowest in the country behind Ottawa, and Vancouver.
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Dec. 13, 2012 | CREBNow
Balanced Territory
After seeing double digit growth in 2012, CREB®'s housing market forecast for 2013 shows things settling into more balanced territory.
"Overall, we expect sales growth to ease to two per cent next year," said CREB® economist Ann-Marie Lurie at a forecast sneak-a-peek Dec. 11.
"Overall, we expect sales growth to ease to two per cent next year," said CREB® economist Ann-Marie Lurie at a forecast sneak-a-peek Dec. 11.
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Dec. 12, 2012 | CREBNow
12.12.12: 12 Gifts for REALTORS® to Give Their Clients
1. Event tickets to local universities. Or: Tickets to events at local universities.
2. Calgary Hitmen, Roughnecks, Dinos, etc. Tickets.
2. Calgary Hitmen, Roughnecks, Dinos, etc. Tickets.
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Dec. 12, 2012 | CREBNow
12.12.12: 12 Acts of Kindness by CREB® and REALTORS® in 2012
1. CREB® Charitable Foundation 25 for 25: – 25, $25,000 cheques were donated to 25 local charities.
2. CREB® Charitable Foundation Building Hope Charity golf tournament raised $35,995.
2. CREB® Charitable Foundation Building Hope Charity golf tournament raised $35,995.
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Dec. 11, 2012 | CREBNow
12.12.12: 12 Homesmart Tips
1. Installing energy-efficient lighting, heating, cooling and water-heating systems can dramatically reduce energy use and cost. By selecting high-efficiency appliances with ENERGY STAR® ratings, and quality exterior doors and windows, you will further reduce your home's energy consumption.
2. EnerGuide is the official Government of Canada mark associated with the labelling and rating of the energy consumption and energy efficiency of household appliances air conditions, heating and ventilation equipment. The EnerGuide scale ranges from 0-100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, a rating of 100 signifies a house that is airtight.
2. EnerGuide is the official Government of Canada mark associated with the labelling and rating of the energy consumption and energy efficiency of household appliances air conditions, heating and ventilation equipment. The EnerGuide scale ranges from 0-100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, a rating of 100 signifies a house that is airtight.
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Dec. 11, 2012 | CREBNow
12.12.12: 12 Safety Tips for REALTORS®
1. Provide family, friends and colleagues with a detailed schedule when leaving for a showing. Ex: Property addresses, expected time of return, etc.
2. Always carry a mobile phone and ensure that you can get to it easily if in an emergency. Use mobile applications such as Guardly or program emergency contacts on speed dial.
2. Always carry a mobile phone and ensure that you can get to it easily if in an emergency. Use mobile applications such as Guardly or program emergency contacts on speed dial.
