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Jan. 31, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Reducing risk: Recent change to condominium insurance regulations could benefit Alberta owners
A recent change to the Condominium Property Act in Alberta could be good news for condo owners who might otherwise face a huge expense thanks to building damage caused by a problem in their unit.
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Jan. 31, 2020 | Barb Livingstone
Rentals rising: Calgary's purpose-built rental boom shows no signs of slowing down
In 2019, Calgary experienced a purpose-built-rental "boom" and 2020 is expected to be even hotter.
According to market research firm Urban Analytics, there are approximately 65 new purpose-built rental projects (totalling 19,225 apartment units) currently proceeding through the planning and construction processes.
According to market research firm Urban Analytics, there are approximately 65 new purpose-built rental projects (totalling 19,225 apartment units) currently proceeding through the planning and construction processes.
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Jan. 31, 2020 | Josh Skapin
Bucci Developments continues big bet on Bridgeland with Dominion
While it is not uncommon for a developer to stay busy in an area where it has had success, Bucci Developments has truly made itself at home in Bridgeland.
The B.C.-based developer is presently constructing its fifth residential project since 2006 in the historic north-Calgary neighbourhood.
The B.C.-based developer is presently constructing its fifth residential project since 2006 in the historic north-Calgary neighbourhood.
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Jan. 10, 2020 | Andrea Cox
My First Home: Jamie Banfield, Vancouver interior designer
Seven years ago, Vancouver-based interior designer Jamie Banfield wasn't really thinking about buying a new home. That all changed, however, when he and his partner were introduced to a two-bedroom-plus-den apartment for sale in South Surrey that they couldn't pass up.
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Dec. 11, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Complete community: Despite redevelopment successes, Bridgeland's reinvention is only beginning
Since the demolition of the Calgary General Hospital 21 years ago, the northeast neighbourhood of Bridgeland has undergone a massive transformation. In fact, that transformation is ongoing and will intensify over the next three years, as one of Calgary's oldest communities continues to reinvent itself.
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Dec. 04, 2019 | CREBNow
November 2019: Calgary housing market still favours the buyer
Year-to-date residential sales in the city remain just above last year's levels due to improvements in the attached sector so far this year.
However, November sales activity eased over last year's levels, mostly due to pullbacks in the apartment sector.
However, November sales activity eased over last year's levels, mostly due to pullbacks in the apartment sector.
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Dec. 04, 2019 | Andrea Cox
SPONSORED: Calligraphy by Jayman Built brings striking new condos to Westman Village
The writing is on the wall, as Jayman Built nears completion of its third and final building in the boutique-style collection of condos known as Calligraphy.
The collection is located on the waterside at Mahogany Lake in the upscale, resort-style community of Westman Village.
The collection is located on the waterside at Mahogany Lake in the upscale, resort-style community of Westman Village.
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Nov. 06, 2019 | CREBNow
October 2019: Homes under $500,000 moving to more balanced conditions
Sales activity in October improved by nearly 10 per cent compared to last year, driven mostly by improvements for apartment and attached product.
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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:
