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Nov. 13, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Alberta's recreational property market could offer attractive opportunities for buyers this winter
Alberta's recreational property market will likely be soft this winter, creating opportunities for prospective buyers.
Elton Ash, regional vice-president for RE/MAX Western Canada, says older buyers have been the recreational market's strength for years, but millennials are growing in purchase numbers.
Elton Ash, regional vice-president for RE/MAX Western Canada, says older buyers have been the recreational market's strength for years, but millennials are growing in purchase numbers.
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Nov. 13, 2019 | Andrea Cox
Canmore: Calgarians' mountain retreat continues to evolve
Amenities and stunning natural beauty are continuing to draw both recreational and full-time buyers to Canmore, despite struggling real estate markets across the rest of province.
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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:
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Nov. 08, 2019 | Cody Stuart
Crossfield open house parade collects food donations for veterans in need
REALTORS® in Crossfield will be holding open houses with a twist this Saturday.
Aiming to help fill food hampers for veterans, several area Realtors are encouraging prospective homebuyers to bring along a non-perishable food item when they visit the town's Parade of Open Houses this weekend.
Aiming to help fill food hampers for veterans, several area Realtors are encouraging prospective homebuyers to bring along a non-perishable food item when they visit the town's Parade of Open Houses this weekend.
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Oct. 30, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Country charm: Black Diamond, Turner Valley and Longview offer scenic escape from city life
Taking a scenic drive about 35 minutes southwest of Calgary will bring you to the sister towns of Turner Valley and Black Diamond, with populations of 2,500 and 2,700, respectively. Another 10 minutes south is the village of Longview and its 300 residents.
All three have a lot in common, including a friendly, small-town feel and a variety of housing options to meet many buyers' needs and budgets.
All three have a lot in common, including a friendly, small-town feel and a variety of housing options to meet many buyers' needs and budgets.
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Oct. 23, 2019 | Andrea Cox
High River: Rejuvenated riverside town has bounced back from 2013 floods
The town of High River, located 30 minutes south of Calgary on the banks of the Highwood River, has bounced back from the trials and tribulations of the 2013 floods with grace and determination.
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Oct. 30, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Into the wild: Bragg Creek and Redwood Meadows residents enjoy the best of nature
Lowell Harder and Lee Edwards are longtime residents of the Bragg Creek area, and both men are quick to list the many benefits of living in this scenic, tight-knit community.
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Oct. 30, 2019 | Natalie Noble
Rural refresh: Small-town life in Beiseker and Irricana is bigger and better than ever
If you're a city dweller who has dismissed the small-town lifestyle due to outdated ideas about commute times and amenities, it might be time for a second look at life in Beiseker and Irricana. Recent years have seen progressive changes to these small towns' populations, services and accessibility.
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Oct. 30, 2019 | Josh Skapin
Small town, big value: Vista Crossing is raising the bar in Crossfield
When Dream Development rolled out Vista Crossing, it didn't just bring new housing options to the town of Crossfield – it completely changed expectations of what residential development could look like in the town.
