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THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE HOUSE LAND VALUE ONLY! THE HOUSE IS CONDEMNED BY AHS ORDER!

The house and land are to be sold in as is where is condition and no real property report will be supplied and the buyer to assume the 1951 restrictive covenant on title. Calling all developers and builders - excellent building opportunity!! Very well located and very large 50x120 R-C2 south rear lot in a great inner-city location of Montgomery!! Several new builds on this street and many more are being built in this progressive inner-city area. Close to 2 hospitals, the Market Mall and U of C, only a short commute to downtown, and easy access west to the mountains. Hurry on this one!!!

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Owning a home is no small feat. Why? Because they are a major financial investment. One of the main things to understand about owning a property is that you will likely start paying a mortgage.

So, what is a mortgage? A mortgage is the money you pay a creditor over time in exchange for them lending you all of that money upfront to pay for your property of choice. Essentially, it is a loan you take out to finance the purchase of a property. Depending on your unique situation, the creditor (typically a bank) will determine how much money they are comfortable lending you based on things like your job, credit score, assets, etc.. Finding out how much money the bank is willing to give you usually directly determines how much money you can spend on a…

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Happy May Long Weekend, everyone!

Here are some ideas of things to do this weekend:

  • Grey Eagle Drive In: For just $40.00 you can attend a drive-in movie event at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino. This nostalgic activity is a great way to experience the magic of movies despite the COVID-19 restrictions, and is an excellent opportunity to get out of the house with the whole family. Learn more about what movies they are showing and get your tickets by visiting their website by clicking here.
  • Watch Storybook Theatre's new show "The Smartest Girl In The World": Avenue Calgary writes, "StoryBook Theatre is launching its newest online production over the May long weekend. Starting on May 21, you can watch The Smartest Girl in the World, which…

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Welcome to a legal conforming 1240 sq.ft. up/down duplex, fully developed walk-out bungalow that is located on a quiet street and on a large 50x120 R-C2 lot in upper Montgomery!


There are wonderful river valley escarpment views for future development! There are several large newer infills all along this street and also newer million dollar plus single-family homes as well! Several upgrades in recent years, including newer F/A furnace and H/W tank, newer flooring, most windows replaced, newer appliances plus much, much more! This total of 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, (including a 4 piece ensuite), fully developed bungalow, is perfect to subsidize your mortgage payments or an excellent holding property for future development!! This wonderful inner…

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Welcome to an amazing, quality Jayman built family-oriented home offering approximately 3,500 sqft. of total luxury living space featuring a total of five large bedrooms.


A very spacious main floor entry-way leads you to the grand and open main living area, featuring a beautiful and luxurious kitchen c/w a raised granite covered eating bar and separate island, built-in appliances including a gas cooktop, a massive great room off the kitchen c/w a gas fireplace and a large dining area for the whole family! Upstairs offers 3 large bedrooms plus a massive bonus room, spa-like 5-piece ensuite including two separate walk-in for his/hers closets and an upstairs laundry room. The lower level is fully developed including a rec room and two more bedrooms,…

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"Walk Score" is a real estate term that gets thrown around a lot, but is rarely ever  defined. So what is this all-important walk score? A walk score is a score an address is given between 0 and 100 regarding how friendly the area is based on walkability. Variables that go into calculating this score are:

  • Area safety & Crime Rates
  • Nearby Transit & Bike Routes
  • Proximity to essential services such as Grocery stores, pharmacies, schools and businesses
  • Composition of  land (Hills, Forests, Plains, etc.)

A walk score is a fast way for potential buyers to see how, essentially, accessible their new home is based on location.

Having a high walk score is often exalted as a wonderful thing, but having a low walk score is not necessarily…

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Welcome to the owner/builder's own upgraded home! Very spacious over 2800sqft, semi-detached, 5 bedroom fully developed quality built infill home.

The special features of this infill home include soaring 10 ft. ceilings on the main floor, gorgeous engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main floor, full height kitchen cabinets, good sized quartz covered island, a 2 pc. main floor bath, a huge window package and a beautiful and very large gas fireplace feature wall! The upstairs features 3 bedrooms including a massive primary bedroom with a 5 pc. spa-like retreat including a jet tub and a large skylight. Also included is a separate laundry room. The fully developed lower level has 9 ft. ceilings, 2 additional bedrooms, a 4 pc. bath and a…

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Happy May, Everyone!

The weather in Calgary has taken a turn for the best. Besides the expected rain showers, temperatures are pleasant and the grass is beginning to turn green - finally! Besides Calgary Olympic Park, all the snow is melted and the season of spring is here. Looking for something fun to do this month? We've got you covered. While we recommend staying at home and distanced from others as much as possible as COVID-19 cases persist, here are some fun, safe events for you to check out:

May 9: Bowness Spring Clean-Up 
May 9: Mother's Day
May 9: Bowness Spring Clean-Up 
May 11: Vegan Sushi Making Class
May 13 - 16: #DanceForth: Place/Is a City Written on This Body
May 14: Lobsterfest 2021
May 15: Halfway to Halloween May-hem at COBBS…

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The Calgary housing market continues to blow expectations out of the water. While some believed it would take years for us to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, after wave two we say the market skyrocket. This April was no exception: Calgary recorded it's highest sales for April in a very, very long time. Here are some of the highlights from the Calgary Real Estate Board's report:

  • "There were 3,209 sales in April"
  • "Recent price gains and tight market conditions have encouraged many sellers to list their home this month."
  • "Demand was strong enough to absorb the additional supply, ensuring the market continues to favour the seller."
  • "4,670 new listings coming onto the market in April, inventory levels trended up relative to last month…

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Welcome to a beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, inner-city fully developed family home located in an amazing and quiet hidden enclave in a beautiful massive tree-lined street of Bowness! Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail and built by a hands-on small builder, offering over 4300sqft of luxurious total living space!


The highlighted features include; five generous sizes bedrooms, 10-ft soaring ceilings on the main floor & engineered hardwood floors throughout, casual to formal flexible living rooms, main floor office or den, convenient side entrance c/w locker style mudroom, a sunny open and airy design filtering in lots natural sunlight. Some of the special highlighted features include TRIPLE glazed windows, acrylic stucco and stone…

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