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Have you ever wanted to own a townhouse in beautiful Bowness? Now is your chance!

This recently upgraded three bedroom, 1100 square foot, air conditioned town home is in one of the best south, rear-facing locations in the complex. This property is going to sell quickly, so act now. 

With newer kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathrooms and flooring, this home is ready to be moved into with little to no renovations required. The partially finished downstairs level includes a large recreation room and an HD Projection TV (included). The massive master bedroom has double closets, giving you plenty of storage space. Patio doors off the living room lead to a very private, sunny, low-maintenance yard backing south onto an alley offering more privacy. This…

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Congratulations, Calgary!

You were voted that 5th most livable city for the 7th straight year! 

Cities across the globe are voted on a scale of 1-100. Points are awarded for stability, education, healthcare, infrastructure and culture and environment. Tied with Adelaide, Australia, Calgary earned a score of 96.6. The top score went to Melbourne, Australia which scored 97.5. A 0.9 point difference is all that separated us!

This achievement is a testament to the truly great city that Calgary is, and the people who make it so wonderful. Mayor Naheed Nenshi notes, "this is a reminder that, despite our current economic challenges, Calgary remains one of the best cities in the world. Ours is a great city in which to make a living and a life, and that…

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Introducing 4827 Bowness Road NW, a great investment opportunity in the heart of Montgomery.  

This property is a very large, 1133 square foot, fully developed, half duplex on an M-C1 lot, featuring a bright and totally self contained legal non-conforming suite. The main floor unit boasts a large kitchen, a sunny living room with a cozy wood burning fireplace, three generous bedrooms, spacious closets and a 4-piece bathroom. The bright lower level offers huge windows and a spacious living room, two bedrooms, a den and a 4-piece bathroom.

The location makes this great suite even better. It is inner-city, close to transit, the U of C, two hospitals, a short walk to Notables fine dining, a quick commute to downtown and provides easy access west to the…

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CREB® is happy to report that "Calgary’s housing market in June saw a modest improvement in sales along with an increase in new listings." This is great news for both buyers and sellers! For buyers this means that there are more options available for purchase, and for seller's this means that there are actually potential byers for their property.

There was a lot of inventory gain in June.  Inventory levels  were 11% higher than last years average, coming in at 6,659 units. However, CREB® affirms that despite this, the market remains stable. They report, "second quarter activity continues to demonstrate improved supply-demand balance and price stability. City wide benchmark prices totaled $441,500 in June. This is a 0.5 per cent gain over last month and…

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Spring has arrived in Calgary! The grass is green and the flowers are in bloom. People are beginning to venture outside and play again as Calgary warms up for the summertime. Another thing that is warming up is the housing market.

Spring is always the most popular time in real estate. While other times of the year experience peaks in the market, spring is consistently active in the selling, buying, investing and renting sectors. There are a number of reasons why spring is the most popular time to enter the market.

Read on to find out why and how you can reap the rewards of such an active time in real estate.

First and foremost, the timing is ideal. Spring is a time of change and transition. University students are moving for the summer or…

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April was another great month for Calgary real estate! We have continued to see stability in the market, leading to better prices and inventory levels. The success of the real estate market relies heavily on the economy, so as long as our economy continues to get stronger, so will market conditions.

CREB® president David P. Brown had good news to report this month: “More jobs [in Calgary] means less uncertainty for people who are sitting on the fence [about entering the real estate market]. There also tends to be fewer people who need to sell when employment improves, and that can prevent inventory gains and further price reductions in the market.”

CREB® president David P. Brown adds, “it’s a good scenario for sellers who are entering a spring…

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Happy Open House!

We are so excited that you have begun your journey towards selling your house. This is a huge step that we know must have taken a lot of time and consideration. Do not be afraid, be excited; this is the start of a wonderful new chapter in your life.

Open Houses are a lot of fun. You get to stage your home to look its absolute best, share with others all the things you love so much about your property, and you get to start seeing offers roll in. However, hosting an open house comes with an element of risk. After all, there will be complete strangers wandering around your home.

Most realtors will welcome potential buyers but let them explore on their own to make them feel comfortable. This means there is a potential for something…

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2017 is going to be all about working towards market stability, something that has been shaky for the last two years. However, market stability will not reach all sectors of the housing market. CREB notes, “both detached and attached prices remain unchanged over 2016 levels, while apartment is forecasted to contract by another two per cent.” The stabilization of the housing market is going to be slow.

CREB chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie writes, “The transition in the housing market will be a slow process. We are entering the year with high unemployment rates and the possibility that job growth will not occur until the latter portion of 2017. These conditions will continue to weigh on housing demand, but supply is adjusting to weaker sales activity,…

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The Calgary Renovation Show is hitting the BMO Centre this weekend from January 13th – January 15th. cNot sure what this show is? You make know it was the Calgary Home + Garden Show, because it was recently re-branded. Although the name may be different this year, the quality of the show will remain and–in many cases–exceed previous years.

There are going to be over 200 vendors at the show to share their ideas and innovations with you. Whether you are looking for some inspiration for your next home renovation or are wanting to find a contractor to work with, this show promises to shower you with new ideas, innovations and contacts.

Just like in previous years, there will be keynote speakers on the MainStage. Here is the lineup for this year:

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At the start of each new month we summarize the key points from the Calgary Real Estate Board’s (CREB) report on what happened in Calgary real estate the previous month.

Many people do not like reading about statistics. The numbers seem confusing and convoluted, sometimes manipulated to produce a specific result. They leave many people feeling frustrated and even more uneducated than they were to begin with. However, when it comes to CREB’s report, we guarantee credible, clear, helpful information.  CREB is a fantastic resource for buyers, sellers, investors, agents, etc.. If you are looking for information on the real estate market, they should be your #1 resource.

There is an important reason why we consistently relay the CREB report to you:…

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