City council’s recent approval of 14 new suburban communities is a vote of confidence in Calgary’s future.

“It is an overall good news story,” said Matthew Sheldrake, City of Calgary growth strategies and geo-demographics co-ordinator, of the communities approved in July.

The decision, he says, reflects improving economic and population growth numbers, and hits planning objectives of balanced growth in both new and established communities, while indicating Calgary is “open for business,” rather than pushing new development (and tax revenue) to outlying municipalities.

The communities also mesh with the Municipal Development Plan’s emphasis on densification. If all 14 communities proceed over the next decade, they will bring 20,000 to 25,000…

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If you need to upsize or you’re simply ready for a change, it’s tempting to consider a major renovation. After all, renovating means you don’t have to go through the process of selling your property and buying another more suitable home. You just fix up the one you’ve got! However, you need to carefully consider the pros and cons of renovating before going this route. You don’t want to invest in a costly renovation only to end up with a home that still doesn’t meet your needs. Say, for example, your current property doesn’t have a home office. Since all the bedrooms are taken, you decide to renovate a portion of the basement. Building that new home office may seem like a simple project, but once you consider new electrical, flooring, lighting, etc., it…

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When you’re selling your home in a buyers’ market, the subtleties of staging can make a world of difference.

Accessories
“You can add visual interest and help make your home photos pop with colourful toss cushions, a bowl of fruit or even some nice books on a shelf,” said Ball. “My favourites are small fake plants placed in the bathroom or on an end table. Whatever you choose should have some flash without going overboard.”

Lighting
“Side table lamps create instant warmth as soon as people enter the home and make it easier to picture yourself living there,” said Ball. Be sure to have lights on a timer, as Realtors might not turn all the lights on when they show the home, especially during the day. You might also add a mirror in the front entrance that…

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Coming Soon - 147 Stonegate Place NW, Airdrie. 

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $399,900. 

For more information or a private viewing contact Billy & Yasin at 403-681-0319

 

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Newly renovated 3 bedroom bungalow with extra level in a beautiful quiet neighbourhood! This property has a dream backyard with over 25k in concrete alone! Huge lot that is newly landscaped with a new fence and tons of space for all of your toys. This property has new windows, flooring, interior and exterior paint, doors, trim, kitchen cupboards, appliances and a lot more! This is the best value you can find in this price range and is cheaper than buying a condo. This home is fully finished and is move in ready.

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Next to “location, location, location,” the truest maxim in real estate is “change, change, change.” While your first home is a milestone, keeping pace with your changing needs is about making all the right moves.

“Move-up buyers have been through the process before and know what they want,” said Michael Winiarz, vice-president of sales and marketing for Mattamy Homes in Calgary.

“Double-car garages and a certain number of bedrooms and bathrooms will always be important, and schools, parks and the right community design are also a focus. Move up buyers see these homes as their long-term plan, so they need to check off more boxes personally and emotionally.”

So, what exactly constitutes a move-up home? And who are these move-up buyers?

“AS A…

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City of Calgary, Aug. 15, 2018 – Stricter lending criteria, higher rates and a slow economic recovery weighed on housing demand over the first half of 2018.

This is causing sales to ease more than originally anticipated.

"Easing sales combined with rising inventories has pushed the market into an oversupply situation for all products, affecting pricing for all products, which include detached, semi-detached and row, and apartment," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.

Overall, prices are expected to ease by over one per cent across the city, with expected declines ranging from 2.5 per cent in the apartment sector to nearly one per cent in the detached sector.

"Prices were not expected to improve this year. However, supply has not…

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