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Calgary REALTOR® elected vice-president of Canadian Real Estate Association

Real Estate News from Industry Experts The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently announced the election of Cliff Stevenson as vice-president of its board of directors. “I’m very thankful for the trust from my fellow directors,” said Stevenson. “With a great executive and a fantastic board of directors, I’m really excited to get more work done for the membership.” Stevenson served […] http://dlvr.it/R34LHx

Free outdoor fitness parks offer fun alternative to the gym

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Calgary’s parks offer something for just about everyone, including people who love to stay fit. The City currently has 22 parks with permanent outdoor fitness equipment, and a pilot project last summer saw temporary equipment set up in three additional communities on a rotating basis. The idea was to judge the potential interest for a […] http://dlvr.it/R34LDW

Come together: Calgary rec centres offer more than just fun and fitness

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Bigger might not always be better, but five of Calgary’s largest recreation centres are proving that when you combine size with quality, variety and a focus on serving the community, it’s a winning combination. Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge Located in northwest Calgary, the 287,000-square-foot facility features a full aquatic centre with wave pool […] http://dlvr.it/R34L83

Strathmore: amenity-rich commuter community offers great value for Calgary buyers

Real Estate News from Industry Experts With its tranquil canal system and ample green space, the town of Strathmore is an oasis outside the bustle of the big city. Yet, it’s only 40 kilometres east of Calgary’s downtown core, making it an ideal commuter community. “I would really consider that one of our amenities, being so close to Calgary,” said Strathmore […] http://dlvr.it/R2hL9c

Chestermere: despite economic setbacks, growth remains in the forecast for this lakeside retreat

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Much like Calgary, the bedroom community of Chestermere didn’t escape the real estate market pitfalls of 2018. However, some experts say that the worst is over, predicting that as the spring of 2019 takes root, sunnier days lie ahead. “We’ve really got some great opportunities now, there are so many undervalued areas and properties,” said […] http://dlvr.it/R2hL73

How to spring clean for a spring home sale

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Spring is the time for cleaning up after the drab days of winter, but a good clean-up is also key to selling a home quickly and at the right price. Elizabeth Morgan, a REALTOR® with MaxWell Capital Realty, says if a home is cluttered or dirty, or has dated decor or furnishings, people can’t picture […] http://dlvr.it/R2hL3Y

Oversupply persists despite improved sales activity for affordable product

Real Estate News from Industry Experts March saw a modest decline in city wide sales activity compared to last year. However, sales have been rising for more affordable product in the detached and attached sectors. Shifts in the lower end of the market have not outweighed easing across the higher priced product. First-quarter sales dropped to 3,108 units. This is nine […] http://dlvr.it/R2DkWt

How to succeed in Calgary’s spring housing market

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Winter is more about skis and snowballs than buyers and sellers. But as the warm weather emerges, so does a renewed interest in real estate. Now that hope springs eternal, a little knowledge of the market will prevent you getting snowed under. While navigating their spring housing prospects, consumers must consider the economy, the local […] http://dlvr.it/R2DkVZ

April in the garden: colourful curb appeal

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Want to sell your house fast? Then add a little sizzle to your curb appeal, so potential buyers can see from the road how pretty your house is before they book a showing. Sizzle is as simple as adding one or more fantastic flowerpots. Even an empty pot screams, “Hello, I have potential!” But what […] http://dlvr.it/R2DkQZ

Four-corner luxury: extravagant homes from every Calgary quadrant

Real Estate News from Industry Experts People have differing opinions of what constitutes a luxury home. For some it’s price, for others sheer size, and for others still it’s the prestige of an exclusive location. However, when it comes to luxury, seeing is believing. With that in mind, let us take you inside a luxurious home that is currently for sale […] http://dlvr.it/R1ncP9

Historical Home of the Month: Garden House

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Year of Construction: 1913 Community: Elbow Park Architect: George Fordyce Builder: James Hay Garden The Garden House was built by general contractor James Hay Garden in 1913 as a residence for him and his wife. The home, which cost an estimated $1,500 to build, was constructed during a period of heavy residential development in Elbow […] http://dlvr.it/R1ncNz

Calgary’s priciest communities each have something special to offer

Real Estate News from Industry Experts If you follow the stretch of the Elbow River that runs from the Glenmore Reservoir all the way to the downtown core, you’ll come face to face with some of Calgary’s swankiest addresses. Bel-Aire, Britannia, Elbow Park, Eagle Ridge and Roxboro topped the luxury charts in 2018 when it comes to average home sale price. […] http://dlvr.it/R1ncNV

Enterprise4Good: charity begins at homeowners

Real Estate News from Industry Experts If it’s true that one person’s “trash” is another one’s treasure, a Calgary-based organization has made an art of turning the former into the latter. In the process, Enterprise4Good is changing lives – one household item at a time. “We are a charity that operates under the European model of social enterprise,” said Adrian Bohach, […] http://dlvr.it/R1LrJd

My First Home: Alykhan Velji, designer extraordinaire

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Calgary-based designer Alykhan Velji is partial to mid-century modern design. So when he and his now-husband, Jason Krell, were scouring the MLS® System listings for their first home, it was a given that the couple would jump on a four-level, mid-century modern gem in Chinook Park. That was 10 years ago. “As soon as we […] http://dlvr.it/R1LrJN

Northwest Calgary eco-community showcases the best of green home technologies

Real Estate News from Industry Experts When Brian Taylor looks out the window of his home in EchoHaven, the view is a street lined with houses of varying architectural styles. However, beneath the surface, many of those homes have similar characteristics designed to make them eco-friendly and highly energy efficient in a development purposefully built with no natural gas service. Instead […] http://dlvr.it/R1LrHb

5th and Third will bring fresh mix of retailers to East Village

Real Estate News from Industry Experts The construction machinery sprawled across a whole city block in Calgary’s East Village tells a retail success story. The 5th and Third development (named for its location at Fifth Avenue and Third Street S.E.) is being constructed and leased by RioCan. The project is two-thirds of the way towards completion and on schedule to open […] http://dlvr.it/R0vLJP

Great expectations: the tumultuous past, exciting present and bright future of Calgary’s East Village

Real Estate News from Industry Experts The master-planned vision for Calgary’s East Village revitalization, launched in the mid-2000s, is becoming a living, breathing reality, now more than ever. Alain Dupere has lived in East Village since 2011. He’s watching the transformation happen one day at a time, observing the changes while he walks to and from work. Dupere, who is also […] http://dlvr.it/R0vLJ7

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