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Jennifer Dill
Courtesy of Hungry Girl www.hungry-girl.com Regular eggnog has about 450 calories and 20 fat grams per cup -- and that's WITHOUT any alcohol! Why do it? Sip these no-guilt nogs instead... Cinn-fully Good Choco-Nog PER SERVING (1 cup): 104 calories, ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Bank of Canada leaves key rate at historic low, says economy still fragile at 9:41 on December 8, 2009, EDT. Steve Rennie, THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is keeping its rates at historic lows, warning that while there are signs the economy ...  [Read More]
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Elke and Michelle, Realtors
A Federal Agency - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) - forecasts mortgage rate increases for 2010, specifically the one-,three-and five-year rates. Although not expected to be dramatic, Richard Corriveau - regional manager of market analysis - at ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Calgary home prices on course to rise 5% in 2010 By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald December 3, 2009 CALGARY - Balanced market conditions are expected to prevail in Calgary’s residential real estate market next year, with the average MLS sale price ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Housing performance expected to accelerate in 2010, as economic stability returns to Canadian markets, says RE/MAX December 3, 2009 Kelowna, BC (December 3, 2009) -- In the midst of one of the most tumultuous economic periods in recent history, residential ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Calgary home prices forecast to rise 5% in 2010 By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald December 3, 2009 7:18 AM CALGARY - The average sale price of a Calgary existing home is forecast to rise by five per cent next year after falling by an estimated five per ...  [Read More]
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Elke and Michelle, Realtors
"Low borrowing costs continue to fuel market recovery" says Bonnie Wegerich, president of the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). According to CREB® market stats, there are seven consecutive months of sales increases for the single-family ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Calgary home sales gain momentum Single-Family Transactions Spike 63% By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald December 2, 2009 7:07 AM Calgary's residential real estate market reveals how dramatically things have changed since the economic meltdown was ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Calgary’s Housing Recovery Has Staying Power Low borrowing costs continue to fuel market recovery Calgary, December 1, 2009 – The Calgary housing market is showing signs of a sustained recovery according to figures released today by the Calgary ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
B.C. home affordability takes a hit as prices rise in tightened, hot market By Brian Morton, Vancouver Sun November 26, 2009 It's getting harder to buy a home in B.C. as an increasingly hot real estate market pushes prices higher, according to an RBC ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Homes become less affordable: Index Prices are higher and mortgage rates are up By Garry Marr, Canwest News Service November 26, 2009 Bidding wars and higher interest costs have lead to a drop in housing affordability for the first time in more than a ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Generation gap for homebuyers Desire to buy remains, priorities differ By Marty Hope, Calgary Herald November 28, 2009 I can still clearly remember, as a high schooler, the day my dad came home from work and dropped a large brown envelope on the kitchen ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Why 4th-quarter outlook is brighter Canada's economy expanded in third quarter, marking recession's end, bolstered by domestic demand Tavia Grant Globe and Mail Update Published on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 8:35AM EST Last updated on Monday, Nov. 30, ...  [Read More]
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Elke and Michelle, Realtors
This prime SW Calgary Townhouse for sale is within walking distance of the LRT, close to shopping and schools, and is located in the desirable community of Canyon Meadows. The 3 bedroom homes is one of the largest condominiums in the complex and boasts ...  [Read More]
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Elke and Michelle, Realtors
Minutes to Fish Creek Provincial Park and the Bow River is a warm and inviting home for sale in Deer Run. With five bedrooms, this home is perfect for large families. The bright spacious kitchen faces a green space and is a short walk to the SE Calgary ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Housing affordability slides Canadian home ownership costs have become more expensive for the first time in 18 months: RBC H ome ownership costs in Canada have become more expensive for the first time in six quarters and affordability will continue to ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Fans ready to do battle If you can't silence the sea of green, just yell a little louder By Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald November 22, 2009 8:20 AM History is full of blood feuds. Back in the Roman era, there were the Christians and the lions, which ...  [Read More]
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Elke and Michelle, Realtors
Welcome to the Inner-City Community of Bankview where you are mins to downtown and the 'Red Mile' on 17th Ave. This SW Calgary Townhouse condominium includes underground parking, 2 bedrooms, hardwood and slate tile flooring, a large bathroom with ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Calgary's Real Estate Market has shown a marked improvement from total sales in Oct 2008. Lower inventory, lower interest rates and more realistic pricing are bringing about more multiple offers as well as quicker home sales. Continuing strong activity ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Courtesy of CREB Calgary, November 2, 2009 – The Calgary housing market continued to rebound in October, according to figures released by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB ® ). “Calgary’s housing market has clearly turned a corner,” ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Construction statistics encouraging for Calgary - CBC Publication: CBC Date: Monday November 9th, 2009 Audience: 4843 Source: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/11/09/calgary-permit-values-building-economy-construction.html? ref=rss Summary The ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Glut feeling tells me Calgary can absorb condo numbers - Calgary Sun Byline: MYKE THOMAS Publication: Calgary Sun Date: Saturday November 7th, 2009 Audience: 240000 Source: http://www.calgarysun.com/money/2009/11/07/11668701-sun.html Summary When the Calgary ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
Strong numbers in Calgary boost Oct. MLS sales to record highs in Canada By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald November 17, 2009 8:13 AM CALGARY - MLS sales activity in October reached record levels in Canada for the month, buoyed by strong residential real ...  [Read More]
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Jennifer Dill
September new house prices up more than expected Financial Post November 12, 2009 6:02 AM OTTAWA — New home prices rose more than expected in September as the country real estate market showed more signs of recovery. Statistics Canada said Thursday ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJennifer Dill
Elke and Michelle, Realtors
Two reports on Calgary's housing market indicate an upward trend of prices, sales, and housing starts. "Calgary Housing Market Rebound Continues" writes the The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) in its November News Release The CREB reports ...  [Read More]
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