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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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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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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]
Posted:byElke and Michelle, Realtors
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]
Posted:byElke and Michelle, Realtors
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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Rob Johnstone
Here is a testimonial from a recently satisfied client of Rob's: "Rob was very flexible and worked around our schedules. He never showed us anything above the price range we discussed with him, he was never pushy and he was very friendly" ...  [Read More]
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Rob Johnstone
How about a short drive to Balzac to visit the new megamall that opened today: Crossiron Mills. This new mall is now the largest single-floor shopping centre in Alberta. Many retailers new to Alberta can found. Some first-time retailers include: : Bass ...  [Read More]
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Rob Johnstone
Earlier this week, the sale of a $10.3 Million dollar home made national news: Katherine O'Neill Edmonton — From Wednesday's Globe and Mail Last updated on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 03:01AM EDT I t's just one real-estate deal, but its ...  [Read More]
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Rob Johnstone
From time to time, we receive emails asking why the "Market Price" we give in a home evaluation differs from the City of Calgary assessed price. In the current Calgary Real Estate market, assessments are typically higher than market value. This ...  [Read More]
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Rob Johnstone
Perhaps you have been considering renting out the basement suite, or maybe you already have a tenant living downstairs. If you have ever lived below someone, you know that sound travels easily. We have compiled a few tips, ranging from less expensive, ...  [Read More]
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Rob Johnstone
Yes, you read that right! With all the buzz about Twitter, we had to see what it was all about. We have added a widget to our website on the right hand side, so that you literally stay informed up to the second, on new listings, price changes, and other ...  [Read More]
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Rob Johnstone
Call me a tree-hugger, but I'm excited about blue cart service coming to Calgary! See the link below for more information on the recycling program starting this spring : http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_780_237_0_43/http%3B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Waste+and+Recycling+Services/Recycling+Information/Residential+Services/Blue+Cart+Recycling/Blue...  [Read More]
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Glen Godlonton
A break in gasoline prices and a few deals at the mall drove inflation down in Alberta again in November, with consumer prices inching up 2.1 per cent from a year ago. While deals were sure to be had at the gas pump, where prices were down 12.4 per cent, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
A break in gasoline prices and a few deals at the mall drove inflation down in Alberta again in November, with consumer prices inching up 2.1 per cent from a year ago. While deals were sure to be had at the gas pump, where prices were down 12.4 per cent, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Headlines continue to inform us rather harshly that housing sales are down. According to Canadian Real Estate Association figures, Alberta experienced a year-over-year decline in MLS sales of almost 35 per cent, while prices dropped by 4.2 per cent to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Each morning, Mike Rogers catches a bus at a stop four doors from his house. "I pay a pretty huge premium," he says of the $240-a-month fee, "but it's worth it." The daily service, operated by local charter bus companies, is offered ...  [Read More]
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Glen Godlonton
Rebuilding Canada: Can Our Crumbling Cities Save The Economy? Each morning, Mike Rogers catches a bus at a stop four doors from his house. Mike Rogers takes a Southland transport bus daily from Okotoks to downtown Calgary, paying $240 a month for the service. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Headlines continue to inform us rather harshly that housing sales are down. According to Canadian Real Estate Association figures, Alberta experienced a year-over-year decline in MLS sales of almost 35 per cent, while prices dropped by 4.2 per cent to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Citizens averse to multi-family units in their neighbourhoods The LRT line is ugly and in the wrong place. That multi-family building will add too much traffic to the neighbourhood. A highrise near an LRT station doesn't fit, causing cars to cut through ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Global turmoil takes toll on real estate; Alberta MLS numbers fall 35 per cent The MLS residential market is continuing to reflect the grim economic reality in the country. Sales have plunged from a year ago, average sale prices have dropped and a forecast ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
As the country's finance ministers meet to plot an economic course, Premier Ed Stelmach warned Tuesday that deflated energy prices may technically send debt-free Alberta into deficit this fiscal year and force the province to tap its $7.7-billion rainy-day ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Federal officials told CMHC it could overburden borrowers Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. officials ignored warnings from senior Finance Department and Bank of Canada officials during the past two years that its active business in high-risk mortgage ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Global turmoil takes toll on real estate; Alberta MLS numbers fall 35 per cent The MLS residential market is continuing to reflect the grim economic reality in the country. Sales have plunged from a year ago, average sale prices have dropped and a forecast ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton
Glen Godlonton
Citizens averse to multi-family units in their neighbourhoods The LRT line is ugly and in the wrong place. That multi-family building will add too much traffic to the neighbourhood. A highrise near an LRT station doesn't fit, causing cars to cut through ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGlen Godlonton

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