Federal budget addresses housing affordability with first-time buyer incentive

Housing affordability was centre stage when the federal government announced the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive program as part of their 2019 budget, and it promises to be a big campaign issue this fall. The program represents a major step towards…

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Housing affordability was centre stage when the federal government announced the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive program as part of their 2019 budget, and it promises to be a big campaign issue this fall. The program represents a major step towards…

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How to spring clean for a spring home sale

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 d…

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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 d…

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Oversupply persists despite improved sales activity for affordable product

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 …

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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 …

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How to succeed in Calgary’s spring housing market

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 na…

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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 na…

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April in the garden: colourful curb appeal

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…

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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…

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City’s sales slump extends to luxury market, putting buyers in the driver’s seat

When Mark Evernden goes to list his own west-end home next month, it will be priced at less than what he bought it for a decade ago. “I paid $1.3 million, and I know the replacement value if I was building today would be $1.8 million,” said the private…

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When Mark Evernden goes to list his own west-end home next month, it will be priced at less than what he bought it for a decade ago. “I paid $1.3 million, and I know the replacement value if I was building today would be $1.8 million,” said the private…

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Completion of East Village’s first purpose-built rental project approaches

The redevelopment of the East Village has brought new life to an area that was once a no man’s land of unsightly industrial buildings and decaying historic landmarks. An influx of new residents has breathed life into the area, but as modern condo tower…

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The redevelopment of the East Village has brought new life to an area that was once a no man’s land of unsightly industrial buildings and decaying historic landmarks. An influx of new residents has breathed life into the area, but as modern condo tower…

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February 2019: Housing market feels the chill as oversupply continues

The effects of Calgary’s economic climate continue to create weak sales activity and elevated inventory in the city’s housing market. As a result, prices are being affected. “It is not a surprise that slowing activity in the housing market …

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The effects of Calgary’s economic climate continue to create weak sales activity and elevated inventory in the city’s housing market. As a result, prices are being affected. “It is not a surprise that slowing activity in the housing market …

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Okotoks: small-town charm meets sustainable growth

Despite market setbacks and price drops in nearby Calgary, the Okotoks housing market managed to emerge relatively unscathed from 2018. Okotoks REALTOR® Alison Marshall says there is still strong demand for the amenities and small-town charm inherent t…

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Despite market setbacks and price drops in nearby Calgary, the Okotoks housing market managed to emerge relatively unscathed from 2018. Okotoks REALTOR® Alison Marshall says there is still strong demand for the amenities and small-town charm inherent t…

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Okotoks: small-town charm meets sustainable growth

Despite market setbacks and price drops in nearby Calgary, the Okotoks housing market managed to emerge relatively unscathed from 2018. Okotoks REALTOR® Alison Marshall says there is still strong demand for the amenities and small-town charm inherent t…

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Despite market setbacks and price drops in nearby Calgary, the Okotoks housing market managed to emerge relatively unscathed from 2018. Okotoks REALTOR® Alison Marshall says there is still strong demand for the amenities and small-town charm inherent t…

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Alberta politicians take aim at mortgage stress test

Alberta politicians at both the provincial and municipal level have recently spoken out against Canada’s mortgage stress test. First, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney told REALTORS® at CREB®’s annual forecast event on Jan. 30 that his part…

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Alberta politicians at both the provincial and municipal level have recently spoken out against Canada’s mortgage stress test. First, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney told REALTORS® at CREB®’s annual forecast event on Jan. 30 that his part…

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Alberta politicians take aim at mortgage stress test

Alberta politicians at both the provincial and municipal level have recently spoken out against Canada’s mortgage stress test. First, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney told REALTORS® at CREB®’s annual forecast event on Jan. 30 that his part…

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Alberta politicians at both the provincial and municipal level have recently spoken out against Canada’s mortgage stress test. First, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney told REALTORS® at CREB®’s annual forecast event on Jan. 30 that his part…

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