New MLS® Home Price Index for Calgary

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I attended a REALTORS® presentation for the new MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) and I believe this is going to be a great tool to help price property. The new index was introduced on Feb 6 by the Canadian Real Estate Association in partnership with Canada’s five largest real estate boards – Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Calgary, Toronto and … [Read more...]

I Love You In YYC Valentine’s Day contest

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We're excited to launch our I Love You In YYC Valentine's Day contest! All this week if you post a description of your perfect V-Day date on our wall, you'll be entered to win dinner and a reservation for two at Without Papers Pizza on Valentine's Day! Note: to be eligible, you must have liked this page and have followed Without Papers on … [Read more...]

January’s Calgary Real Estate Update

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Here are January's Calgary Real Estate numbers which are listed below. The numbers demonstrate that it continues to be a buyer's market with over 4 months of inventory, but nearing balance. Overall Calgary Real Estate Market YTD Single Family and Condominium sales totaled 1,078 This was a 1% increase over 2011 Year-to-date listings … [Read more...]

Calgary’s February 2012 Events

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Here are some great Calgary events, other than Valentine's Day for February 2012. Speed Dating for Calgary Singles with 25dates.com Location: Vicious Circle When: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 at 7:00 PM - 10:00PM Contact: 25dates.com Email: info@25dates.com WebSite: www.25dates.com  Meet 25 singles in one night! Hosted by Canada's … [Read more...]

Juree’s Thai Place

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Feeling the need to satisfy a hankering for something a little different, my wife and I, along with a few friends headed over to Juree's Thai Place. It is located just off 16th Avenue and 19th Street NW in the old Burger King and while that seems a pretty unlikely location for a Thai restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised by the transformation. … [Read more...]

7 Things to Look for in a New Neighbourhood

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One of the most important decisions when purchasing a home is location. Whether seeking a secluded getaway from the daily hustle, activities, schools, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community. Choosing a neighbourhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important … [Read more...]

Calgary 2012 CREB® Real Estate Forecast

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Every year CREB® (Calgary Real Estate Board) has their annual forecast. Here is where they predict in which direction Calgary's Real Estate will be going. This year the predictions looks quite optimistic, with many gains. Alberta continue's to lead the way in the Real Estate Market in Canada; due the expected gain in Oil. Here's a quick snapshot … [Read more...]

New First Time Buyer Testimonial

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lav for helping me find my very own condo! As a first-time condo buyer and a new Calgarian, I did not know much about the buying process or the city itself. Lav listened to my needs and expectations and helped identify neighbourhoods that best suited my lifestyle and budget. Lav was patient throughout … [Read more...]

Calgary’s January 2012 Events

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8th Annual Winter Stroll January 6, 2012 - Located in Inglewood at 1139 11 Street SE. Artpoint Gallery & Studio Society members and associated members join to present contemporary works inspired by the works of Iranian poster designer, Ghobad Shiva. Call 403-265-6867 for more information. Demetri Martin 2012 Telling Jokes in Cold Places … [Read more...]

Calgary December 2011 Real Estate Update

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Here are December's Calgary Real Estate numbers which are listed below. The numbers demonstrate that it continues to be a buyers' market with over 5 months of inventory. Both Condos and Single Family took a bit of dip in sales from last year. Overall 2011 fared much better, with an 8% increase in sales and continuing decline of listings. I'm … [Read more...]