BY MARIO TONEGUZZI, CALGARY HERALD
Calgary’s housing market continued in May to shine compared with the rest of the country as the city’s year-over-year price growth was the best in Canada and the increase in MLS sales activity topped all other major markets.
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s MLS Home Price Index, which was released Monday, prices in Calgary ...
Posted by Bruce Liang
on June 19, 2013
In addition to gift letters and how it can be important for parents to document which child they intend to benefit from the gift, there are other issues that should be considered when parents help a child buy a home:
1. Tax implications. For example, will capital gains tax apply if the home is registered in a parent’s name? ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on June 7, 2013
Find out more about the neighbourhoods that you want to move into with the Century21.ca Community Websites (located at http://www.century21.ca/CA).
You’ll be able to look at the average selling price of the area, about the amenities and events, transportation and even the schools in the area.
Please feel free to call me if you would like more information on a neighbourhood in ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on June 5, 2013
Many more household items are resurfacing as unique consumer products, thanks to imaginative advances in
recycling. For example, discarded tires no longer need to be destined for landfill. Most contain reusable, nonbiodegradable materials such as synthetics, rubber and steel. Nowadays, expanding networks can direct
greater volumes of these materials to recycling ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on June 5, 2013
Magnificent Makeovers on a Budget
Have you ever watched those TV shows where some lucky homeowner gets a room redecorated by a professional? To have something similar done in your own home you would have to make a serious investment, or become
a TV show guest!
However, there are ways to re-decorate a room and make it look great – even spectacular – on ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on June 5, 2013
How to Be a Savvy Home Viewer
If you're planning on finding your next dream home, then you're probably going to view several homes on the market that meet your criteria. You will want to make the right purchasing decision for you and your family. So, it's wise to be savvy when viewing properties for sale. Here are some ideas on how to do that.
• Bring a notepad. ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on June 5, 2013
Prices rise as resale market continues to favour sellers
Calgary, June 3, 2013 – City of Calgary residential monthly sales improved over the previous year, mostly driven by increased demand in the condominium market. Sales activity in all categories totalled 2,544 units for the month, a seven per cent increase over May 2012 figures. “We’re back to normal levels of activity,” ...
Posted by Chantal Elliott
on June 3, 2013
City home sales hold momentum - Prices rise as resale market continues to favour sellers
The monthly statistics package is available here.
Calgary, June 3, 2013 – City of Calgary residential monthly sales improved over the previous year, mostly driven by increased demand in the condominium market.
Sales activity in all categories totalled 2,544 units for the month, a seven ...
Posted by Willemina Stikker-Breemhaar
on June 3, 2013
5-6.9% year-over-year hike forecast in the short term
By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald
CALGARY — Short-term year-over-year price growth expectations for the Calgary resale housing market are between five and 6.9 per cent, according to the Conference Board of Canada.
In a report released Thursday, the board said the average sale price in Calgary was $423,917 in April, up 4.6 per cent ...
Posted by Bruce Liang
on May 30, 2013
Great potential exists here! Double lot measures 50'x120' in trendy Inglewood with a 4 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow. Main features a large living room, 3 bedrooms with original hardwood floors, an open and functional kitchen and a charming 4 pce bath. A large mud room at the back entrance has the laundry facilities and lots of extra space. Basement has heated floors and is finished with a large bedroom, 4 ...
Posted by Russ Rasmussen
on May 28, 2013