by Cody Stuart on May 8, 2013
Nearly nine-in-10 Albertans surveyed said buying a house or condo is a good investment, according to a poll released by RBC.
As outlined in the bank’s 20th Annual RBC Home Ownership Poll, 89 per cent of Albertans said buying a home was a good investment, compared to the national average of 84 per cent. The poll showed homebuying intentions in the province ...
Posted by Bruce Liang
on May 9, 2013
Changing Demographics Affect All Of Us
A changing society is certain to affect almost everything surrounding it, including real estate. For example, as more divorces occur, more older singles enter the market for a home. Many of these newly single buyers are downsizing, even though they need to accommodate children on a full-time or part-time basis. It’s ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on May 7, 2013
Hardy Plants Make Gardening and Landscaping Easier
To make gardening easier, consider plants that offer good ground cover, adapt well under the range of local conditions, and work within your designated hardiness zone (determined by average minimum temperature).
As a general example, hostas are a broad-leafed species that will thrive in most North ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on May 7, 2013
Finding storage space in the home is becoming increasingly challenging. These days, we all just seem to have more stuff!
Fortunately, you don't necessarily need to rent a storage locker or add a new room to your home to fit everything. There are many innovative ways to increase the capacity of the storage space you're already using. For example, there are storage ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on May 7, 2013
If you're listing your home for sale, then of course you’ll want to make the best impression possible on potential home buyers. But, just to have a little fun, say you don't want to sell your property. What could you do to discourage those who view your home?
Well, you could have your pets in the home during viewings. That will certainly make it uncomfortable for some buyers ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on May 7, 2013
Sellers’ market conditions push up prices across all categories
The monthly statistics package is available here.
Calgary, May 1, 2013 – The benchmark price of single-family homes reached a new high of $452,900 in April, as market conditions that favour the seller finally drove prices above the unadjusted peak of 2007.
“It’s really encouraging to see that the Calgary ...
Posted by Willemina Stikker-Breemhaar
on May 2, 2013
By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald
Alberta's economy will be second to Newfoundland & Labrabor in terms of 2013 growth before leading the country next year, according to a new RBC Economics forecast.
It said Alberta's real growth domestic product will increase 3 per cent this year, with Newfoundland and Labrador at 5.1 per cent. Nationally, growth is forecast to be 1.8 per cent.
The RBC ...
Posted by Bruce Liang
on April 30, 2013
Sherwood, Calgary MLS # C3550597
Posted by Zaeena Gul
on April 28, 2013
NW. 2stry home fully developed near parks over 1600sq approx total offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths buy as low as 309k
NE-2tsry home built in 2009 skyview ranch 4bedrooms up or 3bedrooms and bonus with SEP entrance double front garage 459k includeds 5% down payment
NE -2stry 2200sft plus bsmt 1000sqft CORAL SPRINGS WALK OUT BSMT with 2 bedroom bsmt suite front attached garage . 535 included 5% ...
Posted by Aliya Lalji
on April 25, 2013
Calgary Canucks Game Night!
Finally some pictures from a great night just over a month ago! Lots of fun, food, and hockey! Thank you to all who came out an made the event such a success! Looking forward to next year's already!!!
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on April 23, 2013