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Calgary Real Estate Activity Improves in April

According to numbers released by CREB, year-over-year sales activity improved in Calgary for the month of April. “The growth in full-time employment, combined with improving migration levels, is translating into improved demand for housing,” says Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB® chief economist. “While sales growth does seem exceptionally strong, it is important to keep in perspective that […]

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Community Profile: Richmond

Richmond One of the older communities in Calgary’s southwest quadrant, Richmond was established in 1950. Straddling both sides of Crowchild Trail, the community is situated on the south side of 17th Avenue, offering great proximity to downtown and uptown 17th Avenue shopping to its 3,985 residents. Food & Dining Volos Pizza: This take-out and delivery […]

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National Home Sales Rise in March – CREA

According to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity rose in March.

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Calgary Residential Home Sales – March 2012

Residential home sales in Calgary continued to rise in March, with single family homes leading the way, according to recent CREB® statistics. “The rise in activity is related to the continued improvement of our economy and consumer confidence, as some concerns regarding the global economy have eased,” says Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB® chief economist. By the […]

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Large Canada Banks Raise 5-year Mortgage Rates

Royal Bank and TD Canada Trust have both announced that they will be hiking their rates on posted, five-year mortgages.

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Canada Resale Housing Forecast Updated: CREA

National home sales for 2012 and 2013 are projected to remain on par with the 10-year average, as interest rates remain low and further economic and job growth continue to support Canada’s housing market.

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Community Profile: Bayview

Bayview

A small residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant, located on the southern edge of the Glenmore Reservoir.

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MLS® Home Price Index: What You Need to Know

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has launched a new and more accurate way to measure price changes for homes—the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI).

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Community Profile: Mount Pleasant

A neighbourhood bordered by 16th Avenue NW, Confederation Park and Rosedale.

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Calgary Real Estate Forecast: 2012

According to CREB®’s 2012 Forecast, steady growth in Calgary’s real estate market is expected for this year.

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