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Why Downtown Calgary Condo Ownership is Great for Millennials

Posted on September 16, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  A large percentage of first-time homebuyers these days are millennials, also known as Generation Y. With so many young professionals making the move to purchase their first home, condos are a smart investment for millennial buyers. Affordability: condos make for a great entry point into the real estate market, as prices are obviously lower than […]

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Downtown Calgary Condo Buyers Want Practical Amenities

Posted on September 2, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  When it comes to choosing a condo, Calgarians are more interested in practical amenities, rather than luxuries. While offerings like high-end retail and cafes are nice, it’s not what’s driving purchase decisions for condo buyers, according to Canadian Real Estate Magazine. Developments positioned near grocery stores are more favourable choices for buyers, which is […]

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20% of Your Income Will Get You a New Condo for Sale in Calgary

Posted on August 28, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  Condos just became a lot more affordable for Calgarians, according to a new report released by RBC today. Just 19% of your income will allow you to afford a condo in Calgary, due largely in part to historically low mortgage rates and an increased condo supply. “It was more affordable to own a home […]

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Healthy Market for Condos for Sale in Calgary

Posted on August 14, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

Calgary’s condo market has been exceptionally healthy for quite some time now, but new numbers from the Summer 2014 Metropolitan Condo Outlook by the Conference Board of Canada, shows us just how hot things will get. Condo prices in Calgary are expected to rise up to 6.6% this year, and our city is leading the […]

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Calgary Condo Fees: What You Should Know

Posted on May 29, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

If you’re currently a condo owner, or are thinking of becoming one, you’re likely familiar with the term ‘condo fees’. While the vast majority of Twitter and Facebook followers we polled believe their condo fees are too high, there is a reason you pay condo fees; however, it’s important to know where your money is […]

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Top 10 Tips for Calgary New Condo Safety

Posted on April 29, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

  The condo market in Calgary continues to outperform the rest of the country, and whether your new to condo living or a seasoned apartment dweller, safety is always important.  Here are our top 10 condo safety tips: Unless you are moving into a brand new condo, you should get your locks changed upon moving […]

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Questions for Calgary Condo Buyers

Posted on February 4, 2014 by in Calgary Real Estate

Looking to purchase a condo in the near future? Here are some questions you should consider before choosing your next home. • What’s the history of the condo building? Any persistent problems with utilities, etc.? • How does the common property look: well-maintained and managed? • What’s the current financial status of the corporation? (You […]

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