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151 Gleneagles View Cochrane
More for less Communities surrounding
Calgary see double-digit sales growth in the first quarter of
the year
kelsey hipkinreporter/photographer
Getting more for less can mean a lot to a first time
homebuyer.When it came to the pur-chase of their first home,
engaged couple Kristie Bogle and Erin Dorscht set their sights on
Bogles hometown of Airdrie.
I just kept seeing all these signs, crazy cheap new developments
throughout [Airdrie] and I came home one day and was like Look how
cheap this is compared to what were paying in Calgary, said
Dorscht.
Over the past nine months commu-nities surrounding Calgary
recorded double-digit sales growth in resale housing. In the first
quarter of this year, 44 per cent of new single-family home
listings in surrounding areas were priced below $400,000. In
con-
trast, only 23 per cent of single-family homes in Calgary were
available under this price point.
Besides lifestyle preference, homebuyers are attracted to
commu-nities outside of Calgary because of the relative price
advantage, said CREB President Bill Kirk. These commu-nities
provide alternatives for price sensitive consumers and a selection
of home options that may not be available in Calgary.
At 25 and 27 respectively, Bogle and Dorscht wanted to live
somewhere that allowed them to build their life together as
newlyweds while still being able to do things they enjoy, like
traveling, without being weighed down by hefty mortgage payments or
monthly rent cheques.
Creb sTaFF
The City of Calgary has welcomed Jeff Fielding as the new city
manager.
The search for the position spread internationally before
Fielding, who has been in the business of municipal government
since 1978, was selected.
It was important we cast a wide net to find the best person to
lead this orga-nization. Council and I are very pleased to find
such a qualified candidate in Jeff Fielding, said Mayor Naheed
Nenshi.
*All statistics based on monthly data compiled by CREB via MLS
activity.
SINGLE FAMILY MLS AVERAGE PRICE* MAR 12 MAR 14
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industry A10 BMO report
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muniCipal A15 Attainable Homes
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CHBA Calgary Region Receives Award
$1.6M6.2.14
$45M53%
I feel that people who are able to build at a younger age, its
nicer to know if we stayed here, our retire-ment could be easier or
we could go on more trips as opposed to if we lived in Calgary,
said Bogle.
Sales in surrounding communi-ties totaled 1,104 units, a 28 per
cent increase compared to the same time last year. Meanwhile, new
listings in surrounding areas totaled 1,110 units, a two per cent
increase over the first quarter in 2013.
The eco-nomic growth in Calgary has resulted in a large inflow
of net migrants to the city, said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREBs chief
economist. This has boosted housing demand across the region. In
many of the surrounding areas, the rise in housing sales has helped
reduce some of the excess inventory levels supporting price
gains.
With 336 sales in the first quarter, Airdrie has had double
digit sales growth for the past 12 months, due in part to an
increase in new single-family listings. With sales occurring faster
than additions to new supply, Airdries market moved into sellers
conditions, causing an increase in price. The average price for a
single-family home in the city for the first
quarter of the year was $365,267, a 6.3 per cent unadjusted gain
from the same time last year.
Sales in Cochrane saw 174 units sold in the first quarter of
this year, the highest recorded sales ever for the town. While the
recorded sales
reduced inven-tory levels, the Cochrane resale market remains
better supplied rela-tive to demand than Okotoks, Airdire and
Calgary due to previous inven-tory gains. The average single family
bench-mark price in Cochrane for the first quarter was $418,500, a
year-over-
year gain of 5.6 per cent, which is still below peak level
prices.
Okotoks recorded its best first quarter of sales since 2009,
with 149 total units sold. The number of new listings declined,
which lowered inventory levels, tightened market conditions and
supported price gains. Okotoks single-family bench-mark price for
the first quarter was $391,867, an unadjusted increase of 1.3 per
cent over the last quarter and a 4.5 per cent increase over the
first quarter in 2013. In March, Okotoks also posted a new record
for its single-family benchmark price, at $399,400.
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Genworth Canada has released results of a homeownership study
showing homebuyers are working harder and longer to save for a down
payment.
Completed in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Credit
Counselling Services, the annual study asked 1,507 Canadians
questions about their financial well-being and preparedness.
Despite tighter mortgage quali-fication criteria over recent
years, survey results point towards posi-tive trends in homebuyer
behaviour, said Stuart Levings, chief operating officer of Genworth
Canada. With a stable economy and real estate market, Canadians
appear to have more confi-dence in the value of homeownership and
see their goals of homeowner-ship and financial well-being as more
achievable.
The study showed 19 per cent of first-time buyers/intenders say
now would be a good time to buy a home. Up since 2013, two-thirds
of respon-dents feel housing prices will increase in the next 12
months.
Half of respondents expect to take one to two years to save for
their down payment, with an increasing number saying it will take
three to four years. The study also says 53 per cent are worried
they might miss the perfect house because they dont have enough
saved for the down payment, and 67 per cent say their goal is to
pay off their mortgage faster.
The study found owning a house is a valuable asset emotionally
as well as financially with nine out 10 people agreeing that owning
a home gave them a greater sense of emotional well-being. While
feeling that homeowner-ship may mean more work and effort, nine out
of 10 people would rather own than rent.
municpal
survey says Buyers Concerned About Home savings
market
Now that the sun has returned and the snow is starting to melt,
thoughts may be turning to summer flooding.
The City recently held a press conference in order to outline
flood mitigation measures being taken for Calgary from here on out
since the 1-in-100 year flood that devastated the area last
summer.
One of the most frequent ques-tions I get asked is Is the city
going to flood this year? said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. And the answer
of course is we dont know. We dont know what will happen this
spring, it is impossible to completely prevent any flooding
situations.
In order to be better prepared for potential
flooding, the City has undertaken pro-visions such as stronger
river sensors and adding more river cameras. Flood tubes and more
sand bags have been purchased to help protect critical
infrastructure and other measures include gravel bar shaping to
better manage water flow and improvements to storm drainage
systems.
While the City is working on flood mitigation measures, City
officials also said theres a responsibility to the home-owner when
it comes to flood season.
Look at your own home figure out what mitigation might make
sense in your own home and in particular, this is an easy one, make
sure that you move any irreplaceable items from the lower levels of
your home to the higher levels of your home, just do that now, said
Nenshi.
Tips on flood preparation and pro-tection as well as updates on
the Citys mitigation efforts can be found on a new website
www.calgary.ca/flood-prep which launched April 14.
City introduces new flood Prep website
community
industry
With the launch of Cochranes Rock the Waves campaign
fun-draising for a new pool and curling centre, Jayman is on board
for what will become the Jayman Aquatic Centre.
Jayman is behind several devel-opments in Cochrane including
Riversong, Riviera and Sunset Ridge. The campaign goal for Rock the
Waves is $10.6 million with the total capital budget for the new
centre $45 million.
As well as Jayman, the Town of Cochrane announced three major
contributions to the campaign at council April 14. Team Taro, who
fundraises for a variety of local causes made a donation of
$20,000; the Shell Jumping Pound Gas Plant, operating west of
Cochrane since 1951, donated $150,000 and Mayor Ivan Brooker, a 34
year resident of the town, donated $1,000.
This new aquatic centre has been on the Towns wish list for
many
years, said Brooker. If we all want it to happen its up to all
of us to contribute and make that dream come true.
Information on the Rock the Waves campaign can be found at
www.rockthewaves.ca.
Cochrane Campaign Coming Along swimmingly
His public service experience, including a history working for
the City of Calgary and his citizen-focused approach will serve the
City of Calgary and Calgarians well.
Fielding has been employed as the city manager at the
Burlington, Ont. since January 2012. Before that he was the city
manager with the London. Ont. for almost eight years.
I am excited and honoured to be chosen to lead an exceptional
organization in a world-class city, he said. I have always been
drawn to Calgary because of its vibrancy but I was drawn to this
role based on the direction the City is taking.
Receiving his graduate and under-graduate degrees in urban
geography and urban planning, Fielding gradu-ated from the
University of Waterloo. He has worked in regional planning in
Grande Prairie and Edmonton, as
well as in municipal government in Winnipeg, Calgary, Kitchener
and London.
Im looking forward to work-ing with administration to support
the mayor and council, he said. Together we will continue to
deliver the daily services Calgarians need and prepare to meet
their expectations for the future.
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nAheed nenshi
calgary mayorYou all know that weve seen phenomenal growth in
Calgary over the recent years but our vacancy rates are too low,
and prices are taking housing out of reach for too many Calgarians.
So we have a vicious cycle. When people who are working cannot
afford to get into their own homes, then they are renting at market
rents. The market rents go up, and that keeps people who are
working but not making as much money from being able to afford
those market rents. So they are seeking subsidized housing.
speakiNG at the lauNch of attaiNable homes NeW developmeNt
wHAt tHeyRe sAying
the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) recognized CHBA
Calgary Region with a community service award for their efforts
during the 2013 flood.
The award is meant to recognize outstanding contributions made
by local and provincial home builders associations to the
betterment of the way of life for the people in their
community.
I am so proud of my fellow CHBA Calgary Region members for
step-ping up to help the many homeowners that were devastated by
the flood in June last year, said Doug Whitney, president of CHBA
Calgary Region. We all worked hard to build this city, and it was
only natural to dedicate man power, equipment and our expertise to
help rebuild effected communities.
Members of CHBA Calgary Region were eager to assist people
returning to their flood devastated homes with manpower, expertise,
tools, equipment, supplies, food and money. Over $1.6 million was
donated to various flood relief programs.
The office was turned into a hub, making information available
for
the general public and assisting the City of Calgary with
labourers and equipment.
The CHBA Calgary Region helped provide assistance and resources
to homeowners as well as assisting their own members who were
displaced from their offices, by providing boardrooms to use in the
interim.
CHBA CAlgAry region donated over $1.6 million to various flood
relief programs.
Jeff fielding takes over as City mAnAger on June 2, 2014.
The Cost of a new AquAtiC and Curling Centre in CoCHrAne is $45
million.
53% of people surveyed felt they could miss the perfeCt House
due to a lACk of sAvings.
HomeBuyeRs ARe AttRACted
to Communities outside of CAlgARy BeCAuse of tHe RelAtive PRiCe
AdvAntAge.
bill kirkcreb presideNt
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NorTh SprINGBANk - 4 ACrESThis outstanding 2 st 5031 sq. ft.
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Introducing V, (40% SOLD 02/17) the newest inner city project by
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Beautiful family home located across from green area &
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with
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$515,000 MLSC3594910
Gorgeous Family Home over 3500 sq. ft. including professionally
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$819,900 MLSC3607800
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island facing out to GR w/FP. Large study/den on main, 2 large
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oversized
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w/loads of windows. 3 zone furnace, tankless hot water many
upgrades. 9 ft. ceilings in lower level awaits your design. Quick
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$830,000 MLSC3607799
11 NEw ESTATE LoTS - TuSCANY Wow! Crystal Creek Homes just
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seclusion awaits you in Tuscany. Great opportunity to build your
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Custom designed luxury 2 Storey 4700 sq. ft. w/fully developed
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ceilings in master, spa ensuite w/steam, total of 4 bedrooms, 4
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$1,194,900 MLSC3599750
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lattice. Shed solutions 10x10, Sprinklers + Chain link fence. Air
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$899,900 MLSC3602759
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Backing onto walking path. Original owner 2 storey walk-out over
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staircase. Enter this large marble foyer and see the view. Den on
main with beautiful custom Alder cherry stained built in desk and
office furniture, laundry on main, living room/dining room
combination, large open kitchen with view. Granite, stainless
appliances, family room with wood burning fireplace and view.
Take the hardwood stairs to the upper level 4 large bedrooms,
master also with view, ensuite, separate shower + soaker tub.
Spacious walk in closet. Walk-out lower level awaits your design.
New asphalt roof. Wow! Great location & value!!
pANorAMA MouNTAIN vIEwS SIGNAL hILL
$699,900 MLSC3607592
Luxury Villa Bungalow w/over 2600 sq. ft. of development,
hardwood on main, 9 ft knockdown ceiling, skylight, triple pane
windows, & wood slate blinds. Air conditioning, open gourmet
kitchen w/granite counter tops & Island, stainless appliances,
flat top stove, cream coloured cabinets + pantry, great room w/gas
fireplace to be enjoyed from kitchen & dining area. Flex
room/den on main. Sunny west yard backing onto green area, large
Dura Deck w/aluminum powder coated railings, convenient main floor
laundry,
rounded corners, loads of windows, 2 pc powder room, large
master w/oversized shower, air jet tub, dual sinks and granite
counter tops, walk in closet. Lower level professionally developed
by builder, In floor heating, massive family room, 4 pc bath, 2nd
& 3rd bedrooms with larger windows. Loads of storage &
workshop area. 2 hot water tanks. Neutral decor. This villa shows
fantastic! Double oversized Garage (21x23.6). Seldom come available
in this desirable complex! Great opportunity!
SprINGBANk hILL LuXurY vILLA
$718,000 MLSC3607803
GREAT OPPORTuNITY!! Immaculate Cedar Glen home. Original Owner 2
Storey over 1,800 sq. ft. w/large upper sunny bonus room, open main
floor with maple hardwood, gourmet kitchen upgraded black
appliances, ice & water fridge, eat up bar and good size dining
nook open to great room w/fireplace. 3 Good size bedrooms, Master
w/4pc ensuite corner soaker tub and separate
shower, good size walk in closet. Additional 4pc bath & 2pc
on main. Spacious deck, fenced and landscaped yard. Air
conditioning. Drywalled and insulated garage. Lower level partially
finished, subfloor and framing (awaiting your design). This home
shows great! Priced to sell. Great value. Quiet cul-de-sac
location.
okoTokS 2 STorEY
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Donna balzerguest columnist
SnakeS never eat plantS and they are
the beSt guarantee of a clean garden, a poSitive Symbol of
SucceSS.
My neighbour George, now in his late 80s, told me he had to tear
down his old greenhouse because it was full of snakes. His wife
Barbara was very afraid of the small ser-pents. The only place I
have seen an overabun-dance of garter snakes in Calgary is in a
rock garden in Edgemont. The rocks, seemingly alive with slithering
serpants, were a little unsettling.
Snakes hide out in groups underground all winter, usually in
animal burrows. I have been building a big greenhouse for greens,
tomatoes and cucumbers and I have not been at all wor-ried about
snakes. We have a tiny greenhouse nearby and have never seen a
snake outside in the grass or inside under the glass. In fact I
con-sider George a little old fashioned for making the move to tear
down his greenhouse. Snakes eat mice and slugs and any other small
animals that
might make a move on a plant. Snakes never eat plants and they
are the best guarantee of a
clean garden, a positive symbol of success.So the other day,
when I was haul-
ing loads of soil into position in my big greenhouse, I left the
door open for awhile. When I came back into the greenhouse with my
third load, I saw a stick had fallen on the door man-tle. My hands
were full so I kicked the stick with my pink rubber boot. When the
stick slithered ahead of me
into the greenhouse I dropped my soil. Grabbing a broom, I tried
to encour-
age the garter snake to go outside but it slipped under a
built-in planter. I won-
dered if my snake was poised to populate my cozy greenhouse with
babies or invite her
friends over to colonize. What was she doing out so early
anyway? Had we accidentally dug up a colony when we excavated to
build the green-house? Or worse, had we built the greenhouse on top
of a snake pit?
No, I am not thinking of tearing down my new greenhouse. But I
am thinking of wearing gloves every time I move a hose, push a
brick aside or pick a tomato. I love snakes, but I prefer them
outside, or in Georges greenhouse, or under a pile of rocks in
Edgemont.
Balzer is a garden writer and speaker. Check out her blog at
www.gardenguru.net.
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Bungalow over 1300 sq. ft. Single detached garage 3 + 3
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8217 70 PANAMOUNT DRIVE NW -
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$229,900 One bedroom unit on second floor Highlight for this
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Regal Show Home with three levels developed. Total 5 bedrooms
each with an ensuite bath! Fabulous high quality finishing
throughout! Spacious and bright with well designed Pella windows to
take advantage of natural light! Executive family home in lovely
neighborhood! Wolf, Miele, Sub Zero, Bosch are the names you will
see here! 6 burner dual fuel Wolf stove. Solid core interior doors.
Hand scraped Brazilian Ash floors. Fabulous fireplaces. Grohe
bathroom fixtures. Italian marble countertops in all baths. Ash
staircase with metal spindles, wood matching risers and steps.
Heated garage! Smart wired cat 5. Home re-built from the main floor
subfloor up, professionally designed and engineered. Too much to
mention here!! So much value here for just about completely new
home!! MLSC3593497
$1,740,000
Lake BOnaviSta eStateS12331 lake moraine rise s.e.
Completely renovated exterior and interior with attention to
detail, this beautifully appointed home has four bedrooms upstairs
and lots of space for the growing family or those wanting a bright,
beautiful home ready to move into. Fabulous location, well treed
with a huge lot and surrounded by Estate homes. The square footage
was increased with upstairs addition and the bedrooms are spacious
and bright. Master bedroom has a 5-piece en-suite bath. Three other
large bedrooms and a full bathroom up. South back yard with new
fences, Pergola, patio and more. Stone feature in the front,
acrylic stucco, beautiful exposed aggregate front steps and lots of
new concrete. Amazing! See now!!
$1,170,000
WiLLOW paRk eStateS459 Wilderness drive s.e
WiLLOW paRk448 Woodland cres s.e.
Great location in Willow Park! Bright, updated bungalow!
Hardwood floors throughout main. Living room features wood burning
fireplace with stunning floor to ceiling tile. Spacious kitchen has
maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances and an
island with eating area. Both the master 4-piece ensuite and main
4-piece baths have been updated. The basement is great for
entertaining complete with dry bar, huge family room, 3 piece bath
and two bedrooms/office. Huge corner lot with RV pad and large
double garage! Beautifully landscaped with low maintenance stamped
concrete patios, cedar fence and a gas fire pit! Quiet, private
area to relax or entertain. Great family home!!!! MLSC3601070
SOLDneW BRigHtOn 20 brightoncrest rise s.e.
Fabulous upgraded bungalow with deluxe Cappuccino stained
kitchen cabinetry. Not much spared here! Upstairs boasts kitchen,
flex room with dining, master bedroom with full ensuite bathroom,
powder room and laundry. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout
most of main floor. Ceramic tiled foyer in mud room and bathrooms.
Basement completed with multi-purpose/flex room, family room, two
bedrooms and 4-piece bath. Professionally landscaped.
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$579,900BRiDLeWOOD tWO StOReY 208 bridleWood common s.W.
Double attached garage!! You will love the bright and spacious
main floor with vaulted ceilings, big windows and hardwood in the
living room. The kitchen has lots or counter space, eating bar and
nook! Easy access to the backyard and deck BBQ season is here!!
Main floor also has 4-piece bath and laundry. Upstairs master
bedroom has a walk-in closet and private ensuite bathroom, plus two
other bedrooms and another full bath. Basement with large windows
is fully developed with rec room and a den that could be used as a
4th bedroom! Plenty of storage space. A lovely home and very well
maintained!! MLSC3604382
SOLD
WiLLOW paRk eStateS 82 WilloW park green s.e.
SOLDWiLLOW paRk Bi-LeveL 444 WilloW park dr s.e.
SOLDLake BOnaviSta tWO SpLit 648 lake bonavista drive s.e.
SOLD
COuntRY HiLLS 136 country village mr. n.e.
Fantastic 3 bedroom townhouse in Lighthouse Landing of Country
Hills Village. This bright unit has dark hardwood through the main
floor, open kitchen with granite countertops, raised eating bar and
stainless appliances. Lots of room for a big dining table. Relax in
front of the living room fireplace or enjoy the south facing yard
with huge deck and BBQ gas hookup. Upstairs, the master has a
4-piece en-suite and custom up/down blackout blinds. 2 additional
bedroomos and full bath as well. Basement untouched with 2 large
windows and rough-in plumbing. Complex located close to shopping,
transportation and the airport! Stay warm with the single attached
garage! MLSC3599866
SOLD
403-284-6369 www.johnmele.caJohn Mele & John Malick Real
estate CentRal
Upscale, exclusive inner city masterpiece! sprawling 2417 sq.
ft. of 1 level living. 1 of 4 special lifestyle units. Built
w/double density windows & multiple sound density layers
between floors to ensure a quiet urban setting. each unit w/its own
He furnace, water tank & solar panels for electrical usage.
Modern open great room plan. 3 patios, 2 w/city & river views.
Charcoal hdwd flrs. extensive classic wainscotting. Formal entry
w/granite tile flr. Huge DR, lR w/large gas FP w/solid marble
surround. Gourmet kitchen w/12 island, ss Wolf, Miele &
sub-Zero appl. Central den/flex space. 2nd bedroom w/full ensuite
w/freestanding tub & sep rain shower. spac master w/walk-in
closet. ensuite w/steam rain shower. separate laundry rm. Upscale
features: flat painted & coffered ceilings, solid core drs,
built-in speakers, marble/granite tilework & countertops,
designer lighting. Private elevator to U/G garage. MlsC3603551
new SunnySide high Scale condo4 unit bldg 2417 Sq. ft. mStrpiece
$1,695,000gorgeouS finiSheS u/g prkg priV. eleVator
OPEN HOUSE SatUrday 1:30 - 4:30 PM #1 - 828 MEMOrial dr NW
neW
pric
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Gorgeous, contemporary high scale home situated in a quiet
cul-de-sac in the heart of exclusive aspen estates. attractive
clean line modern ext. 7 bdrms all w/ensuite baths including priv
nanny quarters. excel bright plan offers soaring open areas, well
defined living spaces & abundance of lrg windows. Gourmet kitch
w/custom charcoal stained rift cut oak cabinets, rich granite
countertops & deluxe ss appls incl Dacor gas cooktop & sub
Zero fridge. Garden door to lrg sunny west deck. Huge open to above
great rm boasts coffered ceiling & feature two storey wall full
of windows. Main flr den w/built-in cabinet. lrg rear mudrm/laundry
rm. Formal dining rm. 4 generous bdrms up incl spacious master
w/gas FP & 18 walk in closet. spa inspired ensuite w/steam
shower& air jet tub. Fully dev walk out lvl w/rec/games area,
full wet bar, theater rm, 2 bdrms & 2 baths. triple attch &
heated garg. MlsC3603425
OPEN HOUSE SatUrday & SUNday 1:30 - 4:30 PM 137 aSPEN ridgE
PlaCE SW
aSpen eStateS modern upScale maSterpiece4047 Sq. ft. + 1786 deV.
7 bdrmS, 6 bathS
gorgeouS finiSheS triple garage $1,899,900
Premiere sunnyside loc across from park w/stunning 180 degree
views of city skyline. 2 storey townhome. 1 of only 4 units. excl
open flr plan. 9 ceilings & scraped maple hrdwd flrs thru main.
Gourmet kitch w/ample cream cabinetry, wall pantry, granite, &
lrg espresso maple island. s.s applic incl gas range. Open lR w/gas
FP & city views. lrg full bdrm/flex rm w/walk in closet offers
multiple uses. Full bath w/espresso vanity, granite, tile floor
& soaker tub. Full size laundry rm. Incredible 2nd flr boasts
open loft area w/vaulted ceiling, built in desk, full wet bar &
huge south balcony highlighted by stunning downtown vistas. ample
master bdrm. spa ensuite w/heated tile flr, espresso maple vanity,
granite, dual sinks & fully tiled 10 mil glass rain shower.
single detached garg. steps to Kensington downtown & the river
pathways. superb! MlsC3606282
SunnySide refined inner-city liVing1916 Sq. ft. 2 Storey
toWnhome - exquiSite!prime loc Stunning city VieWS $899,900
OPEN HOUSE SatUrday & SUNday 1:30 - 4:30 PM #201 - 830 2
avENUE NW
exquisite new crescent height gem! Modern open plan. 10 ceilings
main & 9 up/lwr. south exposure. Wide plank handscraped dark
oak hdwd flrs through main. Kit w/flat front dark mist cabinets
w/high gloss white acrylic uppers, soft close drawers/drs, quartz
counters & large island. ss appl package w/gas cooktop. Formal
DR. Open GR w/beamed ceiling & gas FP. 3 bdrms up incl large
mstr. spa style ensuite w/drop in soaker tub w/tile surround, tiled
shower w/10 ml glass enclosure & rain shower head, dual sinks,
quartz counter & heated tile flr. Upper laundry incl matching
cabinets/linen closet & sink. Fully dev lower level with 4th
bdrm/den, 3 pc bath w/oversize tiled steam shower & huge media
rm w/wet bar. Beautiful low maint acrylic stucco/brick ext.
Upgrades inlc solid core in doors; high-spec concrete party wall,
upgraded carpet/underlay & built-in ceiling speakers. Mins to
downtown. Great Value!
creScent htS neW modern infill contemporary finiSheS excel
plan/location
South yard double garage $859,900
OPEN HOUSE SatUrday & SUNday 1:30 - 4:30 PM 307 - 5 avENUE
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3116/3114 5a st. nW. tO Be BUIlt. 2 + 3 bdrm plans avail. 2 new
estate quality lnfllls In prtme Mt. Pleasant loc- Quiet culde-sac
bordering Confederation Prk. Gorgeous French provincial design by
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&. stone. Open great room plan. Beautiful hrdwd flrs & 10
flat ceilings thru main lvl. 9 ceilings upper/lower, Gourmet kitch
W/ ample cabinets, 7 Island, rich granite countertops &. deluxe
ss applies incl gas range. Open adjacent great rm w/ gas FP &.
full wall sliding glass doors to lrg deck. Dining rm features
French doors & classic wainscoted walls. Quality tile work
&. custom vanities In all baths. Deluxe master ensuite w/art
piece freestanding/soaker tub, dual sinks, heated floor &.
tiled shower. Convenient 2nd M laundry loc. Fully dev. down
w/famlly rm, wet bar, bdnn w/ensulte & 2nd full laundry rm.
Many extras. Fully landscaped incl exterior gas FP. Outstanding.
MlsC3604739
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gorgeouS quality finiSheS/deSign $979,900
OPEN HOUSE SUNday 1:30 - 4:30 PM 3116 - 5a StrEEt NW
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CyClists on traCkkelsey hipkinreporter/photographer
With a proposed network of downtown cycle tracks unveiled,
Calgary City Council will vote On April 28 to deter-mine whether or
not the $11.5 million pilot project will get the go ahead.
City Transportation said the 12-month pilot allows time to study
how the new network affects people traveling in areas pegged for
cycle tracks, will connect existing path-ways so more people can
utilize them and will provide the same func-tion and safety as a
permanent cycle track would.
We plan to use temporary barrier separators that we can easily
move around or interchange with other devices, said Blanka Bracic,
transpor-tation engineer with the City. We also want to collect
information on how [the pilot is] working ... in the one year of
information we collect the success of this network, and then ...
council can decide if its working, to leave it, to change it or to
remove some things that arent working so well.
Pilot tracks will be included on First Street SE, Fifth Street
SW, Eighth Avenue W and Stephen Avenue, Ninth Avenue E, 12th Avenue
and Eighth Street.
The cycle track has been an item of hot debate on city streets
both in council and even on social media sites such as Twitter. One
proponent seen and heard on the Internet, includ-ing a piece for
Bike Calgary early this month, is Calgarian and multiple Olympic
medallist Denny Morrison.
I live less than five kilometres
from where I train, so 99.99 per cent of the time I ride to the
[Olympic] Oval and back, twice a day, he said via email. Since
selling my car, I get groceries on my bicycle and run other errands
like going to the bank, dry cleaners, whatever.
Morrison said the proposed cycle track will give an opportunity
for Calgarians to safely cycle downtown while expanding
transportation options.
Less people driving means less congestion and less pollution, he
said. The proposed cycle track benefits the health of all
Calgarians, especially those who choose to cycle instead of drive.
Healthier citizens means money is saved on healthcare. So overall,
the proposed cycle track network will help to make all Calgarians
safer, healthier and richer.
Included in the voices against the cycle track is Calgary
businessman Cory Morgan. Morgan is also behind a website posing as
CivicCamp, but opposed to the practices of the actual CivicCamp,
which organizes and sup-ports local initiatives.
Morgan cited a pretty compre-hensive study done in Vancouver
in
which it was found local businesses saw a drop in sales.
It found that actually theres some very serious effects on some
of the local businesses having as much as an 11 per cent drop in
retail sales which is a pretty significant number, he said. Theres
no guarantee that would hap-pen but its saying weve got to look at
some of these issues before we go full steam ahead with a lot of
these tracks.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said now isnt the time to look at
the numbers but the idea of the track as a whole.
Weve gotten into a kind of weird world where everyone is
fighting about numbers that are completely hypothetical, he said.
Its like saying, not very many people took the LRT west of Sarcee
Trail two years ago, they didnt take the LRT because there was no
LRT there.
So if our goal is to create safe infrastructure for cyclists
that encour-age more people to cycle, which is the goal, and
studies show a very large number of people would cycle more if they
felt safer, if thats our goal then we actually have to test it.
- With files from Cody Stuart
City Council to vote on downtown bicycle network April 28
City Transportation Engineer Blanka Bracic addresses media at
the unveiling of the downtown Cycle Track April 8.
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TOP TWEETS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Karen Lacharite @lacherrytreehey @nenshi can i get a retweet for
#yycrotaryyouthawards? Free money for community involvement.
pic.twitter.com/ZytgesBc00
Alan Tennant @alantennantmore residential units planned for
Currie Barracks development http://www.calgaryherald.com
Slow RAIN @RainprogramThe Rain program in the news:
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Selina @selina_twiggyThank you @BigRedyycs office for responding
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CHBA-Calgary Region @ChBaCalgaryChBa-Calgary Region honoured for
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Scott Dippel @CBCscottnew city manager is Jeff Fielding. he
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Druh Farrell @DruhFarrellis the centre city cycle track too
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Daorcey Le Bray @DaorceyVery helpful graph comparing
transportation infrastructure costs in #yyc:
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Gian-Carlo Carra @gccarrahey @barbcarra im thinking weve got a
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acadia vintage retro & antiQues showsaT: 9:00 am 5:00 pmsun:
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Get your antiquing fix with an eclectic array for some serious
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inventory with deluxe antiques and vintage bargains. The
identification clinic will feature Peter Blundell, CPA, a fully
accredited member of the Canadian Association of Personal Property
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Head to Cochrane for the towns largest annual event and help
support local businesses. Gather the family and enter daily prizes,
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The 25th Annual 4th Street Lilac Festival takes place May 25th.
This free one day event is the start up to Calgarys vibrant
festival season, and encourages citizens to shake off their winter
blues and reintroduce themselves to the thriving creative community
in our city. 4th Street S.W. will be host to over 500 vendors that
varying from artisan crafts, to imported wares, to community
organizations. Visit www.4streetcalgary.com for more
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the day has in store. Guests are asked to fundraise or donate $500
to attend. For more information visit
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Community members are invited to gather at the Huntington Hills
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for North Central communities. Space is limited to 80 people. RSVP
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CultuRE of CyCliNg iN thE City.
part 1
Kelsey HipKin, Reporter/photographer
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A7| apr 18 to apr 24 2014
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MLS C3604246
Skyview Ranch76 Skyview Point Cres. NE
- 1899 sq. ft. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath- Granite countertops in
kitchen- Flush eating bar and breakfast nook- Stainless steel
appliances - Private 5pc ensuite with dual vanities &
standalone shower- Attached Garage
$489,900 GST INCLUDED
MLS C3590541
Evanston948 Evanston Drive NW
- 1,783 sq. ft. home
- Upper floor laundry and central bonus room
- Built in stainless steel appliances with Quartz
countertop in kitchen
- Hardwood and ceramic tile flooring throughout
- Beautiful 5pc ensuite with large walk-in closet
- Double Detached Garage
$509,900 LOT AND GST INCLUDED
MLS C3598825
Riversong 181 Ridge View Close, Cochrane
- 2,504 sq. ft. home- Built-in stainless steel appliances with
granite countertops in kitchen- Upgraded lighting package- master
with a His & Her Ensuite with 2 vanities- Upper floor laundry-
Double Attached Garage
$569,900 LOT AND GST INCLUDED
MLS C3579522
Riversong16 Riviera Way, Cochrane
- 1502 sq. ft. Bungalow- 1 bedroom, 1 bath- Stainless steel
appliances- Granite countertops and hardwood flooring - Alder
cabinets- Full ensuite with double sinks a standalone tub &
shower with a large walk-in closet
$677,700 LOT AND GST INCLUDED
MLS C3600254
Riversong510 River Heights Cres., Cochrane
- 1,687 sq. ft. home- Stainless steel appliances - 3 bedrooms, 2
bath- Beautiful 4pc en suite with walk-thru closet in master suite
- Upper floor laundry- 10 x 66 rear deck
$364,900 LOT AND GST INCLUDED
MLS C3591985
Evansridge793 Evanston Crescent NW
- 1,709 sq. ft. home- Open kitchen with flush eating bar- 3
Bedrooms- Gas Fireplace in living room- Master Bedroom with 4 pc
ensuite- Stainless Steel Appliances included- 20 x 22 Detached
Garage
$489,900 LOT AND GST INCLUDED
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108 +/- ac. includes 2-Separate Titled properties. EACH comes
with 54 ac and Executive custom built Walkout Bungalow, fully
developed on top of the hill, panoramic views from upper and lower
floors. ONLY, 5 minutes to OKOTOKS.
1896 sq. ft. main floor plus fully developed lower floor, from
upper & lower floor unobstructed views. Air Conditioning, F/Air
and In-Floor heating, 4-bdrms, 3 full baths, wood fireplace,
media-rm, hardwood floors, wrap around balcony, many extras. Triple
oversized garage. Approx. 1-ac fenced around home. ($3,900/month
Lease in place till Nov. 15/14 incl all except taxes & 53 ac of
farm profit sharing land)
Home MLSC3566543 Home MLSC35665411644 sq. ft. main floor plus
fully developed lower floor and unobstructed views. In-floor
heating throughout, Air-recovery system, 4-bdrms, 3.5 baths, 3-way
gas fireplace, hardwood & carpet, wrap around balcony, many
extras. Double oversized garage. The 4-stall horse BARN, outdoor
corral and 20 ac seeded & fenced/cross-fenced pasture plus rest
of land on farm profit sharing.
POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT. (each home has 10 gal/min well).
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chestermere/langdon featureA8 apr 18 to apr 24 2014 |
Cody Stuartmanaging editor
Sitting just on Calgarys east-ern border, its easy to
under-stand the appeal offered by Chestermere and the surrounding
area. With the cost of owning a home in Calgary on the rise, the
town pro-vides homebuyers with an affordable option within a
10-minute drive of Albertas largest city.
It was important that we were able to get more for our money in
Chestermere, it did sway our search from areas in Calgary, said
Dominique Durocher, who moved to the town a year ago.
Through the first three months of 2013, the benchmark price of
an average home in Chestermere sits at $455,900, compared to
$490,600 in Calgary. Proof of how attractive afford-ability is in
the town, year-to-date sales number 91 this year compared to 54
during the same period of 2013, an increase of 69 per cent.
Albertas fast-est growing medium-sized commu-nity, Chestermeres
population grew by nearly 20 per cent between 2006 and 2012.
Rather than simply providing an inexpensive alternative to big
city liv-ing, the Chestermere area captures much of whats so
enjoyable about living in Southern Alberta, with one important
addition. While boasting many opportunities for outdoor pur-suits,
the Calgary area isnt known for its abundance of lakes. Providing
an option for aquatic activities just min-utes from city limits,
Chestermeres 4.8 kilometre long lake allows area residents to enjoy
boating, fishing, swimming and even paddle boarding.
Along with activities on the lake,
residents can also enjoy the lake life-style while on dry land.
Several lake-side parks around the town mean a picnic is always
just a moment away. Part of a larger redevelopment that will
include a 60 per cent expansion of the towns Anniversary Park, the
1,920 square metre beach will feature steps leading into the lake
alongside a promenade plaza with grassy areas for sunbathers,
picnic areas and beach lounge chairs.
Im looking forward to spending time at the lake and checking out
the sand beach they are building, said Durocher.
Along with affordability and activ-ity, Durochers reasons for
choosing Chestermere were the short commute to the city less than
20 minutes for most residents as well as the unique community feel
offered up by the town.
The lifestyle is different in Chestermere. Even though it is so
close to the city, it maintains the feel of a small town. Its nice
to walk around town and the pace of life just seems a bit more
relaxed, said Durocher. They do chats with the mayor on a monthly
basis so residents can find out what is going on in the community
and they take the residents wants and needs [into account] when
planning for the future.
Also bringing that same small town feel is Chestermeres
neighbour to the east. Located 15 minutes southwest of Chestermere,
Langdon was thought of as the good luck town because in the 25
years between 1883 and 1908, there was not one death recorded.
Recalling its heritage as an early stop on the Canadian Pacific
Railway in Albertas early days, Langdon retains that heritage with
its 1908-themed main street.
Cody stuart, Managing Editor
Chestermere and Langdon provide open spaces, affordability and
more
Strathmore
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lifestyle homesProudly Serving buyerS/SellerS for 14 yearS
cheStermere
brand new build - walk to ShoPS!mlSc3595431
220 ranch downsSize: 1377 sq. ft.Style: 2 Storeybeds: 3 | baths:
2f 1h
ready to move in Open Concept plan with fireplace in family
room. Great
for family and entertainment. Master suite with walk-in
closet and ensuite with oversized shower.
$328,9
00elegant 2 Storey in cul-de-Sac. walk to
ShoPPingmlSc3595693
216 ranch downsSize: 1370 sq. ft.Style: 2 Storeybeds: 3 | baths:
2f 1h
now ready Double attached garage. Main floor kitchen with
central island & walk-thru pantry. Gas Fireplace.
Open concept home design. Pie shaped lot.
$338,9
00
brand new walkout home mlSc3597764
654 marina driveSize: 2409 sq. ft.Style: 2 Storeybeds: 3 |
baths: 2f 1h
3 car garage, rear deck, bonus room, upper floor laundry, walk
thru pantry, secondary bedrooms with detailed window alcoves -
those are some of architectural features that make this home
suitable for entertainment and family times.
$600,0
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eStateS of weStmere offerS brand new home with bonuS room
concePt - mlSc3598080
673 marina driveSize: 2621 sq. ft.Style: 2 Storeybeds: 4 |
baths: 3f
Main floor flex room, upper level laundry room and 3-car
attached garage. Executive finishings flow with the detailed
architectural touches of exterior elevation. Alberta New Home
Warranty starts at possession.
$618,0
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immediate PoSSeSSion availablemlSc3597774
665 marina driveSize: 2408 sq. ft.Style: 2 Storeybeds: 3 |
baths: 2f 1h
2-storey new executive home with 3-car garage, spacious main
floor with flex room, bonus room, laundry room at upper level. Home
front is defined with stone pillars and gable above entry to
covered walkway.
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outStanding maSter Suite deSign in thiS executive
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661 marina drive Size: 2614 sq. ft.Style: 2 Storeybeds: 3 |
baths: 3f
3-car garage, 2-storey high ceiling in Great room, vaulted
ceiling in Bonus room , main floor Lifestyle room, exquisite master
en-suite and upper level laundry this executive home has great
features and finishings to offer. Must see this new design.
$615,0
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waterfront ProPerty on 1/4 acre walkout lot mlSc3608135
225 cove road Size: 2055 sq. ft.Style: bungalow beds: 1+2 |
baths: 4
Great lake access all year round! Over 3700 sq ft of dev. Custom
quality built with tons of value added features. 2 fireplaces, full
wet bar, central A/C, basement in-floor heating, 9 & 12 high
ceil-ings, master suite ensuite w/air jetted tub & steam
shower, multiple built-ins. garage work bench, fire pit, large rear
deck, exposed aggregate patio, fully dev walkout level. Come
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$1,499
,900
walk-out lotmlSc3597762
630 marina drive Size: 2640 sq. ft.Style: 2 Storeybeds: 3 |
baths: 3fWalk-out lot; brand new 2-storey home. Built
with exterior detailed architecture and quality hardiboard
material. Executive finishings inside and out. Gleamming hardwood
extended through great room, dinette, kitchen, hall. Kitchen
granite counters, in complementing glass tile backsplash flowing to
multi-leveled cabinetry.
$622,0
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A9chestermere/langdon feature| apr 18 to apr 24 2014
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This home has room for lots of friends. Totally updated 2950 sq.
ft. plus full development down for a total of 6 bedrooms. 2 car
garage with an under deck boat house with lots of storage for your
gear. Sensational kitchen with granite, tile floors stainless steel
appliances. Awesome master bedroom set up for home theatre, ensuite
with infinity tub, and two person shower. Great dock, and the boat
lift stays. Huge deck for entertaining. Set up for home gym. This
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Actual Chestermere kid jumping into Chestermere lake and having
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Absolutely stunning custom built lakefront home. One owner.
5,000 sq ft of living space. 5 bedrooms & 4 1/2 baths. 77 feet
of lake frontage on the East side of Chester-mere Lake. Exquisite
mountain, lake & sunset views. Every detail was thought of when
building this exceptional home. It is so functional with unique
storage, mechanical & electrical upgrades including a
commercial grade dumb waiter. The extensive upgrades include
Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, birds eye maple cabinets, soap
stone counters, 2 steam showers, masonry fireplaces & so much
more. This home gives your family a year round home & vacation
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With over $100,000 in upgrades, this home has all the luxuries
youve ever wanted and more (over $6,000 was spent just on the
blinds!). This home hosts over 3,500 square feet of developed
living space, including 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, 9 foot ceilings,
diagonal hardwood, tile floors and Italian granite countertops, 2
fireplaces, as well as a fully finished walkout basement to the
yard backing onto a waterway. Upstairs, youll find 3 generous sized
bedrooms including a gorgeous master retreat. The ensuite is custom
built and was made larger than the builders original plans. You
will love the sun-drenched bonus room with vaulted ceilings. The
basement was professionally finished and has 2 more bedrooms, a
full bath and gi-ant rec room. The back deck runs the width of the
house and another $30,000 has been spent in landscaping the rear
yard. Enjoy the view from your back patio or walk the pathway right
out the back gate. MLSC3607293
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160 +/- ac., CHESTERMERE Business Park. South of the Chestermere
Lake, close to a new subdivision of Edgewater Crossing. Easy access
to all major roads; Glenmore Trail, East/west, Hwy 1, and Hwy 791
connection for Glenmore Trail and Canada Hwy 1. Chestermere is hot
development town.
$12,600,000 C3587806
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A10 apr 18 to apr 24 2014 |
kelsey hipkinreporter/photographer
A recent report from BMO found 44 per cent of Canadian
home-owners intend to buy a property in the next five years.
While those homebuying inten-tions decreased slightly from 2013,
the BMO Housing Confidence Report said the 44 per cent still
sig-nals a high level of confidence in the Canadian housing market.
In Calgary, 54 per cent of respondents said they intend to purchase
a home in the next five years. Montreal also saw an increase in
homebuying interest while intentions dipped in Toronto, Vancouver
and Atlantic Canada.
The dip in overall intent could reflect expectations of higher
interest rates, while the drop in the [Greater Toronto Area] likely
reflects concerns about valuations and a possible price correction,
said Sal Guatieri, senior econo-mist, BMO Capital Markets. The
improvement in buyer confidence in Montreal should help to absorb a
moderate overhang of condos in that market.
The report found after a seen improvement in affordability
between Fall 2012 and Spring 2013, things have evened out with 45
per cent of homeowners cutting back or dipping into their savings
to pay their mortgage.
Seeing consistency in terms of affordability year over year is
encouraging. However, interest rates are likely to begin moving up
in the near future, resulting in households potentially facing some
strain down the road, said Sameh Elrefaei, head of Mortgage
Products, BMO. Its important that Canadians make responsible
choices when financ-ing their home, and part of that is
stress testing against a higher rate to ensure affordability
remains stable.
Elrefaei added that Canadians looking to purchase a home,
espe-cially those among first-time buyers, choosing a fixed rate
mortgage and a lower amortization period could help increase
financial stability.
Key findings in the report included the intention to buy is
highest among younger Canadians. Of respondents between 18 and 29,
75 per cent plan to buy in the next five years compared to 67 per
cent aged 30 to 39.
As far as what type of home respondents would like to purchase,
54 per cent considered buying a house while the intention to buy a
condo increased five points to 22 per cent compared to 2013. Those
considering the purchase of a recre-ational property equaled 10 per
cent of respondents.
The report was conducted by Pollara with a random sample of
1,006 Canadian homeowners.
To buy or noT To buy
industry
BMO finds 54 per cent of Calgarians intend to purchase a home in
the next five years
Do the Mathmortgage payment calculation chart
Monthly investment in a mortgage per $1,000
income, home price and down payment guideTaking into account
average household income and various down payments, the table below
can help potential homebuyers gauge the maximum they can afford
when purchasing a home. The table assumes a mortgage interest rate
of 3.5 per cent, 30 year amortization, average tax and heating cost
in Canada, and the mortgage for which an average Canadian might
qualify, based on a 32 per cent debt-service ratio.
NOTE: This table is presented for informational purposes only
and may not apply to your situation; see your lending institution
for accurate figures.
HouseholdIncome/yr
Down payment
Maximum home price
Down payment
Maximum home price
$50,000 $15,000 $295,000 $45,000 $340,000
$60,000 $18,000 $350,000 $50,000 $400,000
$70,000 $23,000 $430,000 $60,000 $470,000
$80,000 $25,000 $475,000 $75,000 $525,000
$90,000 $28,000 $535,000 $85,000 $595,000
$100,000 $34,000 $610,000 $95,000 $675,600
$120,000 $42,000 $745,000 $100,000 $790,000
$140,000 $50,000 $850,000 $120,000 $925,000
$160,000 $58,000 $950,000 $135,000 $999,000
$180,000 $65,000 $1,000,000 $150,000 $1,100,000
$200,000 $72,000 $1,200,000 $175,000 $1,300,000
%25
year15
year
3.5 = 5.01 = 7.15
4.0 = 5.28 = 7.40
4.5 = 5.56 = 7.65
5.0 = 5.85 = 7.91
5.5 = 6.11 = 8.14
6.0 = 6.40 = 8.40
6.5 = 6.70 = 8.67
7.0 = 7.01 = 8.94
7.5 = 7.32 = 9.21
8.0 = 7.64 = 9.49
8.5 = 7.96 = 9.77
9.0 = 8.28 = 10.05
9.5 = 8.62 = 10.33
10.0 = 8.95 = 10.62
10.5 = 9.29 = 10.92
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ATB Financial 6.30 - 2.94 2.89 2.99 3.04 3.39 4.54 -
BMO 6.30 4.00 3.14 3.04 3.85 4.39 4.99 6.35 6.75
Bridgewater Bank 7.00 - 4.80 - 5.25 - 5.25 - -
Canadian Western Bank 6.45 4.00 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.39 4.99 - -
CiBC 6.70 4.45 3.09 3.04 3.75 4.24 4.99 5.95 6.75
Dominion lending Centres 3.95 2.89 2.59 2.79 2.87 2.99 3.79
4.39
First Calgary 6.30 4.00 2.89 2.89 3.19 3.39 3.29 4.09 4.19
hsBC Bank Canada 6.20 4.45 3.60 3.95 4.45 4.99 5.34 6.30
6.50
invis - 3.95 2.99 2.59 2.79 2.87 3.04 3.79 4.39
Jencor Mortgage - - 2.74 2.59 2.49 2.87 2.84 - 4.24
laurentian Bank 6.70 4.40 3.14 3.14 3.50 4.39 4.89 5.95 6.55
M. Richard & Associates inc. - 3.95 2.99 2.59 2.79 2.87 2.84
4.09 4.49
Mortgage Alliance - 3.95 2.89 2.59 2.74 2.87 3.04 4.09 4.49
Mortgage intelligence - 3.95 2.99 2.59 2.79 2.87 3.04 3.79
4.39
MyMortgage.ca - 3.95 2.74 2.59 2.74 2.87 2.84 3.99 4.44
MyMortgagestore.ca - 2.89 2.43 2.29 2.43 2.67 2.76 3.93 4.28
national Bank 6.70 4.40 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.39 4.79 5.95 6.75
RBC Royal Bank 6.30 - 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.54 4.94 5.75 6.75
scotiabank 6.45 4.55 3.29 3.14 3.44 3.94 4.79 5.49 6.04
TD Canada Trust - - 3.09 3.04 3.44 3.94 4.79 6.04 6.50
The Mortgage Group - - 2.74 2.59 2.74 2.87 3.04 3.99 4.39
*All the above information is subject to change without notice.
Certain rates may be displayed as promotional rates only. Contact
individual institutions for details.
For example: A $100,000 mortgage over 25 years at 3.5% is
$5.01 x 100 = $501 monthly payment
Figures are approximate, and rounded to the nearest $100
mortgage rates(As of April 14, 2014)
seeing consistency
in terms of affordability year over year is encouraging.
however, interest rates are likely to begin moving up in the near
future...
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COMMERCIAL
135.74 ac. BALZAC COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AREA, ROSEMONT BUSINESS
PARK CONCEPT, ONLY. Beside Wal-Mart East Distribution Centre (west
side) & across Target Distribution Centre (east across the
road). McDonald Lake on south and a new part of CrossIron Drive
goes through it to connect it to High Point Bus. Park. Utilize the
Lake area to make this exceptional development. $11,600,000
C3587801
159.15 ac, EAST BALZAC COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AREA, DC-99 zoned.
Borders on a west side Dwight McLellan Trail, on north by CrossIron
Drive, and a new road Rge. 292 East side. This land is in the Eye
of Development Area. $20,000,000 C3607141
LEASE/SALE MANUFACTURING PLANT, by Airport and McKnight Blvd
& Barlow Trail, NE. 17,167 sq. ft., total lease area. 14,167
sq. ft. main floor area plus 3,000 sq. ft. mezzanine. Open area
warehouse and 4 - at grade doors opening to 22 ft. ht. (Used to be
4 bays). Cold, secured and covered storage area (5,500 sq. ft.
approx.) Cold Storage not in total square footage. Power 400 AMPs.
Immediate possession. C1023230
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DEvELOPMENT
Mandy Habedus
160 +/- ac., CHESTERMERE Business Park. South of the Chestermere
Lake, close to a new subdivision of Edgewater Crossing. Easy access
to all major roads; Glenmore Trail, East/west, Hwy 1, and Hwy 791
connection for Glenmore Trail and Canada Hwy 1. Chestermere is hot
development town. $12,600,000 C3587806
[email protected]
108 +/- ac. by OKOTOKS. 2 Separate Land Titles each with
Executive Walkout bungalow built in 2006 First home has Triple
attch. garage and Second home has Double attch. garage, both
oversized; Second home has 4-stall horse Barn & 20-ac. seeded
& fenced horse pasture. Great mountain and Town of Okotoks,
views. 2-Wells on property; Pricing & Time-line to get Area
Structure Plan for Subdivision has been done by Owners. $3,500,000
C3566541 C3566543
20.08 +/-ac. between Deerfoot Trail/Macleod Trail, South
Junction and Okotoks turn off, facing Hwy. 2, South; 1011 ft.
facing Hwy 2. Includes 4-Level Split, Double attch. garage, barn,
large machine shop. Beside & across, up-scale Residential
subdivision. Near Polo Club, Strathcona Private School, New South
Hospital, Bow River, etc. Great potential for
Commercial/Residential Development. Zoned Res./Farm. $1,950,000
C3587795
6 MULTI-UNITS SITES, Zoned: 4-Sites R2X, 2-Sites R2, STRATHMORE,
backing on man-made lake, by golf, Town Centre, close to Hospital
and all other amenities. 30 minutes to Calgary by Hwy 1, east.
$2,500,000
DEvELOPMENT POTENTIAL - RESIDENTIAL
Mandy Habedus|
35 +/-ac. 2-KM south of 22X ( Spruce Meadows Trail ) on 37th
Street, SW/773 MD Road to 198th Ave W east side. Land is Pasture,
has Natural fed spring pond amid the trees, a great view of Calgary
from east to west and Spruce Meadows, backs on MD Foothills Reserve
& is surrounded by acreages. Close to Shawnessy Shop. Centre,
LRT, Health Centre across Shawnessy Shop. Centre and New South
Hospital. Agreement on SW leg of RING ROAD by Tsuu Tina Nation
makes this a unique opportunity. $2,450,000 C3601093
[email protected]
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calgary & area deVelOPMent land
Residential MDP, proposed ASP Retail, Single and Multi-Family.
Technical data is complete.8.5 Acres $1,275,00088 Acres $7.9
Million 160 Acres $13.2 Million53 Acres $4.99 Million140 Acres
$11.55 Million
13.5 acres adjacent to RioCan East Hills Mall. ASP underway.
2,000 + ft. Stoney Trail frontage. Deep services. Market Price
40 acres inside City of Airdrie, nice bungalow and shop. $3.6
Million 160 acres inside east Calgary on 100th St. 1/2 mile south
of 17th Avenue SE. $16 Million 20 acres beside Patton industrial on
paved Range Road 284. 2,300 sq. ft. bungalow with heated shop.
R-2 zoning. $1.95 Million Residential Lot in Crossfield. Large,
sunny walkout lot ideal for spec home or self build! SOld
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A11| apr 18 to apr 24 2014
jessica cameronreporter/photographer
When looking for a home, there is usually a checklist of
must-haves and a big one on that list is usu-ally safety. If safety
isnt perceived it can be a potential deal breaker for a
homebuyer.
REALTORS gathered together to take part in a presentation, Safe
Communities For Your Clients, on April 9 organized by Bob
Alexander, Verico Maximum Mortgage Inc. and CIR Realty. The
presentation included speakers Rick Hanson, Chief of Calgary Police
and Bruce Burrell,
Chief of the Calgary Fire Department speaking about first
responders per-spective of keeping Calgary a safe community.
The marketplace in Calgary has changed, we are a much larger
city than we have ever been and we are continuing to grow,
unfortunately what happens when a city grows we end up with crime,
said Alexander. I believe that you as a REALTOR have a
responsibility to say thats a nice house, but there is a nicer one
in a nicer community, you now have to convince your client why they
should be looking elsewhere.
Hanson explained that around 2008 Calgary was not perceived as
a
very safe community. He said the City had lost control of the
gangs and crime happening in the downtown core and had to regain
that control.
Just to reflect back on what it looked like back in those days,
there were shootings that occurred in broad daylight, in the
evenings, on the streets and at Southcentre Mall; it was really
brutal, he said.
With a plan, the city started to com-bat the crime occurring
downtown.
The City of Calgary Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted in the
spring of 2005 showed in the category of perceived safety in their
own neigh-bourhood, 24 per cent of Calgarians felt unsafe. The same
survey con-ducted in 2008 showed 30 per cent of Calgarians felt
unsafe, and in 2013 that number decreased by half to 15 per cent
feeling unsafe and 85 per cent feeling safe.
We realized what people want, and they told us this through city
sur-
veys, they want to live in a commu-nity that feels like a small
town. They know they are in a big city, but they want to live in a
city that feels like a small town, said Hanson. The per-ception of
crime, and this is really the only one that matters, is up. People
are feeling safer.
When looking for a city to move to, Hanson explained people look
for four things: proximity to amenities, diver-sity, schools and
safety.
The Canadian public, when they go to buy a house, all they are
con-cerned about is price and can I see my furniture here?, and
that is usu-ally where their search ends, said Alexander. The whole
safety side crime as well as what Mother Nature now does I think
should be top and centre whenever anyone buys a house.
Burrell spoke about the June 2013 flood, what the City did
dur-ing the days of a local state of
emergency and why they made the decisions they did.
The other thing that has changed as a result from last year is
the impact of Mother Nature on real estate. We all know what
happened, said Alexander. I also believe that it is our
responsi-bility to tell our clients before they buy a house was
this affected, how was it affected, how has it been remediated and
could it happen again.
While the throes of Mother Nature are not a