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20 Hopewell Residential
Celebrating ground-breaking at Sandgate
22 Housing outlookEconomy and housing market to improve in 2016
34 CMHCSome uncertainty on the horizon in national outlook
42 Homebuying6 financial homebuying tips
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Remington DevelopmentLast chance to toast the good life in Champagne
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46 Money MattersBudgeting for holiday shopping By Gail Vaz-Oxlade
inspiration
38 Designer Gift ListSome top gift ideas for the holidays and beyond By Jo Alcorn
what’s online
48 Trending nowMore stories, videos and photos
in every issue
10 Editors’ Note
40 Neighbourhood profile East Village: Condo living
with a downtown buzz
49 Advertiser Index
district maps
15 Southeast Map
25 Northwest Map
30 Southwest Map
33 Satellite Communities
37 Inner City
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Jacqueline Hill
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
Susan Legge
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Moe Lalani
SALES MANAGER, ALBERTA
Shelley Balla
EDITOR
Wayne KarlLydia McNutt (on leave)
ART DIRECTOR
Daiana Garay
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
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Helping you manage life changes
How mobile and tech-savvy are you?
The decision to move is often
triggered by a life event, such as a
new job, a new addition to the family,
or simply because you want a change
of scenery.
Whatever the reason, it’s important
to address what your needs are before
you start hunting for a new place,
rather than during your search. With
all the information available to you
these days, it’s easy to get distracted.
To keep you on track and up to
date on the latest listings available
across Canada, check out this issue
and our new website, ypnexthome.ca.
Not only will you find an easy way to
connect with prospective properties,
you’ll be able to dig deep on details
such as such as costs, neighbourhood
information and much more.
Deciding to move is easy – it’s
finding the right place that can often
be challenging. Let us help.
Drop us a line and let us know if
you have any questions or comments.
We’d love to hear from you.
There’s an old joke in some home
building circles that people spend
more time researching a new wireless
device than they do a new home.
All laughter aside, this scenario is
changing. Prices continue to rise, and
even though interest rates currently
make homebuying a comfortable
transaction, more and more buyers
understand the value of thorough,
patient research.
It still involves publications such
as New Condo Guide, because
builders can present their new condo
developments in a way that shines
in print, and in a medium people can
digest over time and at their leisure.
For many homebuyers, the process
increasingly begins online – when
researching the financial end of the
equation – notably mortgages.
How tech-savvy are you?
+ get social
Editors' Notes
EAST VILLAGE
Interact with us on social media: ypnexthome
SUSAN LEGGEEditor-in-Chief / Director of ContentYellow Pages NextHomeEmail: [email protected]: @SusanLegge
MORE PHOTOS ONLINEypnexthome.ca/east-village
WAYNE KARLSenior EditorYellow Pages NextHomeEmail: [email protected]: @WayneKarl
10 YPNEXTHOME.CA
Property Profile | CHAMPAGNE
cover story
By Heather Ryan
Buyers’ last chance to toast the good life
in ChampagneDISCERNABLE CONDO BUYERS who
desire luxury just steps from the
natural splendor of the river and a
wide range of amenities are getting
down to their last chance to toast
the good life in Champagne.
Crafted by Remington
Development Corporation, this
award-winning, luxurious multi-
family development consists of five
phases – the first four buildings
are occupied and homeowners are
taking possession of suites in the
fifth and final building in January-
February 2016.
“Although this is our last phase
and the development is 85 per cent
sold, there are still suites available in
all categories including suites with
amazing river views,” says residential
sales associate Angie Herback.
“We have one- and two-bedrooms,
two-bedrooms plus den, and
even penthouses.”
“There are some suites available
for immediate occupancy, and
some with quick possessions in
the January-February time frame,”
Herback adds. “But, we can also
accommodate those who want a
slightly later possession.”
Remington Development
Corporation has a solid reputation
for building the highest standards
of design, construction and quality
workmanship so it’s not surprising
that Champagne with its penthouse-
level specs and premier location has
been a tremendous success.
Champagne is as memorable
as its name showcasing a design
reminiscent of the French
countryside with natural stone and
steep pitched rooflines that blend
in perfectly with Quarry Park’s
Helping you manage life changes
How mobile and tech-savvy are you?
The decision to move is often
triggered by a life event, such as a
new job, a new addition to the family,
or simply because you want a change
of scenery.
Whatever the reason, it’s important
to address what your needs are before
you start hunting for a new place,
rather than during your search. With
all the information available to you
these days, it’s easy to get distracted.
To keep you on track and up to
date on the latest listings available
across Canada, check out this issue
and our new website, ypnexthome.ca.
Not only will you find an easy way to
connect with prospective properties,
you’ll be able to dig deep on details
such as such as costs, neighbourhood
information and much more.
Deciding to move is easy – it’s
finding the right place that can often
be challenging. Let us help.
Drop us a line and let us know if
you have any questions or comments.
We’d love to hear from you.
There’s an old joke in some home
building circles that people spend
more time researching a new wireless
device than they do a new home.
All laughter aside, this scenario is
changing. Prices continue to rise, and
even though interest rates currently
make homebuying a comfortable
transaction, more and more buyers
understand the value of thorough,
patient research.
It still involves publications such
as New Condo Guide, because
builders can present their new condo
developments in a way that shines
in print, and in a medium people can
digest over time and at their leisure.
For many homebuyers, the process
increasingly begins online – when
researching the financial end of the
equation – notably mortgages.
How tech-savvy are you?
+ get social
Editors' Notes
EAST VILLAGE
Interact with us on social media: ypnexthome
SUSAN LEGGEEditor-in-Chief / Director of ContentYellow Pages NextHomeEmail: [email protected]: @SusanLegge
MORE PHOTOS ONLINEypnexthome.ca/east-village
WAYNE KARLSenior EditorYellow Pages NextHomeEmail: [email protected]: @WayneKarl
DEC 11, 2015 - JAN 8, 2016 | NEW CONDO GUIDE 11
Property Profile | CHAMPAGNE
cover story
By Heather Ryan
Buyers’ last chance to toast the good life
in ChampagneDISCERNABLE CONDO BUYERS who
desire luxury just steps from the
natural splendor of the river and a
wide range of amenities are getting
down to their last chance to toast
the good life in Champagne.
Crafted by Remington
Development Corporation, this
award-winning, luxurious multi-
family development consists of five
phases – the first four buildings
are occupied and homeowners are
taking possession of suites in the
fifth and final building in January-
February 2016.
“Although this is our last phase
and the development is 85 per cent
sold, there are still suites available in
all categories including suites with
amazing river views,” says residential
sales associate Angie Herback.
“We have one- and two-bedrooms,
two-bedrooms plus den, and
even penthouses.”
“There are some suites available
for immediate occupancy, and
some with quick possessions in
the January-February time frame,”
Herback adds. “But, we can also
accommodate those who want a
slightly later possession.”
Remington Development
Corporation has a solid reputation
for building the highest standards
of design, construction and quality
workmanship so it’s not surprising
that Champagne with its penthouse-
level specs and premier location has
been a tremendous success.
Champagne is as memorable
as its name showcasing a design
reminiscent of the French
countryside with natural stone and
steep pitched rooflines that blend
in perfectly with Quarry Park’s
12 YPNEXTHOME.CA
European architectural styling.
“Champagne is one of a kind,
that’s why it’s been so popular,”
Herback says. “Champagne offers
homeowners luxury living, and the
French Heritage architecture on
the exterior runs right through the
gorgeous lobby and into the suites.”
Well-appointed interiors are the
standard and consist of upscale
features such as engineered
hardwood floors, granite countertops,
nine-ft. tray ceilings, luxurious over-
sized bathrooms, gourmet kitchens
and air conditioning. As well, there are
expansive windows to take advantage
of the impressive views of the Bow
River and of the impeccable common
area landscaping including a garden
courtyard, which provides direct
access to the river pathway and 90
acres of environmental reserve.
Buyers also enjoy quality
construction with insulated pre-cast
“ Champagne offers homeowners luxury living, and the French Heritage architecture on the exterior runs right through the gorgeous lobby and into the suites.”
the industry standard. And as a great
perk, there is a car-wash bay in the
parkade.
Adding to the appeal is
Champagne’s generous floorplans
that include one-bedrooms from 790
to 1,010 sq. ft., two-bedrooms from
1,315 to 1,680 sq. ft. and penthouses
upwards of 2,280 sq. ft.
Champagne residents can easily
walk to The Market at Quarry Park,
which offers a variety of shops,
services, restaurants and a Co-
op grocery and liquor store. The
stellar location is serviced by a Bus
Rapid Transit line that connects to
downtown, as well as other bus
routes connecting to both Anderson
and Chinook LRT stations; it has easy
access to Glenmore and Deerfoot
Trails; and it’s only 15 minutes from
downtown.
As an added benefit, Quarry Park
will be home to a new Remington
YMCA opening in fall 2016.
Prices for the remaining suites start
from $339,000 for a one-bedroom,
$530,000 for two-bedrooms and
penthouses starting from $699,000.
Along with Champagne,
Remington is also selling The Gates,
a gorgeous boutique-style, three-
storey condo development featuring
just 32 homes, and “we will have
more townhome and apartment-
style condo projects in the coming
year, so stay tuned,” Herback says.
For more information on
Champagne and The Gates, visit
the award-winning presentation
gallery, 350 Quarry Park Blvd. S.E.,
open Monday to Thursday, noon
to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays,
noon to 5 p.m., call 403.930.6900 or
visit remingtoncorp.com/residential
where you can also register for
updates on current and upcoming
projects.
concrete. “It’s the best way to build
because it offers incredible sound-
proofing and premium air quality,”
Herback adds. Every unit comes
with secure underground parking
and a storage locker, all larger than
DEC 11, 2015 - JAN 8, 2016 | NEW CONDO GUIDE 13
European architectural styling.
“Champagne is one of a kind,
that’s why it’s been so popular,”
Herback says. “Champagne offers
homeowners luxury living, and the
French Heritage architecture on
the exterior runs right through the
gorgeous lobby and into the suites.”
Well-appointed interiors are the
standard and consist of upscale
features such as engineered
hardwood floors, granite countertops,
nine-ft. tray ceilings, luxurious over-
sized bathrooms, gourmet kitchens
and air conditioning. As well, there are
expansive windows to take advantage
of the impressive views of the Bow
River and of the impeccable common
area landscaping including a garden
courtyard, which provides direct
access to the river pathway and 90
acres of environmental reserve.
Buyers also enjoy quality
construction with insulated pre-cast
“ Champagne offers homeowners luxury living, and the French Heritage architecture on the exterior runs right through the gorgeous lobby and into the suites.”
the industry standard. And as a great
perk, there is a car-wash bay in the
parkade.
Adding to the appeal is
Champagne’s generous floorplans
that include one-bedrooms from 790
to 1,010 sq. ft., two-bedrooms from
1,315 to 1,680 sq. ft. and penthouses
upwards of 2,280 sq. ft.
Champagne residents can easily
walk to The Market at Quarry Park,
which offers a variety of shops,
services, restaurants and a Co-
op grocery and liquor store. The
stellar location is serviced by a Bus
Rapid Transit line that connects to
downtown, as well as other bus
routes connecting to both Anderson
and Chinook LRT stations; it has easy
access to Glenmore and Deerfoot
Trails; and it’s only 15 minutes from
downtown.
As an added benefit, Quarry Park
will be home to a new Remington
YMCA opening in fall 2016.
Prices for the remaining suites start
from $339,000 for a one-bedroom,
$530,000 for two-bedrooms and
penthouses starting from $699,000.
Along with Champagne,
Remington is also selling The Gates,
a gorgeous boutique-style, three-
storey condo development featuring
just 32 homes, and “we will have
more townhome and apartment-
style condo projects in the coming
year, so stay tuned,” Herback says.
For more information on
Champagne and The Gates, visit
the award-winning presentation
gallery, 350 Quarry Park Blvd. S.E.,
open Monday to Thursday, noon
to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays,
noon to 5 p.m., call 403.930.6900 or
visit remingtoncorp.com/residential
where you can also register for
updates on current and upcoming
projects.
concrete. “It’s the best way to build
because it offers incredible sound-
proofing and premium air quality,”
Herback adds. Every unit comes
with secure underground parking
and a storage locker, all larger than
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12 EBONY CONDOS & TOWNHOMES IN MAHOGANY BY JAYMAN MODUS 291 Mahogany Way
13 HARVEST MOSAIC CRANSTON BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 290 Cranford Drive SE
14 BOULEVARD TOWNES BY BIRCHWOOD 116 Quarry Park Way SE
15 LIVINGSTONE TOWNES BY TRICO COMMUNITIES 52 Legacy Gate SE
16 SANDGATE 6 Mahogany Terrace SE
17 MOSAIC MIRAGE BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 347 MacKenzie Towne Gate
18 THE GATES BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Presentation Centre: 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE
19 CHAMPAGNE BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION Quarry Park Blvd SE remingtoncorp.com
20 ORIGINS AT CRANSTON BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 111, 100 Cranfield Common SE NOW SELLING
21 ALTURE MIDCITY BY ALTURE PROPERTIES 15233 1 Street Southeast midcitymidnapore.ca
22 MAHOGANY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 13 Marine Dr SE
23 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES Register at: mylegacypark.ca
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03 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 65 Auburn Meadows Way
04 LEGACY GATE BY CARLISLE GROUP 210 Ave. SE www.legacygate.ca
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06 CRANSTON BY AVALON MASTER BUILDER 442 Cranford Park SE
07 AUBURN WALK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Showsuite and Sales Centre Corner of 52nd Street and Auburn Meadows Dr. SE
08 THE MORELLO 15207 1st SE themorello.ca
09 BRISTOL TOWNHOMES BY BIRCHWOOD NOW SELLING 232 Quarry Park Blvd. SE
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SOUTHEAST COMMUNITIES11 CHALET NO. 6
BY HOPEWELL 646 Copperwood Blvd SE
12 EBONY CONDOS & TOWNHOMES IN MAHOGANY BY JAYMAN MODUS 291 Mahogany Way
13 HARVEST MOSAIC CRANSTON BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 290 Cranford Drive SE
14 BOULEVARD TOWNES BY BIRCHWOOD 116 Quarry Park Way SE
15 LIVINGSTONE TOWNES BY TRICO COMMUNITIES 52 Legacy Gate SE
16 SANDGATE 6 Mahogany Terrace SE
17 MOSAIC MIRAGE BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 347 MacKenzie Towne Gate
18 THE GATES BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Presentation Centre: 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE
19 CHAMPAGNE BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION Quarry Park Blvd SE remingtoncorp.com
20 ORIGINS AT CRANSTON BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 111, 100 Cranfield Common SE NOW SELLING
21 ALTURE MIDCITY BY ALTURE PROPERTIES 15233 1 Street Southeast midcitymidnapore.ca
22 MAHOGANY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 13 Marine Dr SE
23 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES Register at: mylegacypark.ca
24 JACKSON BY AVI URBAN Coming soon to Walden
25 RIVERSTONE MOSAIC BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 98 Cranbrook Dr. SE
01 CRANSTON RIDGE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Corner of Cranford Dr and Cranston Gate SE Register: www.cardellifestyles.com/cranston-ridge
02 COPPERFIELD PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES 279 Copperpond Common S.E.
03 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 65 Auburn Meadows Way
04 LEGACY GATE BY CARLISLE GROUP 210 Ave. SE www.legacygate.ca
05 LEGACY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 42 Legacy Blvd SE
06 CRANSTON BY AVALON MASTER BUILDER 442 Cranford Park SE
07 AUBURN WALK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Showsuite and Sales Centre Corner of 52nd Street and Auburn Meadows Dr. SE
08 THE MORELLO 15207 1st SE themorello.ca
09 BRISTOL TOWNHOMES BY BIRCHWOOD NOW SELLING 232 Quarry Park Blvd. SE
10 CANOE BY AVI URBAN 103 Auburn Meadows Dr.
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CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
AmAzing PlAns
sales Centre: 99 Copperstone Park sE | 403.723.00942:00-8:00pm Monday-Thursday |12:00-5:00pm Sat-Sun/Holidays
www.copperfieldpark.com
AmAzing PriCEs
find your homE todAy At
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
CONDOMINIUM LIVING 101:What EVERY buyer and owner needs to know
Heather Bonnycastle, Q.C. and Laurie Kiedrowski of McLeod Law LLP will take you through the ins and outs of condo ownership.
Get all your condo questions answered at Homexpo.
www.homexpo.ca
January 15-17
AmAzing PlAns
sales Centre: 99 Copperstone Park sE | 403.723.00942:00-8:00pm Monday-Thursday |12:00-5:00pm Sat-Sun/Holidays
www.copperfieldpark.com
AmAzing PriCEs
find your homE todAy At
18 YPNEXTHOME.CA
CRANSTON AVE
CRANSTON
SETON BLVD
CRANSTON DR
CRANSTON DR
CRA
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CRANFORD PARK
ZenCranston CG20151201.indd 1 01/12/2015 11:59
If you have young children or are expecting some to be
visiting sometime soon, it is always a good idea to ensure
an accident-free environment by child-proofing your
condo.
Here are four basic child-proofing tips that will make your
condo as safe as can be for the
little ones!
Heavy objects
Some of the most hazardous objects for kids around the
home are heavy and high up, such as HDTVs, speakers and
decor to name a few. These objects are prone to falling
down and on top of young children if bumped or climbed
upon, therefore it’s best to have any heavy objects out of
reach, and ensure those that are free-standing are well
secured.
Electrical outlet covers
The curiosity of young children can lead them to putting
their fingers where they don’t belong. While it does take
a serious prod before the electrical current is transferred
from a plug-in, children’s hands can be wet for various
reasons and be more prone to getting a nasty shock as
a result. Electrical socket covers are cheap and easy to
install, and will give you added peace of mind when the
kids are at play.
Fall-down areas
Kiddy-gates are very useful in keeping young children
away from areas that they shouldn’t be – with or without
supervision. That could include the top of a stairwell, a
steep step-down from a door, or perhaps a utility room
packed with cleaning substances and other tools that
could be potentially harmful. Other areas to watch out for
are windows located near furniture that children could
use to climb-up on – and possibly out. Make sure if the
window is open that there is a well-secured screen, just in
case!
Child-proofing your condo
Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing realtor at ReMax House of Real Estate. Born and raised in Calgary, Cody has a passion for helping his clients accomplish their real estate goals and loves to
show off the best Calgary has to offer! He can be reached at 403.370.4180, @Calgaryism on Twitter and calgaryism.ca
Advice | CALGARYISM
By Cody Battershill
Join Us
Looking for more fun facts, local activities and events, best restaurants and more to do with Calgary? If so, we invite you to join us at Calgaryism on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook today. We hope to see you there!
Child-proofing gadgets
There are some very useful applications of technology that
help with child-proofing your home.
A few include:
› Cabinet safety locks This plastic, U-shaped lock hooks
around cabinet handles with an easy-to-release pinch
mechanism.
› Tip-resistant furniture brackets
These help stabilize furniture that may be unbalanced, and
are great for small tables and other pieces you may have
that a young child could tip over.
› Safety gates These should be hardware-installed only for
maximum safety at the top of stairs or other no-go zones
in the house. These come in a variety of styles ranging
from hinged and swinging to manual placement.
Toys R Us, Canadian Tire and Walmart are three
department stores with child-proofing sections. Check
them out!
It’s never a bad idea to child-proof your new condo. These
simple steps could prevent a terrible tragedy and make
your home a safe place for not only your own children,
but those of your friends and family who are visiting as
well.
CRANSTON AVE
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ZenCranston CG20151201.indd 1 01/12/2015 11:59
If you have young children or are expecting some to be
visiting sometime soon, it is always a good idea to ensure
an accident-free environment by child-proofing your
condo.
Here are four basic child-proofing tips that will make your
condo as safe as can be for the
little ones!
Heavy objects
Some of the most hazardous objects for kids around the
home are heavy and high up, such as HDTVs, speakers and
decor to name a few. These objects are prone to falling
down and on top of young children if bumped or climbed
upon, therefore it’s best to have any heavy objects out of
reach, and ensure those that are free-standing are well
secured.
Electrical outlet covers
The curiosity of young children can lead them to putting
their fingers where they don’t belong. While it does take
a serious prod before the electrical current is transferred
from a plug-in, children’s hands can be wet for various
reasons and be more prone to getting a nasty shock as
a result. Electrical socket covers are cheap and easy to
install, and will give you added peace of mind when the
kids are at play.
Fall-down areas
Kiddy-gates are very useful in keeping young children
away from areas that they shouldn’t be – with or without
supervision. That could include the top of a stairwell, a
steep step-down from a door, or perhaps a utility room
packed with cleaning substances and other tools that
could be potentially harmful. Other areas to watch out for
are windows located near furniture that children could
use to climb-up on – and possibly out. Make sure if the
window is open that there is a well-secured screen, just in
case!
Child-proofing your condo
Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing realtor at ReMax House of Real Estate. Born and raised in Calgary, Cody has a passion for helping his clients accomplish their real estate goals and loves to
show off the best Calgary has to offer! He can be reached at 403.370.4180, @Calgaryism on Twitter and calgaryism.ca
Advice | CALGARYISM
By Cody Battershill
Join Us
Looking for more fun facts, local activities and events, best restaurants and more to do with Calgary? If so, we invite you to join us at Calgaryism on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook today. We hope to see you there!
Child-proofing gadgets
There are some very useful applications of technology that
help with child-proofing your home.
A few include:
› Cabinet safety locks This plastic, U-shaped lock hooks
around cabinet handles with an easy-to-release pinch
mechanism.
› Tip-resistant furniture brackets
These help stabilize furniture that may be unbalanced, and
are great for small tables and other pieces you may have
that a young child could tip over.
› Safety gates These should be hardware-installed only for
maximum safety at the top of stairs or other no-go zones
in the house. These come in a variety of styles ranging
from hinged and swinging to manual placement.
Toys R Us, Canadian Tire and Walmart are three
department stores with child-proofing sections. Check
them out!
It’s never a bad idea to child-proof your new condo. These
simple steps could prevent a terrible tragedy and make
your home a safe place for not only your own children,
but those of your friends and family who are visiting as
well.
20 YPNEXTHOME.CA
HOPEWELL RESIDENTIAL’S newest condo development,
Sandgate, is officially under construction, having
celebrated its ground-breaking on Nov. 20.
The 306-unit condo development in south Calgary’s
Mahogany has already proven to be a popular choice
with new home purchasers, due to its excellent location,
unparalleled design style, upscale shared spaces, appealing
amenities, and prices from the low $200,000s.
“Sandgate demonstrates our commitment to bringing
innovation, creativity and affordability together in an
unmatched offering, all in Canada’s best new community,”
says Jeff Rust, vice-president, multi-family, with Hopewell
Residential.
“This development is a new milestone in the journey
of Hopewell Residential, and within the community of
Mahogany.”
Expertly designed around its homeowners’ lifestyles,
Sandgate offers homes with plenty of personalized
options, including a choice of floorplan and finishing
options.
In addition, the building’s outdoor space and common
areas have been carefully planned with both functionality
and style in mind.
“Sandgate perfectly blends smart design with style and
value,” says Brenda Kelly, sales and marketing manager,
multi-family, with Hopewell Residential.
“We offer a wide range of floorplan options, which
means homeowners can personalize their interiors to
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create a home perfectly suited to them. In addition, we
have so many stylish finishing items to select from that
you can truly make your home your own.”
Amenities include guest suites, a fitness centre, lending
libraries, a Great Lawn, and a residents’ barbecue patio.
Nearby, homeowners will find Mahogany’s Urban Village,
which has recently announced retailers including Sobeys,
Nando’s, Tim Hortons, Kinjo Sushi & Grill and more.
“Sandgate offers so much more than meets the eye,”
Kelly says.
“Both inside and outside, in terms of design, location
and long-term value, Sandgate has been designed to meet
the needs of its homeowners in a way that’s convenient,
stylish, and inviting.”
Since being released in August, 2015, Sandgate has
quickly met its pre-sale goals, with its first building at
more than 50 per cent sold out. Building two is set to be
released in early 2016.
Building one is slated for completion by early 2017.
For more information, contact Nicole McLaws, marketing
manager, housing, at [email protected] or
403.298.8128.
MORE TRENDING ONLINEypnexthome.ca/news
Hopewell Residential’s Sandgate Developmentcelebrates ground-breaking in Mahogany, Canada’s Community of the Year
LEFT TO RIGHT Ryan O’Hara (NORR - Project Manager); Jeff Rust (Hopewell Residential - VP Multi-Family); Marion Murray (Hopewell Residential - Senior VP Sales & Marketing); Paul Taylor (Hopewell Residential - President & COO); Brenda Kelly (Hopewell Residential - Manager, Sales & Marketing Multi-Family); Ken Lee (Hopewell Residential - Executive Director Multi-Family & New Markets); Don Dessario (NORR - Principal)
HOPEWELL RESIDENTIAL’S newest condo development,
Sandgate, is officially under construction, having
celebrated its ground-breaking on Nov. 20.
The 306-unit condo development in south Calgary’s
Mahogany has already proven to be a popular choice
with new home purchasers, due to its excellent location,
unparalleled design style, upscale shared spaces, appealing
amenities, and prices from the low $200,000s.
“Sandgate demonstrates our commitment to bringing
innovation, creativity and affordability together in an
unmatched offering, all in Canada’s best new community,”
says Jeff Rust, vice-president, multi-family, with Hopewell
Residential.
“This development is a new milestone in the journey
of Hopewell Residential, and within the community of
Mahogany.”
Expertly designed around its homeowners’ lifestyles,
Sandgate offers homes with plenty of personalized
options, including a choice of floorplan and finishing
options.
In addition, the building’s outdoor space and common
areas have been carefully planned with both functionality
and style in mind.
“Sandgate perfectly blends smart design with style and
value,” says Brenda Kelly, sales and marketing manager,
multi-family, with Hopewell Residential.
“We offer a wide range of floorplan options, which
means homeowners can personalize their interiors to
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create a home perfectly suited to them. In addition, we
have so many stylish finishing items to select from that
you can truly make your home your own.”
Amenities include guest suites, a fitness centre, lending
libraries, a Great Lawn, and a residents’ barbecue patio.
Nearby, homeowners will find Mahogany’s Urban Village,
which has recently announced retailers including Sobeys,
Nando’s, Tim Hortons, Kinjo Sushi & Grill and more.
“Sandgate offers so much more than meets the eye,”
Kelly says.
“Both inside and outside, in terms of design, location
and long-term value, Sandgate has been designed to meet
the needs of its homeowners in a way that’s convenient,
stylish, and inviting.”
Since being released in August, 2015, Sandgate has
quickly met its pre-sale goals, with its first building at
more than 50 per cent sold out. Building two is set to be
released in early 2016.
Building one is slated for completion by early 2017.
For more information, contact Nicole McLaws, marketing
manager, housing, at [email protected] or
403.298.8128.
MORE TRENDING ONLINEypnexthome.ca/news
Hopewell Residential’s Sandgate Developmentcelebrates ground-breaking in Mahogany, Canada’s Community of the Year
LEFT TO RIGHT Ryan O’Hara (NORR - Project Manager); Jeff Rust (Hopewell Residential - VP Multi-Family); Marion Murray (Hopewell Residential - Senior VP Sales & Marketing); Paul Taylor (Hopewell Residential - President & COO); Brenda Kelly (Hopewell Residential - Manager, Sales & Marketing Multi-Family); Ken Lee (Hopewell Residential - Executive Director Multi-Family & New Markets); Don Dessario (NORR - Principal)
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Alberta and Calgary economies and housing markets to improve in 2016
AFTER A CHALLENGING 2015, the Alberta and Calgary economies – and
housing markets – can look forward to better times next year and 2017.
“Lower oil prices have had an impact on Alberta’s economy this
year affecting capital investment, energy exports and consumer
spending, and in turn, the province’s housing starts,” says Lai Sing
Louie, CMHC’s regional economist for the Prairie and Territories
Region. “New construction declined by about 20 per cent in 2015.
However, oil prices are forecasted to rise next year and in 2017 as
US crude oil production declines. This will help Alberta’s economy
return to growth in 2016 and 2017.”
In Calgary, total housing starts in 2015 are expected to decline
by 30 per cent to 11,900 units after reaching a record high in 2014.
The impact of lower oil prices on Calgary’s labour market has
weakened employment growth, slowed net migration, and increased
uncertainty among prospective homebuyers.
“Housing starts in 2016 are forecast to decline an additional 16
per cent from 2015, but increase slightly in 2017,” says Richard
Cho, principal market analyst for Calgary. “Calgary’s labour market
conditions, income growth and net migration are not expected to
improve in the next two years. Inventories in the new home market
will rise moderately while the resale market will
be well supplied. Collectively, this will limit the
pace of new construction and keep housing
starts from posting a strong rebound.”
“Strength in the multi-family sector will
push total housing starts to 16,400 units in
2015 in Edmonton,” says Christina Butchart,
CMHC’s principal market analyst for Edmonton.
“However, this strength will dissipate in the
closing months of 2015, and throughout 2016
as slower economic growth and reduced net
migration lead to softer housing demand.”
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Whether you’re an empty nester looking for something smaller, or a renter trading up, it’s time to make your move. Livingstone Townes, offering affordable, low maintenance living so you have time to do the things you really want to do.
READY TO RIGHTSIZE!{ SIZED RIGHT. PRICED RIGHT. } This is the opportunity you’ve been
waiting for. You CAN have it all.
• Pet friendly• Double garage• Low maintenance• Private yard with deck & landscaping• Flexible Down Payment Plan Available
NO CONDO FEES*Rendering is artist’s concept only and may be subject to change. Price subjects to change without notice. E.&.O.E.
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Alberta and Calgary economies and housing markets to improve in 2016
AFTER A CHALLENGING 2015, the Alberta and Calgary economies – and
housing markets – can look forward to better times next year and 2017.
“Lower oil prices have had an impact on Alberta’s economy this
year affecting capital investment, energy exports and consumer
spending, and in turn, the province’s housing starts,” says Lai Sing
Louie, CMHC’s regional economist for the Prairie and Territories
Region. “New construction declined by about 20 per cent in 2015.
However, oil prices are forecasted to rise next year and in 2017 as
US crude oil production declines. This will help Alberta’s economy
return to growth in 2016 and 2017.”
In Calgary, total housing starts in 2015 are expected to decline
by 30 per cent to 11,900 units after reaching a record high in 2014.
The impact of lower oil prices on Calgary’s labour market has
weakened employment growth, slowed net migration, and increased
uncertainty among prospective homebuyers.
“Housing starts in 2016 are forecast to decline an additional 16
per cent from 2015, but increase slightly in 2017,” says Richard
Cho, principal market analyst for Calgary. “Calgary’s labour market
conditions, income growth and net migration are not expected to
improve in the next two years. Inventories in the new home market
will rise moderately while the resale market will
be well supplied. Collectively, this will limit the
pace of new construction and keep housing
starts from posting a strong rebound.”
“Strength in the multi-family sector will
push total housing starts to 16,400 units in
2015 in Edmonton,” says Christina Butchart,
CMHC’s principal market analyst for Edmonton.
“However, this strength will dissipate in the
closing months of 2015, and throughout 2016
as slower economic growth and reduced net
migration lead to softer housing demand.”
DATE:1 Dec 2015
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Fax: 403.287.9915
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VISIT OUR SALES CENTRE AT 52 LEGACY GATE SE • 403.460.7930 • www.livingstonetownes.com
Whether you’re an empty nester looking for something smaller, or a renter trading up, it’s time to make your move. Livingstone Townes, offering affordable, low maintenance living so you have time to do the things you really want to do.
READY TO RIGHTSIZE!{ SIZED RIGHT. PRICED RIGHT. } This is the opportunity you’ve been
waiting for. You CAN have it all.
• Pet friendly• Double garage• Low maintenance• Private yard with deck & landscaping• Flexible Down Payment Plan Available
NO CONDO FEES*Rendering is artist’s concept only and may be subject to change. Price subjects to change without notice. E.&.O.E.
Starting From The
$365’s*
Plus GST
SHOWSUITENOW OPEN!
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BOW BOTTOM
TRAIL
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GLENMORERESERVOIR
CROWCHILD TRAIL
BEDDINGTON TRAIL NW
JOHN LAURIE BLVD.
SHAG
ANNA
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AIL
STONEY TRAIL
COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.
DEER
FOOT T
RAIL
HARV
EST H
ILLS
BLVD
NE
DEERFOOT TRAIL
64 Ave
37 S
TREE
T
SARC
EE T
RAIL
17 Ave
32 Ave
16 AVENUE
FISH CREEK PARK
CALGARYINTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
14 STREET
STONEY TRAIL NW
85 ST. NW
ROCKY RIDG
E BLVD.
SYMO
NS VALEY RD.
PANORAM
A ROAD
STONEY TRAIL NW
144 AVE NW.
SYM
ONS
VAL
LEY
PKW
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RE S
TREE
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ST
NW
SYMONS VALLEY RD.COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.
NOSE
HILL
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07 THE TIMBERS BY GABLECRAFT HOMES Sherwood Blvd at Sherwood Way NW Register Now www.thetimbers.gablecrafthomes.ca
08 CARNABY HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES IN NOLAN HILL BY JAYMAN MODUS 460 Nolan Hill Blvd.
09 NOLAN PARK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 355 Nolan Crest Heights
10 SAGE PLACE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 450 Sage Valley Dr.. NW
11 EZRA ON RILEY PARK BY BIRCHWOOD PROPERTIES Register today: Ezraonrileypark.com
12 EMERALD SKY BY CARLISLE GROUP 355 Kincora Glen Rd. NW www.emeraldsky.ca
14 UNIVERSITY CITY BY KNIGHTBRIDGE
15 THE GROVES OF VARSITY BY STATESMAN HOMES 5353 Crowchild Trail NW
18 SONOMA AT SAGE HILL BY VERTICAL PROPERTIES 881 Sage Valley Boulevard www.sonomasagehill.com
21 LIDO BY BATTISTELLA Sales Centre 1120 Kensington Rd
22 AVIRA TOWNHOMES IN EVANSRIDGE BY JAYMAN MODUS 470 Evansridge Court
NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES
01
15
14
0219
21
11
1810
09
0612
08
0305
01 PANORAMA WEST BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 175 Panatella Hill NW
02 KENSINGTON BY BUCCI 2nd Ave and 10th St. NW
03 VIRIDIAN BY TRICO HOMES 3503 Sage Hill Drive NW
04 WILLOW AT SHERWOOD BY AVI URBAN Visit Sales Centre at 64 Nolan Hill Gate
05 ARRIVE AT EVANSTON BY PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT GROUP Symons Valley Parkway please call 587-755-1166
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SYMONS VALLEY PKWY NW
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EVA
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W
NOSEHILLPARK
16 AVENUEOLD BANFF COACH ROAD
16 AVENUE CENT
RE S
TREE
T
EDM
ONT
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14 S
TREE
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85 S
TREE
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ME MOR IAL DR IV E
M
acLE
OD
TRAI
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ANDERSON ROAD
SOUTHLAND DRIVE
BOW BOTTOM
TRAIL
MacLEOD TRAIL
MARQUIS OF LORNE TRAIL
JAMES M
cKEVITT
ELBO
W D
RIVE
BLAC
KFO
OT
TRAI
L
SHAWNESSYBLVD.
GLENMORERESERVOIR
CROWCHILD TRAIL
BEDDINGTON TRAIL NW
JOHN LAURIE BLVD.
SHAG
ANNA
PI TR
AIL
STONEY TRAIL
COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.
DEER
FOOT T
RAIL
HARV
EST H
ILLS
BLVD
NE
DEERFOOT TRAIL
64 Ave
37 S
TREE
T
SARC
EE T
RAIL
17 Ave
32 Ave
16 AVENUE
FISH CREEK PARK
CALGARYINTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
14 STREET
STONEY TRAIL NW
85 ST. NW
ROCKY RIDG
E BLVD.
SYMO
NS VALEY RD.
PANORAM
A ROAD
STONEY TRAIL NW
144 AVE NW.
SYM
ONS
VAL
LEY
PKW
Y
CENT
RE S
TREE
T
14TH
ST
NW
SYMONS VALLEY RD.COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.
NOSE
HILL
DR.
07 THE TIMBERS BY GABLECRAFT HOMES Sherwood Blvd at Sherwood Way NW Register Now www.thetimbers.gablecrafthomes.ca
08 CARNABY HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES IN NOLAN HILL BY JAYMAN MODUS 460 Nolan Hill Blvd.
09 NOLAN PARK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 355 Nolan Crest Heights
10 SAGE PLACE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 450 Sage Valley Dr.. NW
11 EZRA ON RILEY PARK BY BIRCHWOOD PROPERTIES Register today: Ezraonrileypark.com
12 EMERALD SKY BY CARLISLE GROUP 355 Kincora Glen Rd. NW www.emeraldsky.ca
14 UNIVERSITY CITY BY KNIGHTBRIDGE
15 THE GROVES OF VARSITY BY STATESMAN HOMES 5353 Crowchild Trail NW
18 SONOMA AT SAGE HILL BY VERTICAL PROPERTIES 881 Sage Valley Boulevard www.sonomasagehill.com
21 LIDO BY BATTISTELLA Sales Centre 1120 Kensington Rd
22 AVIRA TOWNHOMES IN EVANSRIDGE BY JAYMAN MODUS 470 Evansridge Court
NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES
01
15
14
0219
21
11
1810
09
0612
08
0305
01 PANORAMA WEST BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 175 Panatella Hill NW
02 KENSINGTON BY BUCCI 2nd Ave and 10th St. NW
03 VIRIDIAN BY TRICO HOMES 3503 Sage Hill Drive NW
04 WILLOW AT SHERWOOD BY AVI URBAN Visit Sales Centre at 64 Nolan Hill Gate
05 ARRIVE AT EVANSTON BY PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT GROUP Symons Valley Parkway please call 587-755-1166
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The Upside of DownReal Estate Markets
“You can’t know where you are going until you know where
you have been,” is an old proverb often muttered after
bad days and roared after good. But while it is common
to think that good times will never end, or bad days will
never go away, neither situation has ever been the case.
At Intelligence House, we recognized this as it relates to
Alberta’s real estate market and those times when it is
poised and bound to change. For us, change represents
opportunity. For instance, you may be familiar with
another proverb suggesting to “buy low and sell high.” It is
a tempting proposition.
For the average Albertan homeowner, who typically owns
a property a minimum of 5 years, it is difficult to find a
recent time where their investment would have produced
a loss. However, provincial prices have contracted in
2015, which might be causing today’s purchasers to
wonder, “is it a good time to buy?” We believe the answer to
this question is yes. However, we are more than happy to
offer this answer today given Alberta’s current position in
the “real estate cycle” – illustrated in the included graphic.
If you’re unfamiliar with this notion, the real estate cycle
identifies when a market is poised for high or low price
growth. Essentially, the path to high price pressure (right
side of U-curve) is formed by periods of low market
supply relative to demand, which stimulates construction.
Conversely, the most recent period of contraction (left
side of U-curve) is identified by moments of high supply
relative to demand, which reduces construction. This cycle
repeats itself because of the market’s ability to control
new housing construction, which in turn is dictated by the
direction of market prices.
In any case, the best time to purchase is when declines in
prices are followed by sustained gains. This last occurred
between 2009 and 2010 and is likely occurring right now,
providing CMHC’s outlook for price growth in 2016 and
2017 are correct.
Intelligence House believes this is true, as CMHC’s
outlooks were based on recent and sustained reductions
in new construction and a shared opinion that 2016 will
be shaped by greater levels of population, employment
and income growth; all of which will be aided by an outlook
for higher annual energy prices.
With all of the above considered, this model shows, as
theory suggests, that right now is not only a good time
to buy, but likely the best time in our current cycle. Visit
intelligencehouse.ca to read our full extended article.
Intelligence House is Alberta’s newest and most innovative
Real Estate Marketing Agency with a focus on strategic
market intelligence which includes full research, marketing
and sales / leasing services to the real estate industry.
From left to right:Emmett HartfieldAlex RuffiniMichael Melnychuk
intelligencehouse.ca
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RisingPropertyValues
Extensive Construction
Active Construction
Recession
Over BuildingSaturated Market
DownwardPrice Growth
Pressure
BOOM MARKET
BOOM MARKET
The Upside of DownReal Estate Markets
“You can’t know where you are going until you know where
you have been,” is an old proverb often muttered after
bad days and roared after good. But while it is common
to think that good times will never end, or bad days will
never go away, neither situation has ever been the case.
At Intelligence House, we recognized this as it relates to
Alberta’s real estate market and those times when it is
poised and bound to change. For us, change represents
opportunity. For instance, you may be familiar with
another proverb suggesting to “buy low and sell high.” It is
a tempting proposition.
For the average Albertan homeowner, who typically owns
a property a minimum of 5 years, it is difficult to find a
recent time where their investment would have produced
a loss. However, provincial prices have contracted in
2015, which might be causing today’s purchasers to
wonder, “is it a good time to buy?” We believe the answer to
this question is yes. However, we are more than happy to
offer this answer today given Alberta’s current position in
the “real estate cycle” – illustrated in the included graphic.
If you’re unfamiliar with this notion, the real estate cycle
identifies when a market is poised for high or low price
growth. Essentially, the path to high price pressure (right
side of U-curve) is formed by periods of low market
supply relative to demand, which stimulates construction.
Conversely, the most recent period of contraction (left
side of U-curve) is identified by moments of high supply
relative to demand, which reduces construction. This cycle
repeats itself because of the market’s ability to control
new housing construction, which in turn is dictated by the
direction of market prices.
In any case, the best time to purchase is when declines in
prices are followed by sustained gains. This last occurred
between 2009 and 2010 and is likely occurring right now,
providing CMHC’s outlook for price growth in 2016 and
2017 are correct.
Intelligence House believes this is true, as CMHC’s
outlooks were based on recent and sustained reductions
in new construction and a shared opinion that 2016 will
be shaped by greater levels of population, employment
and income growth; all of which will be aided by an outlook
for higher annual energy prices.
With all of the above considered, this model shows, as
theory suggests, that right now is not only a good time
to buy, but likely the best time in our current cycle. Visit
intelligencehouse.ca to read our full extended article.
Intelligence House is Alberta’s newest and most innovative
Real Estate Marketing Agency with a focus on strategic
market intelligence which includes full research, marketing
and sales / leasing services to the real estate industry.
From left to right:Emmett HartfieldAlex RuffiniMichael Melnychuk
intelligencehouse.ca
FOLLOW US ON
BUY
RisingPropertyValues
Extensive Construction
Active Construction
Recession
Over BuildingSaturated Market
DownwardPrice Growth
Pressure
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Advice | CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS
By Linda Palfi
‘Condo’ does not mean ‘apartment’!
THIS IS A MESSAGE TO EVERY editor
and news reporter in western Canada.
It may be photocopied and handed
out to errant writers. Posting it on
your newsroom’s bulletin board is
welcome. Reprinting in any newspaper
without permission is invited. Please
help news writers understand that a
condominium is not necessarily an
apartment.
In short, the word “condominium”
is like the word “rental.” If you
have a “rental,” it could be a rented
apartment, a townhouse or a single-
family home. You could also be
renting a pad for your manufactured
home, or an industrial bay for your
business. Beyond real estate, in fact,
your “rental” could also be a carpet
shampoo machine, a car, a recreational
vehicle or an airplane. In other words,
reporting that an incident involved a
“rental” tells us nothing except that
the property or item is not owned
by the person involved. The same
limitation applies to use of the words
“condominium” or “condo,” which
mean only that the property or item is
owned, with some common property
owned jointly with others. They do not
describe the type of property.
If a news story involves a residential
complex, it may well be part of the
story to specify whether it is rental or
condominium-owned. I will debate
with editors the validity and fairness of
the biases conveyed by repeated use of
words such as “rental” and “condo.” But
it’s not debatable that news reporting
should be clear, and in every news
reference the writer should identify
the property involved as an apartment,
a townhouse, duplex, single-family
home or an industrial bay, as the case
may be.
Headline writers, of course, can be
the worst offenders. But as a former
news reporter, editor and headline
writer myself, I have little sympathy
for their plight. Their job is to convey
the essence of the story in just a few
words. Their efforts fail when they pick
up on a buzzword such as “condo”
which leads readers to wrongly equate
“condo” with “apartment.”
An example headline: “Reunion held
at condo” would be as silly as writing,
“Reunion held at rental.” First off,
neither term should give us a mental
picture of people meeting in any
particular setting, because neither term
specifies any housing type. And if we
do get a picture of people gathering
in an apartment, it could be wrong, as
the setting might be a condominium-
owned or a rented lakeside camping
spot with an RV on it. And who
cares about the ownership or non-
ownership of the property, when the
story is about a reunion or whatever
other news event is being reported?
If we do care, it is secondary, and not
headline material. More pertinent in
this example might be, “Reunion draws
150.”
Let’s touch on the buzzword
issue and on the biases that news
writers convey with the term “condo.”
Any term that becomes a label carries
a sense of judgement and is often
an unfair simplification. We’ve long
since learned this lesson as it applies to
people, but reporters and editors still
fall into the trap as it applies to people’s
homes, be those mobile homes, rental
apartments
or condominium apartments. But if we
label their homes, don’t we label the
residents?
The contraction “condo” is used
too often because it’s short, because
condominium homes are a growing
part of the housing market, and
because of news incidents which affect
rented homes and condominium
homes alike. The term’s overuse by
the media is cute to the point of being
flippant. Writers who use it beyond its
relevance do a disservice to readers
who want journalism’s unbiased five
Ws: who, what, where, when and why.
One last time: condominium and
“condo” only mean that a property is
owned, not that it’s an apartment.
Linda Palfi is a condominium-specialist realtor with Discover Real Estate. She is the chair of her condo board, and a member of the professional standards committee of the Calgary Real Estate Board.
Visit condosincalgary.com or call 403.998.7732
28 YPNEXTHOME.CA
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A HALF BLOCK W OF 14TH ST NW OFF OF SYMONS VALLEY PKWY
SHOWHOMES125 SKYVIEW RANCH MANOR NE
OFF SKYVIEW RANCH BLVD
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Advice | CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS
By Linda Palfi
‘Condo’ does not mean ‘apartment’!
THIS IS A MESSAGE TO EVERY editor
and news reporter in western Canada.
It may be photocopied and handed
out to errant writers. Posting it on
your newsroom’s bulletin board is
welcome. Reprinting in any newspaper
without permission is invited. Please
help news writers understand that a
condominium is not necessarily an
apartment.
In short, the word “condominium”
is like the word “rental.” If you
have a “rental,” it could be a rented
apartment, a townhouse or a single-
family home. You could also be
renting a pad for your manufactured
home, or an industrial bay for your
business. Beyond real estate, in fact,
your “rental” could also be a carpet
shampoo machine, a car, a recreational
vehicle or an airplane. In other words,
reporting that an incident involved a
“rental” tells us nothing except that
the property or item is not owned
by the person involved. The same
limitation applies to use of the words
“condominium” or “condo,” which
mean only that the property or item is
owned, with some common property
owned jointly with others. They do not
describe the type of property.
If a news story involves a residential
complex, it may well be part of the
story to specify whether it is rental or
condominium-owned. I will debate
with editors the validity and fairness of
the biases conveyed by repeated use of
words such as “rental” and “condo.” But
it’s not debatable that news reporting
should be clear, and in every news
reference the writer should identify
the property involved as an apartment,
a townhouse, duplex, single-family
home or an industrial bay, as the case
may be.
Headline writers, of course, can be
the worst offenders. But as a former
news reporter, editor and headline
writer myself, I have little sympathy
for their plight. Their job is to convey
the essence of the story in just a few
words. Their efforts fail when they pick
up on a buzzword such as “condo”
which leads readers to wrongly equate
“condo” with “apartment.”
An example headline: “Reunion held
at condo” would be as silly as writing,
“Reunion held at rental.” First off,
neither term should give us a mental
picture of people meeting in any
particular setting, because neither term
specifies any housing type. And if we
do get a picture of people gathering
in an apartment, it could be wrong, as
the setting might be a condominium-
owned or a rented lakeside camping
spot with an RV on it. And who
cares about the ownership or non-
ownership of the property, when the
story is about a reunion or whatever
other news event is being reported?
If we do care, it is secondary, and not
headline material. More pertinent in
this example might be, “Reunion draws
150.”
Let’s touch on the buzzword
issue and on the biases that news
writers convey with the term “condo.”
Any term that becomes a label carries
a sense of judgement and is often
an unfair simplification. We’ve long
since learned this lesson as it applies to
people, but reporters and editors still
fall into the trap as it applies to people’s
homes, be those mobile homes, rental
apartments
or condominium apartments. But if we
label their homes, don’t we label the
residents?
The contraction “condo” is used
too often because it’s short, because
condominium homes are a growing
part of the housing market, and
because of news incidents which affect
rented homes and condominium
homes alike. The term’s overuse by
the media is cute to the point of being
flippant. Writers who use it beyond its
relevance do a disservice to readers
who want journalism’s unbiased five
Ws: who, what, where, when and why.
One last time: condominium and
“condo” only mean that a property is
owned, not that it’s an apartment.
Linda Palfi is a condominium-specialist realtor with Discover Real Estate. She is the chair of her condo board, and a member of the professional standards committee of the Calgary Real Estate Board.
Visit condosincalgary.com or call 403.998.7732
AT SKYVIEW RANCH ARBOURS
AT REDSTONE
AT EVANSTON
BUILT BY:MEMBER OF: ARRIVEHOME.CA
SHOWHOME HOURS: HOLIDAYS CLOSED DEC 24 TO JAN 2 INCLUSIVE. CALL FOR PRIVATE VIEWING.MON TO THURS 2PM TO 8PM WEEKENDS 12PM TO 5PM
SHOWHOMES102 EVANSTON MANOR NW
A HALF BLOCK W OF 14TH ST NW OFF OF SYMONS VALLEY PKWY
SHOWHOMES125 SKYVIEW RANCH MANOR NE
OFF SKYVIEW RANCH BLVD
SHOWHOME206 REDSTONE VIEW NE
OFF REDSTONE WAY
ARRIVE TO YOUR QUALITYBUILT TOWNHOME
This SEASON!
COTTON MODEL MOVE-IN READY
BEST VALUE IN EVANSTON! CALL 587-755-1166
WINDSTONE MODEL LIMITED TIME OFFER
ASPEN MODEL LIMITED TIME OFFER
CALL NOW TO LEARN MORE 403-264-8963
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30 YPNEXTHOME.CA
04 THE LANDINGS BY STATESMAN 771 Patrick St. S.W.
05 OVERTURE ESTATE CONDO LIVING IN CURRIE BARRACKS BY JAYMAN MODUS #101, 11 Burma Star Road
06 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON Register at: mylegacypark.ca
07 GLAS BY AVALON 2712 17th St. SW
08 ALEX BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES Presentation Centre: 2719 14th St. SW
09 MISSION 34 BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES 98 Mission Road SW mission34.ca
10 VIVACE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS Presentation Centre: 2118, 8561-8A Ave. SE
11 JUNO BY AVI URBAN Sales Centre in Currie Barracks J5, 2953 Battleford Ave. SW
12 SANDERSON RIDGE ON FISH CREEK PARK BY TELSEC 2330 Fish Creek Blvd. SW www.sanderson-ridge.ca
13 ALTADORE 36 BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 36th St. & 16th Ave SW Register Now www.altadore36.com
14 MAX TOWNHOMES BY ASSURED DEVELOPMENTS 1605 25 Ave SW
15 THE ARMORY BY COVE PROPERTIES Currie Barracks
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES
NOSEHILLPARK
16 AVENUEOLD BANFF COACH ROAD
16 AVENUE CENT
RE S
TREE
T
EDM
ONT
ON
TRAI
L
14 S
TREE
T
85 S
TREE
T
GLENMORE TRAIL
69 S
TREE
T
BARL
OW
TRA
IL36
STR
EET
ME MOR IAL DR IV E
M
acLE
OD
TRAI
L
ANDERSON ROAD
SOUTHLAND DRIVE
BOW BOTTOM
TRAIL
MacLEOD TRAIL
MARQUIS OF LORNE TRAIL
JAMES M
cKEVITT
ELBO
W D
RIVE
BLAC
KFO
OT
TRAI
L
SHAWNESSYBLVD.
SHERIFF KING ST. SW
194 AVE
GLENMORERESERVOIR
CROWCHILD TRAIL
JOHN LAURIE BLVD.
SHAG
ANNA
PI TR
AIL
NOSE
HILL
DR.STO
NEY TRAIL
COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.
ROCKY RIDGE BLVD.
DEER
FOOT T
RAIL
DEERFOOT TRAIL
64 Ave
37 S
TREE
T
SARC
EE T
RAIL
17 Ave
32 Ave
16 AVENUE
FISH CREEK PARK
CALGARYINTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
03
4
11
07
14
09
08
10
01
06
05
15
12
02
13
01 HUNTER HOUSE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENT 1020 194th Ave S.W. www.hunterhouseliving.com
02 BROOKLYN CONDOMINIUMS BY TRICO HOMES 1710-28 Ave. SW www.brooklyncondos.ca
03 OVATION BY INTERGULF CIDEX #2105, 99 Spruce Place S.W.
www.mylegacypark.com403.931.8558
Now open! Register today!
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04 THE LANDINGS BY STATESMAN 771 Patrick St. S.W.
05 OVERTURE ESTATE CONDO LIVING IN CURRIE BARRACKS BY JAYMAN MODUS #101, 11 Burma Star Road
06 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON Register at: mylegacypark.ca
07 GLAS BY AVALON 2712 17th St. SW
08 ALEX BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES Presentation Centre: 2719 14th St. SW
09 MISSION 34 BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES 98 Mission Road SW mission34.ca
10 VIVACE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS Presentation Centre: 2118, 8561-8A Ave. SE
11 JUNO BY AVI URBAN Sales Centre in Currie Barracks J5, 2953 Battleford Ave. SW
12 SANDERSON RIDGE ON FISH CREEK PARK BY TELSEC 2330 Fish Creek Blvd. SW www.sanderson-ridge.ca
13 ALTADORE 36 BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 36th St. & 16th Ave SW Register Now www.altadore36.com
14 MAX TOWNHOMES BY ASSURED DEVELOPMENTS 1605 25 Ave SW
15 THE ARMORY BY COVE PROPERTIES Currie Barracks
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES
NOSEHILLPARK
16 AVENUEOLD BANFF COACH ROAD
16 AVENUE CENT
RE S
TREE
T
EDM
ONT
ON
TRAI
L
14 S
TREE
T
85 S
TREE
T
GLENMORE TRAIL
69 S
TREE
T
BARL
OW
TRA
IL36
STR
EET
ME MOR IAL DR IV E
M
acLE
OD
TRAI
L
ANDERSON ROAD
SOUTHLAND DRIVE
BOW BOTTOM
TRAIL
MacLEOD TRAIL
MARQUIS OF LORNE TRAIL
JAMES M
cKEVITT
ELBO
W D
RIVE
BLAC
KFO
OT
TRAI
L
SHAWNESSYBLVD.
SHERIFF KING ST. SW
194 AVE
GLENMORERESERVOIR
CROWCHILD TRAIL
JOHN LAURIE BLVD.
SHAG
ANNA
PI TR
AIL
NOSE
HILL
DR.STO
NEY TRAIL
COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.COUNTRY HILLS BLVD.
ROCKY RIDGE BLVD.
DEER
FOOT T
RAIL
DEERFOOT TRAIL
64 Ave
37 S
TREE
T
SARC
EE T
RAIL
17 Ave
32 Ave
16 AVENUE
FISH CREEK PARK
CALGARYINTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
03
4
11
07
14
09
08
10
01
06
05
15
12
02
13
01 HUNTER HOUSE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENT 1020 194th Ave S.W. www.hunterhouseliving.com
02 BROOKLYN CONDOMINIUMS BY TRICO HOMES 1710-28 Ave. SW www.brooklyncondos.ca
03 OVATION BY INTERGULF CIDEX #2105, 99 Spruce Place S.W.
www.mylegacypark.com403.931.8558
Now open! Register today!
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AIRDRIE09 CREEKSIDE VILLAGE
BY CARLISLE GROUP 2105 403 MacKenzie Way SW Airdrie, Alberta www.creeksidevillagecondos.ca
10 STONEKEEP AT KING’S HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS 1225 King’s Heights Way SE Airdrie, Alberta
11 THE EDGE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 604 East Lake Blvd N.E. Airdrie, Alberta
12 RAVENSWOOD TOWNHOMES BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST 2802 Kings Heights Gate
13 BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS Yankee Valley Blvd. and 24th St. SW BrooksideAtBaysprings.com
14 HILLCREST TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 101 Hillcrest Dr. SW Airdrie
15 ZEN RAVENSWOOD BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER Coming Soon Register: www.zenravenswood.com
17 ZEN OKOTOKS BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER www.zeninbalance.com
22 SUNSETRIDGE TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 24 Sunrise View Cochrane, AB
04 SUNSET RIDGE STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 36 Sun Valley Road Cochrane, Alberta
05 STONECREEK LANDING BY CARLISLE GROUP 625 Glenbow, Cochrane, Alberta www.stonecreekcondos.ca
06 THE VILLAGE BY CALBRIDGE HOMES 3102-15 Sunset Square Cochrane, Alberta
COCHRANE01 TOWNHOMES AT
JUMPING POUND RIDGE BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST Sales Centre on George Fox Trail just past Jumping Pound Terrace www.slokker-west.ca
02 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 137 Heartland Way, Cochrane, Alberta
03 THE RISE BY JAYMAN MODUS 501 Riverheights Dr. Cochrane, AB
CALGARY’S SATELLITE COMMUNITIES
07 RIVERREACH VILLAS & MANORS BY JAYMAN MASTERBUILT 13 Riviera Way Cochrane, Alberta
08 THE RANGE BY BIRCHWOOD PROPERTIES CORP. 101 Heartland Avenue Cochrane, Alberta
20 SUNSET BY JAYMAN INNOVATIONS 24 Sunset Rd. Cochrane, Alberta
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21 THE WHITNEY BY LANDMARK HOMES 211 & 215 Fireside Parkway Cochrane, AB
AIRDRIE09 CREEKSIDE VILLAGE
BY CARLISLE GROUP 2105 403 MacKenzie Way SW Airdrie, Alberta www.creeksidevillagecondos.ca
10 STONEKEEP AT KING’S HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS 1225 King’s Heights Way SE Airdrie, Alberta
11 THE EDGE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 604 East Lake Blvd N.E. Airdrie, Alberta
12 RAVENSWOOD TOWNHOMES BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST 2802 Kings Heights Gate
13 BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS Yankee Valley Blvd. and 24th St. SW BrooksideAtBaysprings.com
14 HILLCREST TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 101 Hillcrest Dr. SW Airdrie
15 ZEN RAVENSWOOD BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER Coming Soon Register: www.zenravenswood.com
17 ZEN OKOTOKS BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER www.zeninbalance.com
22 SUNSETRIDGE TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 24 Sunrise View Cochrane, AB
04 SUNSET RIDGE STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 36 Sun Valley Road Cochrane, Alberta
05 STONECREEK LANDING BY CARLISLE GROUP 625 Glenbow, Cochrane, Alberta www.stonecreekcondos.ca
06 THE VILLAGE BY CALBRIDGE HOMES 3102-15 Sunset Square Cochrane, Alberta
COCHRANE01 TOWNHOMES AT
JUMPING POUND RIDGE BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST Sales Centre on George Fox Trail just past Jumping Pound Terrace www.slokker-west.ca
02 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 137 Heartland Way, Cochrane, Alberta
03 THE RISE BY JAYMAN MODUS 501 Riverheights Dr. Cochrane, AB
CALGARY’S SATELLITE COMMUNITIES
07 RIVERREACH VILLAS & MANORS BY JAYMAN MASTERBUILT 13 Riviera Way Cochrane, Alberta
08 THE RANGE BY BIRCHWOOD PROPERTIES CORP. 101 Heartland Avenue Cochrane, Alberta
20 SUNSET BY JAYMAN INNOVATIONS 24 Sunset Rd. Cochrane, Alberta
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Trending
By Wayne Karl
2016 housing market outlookATTENTION HOMEOWNERS and prospective
homebuyers: the national housing market
outlook includes some uncertainty in the
economy. Make your decisions carefully.
This doesn’t necessarily mean consumers
should “take cover,” but the overriding message
at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s kick-
off Housing Market Outlook Conference series
recently was that the housing industry – realtors,
builders, developers, and of course buyers and
sellers – should certainly “take note.”
In language not usually used by CMHC
at its outlook conferences, terms such as
“overvaluation” were common.
CMHC issued similar warnings in October,
when it released its latest Housing Market
Assessment, which highlighted that as of
October, 11 of the 15 Canadian centres it
monitors show at least moderate evidence of
overvaluation, up from eight in August. Five of
Canada’s largest markets are showing moderate
to strong evidence of overvaluation.
“We don’t want to put out the warning of
overvaluation when it’s too late, when the market is bound for a
strong correction,” says Bob Dugan, chief economist, CMHC. “We
want to get that message out early. We want to get the information
out to potential homebuyers, lenders, builders, to give them the tools
to make better decisions.”
Looking at the national picture, where there is modest evidence of
overvaluation, CMHC says:
» Mortgage rates will begin to rise gradually in late 2016.
» Canada’s economy is expected to continue to attract a high level
of immigrants. The level of net migration will remain above its
historical average and help support Canada’s housing market.
» Income is expected to increase modestly as economic conditions
in Canada improve. Income growth will remain supportive of
housing demand over the forecast horizon.
Downside risks to the national outlook include:
» Future path of oil prices remains the most significant domestic risk
that could limit growth through decreasing exports
» Broader slowdown in China’s economic growth will negatively
affect the Canadian economy through weaker demand for exports
» Household debt levels remaining elevated represent a vulnerability
that could amplify an economic shock
Find maps, floorplans, prices and more at GenesisGivesJoy.com
from the
Trending
By Wayne Karl
2016 housing market outlookATTENTION HOMEOWNERS and prospective
homebuyers: the national housing market
outlook includes some uncertainty in the
economy. Make your decisions carefully.
This doesn’t necessarily mean consumers
should “take cover,” but the overriding message
at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s kick-
off Housing Market Outlook Conference series
recently was that the housing industry – realtors,
builders, developers, and of course buyers and
sellers – should certainly “take note.”
In language not usually used by CMHC
at its outlook conferences, terms such as
“overvaluation” were common.
CMHC issued similar warnings in October,
when it released its latest Housing Market
Assessment, which highlighted that as of
October, 11 of the 15 Canadian centres it
monitors show at least moderate evidence of
overvaluation, up from eight in August. Five of
Canada’s largest markets are showing moderate
to strong evidence of overvaluation.
“We don’t want to put out the warning of
overvaluation when it’s too late, when the market is bound for a
strong correction,” says Bob Dugan, chief economist, CMHC. “We
want to get that message out early. We want to get the information
out to potential homebuyers, lenders, builders, to give them the tools
to make better decisions.”
Looking at the national picture, where there is modest evidence of
overvaluation, CMHC says:
» Mortgage rates will begin to rise gradually in late 2016.
» Canada’s economy is expected to continue to attract a high level
of immigrants. The level of net migration will remain above its
historical average and help support Canada’s housing market.
» Income is expected to increase modestly as economic conditions
in Canada improve. Income growth will remain supportive of
housing demand over the forecast horizon.
Downside risks to the national outlook include:
» Future path of oil prices remains the most significant domestic risk
that could limit growth through decreasing exports
» Broader slowdown in China’s economic growth will negatively
affect the Canadian economy through weaker demand for exports
» Household debt levels remaining elevated represent a vulnerability
that could amplify an economic shock
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456-12TH Avenue SE TEL 403 800 3368
Mon – Thurs 12 – 6PM Sat & Sun 12 – 5PM
COME HOME TO THE GUARDIANRESIDENTS ARE MOVING INTO THIS NEW AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY. JOIN THEM.
1-BEDROOMS starting at $278,900
2-BEDROOMS starting at $445,900
PARAMOUNT SUITES starting at $1.4 million
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12 KENSINGTON BY BUCCI 301 10th St. NW
13 FIRST BY FRAM + SLOKKER East Village Experience Centre 553 Riverfront Ave. SE
14 AVLI ON ATLANTIC BY RED MANAGEMENT 1220 9th Ave.
15 SCOLLEN HOUSE BY 320 MISSION DEVELOPMENTS Corner of 25th & 3rd St. SW
16 STEPS BRIDGELAND BY GIUSTINI BRIDGES IN. Sales Centre 921 - 1st Ave. NE
17 916 BY SABLE DEVELOPMENTS 916 Memorial Drive
18 EVOLUTION BY EMBASSY BOSA INC. East Village Experience Centre 553 Riverfront Ave. SE
19 VERVE BY FRAM + SLOKKER Sales Centre Now Open in East Village
20 LIDO BY BATTISTELLA Sales Centre 1120 Kensington Rd
21 V&V BY PROVIDENCE GROUP Register: einsteincalgary.com
22 ALEX BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES Presentation Centre: 2719 14th St. SW
23 MISSION 34 BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES 98 Mission Road SW mission34.ca
24 RADIUS BY BUCCI DEVELOPMENTS Coming soon to Bridgeland www.bucci.com/radius
25 BRIDGELAND HILL BY GABLECRAFT HOMES 516 Edmonton Tr. NE
26 THE ROYAL BY EMBASSY BOSA 936 16TH Ave. SW www.theroyallife.ca
01 RIVERFRONT POINTE BY CARLISLE GROUP 325 3rd St. SW www.riverfrontpointe.ca
02 PARK POINT BY QUALEX-LANDMARK Coming Soon Register now at Qualex.ca/ParkPoint
03 43 PARK BY VERICON REAL ESTATE VENTURES 43park.ca
04 WATERFRONT BY ANTHEM PROPERTIES 216 Riverfront Ave. S.W.
05 THE GUARDIAN BY HON TOWERS 12th Ave SE at 3rd St.
06 AVENUE BY GROSVENOR & CRESSEY 1035 5th Ave. SW
07 SMITH BY GROSVENOR Visit Sales Centre at 850-16th Ave. SW, 2nd Floor
08 DISTRICT BY BOULEVARD INVESTMENTS Sales Centre Now Open 305 18th Ave. SW
09 LiFFT BY VERICON REAL ESTATE VENTURES liveLiFFT.com
10 BRIDGELAND CROSSINGS BY GABLECRAFT HOMES bridgelandcrossings.ca
11 SOBOW BY M2I DEVELOPMENTS CORPORATION 1640 17A St.
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Developed by Hon Developments. Renderings are artist’s interpretation. Prices subject to change without notice. E&EO.
PRESENTATION CENTRE
456-12TH Avenue SE TEL 403 800 3368
Mon – Thurs 12 – 6PM Sat & Sun 12 – 5PM
COME HOME TO THE GUARDIANRESIDENTS ARE MOVING INTO THIS NEW AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY. JOIN THEM.
1-BEDROOMS starting at $278,900
2-BEDROOMS starting at $445,900
PARAMOUNT SUITES starting at $1.4 million
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MILLENNIUMPARK
GREYHOUNDBUS TERMINAL
COLONELBELCHERHOSPITAL
CITYHALL
CONVENTIONCENTRE
PRINCE’S ISLAND PARK
ROTARYPARK
RILEYPARK
EAU CLAIREMARKET
MOUNT ROYALVILLAGE
CALGARY EXIBITION AND
STAMPEDE PARK
FORTCALGARY
MAC
LEO
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12 KENSINGTON BY BUCCI 301 10th St. NW
13 FIRST BY FRAM + SLOKKER East Village Experience Centre 553 Riverfront Ave. SE
14 AVLI ON ATLANTIC BY RED MANAGEMENT 1220 9th Ave.
15 SCOLLEN HOUSE BY 320 MISSION DEVELOPMENTS Corner of 25th & 3rd St. SW
16 STEPS BRIDGELAND BY GIUSTINI BRIDGES IN. Sales Centre 921 - 1st Ave. NE
17 916 BY SABLE DEVELOPMENTS 916 Memorial Drive
18 EVOLUTION BY EMBASSY BOSA INC. East Village Experience Centre 553 Riverfront Ave. SE
19 VERVE BY FRAM + SLOKKER Sales Centre Now Open in East Village
20 LIDO BY BATTISTELLA Sales Centre 1120 Kensington Rd
21 V&V BY PROVIDENCE GROUP Register: einsteincalgary.com
22 ALEX BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES Presentation Centre: 2719 14th St. SW
23 MISSION 34 BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES 98 Mission Road SW mission34.ca
24 RADIUS BY BUCCI DEVELOPMENTS Coming soon to Bridgeland www.bucci.com/radius
25 BRIDGELAND HILL BY GABLECRAFT HOMES 516 Edmonton Tr. NE
26 THE ROYAL BY EMBASSY BOSA 936 16TH Ave. SW www.theroyallife.ca
01 RIVERFRONT POINTE BY CARLISLE GROUP 325 3rd St. SW www.riverfrontpointe.ca
02 PARK POINT BY QUALEX-LANDMARK Coming Soon Register now at Qualex.ca/ParkPoint
03 43 PARK BY VERICON REAL ESTATE VENTURES 43park.ca
04 WATERFRONT BY ANTHEM PROPERTIES 216 Riverfront Ave. S.W.
05 THE GUARDIAN BY HON TOWERS 12th Ave SE at 3rd St.
06 AVENUE BY GROSVENOR & CRESSEY 1035 5th Ave. SW
07 SMITH BY GROSVENOR Visit Sales Centre at 850-16th Ave. SW, 2nd Floor
08 DISTRICT BY BOULEVARD INVESTMENTS Sales Centre Now Open 305 18th Ave. SW
09 LiFFT BY VERICON REAL ESTATE VENTURES liveLiFFT.com
10 BRIDGELAND CROSSINGS BY GABLECRAFT HOMES bridgelandcrossings.ca
11 SOBOW BY M2I DEVELOPMENTS CORPORATION 1640 17A St.
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PRESENTATION CENTRE HOURS: Saturday and Sunday 11-5pm
Live in the heart of Kensington
Possession late 2016
• Loft-like 9’ ceilings• Wall to wall floor to ceiling windows• Luxurious open kitchens and floor plans• Spacious balconies with gas line
LIMITED UNITS AVAILABLE!
Designer GIFT LISTBy Jo Alcorn
For your pooch
So many people have dogs these days. If you’re a dog owner yourself, you know that there is often a stocking plus many presents under the tree for your hound. My new dog bed collection is reversible and fully washable – not just the cover, the entire bed. I’ve also created throw cushion to match your dog bed – now your puppy can rest and relax in style
Available at shop.ca
Baby it’s cold outside
I am in love with the luxuriously soft comfort of the new Sunbeam heated throw. Its deep colour and soft royal mink plush fabric (faux of course) make it the perfect gift for cold winter nights. It also has a great safety feature – it turns off in three hours, so even if you doze off in its comfort it will automatically turn off.
Available at walmart.ca
Kitchen party
Most holiday parties start or end in the kitchen, so why not make a statement this year with a kitchen gift? I love the idea of giving a set of two dishes, one wrapped and the other with an edible hostess gift in it that the entire party can enjoy.
kitchenaid.ca
I often get asked what my go-to holiday gift ideas are. Not all my gifts are decor pieces – it’s often function that I look for in holiday gifts. Here are my top gift ideas this year that will fit nicely into any decor and, of course, be functional.
Inspiration
Jo Alcorn is a celebrity designer specializing in savvy spaces and design solutions for all budgets. She is the interior expert on HGTV’s Critical Listing and their new show Home to Win,
and shares her expertise regularly on TV. Visit whitewashco.ca
PRESENTATION CENTRE HOURS: Saturday and Sunday 11-5pmLive in the heart of Kensington
Possession late 2016
• Loft-like 9’ ceilings• Wall to wall floor to ceiling windows• Luxurious open kitchens and floor plans• Spacious balconies with gas line
LIMITED UNITS AVAILABLE!
Designer GIFT LISTBy Jo Alcorn
For your pooch
So many people have dogs these days. If you’re a dog owner yourself, you know that there is often a stocking plus many presents under the tree for your hound. My new dog bed collection is reversible and fully washable – not just the cover, the entire bed. I’ve also created throw cushion to match your dog bed – now your puppy can rest and relax in style
Available at shop.ca
Baby it’s cold outside
I am in love with the luxuriously soft comfort of the new Sunbeam heated throw. Its deep colour and soft royal mink plush fabric (faux of course) make it the perfect gift for cold winter nights. It also has a great safety feature – it turns off in three hours, so even if you doze off in its comfort it will automatically turn off.
Available at walmart.ca
Kitchen party
Most holiday parties start or end in the kitchen, so why not make a statement this year with a kitchen gift? I love the idea of giving a set of two dishes, one wrapped and the other with an edible hostess gift in it that the entire party can enjoy.
kitchenaid.ca
I often get asked what my go-to holiday gift ideas are. Not all my gifts are decor pieces – it’s often function that I look for in holiday gifts. Here are my top gift ideas this year that will fit nicely into any decor and, of course, be functional.
Inspiration
Jo Alcorn is a celebrity designer specializing in savvy spaces and design solutions for all budgets. She is the interior expert on HGTV’s Critical Listing and their new show Home to Win,
and shares her expertise regularly on TV. Visit whitewashco.ca
40 YPNEXTHOME.CA
PEOPLE who like to be a part of the
downtown buzz and enjoy condo
living will love East Village. Active
residents, downtown urbanites and
professionals who value being close
to work and the amenities associated
with downtown should definitely
consider this area. Just remember –
you’ll pay for these conveniences
Vibe
East Village has undergone intense
revitalization in the last few years.
Due to once high vacancy rates,
this downtown neighbourhood was
formerly known as “the wrong side
of the tracks,” but in recent years has
become one of the residential hot
spots. East Village is now home to
restored heritage buildings, public art,
brand new condominium highrises,
parkways and connecting bridges.
Meet the neighbours
The convenience of having
downtown so close and the influx of
new metropolitan inspired condos,
complete with rooftop patios and a
spectacular view of the river, make
this a popular place with the younger
Neighbourhood Profile
Condo living with a downtown buzz
East Village
crowd and professionals. You won’t
see much for families in the area and
many of the residents are renters
versus owners.
In the area
The Riverwalk is always full of
runners, cyclists and outdoor yoga
classes. Coined “Eat Village” by locals,
there’s Charbar restaurant and patio;
Phil and Sebastian coffee and fresh
baking from Sidewalk Citizen Cafe
– all located in the now restored
Simmons Building. You’ll also find an
assortment of food trucks.
Planes, trains & automobiles
Because this community is so
centrally located, this is one part of
Calgary where you could go without
a vehicle. The city hall C-Train stop is
close by and downtown is just a few
minutes walk via the Riverwalk. Bike
and walking paths also make it easy
to cross the river into a number of
nearby neighbourhoods.
The good, the bad & the rest
With ambitious plans to bring in
high-end retail, hotels and other
luxury amenities over the next few
years, this is sure to become one of
the most posh areas to buy a condo
in the city. Revitalization efforts have
gone a long way to clean up this part
of the downtown.
Real estate
If East Village sounds like the place
for you, then you should be prepared
to pay more than average to rent
or own. Living in the heart of the
city means you’re paying more for
groceries, meals out and retail, which
is why it makes for an ideal spot
for single people or couples with
disposable income.
MORE PHOTOS ONLINEypnexthome.ca/east-village
Most common housing type
HighriseFamily composition
Own vs. rent
Education levels
Fast facts
COUPLES
14%SINGLES
OWNERS
RENTERS
86%
89%
11%
FAMILIES
0%
UNIVERSITY
26%
COLLEGE
28%
HIGH SCHOOL
46%
SOURCE: ENVIRONICS
PEOPLE who like to be a part of the
downtown buzz and enjoy condo
living will love East Village. Active
residents, downtown urbanites and
professionals who value being close
to work and the amenities associated
with downtown should definitely
consider this area. Just remember –
you’ll pay for these conveniences
Vibe
East Village has undergone intense
revitalization in the last few years.
Due to once high vacancy rates,
this downtown neighbourhood was
formerly known as “the wrong side
of the tracks,” but in recent years has
become one of the residential hot
spots. East Village is now home to
restored heritage buildings, public art,
brand new condominium highrises,
parkways and connecting bridges.
Meet the neighbours
The convenience of having
downtown so close and the influx of
new metropolitan inspired condos,
complete with rooftop patios and a
spectacular view of the river, make
this a popular place with the younger
Neighbourhood Profile
Condo living with a downtown buzz
East Village
crowd and professionals. You won’t
see much for families in the area and
many of the residents are renters
versus owners.
In the area
The Riverwalk is always full of
runners, cyclists and outdoor yoga
classes. Coined “Eat Village” by locals,
there’s Charbar restaurant and patio;
Phil and Sebastian coffee and fresh
baking from Sidewalk Citizen Cafe
– all located in the now restored
Simmons Building. You’ll also find an
assortment of food trucks.
Planes, trains & automobiles
Because this community is so
centrally located, this is one part of
Calgary where you could go without
a vehicle. The city hall C-Train stop is
close by and downtown is just a few
minutes walk via the Riverwalk. Bike
and walking paths also make it easy
to cross the river into a number of
nearby neighbourhoods.
The good, the bad & the rest
With ambitious plans to bring in
high-end retail, hotels and other
luxury amenities over the next few
years, this is sure to become one of
the most posh areas to buy a condo
in the city. Revitalization efforts have
gone a long way to clean up this part
of the downtown.
Real estate
If East Village sounds like the place
for you, then you should be prepared
to pay more than average to rent
or own. Living in the heart of the
city means you’re paying more for
groceries, meals out and retail, which
is why it makes for an ideal spot
for single people or couples with
disposable income.
MORE PHOTOS ONLINEypnexthome.ca/east-village
Most common housing type
HighriseFamily composition
Own vs. rent
Education levels
Fast facts
COUPLES
14%SINGLES
OWNERS
RENTERS
86%
89%
11%
FAMILIES
0%
UNIVERSITY
26%
COLLEGE
28%
HIGH SCHOOL
46%
SOURCE: ENVIRONICS
42 YPNEXTHOME.CA
PLANNING TO BUY A HOME and not
sure where to begin? Maybe it’s your
first home, or it’s been a while and
you’re ready to move up to a larger
property. Here are six homebuying
tips to help you prepare.
1. Get with the programs
There are various government
programs available to help you buy a
home.
Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP): The HBP
allows first-time buyers to withdraw
up to $25,000 from their RRSP to put
toward a down payment on a home.
You have up to 15 years to repay
the funds.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has
promised to modernize the program
to allow Canadians to dip into their
RRSPs to buy a home more than
once, including when impacted by life
changes such as job relocation, death
of a spouse or marital breakdown.
First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax
Credit (HBTC): Eligible first-time
buyers can apply for the FTHB to
help offset the costs associated with
purchasing a home, such as legal
fees, disbursements and land transfer
taxes. The credit can provide up to
$750 in federal tax relief.
Trending
6 financial homebuying tipsBy Wayne Karl
More information on these
programs is available at cra.gc.ca
2. Save your a-- off
First-time buyers require a minimum
five per cent of the purchase price
as a down payment. Using the 2014
figure for the average house price
in Canada, $451,000, that would
amount to $22,500. To put down 20
per cent and thus avoid high-ratio
mortgage insurance, you’d have to
save $90,200. Ouch. Oh, it gets better
– er, worse. In Toronto, 20 per cent of
the average price would be $130,000;
in Vancouver, $181,000.
3. Plead with the bank of mom and dad
If your parents are baby boomers
who have had the good fortune of
building equity over the years as they
paid down their mortgage while the
value of their property multiplied,
well… they may be in a position to
help. And more buyers are hitting
up the bank of mom and dad. In the
last two years, 28 per cent of first-
time buyers called on the bank of
mom and dad to help finance their
purchase; from 2010 to 2014, only
17 per cent did.
4. Become tech savvy
Mortgage consumers are becoming
very tech savvy. In Canada Mortgage
and Housing Corp.’s 2015 Mortgage
Consumer Survey, 78 per cent of
respondents researched online,
with 70 per cent using an mortgage
calculator to help determine their
payments. And social media is playing
a more important role – 20 per cent
used sites such as Facebook to learn
more, 17 per cent used a mobile
device – and of those, 22 per cent
used a mortgage related app. All of
these figures are growing.
5. Befriend a broker or banker
Like many things in life, it’s all about
relationships. And whether you
use broker or a banker to secure a
mortgage, you’ll likely come to value
the relationship. In the same CMHC
survey, consumer loyalty strengthened
the longer people stayed with their
lender. But since we’re talking about
money, people are willing to switch
lenders to get a better rate and save –
a fact which is much more prevalent
for bankers than brokers. And because
brokers are able to offer products from
multiple lenders, as opposed to bankers
which offer only the products of their
own institution, the market share
held by brokers is growing notably,
particularly among repeat buyers.
6. Research, research, research
These days, with prices rising as they
are and uncertainty in some markets,
thorough research is an absolute
must. Everything from your target
area, desired housing type, builder or
realtor, finances, how much you can
afford, who you borrow from and the
structure of your mortgage – take
your time. Take months. Don’t rush
anything.
Anything.
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sure where to begin? Maybe it’s your
first home, or it’s been a while and
you’re ready to move up to a larger
property. Here are six homebuying
tips to help you prepare.
1. Get with the programs
There are various government
programs available to help you buy a
home.
Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP): The HBP
allows first-time buyers to withdraw
up to $25,000 from their RRSP to put
toward a down payment on a home.
You have up to 15 years to repay
the funds.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has
promised to modernize the program
to allow Canadians to dip into their
RRSPs to buy a home more than
once, including when impacted by life
changes such as job relocation, death
of a spouse or marital breakdown.
First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax
Credit (HBTC): Eligible first-time
buyers can apply for the FTHB to
help offset the costs associated with
purchasing a home, such as legal
fees, disbursements and land transfer
taxes. The credit can provide up to
$750 in federal tax relief.
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More information on these
programs is available at cra.gc.ca
2. Save your a-- off
First-time buyers require a minimum
five per cent of the purchase price
as a down payment. Using the 2014
figure for the average house price
in Canada, $451,000, that would
amount to $22,500. To put down 20
per cent and thus avoid high-ratio
mortgage insurance, you’d have to
save $90,200. Ouch. Oh, it gets better
– er, worse. In Toronto, 20 per cent of
the average price would be $130,000;
in Vancouver, $181,000.
3. Plead with the bank of mom and dad
If your parents are baby boomers
who have had the good fortune of
building equity over the years as they
paid down their mortgage while the
value of their property multiplied,
well… they may be in a position to
help. And more buyers are hitting
up the bank of mom and dad. In the
last two years, 28 per cent of first-
time buyers called on the bank of
mom and dad to help finance their
purchase; from 2010 to 2014, only
17 per cent did.
4. Become tech savvy
Mortgage consumers are becoming
very tech savvy. In Canada Mortgage
and Housing Corp.’s 2015 Mortgage
Consumer Survey, 78 per cent of
respondents researched online,
with 70 per cent using an mortgage
calculator to help determine their
payments. And social media is playing
a more important role – 20 per cent
used sites such as Facebook to learn
more, 17 per cent used a mobile
device – and of those, 22 per cent
used a mortgage related app. All of
these figures are growing.
5. Befriend a broker or banker
Like many things in life, it’s all about
relationships. And whether you
use broker or a banker to secure a
mortgage, you’ll likely come to value
the relationship. In the same CMHC
survey, consumer loyalty strengthened
the longer people stayed with their
lender. But since we’re talking about
money, people are willing to switch
lenders to get a better rate and save –
a fact which is much more prevalent
for bankers than brokers. And because
brokers are able to offer products from
multiple lenders, as opposed to bankers
which offer only the products of their
own institution, the market share
held by brokers is growing notably,
particularly among repeat buyers.
6. Research, research, research
These days, with prices rising as they
are and uncertainty in some markets,
thorough research is an absolute
must. Everything from your target
area, desired housing type, builder or
realtor, finances, how much you can
afford, who you borrow from and the
structure of your mortgage – take
your time. Take months. Don’t rush
anything.
Anything.
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Budgeting for holiday shoppingBy Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Advice | MONEY MATTERS
THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND the
corner and only the most savvy of us
have everything under control. That’s
one of the problems with our very
busy lives… there’s just no time. But
if you want to have a happy holiday
that doesn’t leave you holding your
aching head when the bills roll in come
January, you have to start planning
early. The longer you wait, the more
you’re prone to give in to stress, make
impulse purchases, blow your budget
or even buy a lame gift.
Look at your holiday spending as you
would any other big-ticket item. While
you’re splitting the cost among a variety
of expenses, the bottom line is still the
same – you’re spending a lot of money
in a short period of time.
In the best of all worlds, you would
have started saving for your holiday
spending in January. Yup, you would
have made it a budget item and set
aside $10, $50, $150 a month so when
the season rolled ‘round, you’d be
ready. After all, it’s way easier to
set aside $100 a month than to come
up with $1,200 all at once.
This is how I do it, and come August
I start keeping my eyes open for “deals”
on things I know my friends and family
will love.
Failing that, start here, with Gail’s holiday spending plan
» Write down the amount you want
to spend in each category of
holiday expenses. Gifts are only
the beginning – don’t forget to
account for travel costs, postage and
shipping, decorating, greeting cards,
entertainment and photos.
» List the people you plan to shop for
under the gift category, then divide
up your budget accordingly. Limit
your budget to what you can afford
right now and avoid a financial
hangover in the New Year. If you
spend $500 on a credit card at
18 per cent interest, and pay the
minimum each month, it’ll take
you seven years – and cost $365
in interest – to pay it off. Consider
setting a dollar limit on gifts or
drawing names among extended
family, roommates or co-workers.
A dash of planning and a dab of creativity can also help you keep your entertainment costs under control
» Invite guests to bring something to
share at a potluck dinner.
» Serve brunch, throw a finger-food
party or host a wine and cheese
tasting instead of a full-blown
turkey dinner.
» Co-host a party with a pal or
sibling, and share the cost.
» Make sure you set a dollar limit
for your soiree. And list the items,
ingredients and decor you’ll need
and how much each will cost.
» Remember, that the best gifts
don’t have to cost money. If
you’re financially challenged
this year, offer up your time
babysitting, cooking meals, house
cleaning, massaging, sewing,
knitting, transporting, or whatever
else you’re good at. Clip a picture
of the service you’ll provide and
be clear on how often, as in “I’ll
babysit one weekend a month
from February to June.”
Or better yet, make your own
coupon book.
There now, you don’t have to worry
about starting the New Year with a
financial hangover.
Happy holidays!
Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com
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Budgeting for holiday shoppingBy Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Advice | MONEY MATTERS
THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND the
corner and only the most savvy of us
have everything under control. That’s
one of the problems with our very
busy lives… there’s just no time. But
if you want to have a happy holiday
that doesn’t leave you holding your
aching head when the bills roll in come
January, you have to start planning
early. The longer you wait, the more
you’re prone to give in to stress, make
impulse purchases, blow your budget
or even buy a lame gift.
Look at your holiday spending as you
would any other big-ticket item. While
you’re splitting the cost among a variety
of expenses, the bottom line is still the
same – you’re spending a lot of money
in a short period of time.
In the best of all worlds, you would
have started saving for your holiday
spending in January. Yup, you would
have made it a budget item and set
aside $10, $50, $150 a month so when
the season rolled ‘round, you’d be
ready. After all, it’s way easier to
set aside $100 a month than to come
up with $1,200 all at once.
This is how I do it, and come August
I start keeping my eyes open for “deals”
on things I know my friends and family
will love.
Failing that, start here, with Gail’s holiday spending plan
» Write down the amount you want
to spend in each category of
holiday expenses. Gifts are only
the beginning – don’t forget to
account for travel costs, postage and
shipping, decorating, greeting cards,
entertainment and photos.
» List the people you plan to shop for
under the gift category, then divide
up your budget accordingly. Limit
your budget to what you can afford
right now and avoid a financial
hangover in the New Year. If you
spend $500 on a credit card at
18 per cent interest, and pay the
minimum each month, it’ll take
you seven years – and cost $365
in interest – to pay it off. Consider
setting a dollar limit on gifts or
drawing names among extended
family, roommates or co-workers.
A dash of planning and a dab of creativity can also help you keep your entertainment costs under control
» Invite guests to bring something to
share at a potluck dinner.
» Serve brunch, throw a finger-food
party or host a wine and cheese
tasting instead of a full-blown
turkey dinner.
» Co-host a party with a pal or
sibling, and share the cost.
» Make sure you set a dollar limit
for your soiree. And list the items,
ingredients and decor you’ll need
and how much each will cost.
» Remember, that the best gifts
don’t have to cost money. If
you’re financially challenged
this year, offer up your time
babysitting, cooking meals, house
cleaning, massaging, sewing,
knitting, transporting, or whatever
else you’re good at. Clip a picture
of the service you’ll provide and
be clear on how often, as in “I’ll
babysit one weekend a month
from February to June.”
Or better yet, make your own
coupon book.
There now, you don’t have to worry
about starting the New Year with a
financial hangover.
Happy holidays!
Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com
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