canada: West Hillhurst: Brand New, Beautiful Contemporary Green Home - 08/01/11 09:26 AM
If you've been looking for a new, well-designed green home in a great location, look no further - we've found it for you!
2314 3 Avenue NW, Calgary
The main floor is ideal for hanging out as a family, or for entertaining large groups. With the full height cabinets, numerous pot drawers, and huge pantry, everything will stay organized... ...while the massive island with eating bar that can accommodate six (or more!) people will encourage everyone to be social. Imagine how much you'll enjoy relaxing in the great room is complete with a stunning tile fireplace and built-in shelves. The upper … (0 comments)

canada: Auburn Bay: SALE PENDING – The Perfect Example of Pride in Ownership - 07/29/11 07:54 AM
This absolute gem of a home features a nice open floor plan, loads of upgrades, and large windows throughout.
141 Autumn Gardens SE, Calgary

You'll feel instantly "at home" on the main floor, which boasts nine foot ceilings and upgraded maple floors. Cozy up in front of the fireplace in the living room... ...or kick back in the bright and sunny great room! Check out the gorgeous cabinets & upgraded appliances in the kitchen, including every cook's dream - a gas stove! Think about what a breeze wash day will be, with this fantastic laundry room! Upstairs, your large master … (0 comments)

canada: McKENZIE TOWN – SOLD! Let Us Find One For YOU - 07/28/11 12:12 PM
This home is in a fantastic location, only five homes away from a pond and a pathway! This is fully developed two-story home with a legal suite (576 square feet) above the 24X24, heated, detached garage! This gem has been freshly painted and meticulously cared for over the years.
107 Prestwick Landing - SE Calgary
 
The main level features hardwood floors, a newly tiled entry...

a large kitchen...

...with a charming breakfast nook...

...and a great room with ample windows to capture natural light.

Upstairs, the new family will enjoy three bedrooms and a bathroom...

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canada: COPPERFIELD - Pending Sale - Gorgeous Fully Finished Home - 07/26/11 09:41 AM
This gem has everything you want, and MORE!
210 COPPERFIELD Boulevard, SE Calgary

You do NOT want to miss this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home - loaded with extras and upgrades like Hunter Douglas blinds, custom paint, and a new air conditioner.
Start in the kitchen; like the rest of the main floor, it's got hardwood floors throughout. Not to mention the extended cabinetry, maximizing cupboard space, and the spacious and inviting island.

Why not enjoy your snacks in the cozy - complete with fireplace - great room?

The upper level is simply unbelievable - starting with the … (0 comments)

canada: Calgary Condo and Home Sales Regained Their Footing in June - 07/08/11 09:24 AM
 
Exciting news! In June, Calgary experienced the first year-over-year increase in monthly condominium sales since April 2010. As a matter of fact, according to figures released earlier this week by CREB® (Calgary Real Estate Board), residential Calgary home sales overall surged in the month of June 2011 to 1,979 units. This indicates a third more sales than June 2010. Be aware that strong monthly increases don't imply a housing boom; it's important to put into perspective the fact that sales activity remains below long term averages.
“Improved housing demand is being fueled by a younger demographic and, with the … (0 comments)

canada: AUBURN BAY NEW LISTING - This is a GEM of a Home! - 06/22/11 10:34 AM
A terrific home with fantastic curb appeal and an ideal location! The open floor plan is fabulous for entertaining and everyday family living.
507 Auburn Bay Heights SE, Calgary


Put this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath gem on your list today! The main floor features hardwood floors, custom paint colours, a bright, spacious great room with cozy corner fireplace.

The large kitchen includes an island & raised breakfast bar, roomy corner pantry, tile backsplash and a large separate dining area.


The upper level is simply packed with features, including an awesome bonus room with vaulted … (0 comments)

canada: JUST SOLD...and Now It's Time to Find YOUR Dream Home! - 06/06/11 10:56 AM
Ryan and Sheri MacDonald are on a roll! They've got another thrilled homeowner, proudly preparing to take up residence on exclusive Lake Bonaventure.
451 Lake Placid GR SE in Calgary JUST SOLD for $1,789,000!
This gorgeous home is in an amazing location, nestled on a quiet cul-de sac with a private, west-facing backyard, and easy lake access!

Imagine your dream kitchen, then take a look at something  far beyond your wildest dreams. This massive kitchen is is finished with no expense spared. Highlights include a six-burner gas stove, double ovens,4 refrigerated drawers, built-in coffee system, pull-out pot drawers, a curved … (0 comments)

canada: Just Sold – But We’ll Find One Just Like It for YOU! - 06/03/11 02:24 PM
Ryan and Sheri MacDonald have done it again!  Join us in welcoming our newest homeowners to their beautiful new home. This is a stunning “verified Jayman Home,” with many upgraded features – custom-built with amazing style! It’s in an A+ location, only steps from the pond.
695 Copperpond Circle SE, Calgary - JUST SOLD FOR $425,000!

 
Whether they’re gourmands or novices, the gorgeous kitchen will surely inspire them to say “WOW!” The kitchen features elegant dark-stained maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, glass tiles, a corner pantry with French glass door, a BIG eating nook, a full island with a sink, … (2 comments)

canada: Just Listed: Beautifully Designed and Appointed Home in McKenzie Towne - 05/26/11 10:48 AM
Offered at $318,000
39 PRESTWICK Bay SE, Calgary, Canada
Beautifully designed, the open floor plan invites you into this tastefully decorated and very spacious Calgary home with an in-ceiling sound system.
 

 
Just look at all your new kitchen has to offer:


large with a huge central island corner pantry gorgeous tile floors stainless steel appliances and a lovely breakfast nook!
You'll begin to see - and feel! - the benefits of the open floor plan as soon as you enter this fully developed home at 39 Prestwick Bay SE, which you'll immediately know is … (0 comments)

canada: 18 Common Work E-mail Mistakes - 02/09/11 12:32 AM
Series Part 1


Most of us rely on e-mail as one of our primary communication tools. And given the number of messages we send and receive, we do it with remarkable success.
 
But as with anything, the more e-mails we send, the more likely we are to screw one up. And simple e-mail mistakes can be disastrous. They can cost us a raise, promotion--even a job.
 
With a new year upon us, this is the perfect time to go through some of the worst e-mail mistakes employees make and how to avoid them.
 
"So we have created … (8 comments)

canada: Check Out September's "This Month in Real Estate" Video - 09/24/10 05:24 PM
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canada: JUST Listed in McKenzie Towne - Meticulously Maintained House ~ A Gardener's Dream! - 08/23/10 07:07 AM
Sooooo much home & so many special extras for this price!! You'll love the airy 9ft ceilings on the main floor, maple hardwood flooring & cabinetry, fresh paint & jetted soaker tub in the ensuite. Save money & enjoy the amazing extras such as; the high efficient Baxi on demand hot water boiler for domestic hot water & radiator heating in basement, high efficient 2 stage Keeprite furnace with DC motor, UV light system for air purification, Lennox 13 SEER air conditioning,
NEW LG washer & dryer, tiled upstairs laundry & bathroom & all new, dual flush, low flow toilets. Outside you … (0 comments)

canada: Increase to the Bank of Canada overnight rate... - 07/21/10 10:36 AM
As a Calgary real estate professional, it is important to keep you up to date on what's going on in the market. Whether it's about a house for sale, new developement, community event or information about the financial market, I want to be your real estate resource for all information that is important to you. 
The Bank of Canada has yet again increase the overnight rate by 25 bps (a basis point is one one hundredth of a percentage point). By the end of the day Canada's big bank will has increased their Prime lending rate by the same 25 bps … (0 comments)

canada: 505 McKenzie Towne Drive SE sold in 10 days! - 06/03/10 03:38 PM

505 McKenzie Towne Drive SE sold in 10 days!
This lovely home sold for just $3900 off the asking price.
To schedule an appointment to list your home please visit
www.ryanandsheri.com
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canada: 505 McKenzie Towne Drive in Calgary is now Conditionally Sold! - 06/02/10 12:22 AM

Wow, after only being on the market for 10 days this property is now conditionally sold!
To list your home or schedule a showing of one of our current listings please visit
www.ryanandsheri.com
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canada: Open House Sunday May 30 at 234 Cranfield Gardens SE! - 05/28/10 01:40 AM
Come Check out our Open House Sunday May 30th at 234 Cranfield Gardens SE Calgary between 1:00pm-4:00pm. We hope to see you there, for more information on this property and others please vist www.ryanandsheri.com.
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canada: $2800 Price Reduction! 97 Brightonstone Landing SE in Calgary - 05/17/10 08:26 AM
New Brighton, Calgary  -  Announcing a price reduction on 97 Brightonstone Landing SE, a 1,807 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $419,800 - $2,800 Price Reduction!

Property information
www.ryanandsheri.com
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canada: Calgary Housing Market to Simmer, not Sizzle - 05/03/10 11:14 AM
Calgary, May 3, 2010 – Calgary’s housing market continues at a healthy and balanced pace, according to figures released today by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). The number of single family homes sold in April 2010 in the city of Calgary was up 5 per cent from the same time a year ago, while condominium sales saw an increase of 10 per cent from the same time a year ago. April 2010 saw 1,352 single family homes sold in the city of Calgary. This is a decrease of 3 per cent from 1,396 sales in March 2010. In April 2009, … (3 comments)

canada: 190 Brightonstone Landing SE SOLD! - 04/27/10 12:59 AM

 
190 Brightonstone Landing SE sold in as little as two weeks!
Schedule a viewing today of one of our beautiful Calgary homes!
www.ryanandsheri.com
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canada: Calgary real estate listings soar by 43% in March - 04/27/10 12:38 AM
CALGARY - Potential homebuyers in Calgary now have more choice heading into the busy spring real estate market.
Multiple Listing Service data released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association says new listings in March jumped by 43.3 per cent from a year ago to 5,433 units.
At the provincial level, Alberta saw new listings rise by 30.8 per cent to 12,379 units while nationally they rose by 25.3 per cent to 97,663 last month - a record for the month of March.
The rise in new listings means that buyers may shop around more before making an offer, said CREA … (0 comments)