calgary real estate: Mortgage trends cool Calgary home sales - 07/07/10 09:11 AM
First-time Homebuyers Retreat As Luxury Buyers Advance
Mortgage trends cool Calgary home sales
Calgary, July 2, 2010 - Calgary home sales continued to show a marked year-over-year decline in the month of June, according to figures released today by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). 
The number of single family homes sold in June 2010 in the city of Calgary was down 42 per cent from the same time a year ago, and condominium sales saw a decrease of 40 per cent from the same time a year ago. 
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calgary real estate: The 6 "W"'s of Real Estate - 01/22/09 03:51 AM
Always remember the 6 'W's of Real Estate.... Work Will Win When Wishing Won't!
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calgary real estate: Great Location - But For Whom??? - 01/09/09 02:46 AM
When shopping for a home, you'll find many advertisements and flyers touting that a listed home is in a "Great Location".
But great for whom?
Before accepting the claim as fact, decide for yourself. What is so appealing about that particular location?
For example, you might find the neighborhood ideal for families because there are lots of kids in that area. But on the other hand, if you're looking for a quieter place to live, a street filled with skateboarders might not be such a "Great Location" - for you.
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calgary real estate: Real Estate Resolutions - 01/05/09 03:44 AM
The end of the year or beginning of a new one often means many of us look back, look forward and try to anticipate what will become of the next year. Many of us do this with New Year's resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions are to lose weight, get fit, quit smoking, etc. The key to ensuring successful New Year's resolutions is to be specific and monitor progress. This year, why not make your resolutions about something that affects you greatly - your living situation / space. If you rent a home, make a resolution to buy one, or at … (0 comments)

calgary real estate: Quote of the Day... - 01/02/09 04:58 AM
"Good friends are like the stars...
you don't always see them, but you know they're always there!"
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calgary real estate: Alberta Housing Market Settles... - 12/02/08 04:05 AM
Alberta's housing market continues to correct itself from the 2006 'bubble', with lower starts and lower prices. But as at least one economic outlook says the province will be the only one to see a rise in single detached housing starts next year.
As sales of existing homes moderate and new listings continue to increase, the average MLS price growth this year is expected to ease to 0.3% and experience a 0.1% increase in 2009. Housing starts this year will remain above the 200,000 unit mark for a seventh consecutive year, before dipping to an est. 177,975 units in 2009.
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