New number may dismiss the idea that the country’s condo market is in dire straits, revealing sales of new condos in Calgary have reached their highest level in six years.
A report released by AltusGroup shows ...
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Calgary Condo Market
March 15th, 2013Calgary condo market heats up
Written by Jemima Codrington
While condo booms in Toronto and Vancouver are winding down, other cities are arriving fashionably late to the party.
Fraud
February 7th, 2013Don’t let yourself
be the fraud man out
Mike Holmes | Dec 17, 2012 8:00 AM ET
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You would think that after 10 years of me showing case after case of bad contractors that there wouldn’t be so many of them out there. But there are. And they’re still taking homeowners’ money and running.
People are always telling me, “Mike, why don’t you go aft ...
Wine Cellars
November 21st, 2012Fellers and their cellars: Toasting a trend
Kelvin Browne | Aug 29, 2012 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: Aug 27, 2012 12:57 PM ET
I like wine cellars even more than I like wine, which is saying something. I used to have one in the basement of an 1870s stone house. This fantasy cellar had the ancient stone walls of the home’s original foundation, new rough-hewn granite ...
Finding Your Architect
November 16th, 2012Dream House Diaries: Finding the architect
Abigail Pugh, Special to National Post | Jul 24, 2012 1:00 PM ET | Last Updated: Jul 23, 2012 4:28 PM ET
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The architect’s job is to meet needs both etherial (‘I want to feel as though I’m waking up in a treehouse’) and pragmatic (‘I want to cut my heating bills in half’). And his or her dark duty, key to doing th ...
Safe Room in a Condo?
November 16th, 2012Condo safe room for tightest quarters
Frank Fourchalk, Special to National Post | Jul 26, 2012 3:39 PM ET | Last Updated: Jul 27, 2012 11:49 AM ET
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Condo-security expert Frank Fourchalk shares his tips weekly. “Just because you live in a high- rise doesn’t mean you don’t need a safe room. This fortified room doubles as a safe holding area in the even ...
Modern/Country=Oxymoron? Not in This House!
October 19th, 2012
A country home like you've never seen before! Take a tour of this beautiful and modern country home, designed by Toronto architect Ian MacDonald.
A peek at architect Ian MacDonald's Caledon craft - The Globe and Mail www.city-blast.com A peek at architect Ian MacDonald's Caledon craft
A peek at architect Ian MacDonald's Caledon craft - The Globe and Mail www.city-blast.com A peek at architect Ian MacDonald's Caledon craft
Make the Most of the Space You've Got!
October 19th, 2012
Are you living the loft lifestyle? Take a look at this great episode for tips on elongating rooms, how to personalize with thrifty finds, and more! http://houseandhome.com/tv/episode/modern-montreal-loft-thrift-finds www.city-blast.com
The Cost of a 9cm Error
October 19th, 2012
Why are precise property measurements important? Learn how 9 cm has turned one couple's dream home into a nightmare. 9 cm error turns dream home into nightmare for couple - Yahoo! News Canada www.city-blast.com A town council in eastern Newfoundland says Steven Boyd and Karen Bursey built their house too close to their neighbour's property — a nine-centimetre mistake that will cost $25,000 to ...
Time to Accessorize!
October 1st, 2012If you love incorporating shimmering gold and silver accessories into your outfits, why not try incorporating metallic pieces into your home? Take a look at these enchanting examples.
5 Ways to Reign in Your Insurance Costs
September 28th, 2012http://www.moneyville.ca/blog/post/1225303--5-ways-to-rein-in-your-insurance-costs
Did you know that having the right number of properly installed smoke detectors can lower premiums on your home insurance? Here are 5 ways to rein in your insurance costs.
251148 TOWER RIDGE ESTATES, Cochrane, AB
April 20th, 2012I just sold this Residential Detached Single Family at 251148 TOWER RIDGE ESTATES, Cochrane, AB .
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418 RIVER HEIGHTS DR, Cochrane, AB
April 17th, 2012I just finished uploading this Residential Detached Single Family for sale, 418 RIVER HEIGHTS DR, Cochrane, AB
Welcome to another gorgeous Nu Vista home! This stunning 2 storey is what you've been looking for! Experience the warm & welcoming atmosphere the moment you enter. Inside, the main floor offers beautiful hardwood flooring, a large living room with gas fireplace and fantastic breakfas ...
251148 TOWER RIDGE ESTATES, Cochrane, AB
April 16th, 2012I just finished uploading this Residential Detached Single Family for sale, 251148 TOWER RIDGE ESTATES, Cochrane, AB
ATTENTION ANIMAL OWNERS & LOVERS. Welcome to 251148 Tower Ridge Estates. King Smith built Country Bungalow with Extraordinary Mountain Views to the West & Amazing City Views East. Sitting on top of the ridge you can see for miles. 4ac lot with 2ac pasture and 2ac well-manicured ...
301 45077 GEORGE FOX TR, Cochrane, AB
April 16th, 2012I just finished uploading this Lowrise Apartment for sale, 301 45077 GEORGE FOX TR, Cochrane, AB
PLUS 45 BUILDING. This unit is an END UNIT facing EAST. It is on the THIRD FLOOR. Plus this is the ONLY unit in the building that has CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING. Two bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms plus den. Comes with Hardwood, granite. Amenities for building include: Gym, full kitchen with seating for ...
109 ROYAL RIDGE MT NW, Calgary, AB
April 12th, 2012I just finished uploading this Residential Detached Single Family for sale, 109 ROYAL RIDGE MT NW, Calgary, AB
Court ordered Foreclosure. This is a great house in an estate area of Royal Oak. Two story home with 9 foot knock down ceilings. Formal dining room and main floor den. Open concept kitchen and living room with good size deck off of the kitchen. The kitchen has lots of cupboards and l ...
111 SUNSET PL, Cochrane, AB
April 12th, 2012I just finished uploading this Residential Detached Single Family for sale, 111 SUNSET PL, Cochrane, AB
Welcome to 111 Sunset Place, Cochrane AB. With over 1900 sq ft of living space, this home has plenty of room for everyone. The fabulous open concept kitchen includes a large center island, raised breakfast bar, and large pantry. The living room is finished off nicely with a beautiful gas fi ...
31124 BIG HILL SPRINGS ROAD, Rural Rockyview County, Alberta
April 10th, 2012I just finished uploading this House for sale, 31124 BIG HILL SPRINGS ROAD, Rural Rockyview County, Alberta
Incredible opportunity to own 2 homes on 20 acres. The new house was built in 2011. This custom built executive bungalow features 2233 sq ft of main floor living. Kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless appliances, tall maple cabinets, stainless steel hood fan, large island and brea ...
122 GLENEAGLES Close, Cochrane, Alberta
April 10th, 2012I just finished uploading this House for sale, 122 GLENEAGLES Close, Cochrane, Alberta
The home that feels like an acreage! 122 Gleneagles Close in Cochrane, AB, is on a huge lot - over 1000 sq.meters! With sweeping golf course & mountain views, the back yard is the perfect mix of garden, trees & open play areas. Stamped concrete patio, 9-zone underground sprinklers, composite and cedar upper ...
104 Edey CL, Cremona, AB
April 10th, 2012I just sold this Residential Detached Single Family at 104 Edey CL, Cremona, AB .
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216 SUNTERRA VW, Cochrane, AB
April 10th, 2012I just sold this Residential Detached Single Family at 216 SUNTERRA VW, Cochrane, AB .
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BOW RIDGE WALL UPDATE
May 15th, 2011
Some significant news on the ongoing Bow Ridge Wall issue. It was announced recently that the Town is finally starting legal action on the issue.
May 11, 2011
By: Enrique Massot - COCHRANE EAGLE
May 11, 2011
By: Enrique Massot - COCHRANE EAGLE
The Town of Cochrane has launched legal action against those deemed responsible for faulty retaining walls in the Bow Ridge subdivision.
Gabion walls built in the area that were made of rocks contai ...
HOME INSPECTOR LEGISLATION
May 15th, 2011
Some huge news out of Edmonton this week as the Province and finalized plans to licence home inspectors. This is significant move to bring home inspectors into the fabric of the Real Estate industry. Soon the days of "uncle Bob" doing the inspection to save a few bucks will be gone.
May 12, 2011
Home inspection regulation protects Alberta homebuyers
Edmonton... The Alberta government will ...
May 12, 2011
Home inspection regulation protects Alberta homebuyers
Edmonton... The Alberta government will ...
POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
May 1st, 2011Here is the power of Social Media - Twitter.. Here is the search column on TweetDeck just seconds after word started to spread that Osama bin Laden is dead. Hundreds of Tweets rolling by before President Obama spoke. Very powerful stuff that has changed the way we communicate
SPACE FLIGHT ANNIVERSARY
April 12th, 2011
Completely not real estate related... just a cool anniversary today..
Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration
Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration
