The average price for an Edmonton single family home has hit an all-time high.
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Scenery, Space and Solitude
For those who’ve had their fill of the hustle and bustle of the big city and yearn for a different way of living, perhaps it’s time to embrace the option of acreage life.
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How To Show Your Home in Winter
Tis the season they say – the season for snow. Last year, more than 75 per cent of respondents to a Royal LePage survey said inclement weather had at least some impact on housing market activity. And given the fact Calgarians will be seeing plenty of it before spring makes a welcome appearance, now might be a good time to review some helpful tips on how to make the best of the winter season when it comes to putting your home on the market.
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Amazing Acreages
Fresh air and wide-open spaces are the calling cards of acreage living. While the daily lives of those living in metropolitan regions are often filled with nosey neighbours and traffic gridlock, those living in more rural areas tend to lead a more relaxed lifestyle.
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Affordable Housing Alberta: Real Estate Affordability In The Province Among Strongest In Canada
Despite the severely high price of real estate in Alberta, the province’s housing market remains among the most affordable in Canada because of high household income, according a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).
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FOOTHILLS FABULOUS
Ask any Calgarian the best way to spend a weekend off and you’ll invariably hear a great deal about the splendor of the Rocky Mountains. Southern Alberta’s geographical claim to fame, the area provides an idyllic outdoor setting with plenty of opportunity for adventure.
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RECREATION EQUALS RELAXATION
The lakeside getaway. The mountain retreat. A home along the links. Whether your pastime pleasures involve boats, bicycles or birdies, the Calgary area has something to meet your wishes.
Sitting just a short drive away from the glorious Rocky Mountains and with an abundance of golf courses and lakes nearby, Calgary is perfectly positioned to take advantage of Southern Alberta’s unique geographical advantages.
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TOWNS QUARTERLY REPORT
Tightening market conditions are supporting price growth in Airdrie, Okotoks and Cochrane, although overall inventory levels of property remain healthy in areas surrounding Calgary.
Property sales in the surrounding areas totalled 865 units after the first quarter of the year, running at a similar pace to the same period in 2012. As in the entire region, the number of new listings has been falling at double-digit rates. Relatively strong demand has placed downward pressure on somewhat elevated inventory levels and reduced the time product is on the market. However, overall inventory levels still remain at healthy levels, meaning the conditions are balanced for buyers and sellers.
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SURVEY AIMED AT IMPROVING CONDOMINIUM LIVING
The provincial government is asking Albertans to share their views on how to better legislate the development, purchase and operation of condominiums.
The Alberta government is conducting an online survey with an eye towards a possible amendment to the Condominium Property Act. The province says it wants to ensure the Condominium Property Act reflects the current needs of Albertans and addresses new trends in the condominium market.
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