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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
At a Real Estate Investing Network seminar last night, my mentor Don Campbell (author or Real Estate Investing in Canada), predicted a 12.2% increase in real estate prices for Calgary in 2008. Recently the Toronto Dominion bank predicted a 10.1% increase for Calgary in 2008, and CMHC is stating it will be in the single digits.I think we'll see 15% increases in 2008 ... however, I'll buy basing my numbers on 8% appreciation. (8% is huge ... and all we should ever hope for.)People are in fear over the Royalty Review and "Our Fair Share". It's a great buying time.
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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
Forest Lawn is Calgary most internationalThe area of Greater Forest Lawn was first settled in the early 1900s. Settlers moved into three different areas, Hubalta, Albert Park and Forest Lawn. In 1952 the three districts became the town of Forest Lawn. From 1952 to1961 the communities mushroomed incorporating restaurants, a hotel, an oil refinery and a number of farms. In 1961 the town of Forest Lawn was annexed by the City of Calgary and has grown ever since.Forest Lawn has attracted immigrants from all over the world. You can experience this by attending the International Avenue Business Revitalization Zones Food tour, the next being on Dec 1, 2007.A world tour of the many fine shops and food markets of over 5 continents spanning 35 blocks. This fun bus tour is for those interested in ...
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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
I love living in Altadore. I think it is the hidden gem of Calgary. We are tucked into a small pocket North of Glenmore Trail and East of Crowchild. To the West we enjoy River Park and the Elbow River. Our trails take us around the Glenmore Reservoir or all the way downtown to the Bow River.While I use my car way too much ... living in Altadore affords the opportunity to walk or cycle to all community conveniences.Altadore, Garrison Woods, and South Calgary is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada with a rich mix of cultural diversity, parks and green space, recreation facilities, and a one-of-a-kind shopping district, Marda Loop.
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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
Yesterday was the first time I've visited one of Calgary's newest communities ... Silverado.While the land is being leveled, and roads and sidewalks are being paved ... there seems to be a real concern for the wetlands and the environment. I was very impressed to learn the home builders, such as Shane Homes, are using rain barrels on every new home. These barrels will collect the rain water from down spots, for watering of yard and plants. Such an easy thing to do ... that is rarely done.
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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
I like to think of myself as an expert in Calgary real estate. I keep on top of the trends, understand how the city is growing, and keep informed of 'all things real estate'. I am currently working with buyers who told me they were interested in buying in Silverado. I had no idea what Silverado was ... other than a truck. Yesterday these clients took me to Silverado, South of 22x and East of Spruce Meadows.Wow ... houses and roads being built like mad. We ended up writing an offer on a spec home by Shane Homes, with a possession date of less than a month away, Nov 15, 2007.  We asked Shane to change the 3 bedroom into a 2 bedroom. I'll be interested to find out what happens. Hopefully we'll have an answer today. From Shane Homes brochure ..."Influenced by the area's rich ranching histor...
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By Charlie Teets
(Above-Board Home Inspections)
 Most homes have fresh air (outside air) intakes generally located in the furnace area. Some have only a pipe that dumps air straight onto the floor, this causes cold, uncomfortable drafts in winter. The solution applied by most is to block the tube with paper, rags or whatever is handy to get rid of that awful cold air. This is a very dangerous solution. Why is that pipe there? To supply combustion air to the furnace and hot water tank burners. Without a good supply of combustion air a negative pressure can occur in cold weather. The cause is the cold outside air which is heavier than warm air flows down the chimney and into the home, this is known as a downdraft. When the furnace or hot water tank burner comes on it cannot overcome the cold air and instead of venting the gases (carbon...
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By Jennifer Wilson, Agent Solutions
(Agent Solutions)
Blog Action Day has finally arrived and I am happy to say that Calgary is a city committed to doing their part for the environment...Are You? There are many ways in which you can participate to help create a greener Calgary. It doesn't take a lot of time once you make the decision to do your part. It could be overwhelming to make the change and try to do everything, so start small and pick a few things that you know won't turn your life upside down. As you get use to doing one thing, you can add something else. Here is a list of a few basic things you can do to get started with making the "green" change.Bottle Recycling - Visit the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation for a ton of recycling resources, a list of acceptable containers and bottle depot locationsStop Using Plast...
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     With the number of houses for sale in the Calgary market, sellers are looking for an edge.  They want their homes to stand out from the competition and sell for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time.   More and more people are hiring home stagers before they put their house on the market.       Attention to Detail, a Calgary-based staging company, is offering sellers and realtors two inexpensive staging options for occupied homes.  Detailed Consultation Report With Pictures or the "Tweaking Package" are an affordable edge at under $250.00.     Staging is not just for occupied homes.  Attention to Detail specializes in staging vacant properties to make them more appealing for the homebuyer.  Instead of a cold, empty space; furniture and accessories are placed in ...
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     Last month I had the pleasure of listening and dancing to a fantastic band at The Vintage Chophouse here in Calgary.  Erlton Street Soul rocked the house with timeless hits such as Ain't Too Proud to Beg, Respect, and Chain of Fools.  If you weren't dancing, you were singing along with them.     Camie Leard, the band leader and lead singer has a voice made in heaven and perfect for this kind of music.  Her band and backup singers are awesome.  If you ever get a chance to listen to them - do it!  They also play  private functions and are perfect for weddings and company parties.  Their entertainment value is priceless!     If you want to learn more about the group, where they are performing, listen to them sing, or peruse their inventory of songs, head to their website.             ...
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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
Our Fare Share ... what a crazy name to review the Royalites this province receive from the Rich (the oil man). Finally the media is starting to write in realties.I disagree with the provinces 'money grab'.The policies that Ralph Klien created in getting Alberta to where it is today ... will be momentairly slowed with this "Our Fare Share". Please take two minutes, and let your government member know that they should do the right thing. Visit www.getitrightalberta.ca 
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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
Canadians are feeling proud.Our dollar is higher than the US dollar ... and I'm predicting it will remain higher for some time.  I've been encouraging American investors for many months now to get into Canadian assets, and this suggestion has now proved very profitable for those who have done so.  I believe that there continues to be significant risk is U.S. assets, and that this risk will extend into 2008 and possibly beyond.Until the looming threat of the mortgage crisis and massive inventories in the US start to clear up, the US will remain a generally risky place to be investing. I expect the Canadian dollar to remain higher against the U.S. dollar for some time now.  There will be fluctuations, but I do believe we’re in a new era.
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By Betty Haney
(Haney Consulting)
     With the number of houses for sale in the Calgary market, sellers are looking for an edge.  They want their homes to stand out from the competition and sell for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time.     More and more people are hiring home stagers before they put their house on the market.  Home staging is not a new idea but it has been brought to the public's attention because of the numerous television shows all designed around selling your home.  In Calgary, Attention to Detail, is filling this niche.     Margo and Betty, owner's of Attention to Detail, will look at your house through buyer's eyes and make it appeal to as many potential purchasers as possible.  Curb appeal, decluttering, furniture placement, and color choices are some of the areas they will ...
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By Bryon Howard
(Remax House of Real Estate)
I've been considering starting a blog for some time now ... but had no idea how.I just signed up to a free service ... and in just a few minutes I have a blog.Of course, I'm sceptical ... and will see how it goes. I'll try to post frequently for the next 90 days ... to see if I can create a habit ... and really learn how to get this thing going.  "It's become a golden opportunity for buyers to buy property", Ron Stanners, CREB's president was reported saying in Calgary Herald yesterday.  Luckily for sophisticated real estate investors, that quote was buried under doom and gloom headlines ... "Home Sales Tumble 11 Per Cent".It's a good time to buy Calgary Real Esate.
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By Chris Swann
(Create Appeal Home Staging)
Selling your house or condo? Read on to see how you can make your space the star of the home-buying market.Thanks to the popularity of Home & Garden Television shows, many people already know about the benefits of home staging. But many homeowners may not realize just how much payback you can get from adding some creative appeal to your abode. As soon as you decide to sell your home, it becomes a product that needs to be marketed to your advantage. Staging is the art of preparing a home for sale to create a vital, great first impression, which is crucial to a quick, well-priced sale. If, like most home sellers, you’re emotionally attached to your home, you probably think a good clean and tidy up is all it takes to attract buyers to love your home the way you do. But research shows that ...
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By Jamie Kaufman
(Century 21 Bamber)
This is my first time 'blogging' and I must admit I am a terrible writer (thank goodness my wife has the gift). I will express a few opinions here and would love comments or conversation. So here we go.   Well Summer is almost over and the news in the paper continues to rave about the Calgary Market. Volume of Sales are at a historic high. But does this mean you will have an easy time selling?The large volume of listings being carried through the summer months has had a downward force on pricing. I expect this to carry through to the end of winter as positive net migration seems to be slowing as well. I feel that this will result in some deals to be had in the fall months and we are starting to see it now. This may be the perfect time to find those flip opportunities. It will also make ...
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By Jamie Kaufman
(Century 21 Bamber)
This is my first time 'blogging' and I must admit I am a terrible writer (thank goodness my wife has the gift). I will express a few opinions here and would love comments or conversation. So here we go.   Well Summer is almost over and the news in the paper continues to rave about the Calgary Market. Volume of Sales are at a historic high. But does this mean you will have an easy time selling?The large volume of listings being carried through the summer months has had a downward force on pricing. I expect this to carry through to the end of winter as positive net migration seems to be slowing as well. I feel that this will result in some deals to be had in the fall months and we are starting to see it now. This may be the perfect time to find those flip opportunities. It will also make ...
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By Jonathan Angevine, Calgary Realtor
(Greater Calgary Real Estate)
Welcome to the Mount Royal Community Information and Resource page. Here you will find useful information and resources regarding area schools, transit routes, Social Statistics as prepared by the City of Calgary and links to Community Association pages and websites. Additional resources and area pictures will also be added as they become available, so check back often for new and updated information. If there is something specific you would like to see in the community profile, please feel free to contact me and let me know. MOUNT ROYAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES   Current Listings in Mount Royal Property in Mount Royal Search Facilities Mount Royal Station - Community Association Community Association - Google Map Mount Royal Elementary Schools Calgary Board of Education - Ea...
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By Jonathan Angevine, Calgary Realtor
(Greater Calgary Real Estate)
Welcome to the Pump Hill Community Information and Resource page. Here you will find useful information and resources regarding area schools, transit routes, Social Statistics as prepared by the City of Calgary and links to Community Association pages and websites. Additional resources and area pictures will also be added as they become available, so check back often for new and updated information. If there is something specific you would like to see in the community profile, please feel free to contact me and let me know. PUMP HILL COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES   Current Listings in Pump Hill Property in Pump Hill Search Facilities Pump Hill Community Association Community Association Google Map Pump Hill Elementary Schools Calgary Board of Education - Nellie McClung Elementary ...
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By Jonathan Angevine, Calgary Realtor
(Greater Calgary Real Estate)
Welcome to the Discovery Ridge Community Information and Resource page. Here you will find useful information and resources regarding area schools, transit routes, Social Statistics as prepared by the City of Calgary and links to Community Association pages and websites. Additional resources and area pictures will also be added as they become available, so check back often for new and updated information. If there is something specific you would like to see in the community profile, please feel free to contact me and let me know. DISCOVERY RIDGE COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES   Current Listings in Discovery Ridge Property in Discovery Ridge Search Facilities Discovery Ridge does not currently have a facility but the Association can be contacted via their website at www.discoveryrid...
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