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WHY BUY AN INFILL WITH A BASEMENT SUITE?

Posted on Aug 01, 2022 in For Infill Buyers



Calgary's new infill market has been around since the late 1990s but has really taken off in popularity over the last 15 years. Until recently, however, it was extremely rare to see secondary suites in infills (especially legal ones!), primarily due to city zoning and development regulations. 

With changes to city policies on secondary suites in rece...

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THE DEBATE ON FIXED VS VARIABLE RATES

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 in For Infill Buyers



Prospective home buyers must make many decisions while shopping for a home. What neighbourhood to live in? How many bedrooms? How much should they spend? However, one of the most important yet overlooked decisions is what kind of interest rate to get: fixed or variable?

Most homebuyers are not overly familiar with mortgage lingo or the differences b...

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BEST UPGRADES FOR SPEC HOMES

Posted on Jul 06, 2022 in For Builders & Developers



When you're building an infill on spec, choosing the right amount of upgrades is incredibly important.


An infill that is under-built for the market can often sit unsold, consistently being overlooked by buyers in favour of more upgraded alternatives. An under-built home often sells at a price well under expectations, which impacts a builder's profit...

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JULY 2022 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Jul 05, 2022 in Developer Reports



Sales activity and inventories in both the single-family and townhome sectors remain steady compared to last month but continue to indicate a slowing market compared to the intense first quarter of 2022. Following a similar trend to the overall Calgary market, rising interest rates over the last few months have continued to impact both the single-f...

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OUR FAVOURITE INFILL UPGRADES

Posted on Jun 30, 2022 in For Infill Buyers



When you're building a new infill, the upgrade options are infinite! How do you choose? Below is a list of our favourites, all of which offer value, convenience, and elevated design. Honestly, you can't go wrong with these 9 upgrades in your new infill if you want a clean, timeless look:

10’ Ceilings (or higher!)
There's nothing more satisfying than...

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JUNE 2022 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Jun 02, 2022 in Developer Reports



Sales activity in the new infill markets continues its decline while inventory levels start to inch upwards.

Single-family new infills posted 23 sales during the month of May, down from last month's 28 sales and also down from the 38 sales recorded at this time last year.

Single-family new infill inventory has increased slightly, to 126 active listin...

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