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NEW HOME WARRANTIES EXPLAINED

Posted on Jun 01, 2024 in For Infill Buyers



If you're thinking about buying/building a brand new home, are you confident in your knowledge of the new home warranty that comes with it? As the resale market in Calgary keeps tightening, new builds are increasing in popularity, so it's more important than ever to make sure you know what you're getting. There's a lot to know, but the good news is...

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CALGARY Q1 2024 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on May 27, 2024 in Market Updates



City of Calgary, May 24, 2024 - Calgary’s housing market remains a hot spot in the country, driven by record-high international and interprovincial migration over the past two years. This influx has significantly increased housing demand. Employment gains and relative affordability continue to attract people to the province, resulting in strong
sale...

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CALGARY PASSES CITYWIDE RE-ZONING BYLAW WITH AMENDMENTS

Posted on May 15, 2024 in Real Estate News



Blanket rezoning has been passed with a 9-6 vote, but with some amendments to the original proposal. On Tuesday, May 14th, a record-breaking City Council meeting adjourned after 16 days leading to the long-awaited decision from Calgary's lawmakers. Rezoning has been a hot topic since it was first proposed in 2023, and as suggested by the longest ev...

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MAY 2024 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on May 06, 2024 in Developer Reports



Sales activity in the new infill sector remains steady as inventory levels decline and prices inch upwards.

Single-family new infills posted 51 sales during the month of April, down from 55 sales recorded last month and up from 42 sales recorded in April of last year.

Single-family new infill inventory has declined, to 118 active listings for sale, f...

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TOWNHOUSE STYLES EXPLAINED

Posted on Apr 02, 2024 in For Builders & Developers



Townhouse development in Calgary is booming - it seems that everywhere you look in the inner-city there are corner lots being transformed into 4-8 unit townhouse complexes. Thanks to the R-CG zoning that came in a number of years ago, 4 above grade townhouse units plus basement suites are possible on a typical 50' x 120' lot if zoned R-CG. And re-z...

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APRIL 2024 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Apr 01, 2024 in Developer Reports



New infills post better than expected sales performance in March despite low inventory levels in all segments of the market.

Single-family new infills posted 55 sales during the month of March, up considerably from the 43 sales recorded last month and very similar to the 54 sales recorded in March of last year.

Single-family new infill inventory has...

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