Tucked in amongst Calgary?s northwest hills, brimming with prairie grasslands and high-plains formations, are the adjacent communities of Edgemont and Hawkwood.
?Both Edgemont and Hawkwood are popular communities that are relatively close to downtown,? says, a REALTORŽ . ?Both have been consistent with sales and are similar to other nearby communities for sales activity.?
Established in the 1970s, with development spanning close to two decades and spreading from south to north, both communities ...
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Recent studies are showing that as the millennial generation matures, a growing number are considering property investment. And the high cost of urban living has many of them consider recreational properties as a feasible choice to enter the real estate market. A Re/Max Recreational Property Trends study found that 56 per cent of millennials are in the market to purchase a recreational property. That represents an increase of 14 per cent from 2018.
While the go-to markets for this new-found ...
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1.Adding toilet rugs or furry seat covers to the commode may be the worst offense of all.
2. Inspirational quote art. Tired sayings, such as ?love you to the moon and back,? may be losing popularity. ?EAT? signs in the kitchen and ?LAUNDRY? signs in the laundry room are obvious and redundant, and thankfully, they?re starting to disappear, too. Nineteen percent of respondents to the Samsung survey said inspirational quote art stenciled onto walls was one of their least favorite design trends.
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Many homeowners attempting to save money on household projects are turning to DIY projects. But do-it-yourself fixes can be costly, shows a new survey from Clovered, a home insurance company.
Eighty-seven percent of more than 1,000 homeowners recently surveyed admitted to making a mistake while attempting a do-it-yourself home improvement project. The median amount spent on fixing those DIY mistakes was $137.50, the survey showed. Millennials tended to spend the most in fixing their mistakes, ...
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?We are originally from Edmonton, but we were receiving inquiries from Calgary and finally decided that the time was right to expand,? said Ashley Salvador, president & co-founder of Calgary Backyard Suites.
The non-profit organization promotes the development of backyard suites through educational workshops, where people learn the rules, regulations, financing options and design considerations for these suites.
?It?s a great place to get all the resources you need to proceed with building your ...
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City of Calgary, February 3, 2020 ?
Housing market conditions continue to follow similar trends to last year, with gains in sales.
At the same time, there have been further reductions in new listings, inventory and more declines in prices.
January sales activity was 863 units, nearly eight per cent higher than last year?s levels. While sales remained well below January activity recorded before 2014, they remain consistent with activity recorded over the past five years.
?A persistent slowdown ...
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