Here’s your morning news rundown for Thursday, May 1.

• Calgary MLS sales and prices rise from last year – Calgary Herald 
• Real Estate Expert Joanna Josephson of AZ Provides Tips for… – Digital Journal
• Real estate: Tips for buyers and sellers – Appeal-Democrat
• Harsh winter can’t keep Canadian economy down – Vancouver Sun
• Canada’s economy weathers harsh winter with strong February growth – Calgary Herald

Morning news rundown is a post from: CREBNow… Read More

Morning news rundown is a post from: CREBNow

New listings improve for all product types in the city

Following a slow start to the year, improved weather and price gains supported new listings growth.

New residential listings in April totaled 3,754 units, an eight per cent increase over the previous year. Meanwhile sales activity totaled 2,545 units for the month, a seven per cent increase over April 2013.… Read More

Price gains encouraging new listings is a post from: CREBNow

Calgarians are invited to learn about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies of all kinds at the fifth annual Disaster Alley May 4.

Hosted by the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), Disaster Alley gives Calgarians the opportunity to learn disaster preparation as well as what takes place when first responders prepare for emergencies and disasters such as floods, tornadoes, train derailments and more.… Read More

CEMA hosts fifth annual Disaster Alley is a post from: CREBNow

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 112 8 PRESTWICK POND Terrace, Calgary, Alberta

Gorgeous two bedroom two bathroom main floor unit newly renovated with brand new laminate floors, matching granite counters in kitchen and both baths, tall 9 ft ceilings, full sized in-suite laundry and freshly painted throughout with the kitchen featuring a vented hood fan and a new faucett. This efficient âsplit bedroomâ floor plan is perfect for guests or room mates as the second bedroom is on the other side of the apartment and has a full bath next to it! An underground heated parking stall is included! Located close to High Street with its trendy shopping, pubs and coffee shops and parks. Great access to The New South Health Campus Hospital. You will fall in love with this welcoming space!

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 103 126 24 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Awesome Mission location - check. Totally reno'd suite - check. Affordable price - check. What are you waiting for - check this out! This 1 bdrm condo in a concrete building is move in ready for the young, urban professional - nothing to do but unpack and start enjoying the Mission lifestyle of 4th Street & 17th Ave, offering great restaurants (who needs to cook!), shops and boutiques. Enjoy your morning weekend coffee as you stroll down the river pathways. Check out the suites features: wide plank hardwood floors, knock-down ceilings, all new kitchen with soft-close doors, granite counters & stainless steel appliances, 10 mm glass oversized shower, Grohe fixtures and porcelain tile in the bathroom, large bedroom with a wall of closets, brand new washer/dryer and extra storage. This unit is located below grade level. A great investment suite or for the first time buyer - Call today to view!

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1307 211 13 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Modern & urban, Nuera offers you all the convenience your busy lifestyle demands. With on-site security/concierge, bike storage room, fitness facility with yoga studio & an owners lounge, let Nuera take you to new heights! This immaculate, SE CORNER suite offers a split bedroom floor plan, perfect for a roommate or for when guests are over, ton of natural daylight, 2 bdrms & 2 full baths, beautiful kitchen with dark mocha cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and centre island, east facing balcony (can't wait for the fireworks next July!), master bedroom with walk-through closets and ensuite bath, second bedroom & bath, insuite laundry and a HUGE 15' wide titled underground parking stall. Don't forget the central air conditioning, granite counters in the baths, assigned storage locker, 18+ adult building, central location 1 block to the LRT, close to downtown, entertainment venues, great restaurants, Sunterra Market, shops & boutiques - all yours to discover. Call today for your viewing!

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 1410 550 Riverfront Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Elegant riverside living, claim the freedom to explore all that downtown life on the river can offer. This well designed space just off Riverwalk is BRAND NEW, with loads of natural light, 2 bedrooms & walls of floor to ceiling windows with RIVER VIEWS, 2 full baths, gorgeous wood floors, solid surface countertops, designer tile, insuite laundry and kitchen island! Includes titled underground parking and assigned storage locker. First in East Vilage includes a Top Floor Sky Club for owners use with 360 degree views! Come see what Calgary's Urban Village has to offer you - call for your viewing today!

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 1429 22 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Prime Location, recent updates & renovations and a great layout are yours in this 2 bdrm + den townhome with DOUBLE attached garage! Substantial improvements including high-end Pella Windows & Pella patio doors, high efficiency furnace, all flooring redone, new appliances, freshly painted throughout. The room sizes are generous and the main floor is light and bright and open with plenty of windows on both the north and south sides. Other features include an insulated and finished double attached garage, huge unfinished basement area perfect for storage or potential development, three outdoor spaces including a back yard area for your enjoyment and central air for comfort! Truly in move-in condition!

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 27 821 3 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

What a great location - An easy, short walk to the downtown office towers and one block to the river pathways. Lofted one bedroom unit on the top two floors of Livingstone House! In original condition and ready for your personal touch and renovation! The living and dining area windows look north across Third Avenue to the tennis court across the street. Features include vaulted ceilings over the living area, wood burning fireplace, insuite laundry, one full bath and a loft which makes a great work space. Includes one underground secured parking stall and Tier 1 cable is included in the condo fee. Superb price to call this downtown condo home, or home away from home - call to view this suite today!

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 703 804 3 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

A FANTASTIC & inviting END UNIT in The Liberte of Eau Claire! Located mid-level in the building, this home has abundant natural light & a beautiful DOWNTOWN VIEW through tons of FLOOR to CEILING WINDOWS! There are two very good sized bedrooms (the master easily fits a KING SIZED bed & has three closets!), a COZY GAS FIREPLACE & TWO FULL BATHS plus a separate DEN & HIGH-END laminate floors delightfully span throughout this OPEN CONCEPT floor plan! All five appliances are upgraded including a quiet MIELE DISHWASHER & MIELE FRONT LOAD WASHER/DRYER - there is designer lighting & all windows have gorgeous HUNTER DOUGLAS Silhouette blinds! don't forget the UDERGROUND TITLED PARKING STALL, storage locker, 2 BALCONIES, an expanded GYM, tennis court, party room + secured bike storage rooms & secured INDOOR VISITOR PARKING. Take advantage of all the Eau Claire lifestyle offers â steps from the Bow River Pathway system, Princeâs Island Park, shopping, restaurants & indoor +15 indoor walkway network.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 406 1001 14 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Sunny SE corner, two bedroom & two full bath, Spacious, FULLY RENOVATED MODERN CONDO in the beautiful Cozart in the heart of Connaught! Features include all LIGHT BAMBOO FLOORING, a DESIGNER KITCHEN open to the large living area offers lightly coloured STONE COUNTERTOPS, SOFT CLOSE DRAWERS, GLASS TILE BACKSPLASH, CENTRE ISLAND, CROWN MOULDINGS and Stainless Steel Appliances. Enjoy the generous sized living area w/patio doors to the balcony. Huge master bedroom features a large Walk-in closet & a Sumptuous SPA LIKE Ensuite with huge Soaker Tub, Double Sinks & a Separate Shower Stall with 10 mil glass. Suite includes Insuite Laundry/Storage with full sized stacked Front Load Washer/Dryer, custom Built-ins & updated Central Air Conditioning for your comfort. Building amenities incl. underground parking, a top floor Sky Club for owners use, new elevators, modern main floor fitness area & amenity room. An easy walk to everywhere location close to all the trendy shops & restaurants this area has to offer!

Calgary builders team up to bring assisted-living facility to Beltline

Calgarians lacking a proper place to call home are set to be given a helping hand thanks to a collaborative effort from 12 Calgary-area builders.

Stepping Stone Manor, which will be the first of eight apartment buildings to be constructed in the next four years, will be a 30-unit facility in the Beltline community.… Read More

Stepping Up is a post from: CREBNow

Some garden tips for Calgary’s spring season

Spring dashes in and out of Calgary like a mouse checking for crumbs at the cabin. Winter is gone and the earth is warming. Suddenly, winter is back again with flurries and frost.

As the snow melts, jobs in the garden include raking the lawn, cleaning leaves off outdoor beds and making compost.… Read More

Hurry up and wait is a post from: CREBNow

CREB’s first female board director discusses her life and her craft

Grace Turley was never one for barriers.

As a small child she would escape her family yard in order to explore the surrounding town of Ochre River, Manitoba. That sense of curiosity would lead her to the world of real estate years later when she settled with a family of her own in Calgary.… Read More

Ninety-nine and counting is a post from: CREBNow

Town offers country-style living with room for plenty of recreation

Situated on the banks of the Sheep River, approximately 18 kilometres south of Calgary, Okotoks offers country-style living just a short drive from the big city.

Charlie-Mae Marlatt, an Okotoks resident of three years said, “I like living in Okotoks because it is family oriented, family focused, has a small town community feel and it is 10 to 15 minutes away from the city.”

Marlatt’s favourite pastimes include running on the pathway system, going to the coffee shops in Olde Towne Okotoks and shopping on Elizabeth Street.… Read More

So much in Okotoks is a post from: CREBNow

CREBNow’s three-part series examining the news, community and culture of cycling in the city.

April 28 saw Calgary’s city council voting in favour of a downtown cycle track pilot.

The 8-7 vote comes on the heels of months of planning, community forums and debates on whether the track would be a feasible idea for downtown Calgary.

The pilot originally called for tracks on First Street S.E., Fifth Street S.W., Eighth Avenue W and Stephen Avenue, Ninth Avenue E, 12th Avenue and Eighth Street.… Read More

Cycle pilot approved is a post from: CREBNow

The City is looking for residents input on the future of Anderson Station.

The Office of Land Servicing and Housing (OLSH) will be at Southcentre Mall today from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. to share the latest information with Calgarians regarding transit oriented development at Anderson Station.

“Last year, we had hundreds of citizens participate in our public engagement process where they were asked to provide input into four concepts that showed different options for what the 20-acre site could look like in the future,” said John Potts, manager, Land Servicing, OLSH.… Read More

Open house: Future concepts for Anderson LRT Station is a post from: CREBNow

Recreation properties offer a scenic and serene home away from home

The dip of a paddle in the lake, the sizzle of a steak on the barbecue, the haunting hoot of a Great-Horned Owl: welcome to recreational living.

In a recreation survey conducted by the Alberta government, the top three favourite leisure activity of respondents was walking, golf and camping.… Read More

A little rest and relaxation is a post from: CREBNow

Hardy flowers for the cool spring season

A giant cardboard box of flowers arrived last week. Every plant was primly upright and not a drop of soil had escaped a single pot.

What?

Who gets their annuals shipped in?

Well, I do, but quite accidentally. Ten years ago, I filmed a television series for Home and Garden television
called Bugs and Blooms.… Read More

Punchy pansies is a post from: CREBNow

Bill 13 to enhance protection for owners, improve condo communities

Alberta condo owners can expect easier access to information and quicker dispute resolutions thanks to new amendments to the province’s condo property act.

Improved disclosure and governance were among the amendments tabled after the Alberta Government introduced Bill 13: The Condominium Property Act.

“Buying a condo is an affordable option for Albertans entering the housing market and is often their first real estate experience,” said Doug Griffiths, minister of Service Alberta.… Read More

Province introduces new condo act is a post from: CREBNow