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Oct 27, 2009 — For the sixth consecutive month, MLS residential sales in Calgary have increased from year-ago levels in both the single-family home and condominium markets, another sign the local real estate market has rebounded from its malaise earlier in the year. The strength of the market can also be seen in average house prices. Today, single-family homes, for example, are selling in the neighbourhood of $50,000 more than they were in January.
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Just sold this listing: "Comfort of a new home with peace and security of a mature neighborhood. Great curb appeal with new vinyl siding, new shingles, soffits, fascia, eavest..."
Just sold this listing: "One if the most affordable units in the park, offering over 1200ft2 of living space with heated attached porch used as a computer room, open concept with large kitchen overlooking the livingroom, plenty of oak kitchen cabinets with newer appliance including black fridge, stove and hoodfan. Laminate flooring, 2 large bedrooms converted from 3, full bath with oval tub and direct access to masterbedroom. New shingles in 2007, new blocking and releveled in 2008, triple glaz ...
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Just added this listing: "Looking to downsize to a home that's less work,no stairs and a private backyard that's every gardeners dream. Great curb appeal,large front porch to enjoy the evening sunsets. Recently renovated with high end products including 35 year fiberglass shingles, engineered dark oak hardwood floors in living room,hallway and bedrooms, water softener,filter,new screen doors, Hunter Douglas blinds and very quiet belt driven garage opener. Bright living room with impressive feat ...
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Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/4 per cent and reiterates conditional commitment to hold current policy rate until the end of the second quarter of 2010 OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is unchanged at 1/2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent. Recent indicators point to the start of a global recovery from a deep, synchronous recession. Global economic and financial dev ...
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Canadian housing sales continued their remarkable turnaround, recording the best third quarter ever on record. The Canadian Real Estate Association, which represents about 100 boards across the country, also said prices are now beginning to follow sales. The average national sales price in the third quarter was $327,736, an 11% increase from a year ago. Prices increases are getting bigger. The Ottawa-based group said the average Canadian sale price of a home last month was $331,602, a 13.6% inc ...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised markets when it hiked interest rates this week, but CIBC World Markets Inc. says that doesn’t mean that Canada is close behind. After the surprise move, “the money market reaction was greater in Canada than it was down under,” CIBC observes, noting that, “Global investors tend to lump the two countries together as commodities exporting, dollar-bloc economies, and viewed Australia’s move as a harbinger of things to come here. ...
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According to some recent statistics, Alberta is still leading Canada in a few very important economic metrics. Over the past 12 months Alberta let the country in population growth, adding 2.7% for a total just over 3.6 million people. Compared to a Canada wide population increase of 1.2% and the next highest province (BC) having a 1.7% increase, Alberta is still growing at a strong pace. In terms of interprovincial migration, Alberta is faring quite well. While all other provinces have had nega ...
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Five Tips to Help Prepare Your Home for Winter: 1. Furnace Inspection. Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. 2. Check the Exterior, Doors and Windows. Inspect exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes – seal them. Use weather stripping around doors to prevent cold air from entering the home and caulk windows. 3. Inspect Roof, Gutters and Downspouts. Replace worn roof shingles or ...
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In a time where identity theft and Ponzi schemes are plastered across the daily news, the last thing you want to worry about is yet another way to lose your hard-earned money. But as a homeowner, you need to be aware of crimes on the rise known as mortgage fraud and real estate title fraud. Mortgage Fraud The most common type of mortgage fraud involves a criminal obtaining a property, then increasing its value through a series of sales and resales involving the fraudster and someone working in ...
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The possibility of a stronger-than-expected Canadian real estate market may impact the course of monetary policy in Canada, TD Bank economists say. In a research note issued Tuesday, TD economists say that the housing market is an upside risk factor worth keeping an eye on as far as the Bank of Canada is concerned. Recently, home prices have rebounded, but the Bank of Canada expects this strength to be temporary. However, if the rebound proves stronger than anticipated, TD suggests that the ce ...
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According to some recent statistics, Alberta is still leading Canada in a few very important economic metrics. Over the past 12 months Alberta let the country in population growth, adding 2.7% for a total just over 3.6 million people. Compared to a Canada wide population increase of 1.2% and the next highest province (BC) having a 1.7% increase, Alberta is still growing at a strong pace. In terms of interprovincial migration, Alberta is faring quite well. While all other provinces have had nega ...
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