As I drove down Heritage Drive and turned the corner onto Fairmount Drive to meet my client to list his condo for sale, I was struck by just how conveniently located it was.  Heritage Drive is a well-used conduit in Calgary that effectively links McLeod Trail, a main North to South artery in Calgary to shopping and restaurants in Deerfoot Meadows, and provides access to Deerfoot Trail.  Exiting the City of Calgary to the North and South of town, Deerfoot Trail becomes Highway #2 or the Queen E II as it’s also known. For many, this major roadway is the key to making a living in Calgary as commuters use it on a daily basis to get to work down town, across town, or out of town. “Turn right after the Shoppers’” he had said, when giving me directions.  And he was right, the building was loca... 06/28/2012

Cranston is a community in Southeast Calgary located on a ridge overlooking the Bow River with stunning views of the Rocky mountains and downtown. It is in the middle between Fish Creek Park to the west and the new urban, downtown-like district of Seton to the east that offers over two-and-a-half-million square feet of business development, the highlight being the new Calgary South Hospital. An excellent road and pathway network makes access to these two locations easy and quick in a community that combines the best of two worlds, nature environment and downtown amenities! Click on the link below to read more about Cranston and it's unique location in Calgary!     When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Cranston or any of the SE Calgary communities, we are your real estate agents of ... 06/28/2012

Buying a new home in Calgary can be an intimidating task! Its hard to know what to buy, when to buy and where to buy that home you've always wanted. On a further note, how do you know the home you are looking at has good resale potential and is worth it? Find out more at New Home Buying Tips at Best Calgary Homes!   06/27/2012

Open House this Saturday June 30th, 2012. From 1:00 to 4:00 pm. EXTRAORDINARY LAKEFRONT LOCATION on a quiet cul-de-sac with South facing back yard situated on the coveted, private, Lake Bonaventure! Over 3000 sq ft in this exceptionally renovated home. The kitchen provides everything a chef could want;sub zero fridge, Dacor wall oven,Thermador gas countertop stove, pantry, huge granite island with loads of counter space, tonnes of pot drawers & cabinets & a sunny breakfast nook with bay window; all looking out onto the custom deck & shimmering lake! There also 2 good sized great rooms on the main,both with gas fireplaces, custom built-ins & one with a wet bar, both overlooking the lake as well. You will also enjoy the grand dining room. A spiral staircase leads you up to the 4 bedrooms ... 06/27/2012

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of this lovely home in Cranston!! Cranston is community in SE Calgary, built on a ridge, overlooking Bow River Valley with stunning mountain views! It offers a diverse selections of homes ranging from entry level, to move up and estate properties. Cranston has a Market that occupies a central location and offers a variety of stores and services for residents. Other amenities include Century Hall, a community facility that features multiple meeting and banquet rooms, a gated park, and a gymnasium. The seven-acre gated park is home to basketball courts, playgrounds, a hockey rink, tennis courts, and a water park.   When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Cranston or any of the SE Calgary communities, we are your real estate agents of choice... 06/25/2012

Wouldn’t you like to plan your next BBQ in your own back yard in one of Calgary’s great Lake Communities?  Well mark your calendar, and invite some friends, because Opportunity is knocking at your door… Join us Saturday afternoon at an Open ouse in Lake Chaparral.  You’ll have the chance to tour a lovely 2 storey open concept home complete with a Bonus Room, Finished Basement, and Air Conditioning.          The main floor features a  living room, dining room kitchen, breakfast nook and main floor family room. Custom wood blinds and new flooring throughout including carpet, new tile and new gleaming hardwood.    The large master bedroom is complete with a 4pc ensuite and jetted tub. Also on the upper level are 2 good sized bedrooms and a large bonus room perfect for entertaining, and rel... 06/22/2012

Summer time is officially here, kids are out of school, and Calgary is ready with some great events for everyone! Music, dance, sports... whatever your tastes are you will find them here! So get up, get out and enjoy these fun, cultural and lively events in the city: It is a yummy weekend at Heritage Park Historical Village with the Rhubarb Patch days! Visit the Livingston House, the Rectory and the Burnside Ranch House and learn some original Rhubarb recipes on June 23 & 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 21 is the National Aboriginal Day in Canada, Glenbow Museum is dedicating a weekend full of dances, traditional art making.... Read More...... When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are your real estate agents of choice. Be sure to use our quick and easy search feature. ... 06/22/2012

when planning for a home renovation for your home in Calgary that requires any structural or system changes, you should be aware that you need to obtain a permit from the City of Calgary first. Generally speaking, most residential renovations will require at least one of the following permits: Development Permit, Building Permit, Electrical and Plumbing Permit. The Development Permit is needed for any new construction or change of use such as: Continue reading.....   When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are your real estate agents of choice. Be sure to use our quick and easy search feature. We're the experts, and we're here to help you! Contact Calgary Home Team today for more information on how we can help you achieve your real estate goals at 403-519-9102 or via emai... 06/21/2012

Celebrating the newest outdoor recreation addition to Calgary's green spaces, Parks Foundation invites all Calgarians and their families to The Calgary Greenway Walk With Us event this Friday June 2nd. Come and enjoy free food and entertainment, then take a walk in this innovative project of 118 km of pathway that will encircle the city once it is done. Calgary Greenway is a vehicle-free loop that will be accessible year-round. It will include off-leash dog parks, playgrounds, rest stops, lookout points and spectacular wetlands. Connecting more than 40 communities it is "the first project of its kind anywhere in North America. Once complete, the Calgary Greenway will be an iconic project for the city.” says Jenna Findlater, major projects manager for Parks Foundation Calgary, in an arti... 06/20/2012

Brookfield Residential released new lots in Cranston. The development called Riverstone, and it is surrounded by the provincial Willow Creek and Fish Creek parks. The first home shows are anticipated to open in September. There are four builders for the following series: Landing series : Prices start in $600,000s, the builder are Albi Homes and Cedarglen Homes. Preserve Series : Prices start in $800,000, the builders are Baywest Homes, Albi Homes and Landmark Homes. Portage Series: Prices start in $1 Million, the exclusive builder is Albi Homes. These luxury homes are close to all Cranston amenities, like schools, City Hall and Cranston Market. When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Southeast Calgary, we are your real estate agents of choice. We have more than 25 years of combined e... 06/19/2012

High Street is a vibrant, pedestrian friendly commercial district in McKenzie Towne. A wide variety of clinics, financial institutions, restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment makes it a very popular destination for residents of McKenzie Towne and adjacent communities of New Brighton and Copperfield. McKenzie Towne, considered one of the world's exceptionally planned communities according to the Urban Land Institute, is a great community to live in. It is very well serviced with great amenities and offers it's residents a unique way of living where there is no shortage of mixed use urban spaces, pedestrian friendly streets and lovely European housing types.     When you're ready to buy or sell a home in McKenzie Towne, we are your real estate agents of choice, we have an extensive ... 06/18/2012

We have just received the new home price list for Quailwood Meadows located in Prescott Valley Arizona. These newly constructed homes for sale offer home buyers the convenience of city services as well as community clubhouse, pool and spa amenities while enjoying the meadow and mountain views for which Prescott Valley is best known. The community of Quailwood Meadows prides itself on providing ample opportunities to its parent, teen and child residents, offering tennis, basketball and volleyball facilities as well as being closely situated to Quailwood Greens Golf Course which is an 18 hole public course.                   Buyers interested in this property have homes, townhomes, and golf property from which they may choose to purchase. Floor plans range in size beginning from 1,314 sq ... 06/16/2012

Calagry Stampede is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary this July with hundreds of events, making it the favorite destination for the majority of the 63% Canadians planning to spend their vacations within Canada this year, according to BMO’s 2012 Summer Travel Survey. The first Stampede opened its doors in 1912. It was founded by a famous cowboy and entertainer named Guy Weadick, who wanted to create a show to celebrate the old western culture. This year the Stampede's poster called " Vision and Dream" features a portrait of Weadick with a young boy (Weadick himself ) at the forefront! It was created by Harley Brown and meant to capture the spirit of Calgary's authentic culture and western values! The original artwork was sold for $65,000 in an auction last summer! Don't miss this g... 06/14/2012

Between June and August Calgary will host a number of mobile skateparks in different communities across the city. They are free and equipped with every thing a skater would need for a good practice: ramps, grind box, Roll-ins, fun boxes, pyramids, pipes and wall ride! While Shaw Millinium Park, the largest North America's free outdoor skatepark will open 24 hour daily, mobile skateparks will open only from 1:00 to 8:00 pm daily (Liesure centres locations close at 6:00) at these locations:   SE Calgary: McKenzie Lake Community Centre, Ogden Community Association, South Fish Creek Recreation Association, Queensland Community AssociationSW Calgary: Southland Leisure Centre NE Calgary: Village Square Leisure Centre,  Cardel Place,  Vista Heights School, Marlborough Park Community Associatio... 06/13/2012

The Park is a are an up an coming new condo development by the Lake Placid Group of Companies in downtown Calgary. Located on the corner of 13th Ave SW and 2nd St SW, these Calgary beltline condos are starting in the mid 200's. For more information, check out The Park New Condos In Calgary. 06/11/2012

While there are some routine things you can do by yourself around the house and save money,  some other serious repairs will need the intervention of a professional to be done properly! But how to know when to DIY, and when to call a professional? Here are some tips that can help you ..Continue reading When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are your real estate agents of choice. Be sure to use our quick and easy search feature. We're the experts, and we're here to help you! Contact Calgary Home Team today for more information on how we can help you achieve your real estate goals at 403-519-9102 or via email.            06/11/2012

Did you know that Lake Bonavista was the first community in Calgary to be built around a man-made lake? And did you know that the construction company started to dig the ground for the lake even before getting the development permit approval from the City? Kieth Construction was a pioneer company in Calgary with many new and innovative ideas that found its way to implementation in Calgary. They were behind the development of the first lake community and first golf course in the city continue reading....    When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are your real estate agents of choice. Be sure to use our quick and easy search feature. We're the experts, and we're here to help you! Contact Calgary Home Team today for more information on how we can help you achieve your real ... 06/11/2012

It is summer time, and farmers markets in Calgary are getting busier and busier! Whether you like buying fresh vegetables to prepare a healthy dinner, looking for a unique art piece, or just want to enjoy a nice cup of coffee with your friends,  there is always something for everyone at these popular markets!   This June, book lovers are invited to visit Crossroads Market, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, to purchase books and participate in all other activities! Starting today June 8th, a Book Drive and Sale, organized by Servants Anonymous Society, will open it's doors at the Outpost Tent, but don't worry if you can't make it for today,  as the sales will continue through June 9 and 10,  as well as June 15,16,17 and June 22, 23, 24 from 10 AM to 5 PM.  So, come for fun and s... 06/08/2012

The Arizona MLS Distressed Property Report provides information about distressed homes in Greater Phoenix and on property extending beyond the boundaries of the Valley.   The report contains three interactive maps, each specific to a classification of distressed property: short sales, foreclosures, and a map of all distressed properties. Each map is a snapshot of the active distressed property on May 31 grouped by property postal code. The percentage of active properties to distressed properties can be displayed by clicking on a dot.     Click any of the distressed property classifications below to see interactive maps. Once on an interactive map, clicking a dot will display more information.   Short Sales | Foreclosures | All Distressed Properties 06/07/2012

The Greater Phoenix RENT Check™ statistical data originates with ARMLS’s monthly publication showcasing the the Phoenix Valley’s residential single family leasing market. This rental home report features the Rent Check Quotient™ (RCQ™) derived by dividing the number of leases by the number of closed home sales as reported in STAT. Elevated lease activity is stoked by high foreclosures, which turn home owners into renters, and investor sales into rentals rather than owner occupied houses. Click here to view the Valley’s latest single family home rental statistics. 06/07/2012