Calgary real estate market, fueled by a combination of favorable factors, continues to show an increase in sales activity by the end of the third quarter of 2012,  despite a steady decline in the number of new listings entering the market. According to the latest regional housing market report released by CREB,  Calgary real estate benefited in 2012 from the improving consumers' confidence in the region, thanks to the province's strong economic growth and the increase in full time employment rates, that were "far outpacing national averages." With 17,018 sold units between January and September 2012, Calgary market statistics revealed a 15% growth in the total residential sales activity over the same period last year.  September total sales reached 1,617 units this year, up 11% from the... 10/04/2012

6th and 10th is a new condo development by Lamb Development Corporation, their first project in Calgary ever. Many people might ask what will make 6th and 10th stand out from the rest of the new condos in Calgary? Find out at our top 5 Reasons to Buy a 6th and 10th New Condo.   09/30/2012

  Calgary Home Team would like to congratulate their buyers on the purchase of: 248 RADLEY PL SE One of the recently sold homes in Calgary. This lovely, half duplex attached home has an updated kitchen and three bedrooms. It is located in Radisson Heights, in Southeast Calgary and was established in 1910. The community's affordable real estate offers a mix of bungalow homes and low rise condos with amazing views of Bow River Valley, and Rocky Mountains. It is close to Calgary Zoo and Fort Calgary Historic Park with an easy access to downtown shopping and transportation.   The number of recently sold homes in Calgary in September ( Sept.1st to Sept. 28) totaled 1,043 sold units, of which 2 were sold in Radisson Heights. The number of sold homes in Calgary, between January and August 2012... 09/28/2012

A recent report released earlier this summer places Calgary at the top of the list globally when it comes to the best returns on real estate investment. The 2012 IPD Global Cities Index that compares property ROI of 60 international cities, revealed that Calgary's returns jumped up in 2012 to reach a whooping 21.6%, compared to 8.7% in 2010! The report, published at a real estate conference in Paris, says that what mostly benefited the city was the energy-driven economic boom in Alberta that led to a the high increase in the office space occupancy in the downtown area; about to reach it's near full capacity by the end of 2012. In addition to Calgary, the list also includes Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto, ranked in the 8th, 9th and 10th places, respectively.  San Diego, Portland, and Se... 09/26/2012

Net Zero Home in Cranston, Calgary SE The first Net Zero home in Cranston Calgary SE is now availabe for sale! Last Saturday, Landmark Homes opened it's first Net Zero show home located at 233 Cranarch Common. The 2,372 sq.ft. two storey Net Zero home in Cranston, named Solex,  is designed to produce the same amount of annual energy as it consumes, leading to a significant reduction in power bills.   Some of the features in the Net Zero Home in Cranston, Calgary SE will include: 56 solar panels, to provide as much energy as it draws during the year. Air and water heat recovery units with an electricity-operated water heater and furnace. Extra thermal insulation in the basement foundation, with a  concrete floor poured over an insulating layer. Spray-foam insulation in the outside walls... 09/26/2012

South Calgary Hospital - Seton Earlier this month, phase one of the new  South Calgary Hospital in Seton has opened its doors for the new patients. This stage includes Diagnostic Imaging and Family Medicine clinics, that will be followed later next year with the operating rooms and in-patients clinics. South Calgary Hospital in Seton will be the largest health facility in Alberta, with an estimated cost of $1.3 billion dollars. It was scheduled to open last spring, but delayed to this fall to ensure that the appropriate staffing was hired to run the facility. When finished, South Calgary Hospital in Seton will include 11 operating rooms, 268 beds, outpatients clinics, intensive and acute care beds, in addition to maternity and neonatal intensive care departments.  The estimated operati... 09/26/2012

Calgary Home Team has just found their buyers this gorgeous fully developed 2 storey home, located at: 221 Evanstone Landing NW Congratulations to our buyers, we are glad we could help you find your dream home in the amazing Evanston, one of Calgary's Northwest communities located just few steps from Nose Hills Park,  one of the largest municipal parks in North America, where you can find an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities, in addition to fantastic hiking trails and a variety of recreational areas. Calgary Home Team, with more than 25 years of combined experience, has helped buyers find their dream homes in Calgary, one of the best and ever expanding cities in Canada. Our team of skilled agents will work with you throughout the whole home buying process, offering high quali... 09/25/2012

The latest report released by Statistics Canada said that the New Housing Price Index in Calgary Metropolitan Area is up by 0.1 % in July 2012 compared to previous month. The Price Index rose by 2.3% in July on a year-over-year basis. Canada's New Housing Price Index increase recorded the same 2.3% in July compared to last year, the highest was in Regina with 4.7%. Toronto and Oshawa were next on top of the list with 4.6% for both of them.  Calgary Metropolitan Area (CMA) was "the top contributor to the advance," , the Calgary Herald said, adding that the higher costs of materials and labour were the main factors behind the increase in prices. Housing starts in the Calgary Metropolitan Area increased 38 % July 2012 compared to July last year, while total housing starts between January a... 09/24/2012

Condo buyers are advised to take extra precautions before buying a condo in Calgary. With the light being shed lately on the leaky condos problem in the city, many experts have provided useful insights on the issue, how to solve it and most importantly what buyers should consider before taking the plunge. The problem is caused when water,  penetrated through the exterior layer of the wall system,  got trapped inside between the cladding and the sheathing,  allowing mold to grow and causing wall components to disintegrate. The problem is fixable but very expensive, "you'll find that a building envelope technician as part of the building process will go a long way," says Greg Christenson, past president of the Canadian Homebuilders Association to the CBC News, " and increasingly you're se... 09/20/2012

Growing Families need just a little more room… Room to explore… Room to play… Room to learn… And sometimes the big ones, and the little ones, need a room to call their own ;) The lake communities in Calgary Alberta offer families plenty of room to explore, grow and to have fun together as a family.      Calgary Lake communities in the South include: Auburn Bay, Chaparral, Lake Bonavista, Mahogany, McKenzie Lake, Midnapore, and Sundance Looking for a Calgary Lake Home with 4 Bedrooms, or perhaps even 5 Bedrooms for your growing family?  Here's a link to get you started… I’d be happy to help, if you’re looking for something more specific. Calgary Lake Homes with Extra Bedrooms   09/19/2012

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of this lovely, upgraded apartment located at: 321, 2425 90 Avenue SW in Palliser, Calgary SW. When you're ready to buy or sell a condo in Calgary, we are your real estate agents of choice. As Certified Condominium Specialists, Calgary Home Team agents are fully trained and experienced to provide both condo buyers and sellers with the best available service, to take care of the large amount of work invloved in this kind of transaction, and help clients understand and verify the condo documents needed to close the deal. 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 vi... 09/18/2012

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of: 4242 43 Street SE located in Forest Lawn - Calgary SE No matter what your needs are,  Calgary Home Team is here to help you! Our extensive real estate experience has made us the agents of choice for both home buyers and sellers in Calgary and surrounding areas. Our team of skilled agents will work with you throughout the whole home buying or selling process, offering high quality services that will save you time and energy while making your experience more enjoyable and less stressful. When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are the experts, and we are your real estate agents of choice. Be sure to use our quick and easy search feature, or Contact us today for more information on how we can help you achieve your real estate... 09/18/2012

Copperfield community is one of Calgary's SE communities. Established in 2002, it is located between New Brighton to the North and Marquis de Lorne Blvd to the South. 52 Street is on the West, while a new ring road is under construction on the Eastern border that will run between Copperfield and Hotchkiss, the newest addition to the Southeast communities by Hopewell Residential Communities. Copperfiled offers it's residents a wide range of housing styles and excellent amenities. The stylish, contemporary condos include two and three bedrooms apartments that start with $140,000 and feature open space floor plans by two builders, Copperfiled Park and Stonecroft. The townhomes, close to the community amenities, are built by Chalet and Aura, they start with $240,000 and focus on providing i... 09/18/2012

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of 739 ABOYNE WY NE in Abbeydale, Calgary!! Calgary Home Team, with more than 25 years of combined experience, has helped buyers find their dream homes in Calgary, one of the best and ever expanding cities in Canada. Our team of skilled agents will work with you throughout the whole home buying process, offering high quality services that will save you time and energy while making your experience more enjoyable and less stressful. When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are the experts, and we are your real estate agents of choice. Be sure to use our quick and easy search feature, or  Contact us  today for more information on how we can help you achieve your real estate goals at 403-519-9102 or via email.             09/17/2012

It is official!! VIP Cinemas are coming to Calgary!! Cineplex Entertainment has announced that the sixth VIP Cinemas in Canada is planned to open in Southeast Calgary in 2014. The new Cineplex Odeon Seton and VIP Cinemas will be located at Seton Boulevard and Deerfoot Trail, occupying more than 43,000 sq.ft and offering seats to more than 1,900 movie-lovers.  The complex will include 11 theaters: three VIP Cinemas, one Ultra AXV auditorium, and seven traditional auditoriums.   Calgary will be the second city in Alberta to offer such a premium movie-going experience after Edmonton,  the VIP Cinemas with their luxurious seating, in-seat food and beverage service, a menu with wider choices of food and appetizers, not to forget the private lounge and dedicated box office. In addition to Edm... 09/17/2012

Are you in the market for a new condo in Calgary? Finding the right condo that suits your lifestyle is important for your own comfort, as well as resale purposes. Find out about what questions you should ask about condo plans at our New Calgary Condo - Getting the Right New Condo Floor Plan! 09/13/2012

  Wouldn’t you love to get away any day of the week? This is the view I enjoyed this morning... as I took an hour to get out and get some exercise while kayaking on the lake, and to take in the beautiful September weather we’re having in Calgary.  This is the kind of break that allows you to recharge during a busy work week, without even leaving the neighbourhood.    Thinking of buying a house in a Calgary lake community? Visit www.lakesundancehomes.com to find property values and all homes for sale in Sundance Calgary, Alberta.   09/12/2012

Check out our favorite events in Calgary and surrounding area for this month. Plan your visit to an art show, a charity BBQ, or an apple festival with this list: Charity BBQ and Show & Shine: September 15, At the Calgary Swap Meet Farmer's Market. It is an antique car show and Charity BBQ with proceeds going to the Mustard seeds. The market is located at 5600 – 11 Street SE.  Enjoy the food, fresh vegetables, and fun activities in this family friendly market open every Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00pm. Visit http://calgaryswapmarket.ca for more information. Mountain View Arts Festival: Celebrate Central Alberta arts, culture & heritage in Rosebud River Valley in Didsbury. Arts, crafts, food vendors and great performances will be over the place on September... 09/11/2012

Altadore is a highly sought after inner city community in Calgary's southwest. You might ask what are some of the reasons why Altadore has become a very popular living destination in Calgary? Find out what we think at Buying a Home in Altadore Calgary - 3 Reasons today! 09/10/2012

Calgary Home Team just found their buyers this amazing bi-level home in Harvest Hills with spacious kitchen, fully developed basement, central AC, huge deck and a total of 5 bedrooms! Congratulations to our buyers, we are alwayes looking to your team of choice in all your future real estate needs!   When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are your real estate agents of choice. We have over 25 years of combined and extensive experience helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals in this popular area of the city! 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.           09/10/2012