Two celebrations this year will keep Calgary full of events and activities:The first one is the recognition of Calgary as Canada's Culture Capital for 2012. The kick off took place April 4th, followed by the Sweet City Opening earlier this month. Many activities are planned for the year, it will include programs like Sweet City Woman Lip Dub, Harvest Festival in addition to many other concerts and legacy projects. The second event is the city's stampede celebrating it's 100 anniversary. The official poster artwork was revealed last summer featuring Guy Weadick the founder of the Stampede! The artist Harley Brown says the artwork is meant to capture thje spirit of Calgary's culture and its Western heritage and values throughout the history! Read more....     When you're ready to buy or s... 05/15/2012

Summer is just around the corner, and for parents who live in Auburn Bay it is time to take advantage of many programs offered for kids by the Auburn Bay residents association. You might want to act quickly and register online May 16 to secure a place for your child in one of these popular summer camps and activities:Multi-Sport Camp: children can build their skills and learn cooperation while participating in different ball games, like soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, football and golf. Camps are outdoor, but the kids will have a chance to show their creativity with some indoor crafts games! Tennis for Tykes: If your child is interested in learning tennis this summer, here is another great opportunity. The focus will be on teaching the basics through fun, enjoyable gam... 05/14/2012

Hopewell group of companies revealed the name of it's newest community in Southeast Calgary,  Hotchkiss residential community. It was named after Harley Hotchkiss, the former Calgary Flames owner and businessman. The 210 acre site will host about 1,500 dwelling and 3,700 residents. The construction is expected to begin in 2014. Southeast Calgary includes 35 communities,  and it is home to Calgary's oldest Neighborhood of Inglewood that was established in 1875 after the building of Fort Calgary! The construction of the South Health Campus (scheduled to open in 2012) in the heart of Seton the new urban district located just south of Auburn Bay, is driving the demand up in this fast growing deep south area!! Living and working in New Brighton, one of Calgary's Southeast communities, we hav... 05/12/2012

Mahogany is a new community in Southeast Calgary. It is a home to the largest fresh water lake in the city. Housing sales officially started in 2008. 49 single family homes were sold in Mahogany between 2009 and 2011: 2009 sales :  9 2010 sales : 132011 sales:  27  2012 sales between January and April were 13 as follows: January:   3 Sales,  Average Sales Price: $432,333,  Median Sales Price: $462,000February: 4 Sales,  Average Sales Price: $496,700,  Median Sales Price: $491,500March:      2 Sales,  Average Sales Price: $474,950,  Median Sales Price: $474,950April:        4 Sales,  Average Sales Price: $557,950,  Median Sales Price: $565,450  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. W... 05/11/2012

Happy Mother's Day to all moms and grandmas in the world!! Wish you a very warm and fun day, full of flowers, gifts and a lot of loved ones!!! Calgary Home Team 05/11/2012

Choosing your real estate agent is critical when you make the decision to buy or sell your home. If your agent is not good enough then, I am afraid to say, it might cost you a lot,  both in terms of time, and money!! We all agree that buying a home is one of the biggest investments one can make in their lifetime! Sellers, too, want to get the best deal when they want to sell their homes. So, why not make sure that the real estate professionals who are going to represent you in this important transaction are skilled and experienced, very well educated of the market conditions, and most importantly care about you!! With more than 25 years of combined experience, Calgary Home Team prides itself as being one of top real estate teams in Calgary! Started with us, Ryan and Sheri MacDonald, a h... 05/11/2012

Demand for single family homes in Cranston increased between January and April 2012 to 125 sales compared to 79 sales same period last year.  April reported  the highest number with 49 sales compared to only 18 in 2011! January:     No.of Sales: 19         Average Sale Price: $427,376        Median Sale Price: $375,000February:   No.of Sales: 30         Average Sale Price: $484,748        Median Sale Price: $402,346March:        No.of Sales: 27         Average Sale Price: $431,625        Median Sale Price: $385,000April:          No.of Sales: 49         Average Sale Price: $463,715        Median Sale Price: $409,000 Sales of condo/townhouses numbers for 2012 in Cranston were consistent with those of the previous year. with 10 units sold this year between January and April compared to 9 ... 05/10/2012

This spring turned out to be a very hot one for home builders in Calgary as they try to keep up with the increased demand for housing in the city, and to compensate for the decline in the active residential resale listings! CMHC has just released its Preliminary Housing Starts Data, and the numbers are best described as stunning!  1,708 units were added in April 2012, a 207% increase from the 557 units in April last year!!  A whooping 1,151 multi family units has found its way to the market, up form 138 units previous year, this is a substantial 734.1 % increase! Between January and April 2012,  year-to-date Housing Starts in the CMA (Calgary Metropolitan Area) reported 4908 units, more than double the 2,104 ones the same period last year. Single family detached were 1,813, compared to ... 05/10/2012

New Brighton, a community in the the southeast part of Calgary, has a lot to offer its residents! Located east of Deerfoot trail with an easy access to downtown, this community has an open green space with 12 acre lake, an architecture inspired by the English Countryside, and an intranet that enables the residents to connect with each other, stay up-to date with the community events, create clubs or simply post ads and look for local services! Read more... When you're ready to buy or sell a home in New Brighton, we are your real estate agents of choice! As residents of  New Brighton we have an extensive knowledge of this community. For more than 10 years we have helped buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals in this great community! Be sure to use our quick and easy search fe... 05/09/2012

With 86 sold listings, single family home sales increased significantly in New Brighton between January and April 2012, compared to 52 in 2011, 55 in 2010 and 47 in 2009 ( Jan. to Apr.) January:    Sold Listings: 10    Average Sold Price:  $388,687    Median Sold Price: $375,000February:  Sold Listings: 20     Average Sold Price: $400,562    Median Sold Price: $403,750March:      Sold Listings: 27     Average Sold Price: $403, 424    Median Sold Price: $402,000April:        Sold Listings: 29     Average Sold Price: $374,480     Median Sold Price: $395,000 The condo/ townhouse sales were 11 in New Brighton between January and April 2012, compared to 10 in 2010, 7 in 2010 and only 5 in 2009 ( Jan. to Apr.) January:    Sold Listings: 1      Average Sold Price: $255,900      Median Sold Pri... 05/08/2012

With four months of 2012 are already behind us, let's take a look at the real estate numbers in Auburn Bay.56 single family homes were sold in Auburn Bay between January and April 2012, compared to 43 in the same period last year. January:   Sold Listings: 17,  Average Sold Price: $473,655,  Median Sold Price: $450,000 February: Sold Listings: 15,  Average Sold Price: $462,961,  Median Sold Price: $465,000March:     Sold Listings: 15,  Average Sold Price: $502,903,  Median Sold Price: $ 462,000April:        Sold Listings: 13,  Average Sold Price: $431,966,  Median Sold Price: $455,000                  March witnessed the highest single family home average price with one house sold above $900,00, and three houses sold between $600,000 - 700,000, compared to only one in each of the other ... 05/04/2012

Demand for single family homes in Calgary increased in April 2012 with 1,588 total sales compared to 1,217 in April 2011, and an average sold price of $ 483,165 compared to $479,656 in April 2011. This growth in sales is not met with the same level of increase in new listings.  As a result the single family homes are selling quickly and shifting in the direction of a seller's market,  "placing downward pressure on inventories" according to the Calgary Regional Housing Market Statistics released by CREB. The good supply of houses in Calgary's surrounding area along with the new home inventory are helping to fill the gap between demand and supply! Condominium sales totaled 621 in April 2012 compared to 534 in April 2011. Enough inventory is keeping this market balanced with an average sol... 05/03/2012

Aspen Woods is a developing Calgary community with upscale new and resale homes. Aspen Woods location enables its residents to escape west to the foothills and beyond while being able to reach downtown Calgary with reasonably short traveling times. This luxury community is becoming one of Calgary's SW exclusive communities, find out why at the Aspen Woods Calgary Community Review. Any other questions? Contact me today. I am excited to help you accomplish your real estate goals! 05/02/2012

Just like many other potential Phoenix home buyers, you may be wondering if now is a good time to buy Phoenix real estate. If I could successfully speculate where the Phoenix real estate market was going to be in three years, I would be aggressively planning my retirement launch party. However, I can tell you what we are seeing as far as significant changes in home buying across the Greater Phoenix Valley. Across the board, if a home is in a centrally located and highly desirable area, and the home is priced at or below current market, buyers and investors alike are moving quickly and homes are contracting at a much more rapid rate than they were even 12 months ago. We have a residential rental market that has been moving as if there is a huge shortage of good rental property meant to h... 05/02/2012

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of this cute apartment in Killarney southwest of Calgary! A neighborhood steeped in history, Killarney was established in 1906 and is located south of 17 Avenue near several major transportation routes! Edworthy Park is just a few steps away where everyone is invited to enjoy the playgrounds, picnic sites, and beautiful gardens! Sport lovers will love the mountain bike trails and the long toboggan hill within Killarney, not to forget  the Bow River pathways, easily accessed via Edwaorthy Park! When you are ready to buy or sell in Calgary, we are your real estate team of choice!  Call Calgary Home Team at 403-519-9102 or via email to see how we can help you. We have an extensive experience in Southeast and Southwest Calgary communities, deriv... 05/02/2012

What could be better than living in a quiet suburban neighbourhood with all the advantages of downtown next to you? That's what Auburn Bay is promising to offer its residents! Country cottage architecture, a lake with a private beach and abundance green sapces! All that and more is just a stone's throw away from Seton the new mixed use Urban district in Calgary. With a very well- planned pedestrian and cycling network that connects the two areas, Auburn Bay residents will be able to get advantage of what Seton has to offer:  different kinds of shops and retail stores, active main street, and schools not to forget calgary's new Southeast campus and Seton Recreational Facility! If you like to live in an increasingly popular community with a great future investment opportunity, look no fur... 05/01/2012

Calgary Home Team would like to congratulate their valued buyers on the purchase of this home in Pineridge!! We put our clients first while guiding them through the home buying process. Our comprehensive, high-quality services can save you time and money, as well as make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful. 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 infomation on how we can help you acheive your real estate goals at 403-519-9102 or via email.                               05/01/2012

Calgary Home Team would like to congratulate their buyers who just bought this house in the popular family community of Evergreen,  Southeast Calgary!  Are you thinking of buying a home in Calgary? Visit our website for a wealth of information that will help you understand the home buying process. When you are ready to purchase a home or if you have any questions give us a call at 403-519-9102 or send us an email. We'd love to help you find your dream home and assist you with all your real estate needs.          04/30/2012

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of this lovely home in Evergreen! Evergreen is one of Calgary's Southwest communities. Located along Fish Creek Provincial Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America. It is divided to two parts, the older, more established Evergreen Estates, and the newer development of Everegreen, both offer easy access to downtown and enjoy an abundance of amenities and recreational facilities! 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 acheive your real estate goals at 403-519-9102 or via email.         04/30/2012

The south quadrant of Calgary is home to numerous inner city infill homes. Moving to Calgary? Or maybe you are just looking for that next infill in that perfect south neighbourhood. Our index compiles all of the prime infill neighbourhoods for your convenience, with listing searches on the bottom of each page! Visit the Calgary South Infill Community Index and Home Search for more! Thanks for stopping in! If there is anything I can do to be of service to you, please get a hold of me and I will get back to you promptly. 04/27/2012