Pammi Brar
RE/MAX Real Estate (Mountain View)
401,9650 HARVEST HILLS BLVD.NE, Calgary, Alberta
P: 403-247-5178 F: 403-247-5301
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RE/MAX Real Estate (Mountain View)
401,9650 HARVEST HILLS BLVD.NE, Calgary, Alberta
P: 403-247-5178 F: 403-247-5301
Friday, July 31, 2009 - Just Sold - C3379210
Just sold this listing: "Handyman special needs new floor coverings & paint. 3 bedroom 2 storey single family home. Best priced single family home in city. Vacant, available f..."
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Just Sold - C3379073
Just sold this listing: "Best price! 3 bedroom 1060 sq ft bungalow style half-duplex. Renovated with new carpet, lino and paint. Good size living room with wood burning firepl..."
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Just Sold - C3380418
Just sold this listing: "Very well kept 1464 sq.ft. 2 storey home with 3 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths as well as a front veranda & rear deck to enjoy quiet times! Features includ..."
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Just Sold - C3387262
Just sold this listing: "Beautifully kept 2 bedroom condo on top floor with stunning view of very large court yard. Very open and spacious floor plan. Good sized living room w..."
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Canadian housing markets becoming more balanced- Calgary Sun
Two recent housing reports — one from ReMax and the other from RBC Economics — indicate housing markets across the country have strengthened in the second quarter of 2009, after seven months of uncertainty and weak sales performance. The ReMax report says more balanced market conditions emerged in the last three months, ending the hold buyers have enjoyed since last September, with the two largest markets, Toronto and Vancouver, recording MLS sales in June that were among the highe ...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Calgarians buying homes in the suburbs- Calgary Sun
Ward 3, the domain of Ald. Jim Stevenson, had the largest population growth in the last 12 months, while Ward 9, patrolled by Ald. Joe Ceci, experienced the largest decline. I can’t say whether the aldermen were responsible for the population shifts in their wards, but it’s just a bit of the many fun facts and figures to be found in the City of Calgary census for 2008/2009, released last week. Here are a few of the highlights. Who’s on the move? Net migration — the d ...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Calgary seniors paying highest rent in Alberta-Calgary Herald
A first-ever report on the state of seniors' rental housing in Alberta shows tenants in Calgary are paying the highest rents in the province. The report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. shows that the average rent for seniors living in "standard spaces" in Calgary is $2,679 per month. A standard space is defined as that occupied by a resident who receives a standard level of care of less than 1.5 hours per day. In contrast to Calgary, seniors in Edmonton are paying an average of $2,091 ...
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Sunday, July 26, 2009 - Just Sold - C3386872
Just sold this listing: "Beautifully kept 3 bedroom bungalow style home. Newer white kitchen cabinets with pull out wire shelves in pantry. newer black counter tops and applia..."
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Monday, July 20, 2009 - Not all mortgages are equal - Calgary Herald
When it comes to financing your first home — or any home purchase for that matter — not all mortgages are created equal. “Just as short and long term goals should drive your financial and investment plans, the same holds true when choosing the right mortgage to meet your individual needs and circumstances,” says Attif Sayani, personal banking manager at Scotiabank’s Country Hills Town Centre branch. Calgary Herald ArchiveBefore signing buying that dream home, rese ...
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Monday, July 20, 2009 - Housing construction numbers healthier - Calgary Herald
Calgary’s housing market is beginning to look more like a typical residential construction environment — except for the numbers. After two straight monthly increases in construction starts of single-family homes, there was a slight decline in June — something that historically happens at this time of year. Work started on 374 detached homes last month — not far off the 450 starts for June 2008 — a small decrease from this May’s 382 starts, says Canada Mortg ...
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Monday, July 20, 2009 - Beware of toxic drywall - Calgary Herrald
You might have heard recently about toxic drywall that was distributed in North America and used in thousands of homes. This drywall was made in China, and it emits toxic hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide and other gases. Humidity in the air — whether it’s from the weather or from indoor moisture — causes the sulphur in the drywall to offgas, which stinks (sulphur smells like rotten eggs) and causes health problems like eye irritation, trouble breathing, headaches and sore t ...
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 - Just Sold - C3378100
Just sold this listing: "Well kept 3 bedroom bungalow former show home! Corner lot with lots of extra parking. Front veranda, 9' walls with vaulted ceilings. Huge family room ..."
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - New Listing - C3387262
Just added this listing: "Beautifully kept 2 bedroom condo on top floor with stunning view of very large court yard. Very open and spacious floor plan. Good sized living room with patio door to covered deck. Nice open kitchen with breakfast bar and formal dining room. In suite laundry & storage with built-in shelving. Extra, extra large corner titled parking stall #34. Less than 15 minutes drive to downtown & airport. Walk to all other amenities."
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - Housing recovery underway - Calgary Herald
CALGARY - Christina Haggerty sensed the housing market was turning around, but after finding a home for a recent client, the Calgary realtor said the signs are now unmistakable. “Anything we saw right away had competing offers or it was sold the next day,” she said. “It was crazy, definitely the stampede was around the $400,000 to $500,000 range.” It’s not the heady days of 2007, but after last fall’s doldrums, confidence is definitely returning to the hou ...
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Monday, July 13, 2009 - Buyer alert: resale market on the move - Calgary Herald
It’s still a buyer’s market, but recent single-family resale housing statistics suggest purchasers are losing some of the advantage they held. Calgary Herald ArchiveSingle-family resale housing statistics suggest purchasers are losing some of the advantage they held earlier in the year. Prices are rising and availability is dropping. Prices are climbing steadily, as are sales — and the catalogue of available homes is much thinner than it was at the start of this year, says t ...
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Monday, July 13, 2009 - First-time buyers help market - Calgary Herald
If it’s Tuesday, it must be — oh, I don’t know — Vancouver, Calgary, Prince Edward Island? John Geha has racked up plenty of travel time in a really short period of time, winging it from one coast to the other. Calgary Herald ArchiveJohn Geha, president of Coldwell Banker Canada, is an optimist. He’s been sending out the message that the real estate market is in a recuperative mode — and that first-time buyers are the blood being pumped into it. “It w ...
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Monday, July 13, 2009 - PURCHASERS FAVOURED - Calgary Herald
Question: Does a buyers’ market mean it’s the right time for an individual person to buy? Answer: A decrease in existing home sale prices, low mortgage rates and an increase in the number of homes listed for sale have created what some are calling a buyers’ market. That can be good news for potential homeowners. But buying a home is easily one of the biggest purchases of your life. It’s important to have an understanding of what it really means to be a homeowner befo ...
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Monday, July 13, 2009 - New Listing - C3386872
Just added this listing: "Beautifully kept 3 bedroom bungalow style home. Newer white kitchen cabinets with pull out wire shelves in pantry. newer black counter tops and appliances. Fully developed basement with (separate side entrance) 4TH bedroom (no window), huge family room with wet bar, newer bathroom, very large laundry room storage area. Over size single detached garage. Beautifully landscaped and large deck to enjoy your summer days. Great price and location walking distance to schools, ...
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Friday, July 10, 2009 - Be good to your wood ... to make it last longer - Calgary Sun
Natural wood adds timeless beauty to any home — contemporary abodes embrace horizontal lines with long, narrow, cedar decks, while traditional exteriors are enhanced by elaborate verandas brimming with outdoor rugs, planters and comfortable furniture. However, natural wood isn’t exactly maintenance free. Over time, it can be bleached by the sun, warped by the rain and dented and dinged by day-to-day life. That’s why we asked the experts: How can I make sure my natural wood r ...
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Friday, July 10, 2009 - New home prices dip slightly - Calgary Sun
The average absorbed price of a new single family home in Calgary Metro last month was 1.7% lower than June last year, according to figures released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Last month’s average was $577,965, down from $587,886 last year, while in the Calgary CMA, which includes Airdrie, the MD of Rocky View, Chestermere, Cochrane, Irricana, Beiseker and Crossfield, the average absorbed price last June was $607,394 compared to $556,236 last month.* “The new market ...
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Friday, July 10, 2009 - Housing starts jump more than expected in June - Calgary Herald
Home construction rose more than expected in June as Canada's beleaguered housing market showed signs of a possible recovery. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts increased eight per cent to 140,700 units during the month from 130,300 units in May, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation said Thursday. "The increase in housing starts in June is broadly based, encompassing both the singles and multiples segments," said Bob Dugan, CMHC's chief economist. "In addition, Weste ...
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Friday, July 10, 2009 - RBC sues former Calgary-area employee for inflating real estate values - Calgary Herald
CALGARY - The Royal Bank of Canada has filed an $8.9-million lawsuit against one of its former employees and members of his family over allegations they orchestrated a complex mortgage fraud scheme that has left the financial institution facing millions in losses for properties with artificially inflated values. At the heart of the lawsuit are allegations the defendants -- including Ilan Levy, who worked with the bank as a mortgage specialist between August 2004 and March 2009 --approached peo ...
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Friday, July 10, 2009 - Just Sold - C3384628
Just sold this listing: "Absolutely immaculate home. Freshley painted,leminate and carpet flooring. Open and bright floor plan. Kitchenwith newer counter top and breakfast bar..."
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Thursday, July 9, 2009 - Home ownership getting more affordable: RBC - Calgary Herald
Weaker home prices and lower borrowing costs are attracting buyers back into the housing market, according to a report Wednesday by RBC Economics. “Declining costs of home ownership during the last year were driven by significant cuts in mortgage rates along with the federal government taking an active role in supporting the mortgage securities market,” RBC said. “In the first quarter, monthly payments on a typical detached bungalow in Canada had decreased by close to 17% fro ...
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Monday, July 6, 2009 - Top five tips to getting best mortgage - Calgary Herald
Expert has advice on avoiding pitfalls The following are answers by Valerie Rasmussen, assistant vice-president, credit services, for First Calgary Savings, to questions by New Homes editor Barb Livingstone: Photos, Calgary Herald ArchiveAvoid becoming house poor — don’t push your finances to the maximum of your ability to pay. Question: What are your top five tips for people thinking of getting a mortgage and buying a house/condo in this market? Answer: Buying your first home ca ...
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Monday, July 6, 2009 - Paying cash for renovation increases risk - Calgary Herald
'You have no comeback if they wreck your house' I don't get why people pay cash for renovations. I understand cash means no paperwork, therefore no GST and likely no income to be reported by the contractor, which translates into a lower cost for the consumer. But is it worth it? And I'm not talking ethically. look at it from a financial point of view. "It is legal to pay cash," notes Jamie Golombek, managing director of tax and estate planning for CIBC Private Wealth Management. "It is the ...
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Monday, July 6, 2009 - Tepid recovery seen for Canada?s housing market - Calgary Herald
The worst of Canada’s housing market woes appear to have passed but the sector’s rebound will be tenuous as a rise in mortgage rates and high unemployment limit the recovery in prices and sales. Property experts say first-time buyers and Bank of Canada rate cuts have helped restore stability to a market that slumped from late 2008 to early this year, when the worst leg of the global financial crisis battered consumer confidence. “We should be less fearful than we were six mo ...
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Monday, July 6, 2009 - Alberta remains best place for real estate investors - Calgary Herald
But don't expect return of 'Tiger Woods' days When it comes to the housing market, E-town still rules. That's the word from Don Campbell, president of Canada's Real Estate Investment Network. The popular author, consultant and public speaker says Edmonton remains the best place on the continent to invest in residential real estate. It's a claim he first made last August, shortly after oil prices peaked at$147 US a barrel, and Alberta was rolling in energy riches. Despite a sharp drop-off in ...
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Friday, July 3, 2009 - New Listing - C3385572
Just added this listing: "Professionally renovated fully developed 4 level split. Over 2000 sq. ft. total living space. Total 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Family room with wood burning fireplace. $40,000+ spent in renovations. Very open and bright floor plan. Newer oak kitchen with top of the line granite counter tops and centre island. New instant hot water tank and furnace. Newer appliances, hardwood, tile, shingles and siding. BBQ gas hook up on good size deck. A-1 landscaping. Cement poured si ...
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