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TOWNHOUSE STYLES EXPLAINED

Posted on Apr 02, 2024 in For Builders & Developers



Townhouse development in Calgary is booming - it seems that everywhere you look in the inner-city there are corner lots being transformed into 4-8 unit townhouse complexes. Thanks to the R-CG zoning that came in a number of years ago, 4 above grade townhouse units plus basement suites are possible on a typical 50' x 120' lot if zoned R-CG. And re-z...

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APRIL 2024 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Apr 01, 2024 in Developer Reports



New infills post better than expected sales performance in March despite low inventory levels in all segments of the market.

Single-family new infills posted 55 sales during the month of March, up considerably from the 43 sales recorded last month and very similar to the 54 sales recorded in March of last year.

Single-family new infill inventory has...

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MARCH 2024 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Mar 04, 2024 in Developer Reports



New infills post strong sales activity during the month of February, signalling an early start to the Spring selling season.

Single-family new infills posted 43 sales during the month of February, up considerably from the 31 sales recorded last month and 30 sales recorded in February of last year.

Single-family new infill inventory has declined to 13...

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HOW TO MINIMIZE RISK ON A SPEC BUILD

Posted on Feb 28, 2024 in For Builders & Developers



Spec builds definitely have their perks: no clients to please throughout the construction phase, full control on decision making, and the ability to execute the project at your own speed. However, there are also risks, such as the project not making any money or sometimes even losing money. Here are our top picks for minimizing this risk. While it...

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PROPOSED BLANKET REZONING: WHAT IT ALL MEANS

Posted on Feb 22, 2024 in Real Estate News



In Autumn 2023, 
Edmonton passed huge residential zoning changes, leading many Calgarians to believe a similar bylaw would likely be passed in Calgary. As expected, it didn't take long for one to be proposed before Calgary City Council, and residents have a lot of polarizing opinions on the matter. It would mean a lot of changes for our city if this...

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BENEFITS OF BUYING PRE-SALE

Posted on Feb 09, 2024 in For Infill Buyers



Whether you consistently keep tabs on upcoming and new projects hitting the market
or just browse from time to time with very little research, you'll notice it's not uncommon for new infill properties to hit the market before they are complete. In fact, at times, they will be live on the MLS before there is even a hole in the ground.

Sometimes, the...

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