Thursday, July 16, 2020 / by Nicole Stanway
Consistently voted one of the top communities in not just the NW quadrant, but all of Calgary. This community is walking distance to shops and restaurants in Crowfoot Crossing. You are also close to Crowfoot YMCA and the Crowfoot Library. There are 2 schools in the community: Robert Thirsk and Arbour Lake Schools. Rounding out community enhancements is Crowfoot Park and access to the LRT. This community was designed to mimic California lake communities.
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Sunday, June 21, 2020 / by Nicole Stanway
Talking Calgary market stats and determining the variables that will decide if prices in Calgary have bottomed or will drop further.
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Friday, June 12, 2020 / by Nicole Stanway
One of the older, vibrant communities in Calgary's inner city. Originally incorporated in 1908 and quickly annexed by the city in 1911, it became a neighbourhood in 1914. Crescent Heights is divided by Centre Street, and has beautiful tree lined streets like the one I'm on. Popular due to immediate amenities. It has a walk score of 71 and a high bike score. No shortage of places to get on foot. You can start with McHugh Bluff Fun Fact: named after Felix McHugh, who homesteaded and was an early entrepreneur. Here you can walk along the ridge take in mountain, river valley and downtown views. There are also amazing nighttime shots - a photographer’s paradise from multiple points. Rotary Park is another popular spot in Crescent Heights. It contains a kids spray pool, tennis club, lawn bowling and off-leash park. Walk down to Prince's Island Park for a picnic, catch a play or a concert. There are great eats with variety of restaurants along Centre Street, Edmonton Trail and China Tow ...
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Monday, June 8, 2020 / by Nicole Stanway
As of July 1, CMHC announced they are tightening the ability to qualify for a mortgage. We are joined today by Joe Jacobs with Mortgage Connection to talk about the following changes; 1) Credit Score 2) Debt Service Ration 3) Debt Servicing 4) Gifting These will be taking effect in a few weeks. Also talking about what other insured lenders are doing (Genworth and Canada Guarantee) are doing. And a Silver lining on Interest rates, both variable and fixed.
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Thursday, June 4, 2020 / by Nicole Stanway
McKenzie Towne is a early adopter of the master planned community. Want to know what makes this a master planned neighbourhood? Watch below.
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