Calgary Home Guide - 26 Feb., 2016

FEB 26 - MAR 25, 2016 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 02, FREE

Custom-crafted contemporary home CHRIS ZAHARKO ROYAL LePAGE Benchmark

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

SPRING CLEANING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

403.253.1901 chris@zaharko.com | www.zaharko.com For more information on this property, please go to pages 20-21

KELVIN GROVE – A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY

INVENTORY GAINS & SLOW SALES EQUAL BUYERS’ MARKET

Len T. Wong Broker

Laura o’ConneLL Associate/Partner

SunnySide

inner City Living!

$220,000

Inner city living at its best! 1 bedroom condo in the heart of Kensington with city views! Take advantage of the great location, 1/2 block to Sunnyside LRT station and Safeway.

Walking distance to trendy 10 St and Kensington Rd with tons of restaurants, pubs and shops. Enjoy the river pathways.

Quiet building. Condo has one generous sized bedroom and one 4 piece bath with soaker tub. Galley kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Laminate floors.

Insuite laundry. Assigned parking in the back of building. Ideal for investment or young professional. MLS#C4042223

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Heritage HiLL

mountain viewS in CoCHrane!

$299,000

Storey End Unit Townhouse with 1272 sq ft with 3 bedrooms up.

Enjoy Mountain Views on your South facing yard with balcony and green space. Maple hardwood flooring on main floor with lots of natural light. Maple Kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances and large breakfast bar. Nook area opens up to balcony. Upstairs has large master bedroom with 3pc ensuite and walk-in closet. 2 additional good sized bedrooms and an additional full 3 pc bathroom. Upper laundry. The walk out basement is fully finished with media room. An affordable townhouse with modern touches and very well maintained. MLS#C4047316

great LoCation!

$375,000

ruraL roCkyview County

SunSet ridge

Brand new Landmark BrookSide iii

$329,800

Brand new Landmark attached Brookside III 2 storey with mountain views and single attached garage . Energy efficient with dual pane windows and high efficiency furnace. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Bright and open plan. Lots of natural light. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances open to eating area and large great room.

2 piece powder room. Laminate flooring on main floor. Staircase leading upstairs to master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece bath. 2nd floor laundry room.

Basement is ready for development. Builder’s 5 year warranty and 10 year Alberta New Home Warranty. MLS#C4047333

Build your dream home on 2 acres with mountain views. Opportunity to buy an additional 2 acres to make it 4 acres. Beautiful mountain views & walk out capabilities. MLS#C4008306

mountain viewS!

$379,900

Point mCkay

SignaL HiLL

SPaCiouS Sunny unit

$334,900

Spacious sunny unit with soaring vaulted ceilings. White kitchen with breakfast eating bar. Open to dining room and living room with gas fireplace. East facing larger deck off the living room. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and walk in closet and west facing deck.

Single attached garage, This unit is a 5 minute walk to Sunterra Market and C train. Great unit with tons of potential. MLS#C4037021

CLaSSy Condo!

$399,900

trendy downtown Condo!

$314,900 $334,900

Brand new Landmark HiLLCreSt!

$489,800

Brand new Landmark Pinewood

$349,800

Brand new Hillcrest Landmark 2 storey with solar panels. Super energy efficient efficient with triple pane windows and high efficiency efficiency furnace. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and bonus room. 9 foot ceilings on main floor. floor. Gourmet kitchen with s/s appliances and Caesarstone countertops open to eating area and family room with gas fireplace. fireplace. French door off eating area to backyard.

Upstairs has large master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite with separate shower and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4pc main bath. Spacious bonus room. Second floor floor laundry room. Basement is ready for development. 10 year New Home Warranty and Landmark Service Programs. Great family home. Exceptional value. MLS#C4048988

riverBend

SunSet ridge, CoCHrane

Brand new Landmark attached Pinewood 2 storey with single attached garage backing onto greenspace. Energy efficient with high efficiency furnace. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Over 1400 sq ft. Bright and open plan. Gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances open to eating area and large great room. 2 piece powder room. Upstairs has large master bedroom and 4 piece bath. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece main bath. 2nd floor laundry room.

Undeveloped basement. 5 year Builder’s Warranty and 10 year Alberta New Home Warranty. MLS#C4048849

Classy 2 bedroom condo with spectacular Bow River and river valley views! Updated kitchen with high end GE stainless steel appliances including double oven, Ceasarstone countertops and maple cabinets.

Hand scraped oak flooors ors from BC. Large living room open to eating area with lots of windows and tons of natural light to enjoy the incredible view! Door off eating area to deck with views. Spacious master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite and walk in closet by California Closets. Large second bedroom and 4pc bathroom. Meile stacked washer and dryer. 1 assigned parking stall. Everything is included in the condo fees except phone, cable and internet. 24 hour concierge. Building amenities include library and car wash. Discounted membership at the Riverside Club which includes a pool, tennis and gym. Additional parking stalls for rent through condo corp. Excellent location! Close to U of C, Foothil s Hospital and minutes to downtown. Great value! MLS#C4047205

SunSet ridge, CoCHrane

BeLtLine

Trendy, air conditioned 1 bedroom plus den awesome condo with a large treed private deck with BBQ hook up. Concrete floors throughout. Open kitchen with black granite countertops, stainless blacksplash and black appliances. Sleek high gloss cabinets with a full wall unit for extra storage.

Large dining room with brick feature wall open to spacious living room with open den. This corner unit has tons of light with full windows with custom made silk drapes. 1 bedroom with bright 4 piece bath. Insuite laundry.

Ground floor titled parking with bike storage. Amazing location! Walk to all amenities and 17th ave, Stampede grounds, and downtown core. River pathways at your fingertips. Excellent value! MLS#C4049216

Great location! Two storey townhouse, end unit, backing onto green space/park.

Enclosed front patio with access to attached single garage and front entry to home.

Main entrance leads to a large dining area and bright kitchen with island and white appliances Down the hall, a powder room and a large living room with newer carpeting, fifirepl replace and slider doors to rear deck and green space. Upstairs a spacious master bedroom with large closet, two other good sized bedrooms: one with access to a 14 x 12 deck (atop the garage) and a renovated four piece main bath. The basement includes the laundry room, a fourth room, a cold room, and lots of storage. This end unit comes with additional exterior parking, a 5 minute walk to Dalhousie LRT station and amenities. Call to view today. MLS#C4045406

totaLLy renovated!

$509,900

Totally renovated from the Studs in and skil fully designed Bi-level with over 1900 sqft of total living space.

Spacious Main Floor boasts new custom kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar and dining area overlooking the living room. Engineered Hardwood flooorioring. Master bed w/door to South Deck. 2 additional bedrooms up and 4 piece bathroom with dual sinks, free standing claw tub & Circular glass shower. The Soundproof Basement is an experience to behold!! Large Bedroom and Custom shelving in your walk in closet.

Your own private retreat with Marble Tile in Spa featuring dual sinks, enclosed Standup Steam/Rainfall shower with glass subway tile and speakers. Another large Living or Rec Room area. Enjoy the summer evenings on the big South Facing deck, low maintenance and fully fenced backyard. Double detached insulated garage.

Close to schools, Quarry Park, Downtown and community park down the street. Future YMCA and C-train station. Lots of upgrades throughout. A must see to appreciate. MLS#C4043006

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exCePtionaLLy weLL maintained!

$547,900

6 BeautifuL famiLy Home!

$549,000

great CurB aPPeaL!

$634,900

Beautiful 2 storey family home with bonus rm, fully developed basement & double attached garage in showhome condition.Total of 4 bdrms & 4 baths.Just installed laminate hardwood in kitchen & front entrance & stairs.Bright sunny kitchen w/centre island,breakfast eating bar & upgraded appliances open to lrg great rm w/corner gas firrepleplace & dining area.French dr leading out to lrg deck w/stairs leading out to lrg interlocking concrete patio & beautiful landscaped southwest bkyd. 2pc powder rm off kitchen.Stairs lead upstairs to huge bonus rm w/vaulted ceilings.Lrg master bdrm with 4pc ensuite w/soaker tub, oversized shower, skylight & separate walk in closet. 2 other good sized bdrms and 4pc bath.Gorgeous mountain view from the upstairs master & second bedrm.Prof developed bsmt with large family rm, bdrm, 4pc bath and laundry rm area. Pride of ownership shown. Quiet location. Walking distance to schools, amenities, transportation and easy access to Country Hil s Blvd and Stoney Trail. Excellent family home! MLS#C4047151 Executive custom built 2 storey with fully developed w/o bsmt. 3 bdrms, main flr den, loft area, 4 bdrms & 4 baths. 9ft ceilings on main flr. Bright sunny kitchen with breakfast eating bar & upgraded s/s fridge & dishwasher open to large dining area & huge great rm with 3 sided firepl replace. French dr leading out from eating area to large updated west facing deck with metal railings & composite flriring. Main flr den. Gorgeous spiral staircase leading upstairs to a loft overlooking foyer area. Large master with 4pc ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower & huge w/i closet. 2 good sized bdrms with 4pc bath & laundry area. Professionally developed w/o with huge family rm with stone packed wall with remote firepl replace with built ins, den/hobby rm & 3pc bath. Large flexex rm with double French drs ideal for bdrm or workout rm with laminate flrs.rs. Patio with interlocking brick open to west bkyd with raspberry bushes along fence. Double attached garage.

Excellent curb appeal. Covered Veranda. Excellent family home. MLS#C4049473

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eState Home!

$647,900

Extensively renoed a/c bungalow in showhome condition located in the heart of Collingwood. Walking distance to schools, church, transportation and amenities. 4 bdrms plus 1 in the bsmt and 3 baths. Hardwood flrs just refinished throughout. Formal living and dining rm. Renovated kitchen with top of the line appliances.

Large master bdrm with 3pc renoed ensuite with o/s shower and his/hers closets. 3 other good sized bdrms, 4th bdrm/office with patio drs leading out to secluded covered 2 tiered deck with interlocking patio and maintenance free vinyl fencing. Renoed 4pc bath. Developed bsmt with large family rm, bdrm, hobby rm, storage and workshop, laundry rm area and 4pc renoed bath with jetted tub with lots of built in cabinets.

Upgraded furnace with Rinnai tankless water system, water softener and area for a summer kitchen. Single attached garage with long driveway for additional parking. Upgraded window coverings. Maintenance free yard. Quiet location. Excellent family home! Exceptional value! MLS#C4044662

Beautiful fully finished home located in the Estates of Royal Oak. This gorgeous open concept 2 Storey home has so many features; grand kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter tops and a Jenn-Aire cooktop/Gril . The large double deck has a gas line hook up for the bbq. The main floor has 9 ft. ceilings with hardwood and tile floors. The upstairs boasts a massive bonus room with beautiful views and 3 large bedrooms, the master bedroom has a corner soaker tub and separate shower and large walk-in closet.

The basement is fully finished , the wine/cold room could be made into a 4th bedroom. This house has 2 hot water tanks, and has air conditioning for those hot summer days! It is located on a very quiet street close to parks/playgrounds. This house is very close to walking/biking trails, 5-minute walk to the Tuscany LRT/train station. There are so many amenities close by; Sobey’s/Walmart, Restaurants, Beacon Hil Plaza and the YMCA to be open in 2017. University is 15 minutes away. MLS#C4042624

HounSfieLd HeigHtS/Briar HiLL

LotS of PotentiaL!

$679,900

Exceptionally well maintained bungalow with finished basement in excellent condition. Property had a front addition many yrs ago and some features in the back were done. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Large living and dining room with bow windows. Upgraded kitchen with Corain countertops and tiled backsplash open to large eating area with large garden window and patio doors leading out to large deck and west facing landscaped backyard with shed. Large master bedroom with hardwood floors, 2 other good sized bedrooms with built ins and updated 4pc bath. Developed basement with large family room, wet bar, games room, workshop, den/office, laundry room and 3pc bath. Newer hot water tank in 2014 and upgraded furnace. Oversized single heated garage easily can be converted to a double garage currently being used as a workshop. Walking distance to SAIT, North Hil Mall, LRT and amenities. This home has lots of potential. Quiet location. Excellent family home. MLS#C4047000

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$689,900

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Exceptionally well maintained air conditioned 2 storey split home in show home condition.3 bedrms, 3 bathrms plus a main flooroor den. Very bright & open plan w/vaulted ceilings in the living, dining room & kitchen. Totally renovated maple kitchen w/centre island & granite countertops. Open to eating area & huge family room with built ins & gas firepl replace. French doors lead out to lrg deck w/stairs, nicely landscaped yard & deck.2 pc powder room, main flooroor den & laundry room w/sink & cabinets. Gorgeous staircase leading upstairs overlooking living & dining room. Lrg master bedrm w/4 pc ensuite with jetted tubs, separate shower & lrg walk-in closet.2 other good sized bedrms with4 pc bathrm. Bsmt ready for development w/ lots of windows & rough in for bathrm.Brand new hot water tank(just installed in January).Ultra violet air filter.Double attached garage. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Quiet location. Easy access to the mountains or downtown. Excellent family home. Exceptional value. MLS#C4046215

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Exceptionally well maintained bungalow with walkout basement on a pie shaped lot located in a cul de sac in Aspen Stone. 4 bdrms and 4 baths. Vaulted ceilings on the main flr. Bright and open maple kitchen with breakfast eating bar, granite, and designer tiled backsplash and s/s and black appliances open to eating area and huge great rm with stone packed gas fireplace. French dr leading out to maintenance free deck with south facing backyard. Large master bdrm with 5pc ensuite with large soaker tub, shower and walk in closet. 4pc main bath with a bdrm or den. Main flr laundry rm with walk thru pantry to kitchen. Professionally developed walkout with family rm with gas fireplace, wet bar, 2 bdrms, rec rm and cold rm. French dr leading from family rm to large south backyard. Double attached garage. Ideal for empty nester or older family. Walking distance to Webber Academy, amenities and other schools. Minutes to downtown. Exceptional value! MLS#C4040296

weSt HiLLHurSt

minuteS to downtown!

$689,900

Air conditioned 2 storey on a quiet street in West Hillhurst. Great investment property! Large foyer with French doors to large living room and dining area. Bright, sunny kitchen with oak cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Room enough for a table.

Family room with skylights and French door to south facing backyard and oversized double detached garage. Staircase leading upstairs to large master bedroom with walk in closet, 4 piece bath with jetted tub and 1 additional bedroom. Lower level has storage and den area ideal for TV room. South backyard with underground sprinklers. Close to all amenities. Minutes to downtown. MLS#C4049512

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The 5 biggest mortgage mistakes to avoid

Design Advice

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Market Analysis

Inventory gains, slow sales create buyers’ market

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Langdon

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Rockyford

Keoma

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Balzac

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Acme

Beieker

574

Roxboro

GLENMORE TR

806

581 575

Erlton Mission

527

520

Champion

529

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Since 2016 is a leap year, and Feb. 29 approaches, we thought it would be interesting to examine Canadian home price growth by looking at four-year intervals.

In a story on YPNextHome.ca, we’ve done just that – we’ve gone all the way back to 1984 – and the home price growth is staggering.

If you’ve ever heard the axiom, “Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait,” this story will define its meaning.

You won’t believe it. You really won’t. We looked at market by market

average home price growth, and while the usual suspects – Toronto and Vancouver – are among the leaders, even other unsung areas, over time, demonstrate their value.

The growth over such a long period of time is impressive, if not expected.

But when you look at it in four-year windows, you see variable growth rates and regional vacillations. This speaks to the importance of economic and job growth as key drivers of real estate.

And more than anything, the exercise underlines the value of real estate over the long term.

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Gorgeous 2 storey in Sherwood 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths Great open floor plan with hardwood floors Large living dining room combo Bright kitchen with granite counter tops Office/den on the main floor Large master with F/P, sitting area & balcony Undeveloped walk-out basement Close to airport, Stoney Trails & all amenities

422,500 $

• Centre island & pantry in kitchen • Super sized master with sitting area, 4-pc ensuite & walk-in closet • Developed walk-out basement with 2 bedrooms & 4-pc bath

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‘Landmark’ custom built 2-storey 2545sf Quiet cul-de-sac & walk to playground Total of 5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths Knockdown & 9’ ceilings, rounded corners Large family room with fireplace

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515,000

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Super lovely family home on quuiet street Across from park, schools & community centre 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths Newer windows, bath & hardwood floors Large kitchen with breakfast nook Super sized family room Large yard on corner lot Double heated garage

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Amazing 4-level split 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2-car garage Close to playground & school Maple shaker style cabinetry Tile backsplash & large centre island Master ensuite has soaker tub, stand up shower Large rec room, bedroom & full bath on 3rd level Fully landscaped & oversized deck

City of Calgary Jan-14

Jan-15

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Feb-14

Feb-15

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Total Sales

877

765

-12.77%

420

412

-1.90%

New Listings

3,269

2,743

-16.09%

1,225

1,271

3.76%

Active Listings

4,792

5,036

5.09%

5,244

5,512

5.11%

Median

422,000

409,000

-3.08%

435,000

424,500

-2.41%

Average Price

460,646

457,359

-0.71%

467,249

484,520

3.70%

Days on Market

41

51

24.39%

34

45

32.35%

Benchmark Price

462,400

447,800

-3.16%

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Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE

The 5 biggest mortgage mistakes to avoid 2. Not being pre-approved for a mortgage

By Alyssa Richard

NOW THAT YOU’VE decided to buy a home, there are numerous steps in the process you’ll have to follow.

When it comes to getting a mortgage, it could cost you in the long run if you make a mistake or two.

To help you save money and avoid potential problems down the road, here are some mistakes you should avoid:

1. Not knowing your credit score/rating Lenders love borrowers with a good credit rating. They’re often the ones who pay their bills on time, don’t use a large percentage of their available credit, and have different types of credit, such as a credit card, car loan, and line of credit. If you have good credit, you should be able to qualify for the best mortgage rates. But if you have bad credit, expect to get a mortgage with a higher interest rate. Not sure of what your rating is?

You can get your credit score from Equifax or TransUnion.

If you’ve been looking at properties for a while, you might suddenly find the perfect home. But it’s possible you won’t be able to afford the place. That’s why it’s best to get preapproved for a mortgage so you’ll know how much you can afford.

Many lenders will guarantee your pre-approved rate for a period of between 60 and 120 days. That’ll give you time to find a property in your price range.

3. Not shopping around a mortgage If you think you’ll get rewarded with the lowest rate from your financial institution because you’ve been a loyal customer for a number of years, think again. Your institution may not have the best rate while a rival across the street might have a lower rate.

You should do some comparison shopping on a site like RateHub.ca before getting a mortgage. You can also hire a mortgage broker who can do all the legwork at no cost to you.

4. Not making more payments No one really likes to carry a large mortgage. Typically, mortgage payments are made on a monthly basis but there are ways to pay

it off faster by using accelerated biweekly payments. For example, if you have a $400,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization and make monthly payments, your mortgage won’t be paid off until 2041. We used RateHub’s mortgage payment calculator and found if you make accelerated payments, you’d pay off your mortgage nearly three years earlier and save about $15,000 in interest. Also, most lenders allow you to make lump-sum payments, which will let you pay your mortgage down faster and save you thousands of dollars in interest.

5. Not preparing for extra costs Buying a home can end up costing a lot more than you’d expect. First, there are closing costs, which include legal fees, title insurance and the land transfer tax. You might also need to reimburse the seller for the property taxes and utility bills they’ve already paid. These costs will add up to from anywhere between 1.5 and four per cent of the property’s purchase price.

Alyssa Richard is the founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.

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Inspiration | DESIGNER ADVICE

SPRING CLEANING…

By Laura Le

THESE TWO WORDS INSPIRE both dread and a sense of accomplishment to those of us that participate in this endeavor. For me it the sense of accomplishment is the winner but for some the dread takes over and then the sense of guilt when spring turns to summer and nothing has happened as far as cleaning goes.

Often these people keep busy doing other things and justify that they are just too busy, this is not a judgment it is an observation.

For those that are too busy there are companies that will come in to your home and do your spring cleaning for you. I think this is a fabulous idea… if I could stand the thought of someone I didn’t know in my house touching my stuff without 14 YPNEXTHOME.CA

having high blood pressure the entire time they were there I might consider hiring a crew to do the job. I would rather do the job myself to justify the money spent on those new shoes I bought for spring.

Then there is the problem of worrying about how dirty, dusty and untidy the house is and the cleaning people might think you are the worst person in the world. How many people clean up before the cleaning crew comes? My cousin has a weekly service comes in, she cleans and tidies the night before they are coming to clean and tidy because she doesn’t want them to think she is messy… hmmm.

Here is what I do when I have made up my mind and it is now or

never; I wait for a day that is warm and sunny, this allows the windows and doors to be open (you can pretend you are Cinderella and dance with the birds if it makes the job easier, no judging here). Then you need some great music (pretend you are on the Ellen Show and dance, dance, dance… again, no judging) and let the phone go to voice mail (no distractions!)

One room at a time begins by taking everything except the large pieces of furniture out of the room.

When you are moving each item decide if you truly love it and if there is any hesitation that is your answer, do not put it back! There are many ways to redistribute unwanted items; donate them to charity or give them

to a friend or family member that does love them. If the items are valuable you can send them to a consignment store or to auction. I have a rule that I live by and try to pass on to those that I work with as a professional stager; if an item is chipped, cracked or broken it doesn’t make it back into the room.

Now that you have everything out of the room I recommend a product called furniture movers or sliders, they are available at all large home and department stores. They are plastic disks with foam on one

side and plastic on the other, for moving furniture on carpet. They also come with felt on one side for moving furniture on hardwood, tile or lino without scratching the surface. You simply put a slider under each leg and you can move any piece of furniture anywhere in the room. Slide each piece to another area and clean away…

This is the best time to rearrange the furniture, even although that doesn’t happen in my house because the sofa only fits on one wall. You find the best place for the large

pieces of furniture, then coffee and side tables and then you add the artwork and then the accessories.

Repeat this process in each room… keep going back to the finished rooms to revel and gloat to keep the momentum going.

Spring cleaning is a huge job but completely worth the effort it takes. For about two weeks anyone; and I mean anyone, can just stop by and your house will be a thing of beauty, you can answer the door with confidence.

Laura Le has owned Creative Enhancement Inc. for 11 years. Laura completed courses with Accredited Staging Professionals (ASP), Canadian Staging Professionals (CSP) and Canadian ReDesign Association (CRDA). Creative Enhancement has been a member of the BBB since 2005. Call 403.807.8591 or email laurale@shaw.ca and visit creativeenhancement.ca FEB 26 - MAR 25, 2016 | HOME GUIDE 15

Buyers’ Resources | MORTGAGE RATES

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

variable

6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

ATB Financial

2.6000

4.0000

2.9400

2.6400

2.6400

2.7400

2.9400

Alterna Bank

2.7000

4.0000

2.8500

2.8500

2.5900

2.9400

2.8800

Alterna Savings

2.7000

4.0000

2.8500

2.8500

2.5900

2.9400

2.8800

Bank of Montreal

2.7000

4.0000

2.8900

2.9900

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.7000

4.5500

3.2900

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

4.4900

CIBC Mortgages

2.7000

3.1400

2.8400

2.7900

3.3900

4.0900

4.7900

Caisses Desjardins

2.7000

4.4000

3.1400

3.2400

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

Canadian Western Bank

2.9000

4.0000

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.2000

4.7400

Canadian Western Trust

2.9000

4.0000

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.2000

4.7400

Comtech Credit Union

-

6.2000

2.8400

2.8900

2.9500

2.9900

2.8900

DUCA Financial Services

2.5000

-

3.0900

3.0000

2.9900

3.0900

2.7900

Effort Trust

-

4.4500

3.3500

3.5000

3.7000

4.3000

4.3500

Equitable Bank

-

-

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.3900

4.6400

First Calgary Financial

-

4.0000

2.8900

2.8900

2.8400

2.8900

2.9400

First National Financial

2.4000

3.0000

2.2900

2.2400

2.4900

2.6400

2.7900

FirstOntario Credit Un.

2.7000

4.2400

2.6900

2.3500

2.3900

2.5900

2.6900

HSBC Bank Canada

2.8000

4.4500

3.1400

3.1400

3.5400

4.2400

4.7400

Home Trust Company

2.5000

3.9500

2.6900

2.2400

2.3900

2.5900

2.7400

ICICI Bank Canada

3.0500

-

3.1500

3.6500

3.6400

3.6900

3.6900

Investors Group Trust

2.7000

4.2000

3.1400

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

Laurentian Bank Canada

2.7000

4.4000

2.8900

2.8400

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

League Svgs & Mortgage

-

4.4500

2.9900

2.6900

2.8900

2.9400

3.0400 2.8900

Libro Credit Union

-

3.7500

2.8500

2.8500

2.8900

2.8900

London Life

2.7000

4.2000

3.1400

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

Manulife Bank

2.4000

4.4500

3.0000

2.9400

2.8400

2.7900

2.8900

Manulife Trust

-

4.4500

3.0000

2.9400

2.8400

2.7900

2.8900

Meridian Credit Union

2.5000

4.0000

3.0900

3.0900

3.5500

2.4900

2.6900

National Bank

2.7000

4.4000

3.1400

3.0400

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

PACE Savings & Credit Un

-

5.0000

2.8900

2.5900

3.3900

3.8900

4.6400

Parama Credit Union

2.6500

-

2.8000

2.8500

2.9500

3.0500

3.1500

Peace Hills Trust

-

4.5000

3.1500

3.5000

3.7500

3.8500

3.9500

President's Choice Fin'l

2.7000

6.1900

3.1400

2.7900

3.3400

3.9900

4.4400

Rapport Credit Union

2.8500

6.0000

3.0900

3.0400

3.5000

3.0400

2.9900

Royal Bank of Canada

2.7000

3.1400

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.3900

4.6400

Servus Credit Union

-

4.0000

2.8900

2.8400

3.3900

3.8900

4.6400

Steinbach Credit Union

-

-

2.4500

2.5500

2.5500

2.6500

2.6500

T-D Mortgage

2.7000

3.1400

2.9900

2.8400

3.3900

3.8900

4.6400

Tangerine

2.7000

-

3.1900

3.2400

3.4900

3.6900

3.7900

WFCU Credit Union

-

4.4500

3.0000

3.0000

3.0500

3.0500

3.1000

Your Neighbourhood C.U.

-

-

2.7990

2.8900

3.0900

3.1500

3.1900

ONLINE CALCULATOR ypnexthome.ca/mortgage-calculator PREPARED BY CANNEX ON JANUARY 22, 2016 This information is current as of the date and time posted and is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2016 CANNEX Financial Exchanges Limited. All rights reserved.

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Advice | MARKET ANALYSIS

Inventory gains, slow sales create buyers’ market

By Heather Ryan

A JUMP IN INVENTORY AND DECLINE

in sales moved Calgary’s real estate market into a buyers’ market in all sectors in to start of the New Year.

According to figures released by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), the combined single- and multi-family sales in the city of Calgary in January were 764, down 12.9 per cent from January 2015’s 877 and December’s 878 respectively.

Broken out, the detached (singlefamily) sales in January were 465, down 12.9 per cent from both January 2015’s 534 and December’s 533; attached (condo townhouse) sales were 170 in January, a 10.5-per-cent decline from January 2015’s 190, and down 12.4 per cent from December’s 194; and (condo) apartment sales were 129 in January, a decrease of 15.7 per cent from January 2015’s 153 and December’s 151.

Meanwhile, inventory grew with a combined total of 5,022 units in January, up 4.8 per cent from January 2015’s 4,792, however, a 13.7-per-cent jump from December’s 4,336, and the months’ supply rose from 4.94 in December to 6.57 in January.

“January was a really challenging month, but not unexpected,” says CREB President Cliff Stevenson. “The numbers regarding sales were trending this way so we saw this coming, and January is typically not a busy month for sales.”

However, he says, it was somewhat unexpected to see so many new listings given the current challenge of selling a home in today’s market. There was a significant jump in new listings from December’s numbers. “I think more people listed their homes because when forecasts came out pointing to further decline this year, homeowners may have thought ‘why wait for a further slide, why not try to put it on the market now.’”

The number of new listings added in the detached market in January were 1,488, down 19 per cent from January 2015’s 1,836, but up 46.7 per cent from December’s 793, pushing its inventory level to 2,546, which is up 16 per cent from December. The months’ supply rose from 4.01 in December to 5.48 in January.

“With that many months’ supply it moved the detached segment into more of a buyers’ market, with the exception

being in the under $500,000 range where the market is still balanced,” Stevenson says, adding the attached and apartment segments have been a buyers’ market position since fall.

The number of new listings added in the attached market in January were 652, down 5.2 per cent from January 2015’s 688, but up 46.5 per cent from December’s 349. The inventory was 1,223 in January, up 12 per cent from December, while the months’ supply jumped from 5.56 in December to 7.19 in January.

In the apartment market, the number of new listings added in January were 601, down 19.3 per cent from January 2015’s 745, but up 43.3 per cent from December’s 341.

Its inventory was 1,253 in January, up 11.6 per cent from December and the months’ supply rose from 7.42 in December to 9.71 in January.

“With excess inventory and low sales you get a softening of prices,” Stevenson says. “However, we’re still not seeing a dramatic swing in the prices, and we have not given back gains the market achieved in 2014.”

In January, the detached benchmark price was $509,300 in January down 2.6 per cent from January 2015’s $522,900, but up slightly from December’s $508,700.

The attached homes benchmark price was $345,600 in January down 0.78 per cent from January 2015’s $348,300 and a 1.7-per-cent drop from December’s $351,400.

The benchmark price in the apartment market in January was $281,900 down 6.35 per cent from January 2015’s $301,000 and a 1.3-per-cent decline from December’s $285,500.

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Rare opportunity to buy a newly-built home in established Kelvin Grove BUYERS HAVE A RARE OPPORTUNITY

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“Most homes for sale in this community have been renovated, but this is a unique chance for someone to buy a brand new home on a wide, deep lot with a great front yard and good sized back yard,” says Royal LePage Benchmark realtor Chris 20 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Zaharko. “It has a great location within walking distance to two schools, and close to shopping, major routes, bike paths, the Glenmore Reservoir and Rockyview Hospital.

“The response from people has been nothing but positive,” he says.

“They love the private master suite, the chef’s kitchen and the open layout that is ideal for entertainment and how it flows from the living room to the kitchen to the sunken family room.”

Inside, this gorgeous two-storey estate home offers a spacious, elegant

design with more than 3,200 sq. ft. of above ground living space and 700 sq. ft. in the developed lower level. It has been beautifully designed by Robert Gray, and constructed by Paramount Homes Inc. The home has four bedrooms, three upstairs bathrooms all with heated floors, an over-height triple car garage and a private front patio. Numerous large windows make the home light and bright, and fabulous details abound including hardwood and tile floors, custom built-ins, high ceilings

t and eight-ft. solid core doors.

There is a private office off the entry, and a huge front great room that is open to the gourmet kitchen featuring an expansive quartz-topped island with eating bar, custom-built cabinets to the ceiling, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, mosaic tile backsplash and quartz countertops.

Beside the kitchen the dining nook has a built-in sideboard and down a few stairs is a large sunken family room with a linear fireplace, built-in cabinetry, a beverage bar and glass doors that open to a patio in the back yard. A mud room with built-in lockers and a powder room off the garage entry.

“Upstairs the master suite gives owners a luxurious private retreat,” Chris says. “When you enter you have 10-ft.-three-in. ceilings and a spa-like ensuite to with a heated floor, his and her vanities, a huge shower with body sprays and a free-standing soaker tub with one wall wired for a flat screen TV so you can soak and watch your favourite show.”

Going up two steps from the ensuite, is a huge walk-in closet with custom built-ins and a spacious bedroom that can easily accommodate a king-sized bed.

“What’s nice about the way the ensuite is situated is if you rise at different times you’re not going to disturb your

partner; it’s really a fabulous space.”

The second bedroom has a 10-ft. ceiling, large walk-in closet and direct access to a Jack ’n’ Jill bathroom making it ideal for a nanny or inlaw suite. There are also two more bedrooms, a laundry room and a large bonus room with built-in entertainment unit upstairs.

The lower level is fully developed as a massive media/games room with a wet bar and wired for a projection TV. For more information on this incredible home, contact Chris Zaharko at 403.253.1901, or visit zaharko.com

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