Calgary Home Guide - 22 Apr, 2016

APR 22 - MAY 20, 2016 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 04, FREE

Professionally staged properties

DORY CAMERON

Broker, FRI, CCS, CSP

403.807.7193 DoryC@creb.com | Cameron-Realty.ca For more information please go to pages 9-10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

FIRST-TIME BUYERS LEFT OUT OF BUDGET 2016

REALTOR RESULTS WITH AN HONEST APPROACH

MARKET ACTIVITY PICKS UP IN MARCH

Len T. Wong Broker

Laura o’ConneLL Associate/Partner

GlamorGan

End Unit!

$259,900

Great end unit in Glamis Green. Updated 2 storey with single garage. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile on main floor. Large family room with stone facing gas fireplace and patio doors leading out to private deck. Maple kitchen with granite countertops, black appliances and breakfast eating bar. 2 piece powder room. Flex room ideal for dining room or den. 3 bedrooms and 4pc bathroom upstairs. The master is spacious and has 2 large closets and private balcony. Single heated detached garage. Close to all amenities. Great first time buy or investment property. MLS#C4051084

Panorama Hills

sUnsEt ridGE-CoCHranE

no Condo FEEs!

$288,900

Well maintained 1232 sq ft 2 Storey, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom attached home in Sunset Ridge of Cochrane. Open concept Main floor, kitchen with black appliances and large Island.

Upstairs boasts a Master Suite with your very own private 4 piece en-suite and spacious closet along with 2 additional sizeable bedrooms and a full 4 piece main bath. The unfinished basement provides Rough In plumbing & an opportunity for you to create and finish to your ideal additional living space. Fully Fenced and landscaped yard complete with parking pad for 2 vehicles. NO CONDO FEES. MLS#C4054528

ExCEPtional ValUE!

$332,400

CoUGar ridGE

HEritaGE Hill

moUntain ViEws in CoCHranE!

$289,000

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#C4054028

ExCEllEnt ValUE!

$364,900

sPECtaCUlar amEnitiEs!

$299,900

Classy Condo!

$374,900

no Condo FEEs!

$314,900 $311,000

QUiEt ComPlEx, minUtEs to downtown

$394,900

GroUnd Floor Unit!

$329,900

Attached bungalow in a quiet complex with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and double attached garage. Tiled entry to spacious living room with corner gas fireplace fireplace open to dining room. Hardwood floors floors on main floor. floor. Bright and sunny white kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Breakfast eating nook. Door off nook to large sunny patio. Large master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite.

2nd bedroom and 4 piece main bath. Downstairs has large rec/family room and plenty of storage. Close to all amenities. Minutes to downtown. MLS#C4055864

GlamorGan

siGnal Hill

Big and spacious ground floor corner unit condo with 2 bedrooms, den and 2 baths. Over 1200 sq ft. Cherry kitchen with tons of cabinet space and breakfast eating bar open to eating area with doors leading out to deck and large great room with gas fireplace. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite with walk in closet. 1 other good sized bedroom and 4 piece and den.

This unit comes with 2 titled, underground, heated parking stalls!

Assigned storage locker and bike storage. This building has a car wash. Great location in the Westhills. Close to all amenities and LRT. Minutes to downtown. Great value! MLS#C4052587

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

siGnal Hill

windsonG-airdriE

The Jive, by Mattamy homes. 3 storey home with single attached garage. West facing front door, a spacious foyer on ground level, includes a large closet, mechanical room with storage and access to a 23’x10’ garage. Upstairs on the main level, a U shaped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, large granite countertop and abundance of cabinetry. Repainted main areas. Hardwood floors define the open concept living and dining room. In addition, a large balcony, 2 piece powder room and laundry with stackable washer and dryer. Upstairs, a sizeable master bedroom with a walk in closet and a 3 piece ensuite, a large second bedroom with closet and pocket nook with window, and a full 4 piece bath. Glass panel partition at front door for wind. No condo fees. Call to view today! MLS#C4052557

Showhome condition townhome backing onto park 3 bedrooms and single attached garage with additional parking. Large living room with hardwood floors floors and lots of light. Spacious kitchen with dark stained cabinets, stainless steel appliances and raised breakfast bar. 2pc powder room. Upstairs has a good sized master bedroom with walk in closet and cheater ensuite. 2 other good sized bedrooms.

9 foot ceilings on main floor. floor. On demand hot water. Balcony facing park, great fro BBQing and sitting outside. Close to all amenities. Excellent value! MLS#C4052108

Point mCKay

Varsity

Executive a/c updated luxury condo in showhome condition. Over 1800 sq ft, 2 bdrms, den & 2 baths. 2 parking stalls. 2 large patios over 700 sqft. Spacious foyer open to the formal living rm with gas fireplace.

Formal dining rm & sun rm open to updated maple kitchen with granite, designer tiled backsplash, high end s/s appliances including induction cook top & wall oven & breakfast eating bar open to nook/den area.

French dr leading out to interlocking private deck. Gorgeous master bdrm with large sitting area & French dr leading out to another interlocking patio. 5pc spa like ensuite with jetted tub, separate steam shower & walk in closet. Flex rm with dbl French drs off master ideal for tv rm/den with dbl sided fireplace. Good sized 2nd bdrm. Recently installed engineered hardwd & recently painted thruout. Upgraded light fixtures. Spectacular landscaped grounds with gazebos. Amenities include pool, hot tub, steam rm, gym, games rm with kitchenette, library, theater. Close to Market Mall & U of C. MLS#C4050070

Exceptionally well maintained 2 storey townhouse condo with single attached garage in showhome condition. Very bright and open plan. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Gourmet maple kitchen with centre island open to large dining area and huge great room. French door leading from kitchen to a concrete patio. 2 piece powder room. Staircase leading upstairs to large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite with walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece main bath. Basement is ready for development with laundry and storage area. Oversized single attached garage. Quiet location.

Walking distance to schools and close to amenities. ideal for 1st time buyer or family. Exceptional value! MLS#C4054720

ExCEPtional ValUE!

$439,900

Exceptionally well maintained bungalow with fully developed walkout basement ready to move in and enjoy. Total of 3 bdrms and 3 baths. Very bright and open plan. Vaulted ceilings in the formal dining and living room with firrepleplace and skylight. Upgraded Cherry oak cabinets with granite countertops and designer tiled backsplash with stainless steel and black appliances with eating area and patio dr leading out to large maintenance free deck. Large master bdrm with new carpets and 4pc updated ensuite with jetted tub, separate shower and large closet with built ins. 4pc main bath. Main flr laundry with sink and cabinets. Professionally developed walkout basement with family rm with wet bar, bdrm, cheater 4pc ensuite and fleexx rm ideal for workout rm/games rm or storage. Patio drs leading out to a secluded yard.

Double attached garage. Quiet location. Walking distance to amenities, schools and transportation. Ideal for empty nester or professional couple. Exceptional value. MLS#C4051844

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$478,900

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$524,900

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$614,900

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 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

stUnninG CHEstErmErE HomE!

$549,800

Beautiful A/C 2 Storey 2448 sq ft former Lifestyle Showhome with bonus room, developed basement & double garage in excellent condition. Total of 3 beds & 3 baths. Bright kitchen w/centre island, raised breakfast eating bar and walk thru pantry. Kitchen opens up to large great room with 17’ high ceilings & gas fireplace. Main floor laundry rm & formal dining rm. Stairs lead to upper flr with large bonus rm wired for 5.1 surround sound.

Large master bdrm with 5pc ensuite w/dual sinks, soaker tub, stand up shower & walk in closet. Generous 2nd bdrm & 3rd bedroom with walk in closet. Built in speakers throughout, Basement is developed with large open Recreation rm with Pool table. Rear yard has large deck leading to hot tub on concrete slab, patio stone pathway wraps around side of the house. Fully fenced, Landscaped yard with paved lane. 2 Furnaces, 2 A/C Units, Hot Tub & Pool table included. Quiet location. Walking distance to 3 playgrounds, 2 schools, amenities and transportation. Exceptional Value. MLS#C4055477

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 fireplace. French dr leading out from eating area to large updated west facing deck with metal railings & composite flring. 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 fireplace with built ins, den/hobby rm & 3pc bath. Large flex rm with double French drs ideal for bdrm or workout rm with laminate flrs. 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

CollinGwood

EstatE HomE!

$635,500

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

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Executive custom built 2 storey with fully developed basement and almost triple garage in showhome condition. Just over 2000 sq ft. 4 bdrms, 4 baths & bonus rm. Very bright and open plan with 9ft ceilings on main flr. Spacious flexex rm ideal for officece or dining rm. Gourmet white kitchen with full length cabinets with centre island and s/s appliances open to large dining area and great rm with gas firepl replace. French dr leading out from mud rm off dining rm to 2 tiered deck with hot tub and gorgeous landscaped yard.

Main floor oor laundry rm. Staircase leading upstairs to large master bdrm with 3pc ensuite and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Large bonus rm with French door leading out to large covered deck. New professionally developed basement with large family rm and media rm area with built in speakers, bdrm and upgraded bath. Oversized almost triple detached garage. Pride of ownership.

Excellent family home. Close to all amenities. Exceptional value! MLS#C4052182

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Executive custom built 2 storey with fully developed w/o bsmt located on a pie shaped lot in showhome condition. Clay tile roof. 3 bdrms, bonus rm & 4 baths. Bright sunny kitchen with breakfast eating bar & newer s/s appliances open to eating area & great rm. 2pc powder rm. Gorgeous staircase leading upstairs to large bonus rm with vaulted ceilings, fireplace & built-ins. Ceramic tiles & hardwood flrs thru out main flr & laminate flring on the 2nd flr. Large master bedrm with his & hers closets & 4pc ensuite with jetted tub & separate shower. 2 other good sized bdrms 1 with 4 pc ensuite. Developed w/o with large recreation rm, 4 pc bath with 2 shower heads & steam shower, laundry rm with sink, wet bar & sitting area & large storage rm & wood pilot fireplace. Spectacular landscaped west backyard with deck with railing & glass panels with Deradec & spiral staircase leads to concrete patio with enclosed firepit. Exceptional Value! Must see to appreciate location and yard. Excellent family home. MLS#C4056302

riCHmond

ExCEPtional ValUE!

$659,900

Executive custom built,air conditioned 2 storey attached home w/ fully developed bsmnt & double dtchd grge in show home condition.Total of 4 bedrms, main flr den & 4 bathrms.Very bright & open plan. Contemporary feel throughout.Bright sunny kitchen w center island & breakfast eating bar w granite counter tops & s/s appliances open to lrg dining area & huge great rm with gas fp w lots of built-ins.Main flr den,2 pc powder rm.French drs leading out from kitchen area to lrg deck & pond w/ south backyard,very low maintenance yard.

Staircase leading upstairs to lrg master bedrm with his & hers closets,5 pc ensuite w/ sky light, lrg soaker tub with seperate shower & large w/i closet.2 other good sized bedrms w 4 pc bathrm & second flr laundry rm. Developed bsemnt w lrg family rm, bedrm, storage workshop rm & 3 pc bathrm. Radiant in flr heat in the bsmnt. Pride of ownership shown throughout.Quiet location,walking distance to Marda Loop.Minutes to downtown.Ideal for professional or young family.Exceptional value! MLS#C4056927

Let Len and Laura and their team put their extensive experience with the Calgary real estate market to work for you.

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Market Analysis

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being close to shopping is a major attraction for homebuyers. These features are among the keys to enjoying your home while you live there, as well as for potential resale value in the future.

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Calgary & regional maps zonea zoneb zoned COMMUNITIES & MLS NUMBERS

COMMUNITIES & MLS NUMBERS

COMMUNITIES & MLS NUMBERS

STONEY TR

STONEY TR STONEY TR

CROWCHILD TR DEERFOOT TR

Monterey Park

Greenwood Greenbiar

TRANS CANADA HI

16 AV

16 AV

Abbeydale

Pt. McKay

MARQUIS OF LORNE TR Applewood

TRANS CANADA HI

OUT OF TOWN MACLEOD TR

Crestmont

SARCEE TR

DEERFOOT TR 27 Upper Scarboro

West End

766

22

Didsbury

2A 562

2 Carstairs

Cremona

Crossfield

Parkhill / Stanley Park

72

766 772

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Garrison Green Meadowlark Park Kingsland

Carbon

567

Airdrie

9

Irricana

567

Delacourt

Dalroy

791

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Chestermere

CALGARY

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Okotoks

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Cluny

542

Bassano

Milo

24 842

540 534

Vulcan 531

Nanton 2

533

zone

547

842

Blackie

Cayley 22

Mossleigh

547

High River

541

Gleichen

Arrowwood

2A

Longview

561

817

797

549

543

SPRUCE MEADOWS TR

Hussar 1

Carseland

552 549

MACLEOD TR

Standard

22X

Dalemead DeWinton

Black Diamond Turner Valley

569

Shepard 22X

56

842

564

564

Lyalta Strathmore

Langdon

8 Bragg Creek

840

Rockyford

Keoma

566

Bearspaw 68

21

Katherine

Balzac

Cochrane

1A

Acme

Beieker

574

Roxboro

GLENMORE TR

806

581 575

Erlton Mission

527

520

Champion

529

Stavely Caramangay

Claresholm

520

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• Incredible value in this wonderful detached home with WEST backyard, & 2,373 Sq Ft of developed living space.

• The chefs kitchen is complete with stainless steel counters, richly stained maple cabinets, Viking professional stove, over/under cabinet lighting, & large pantry.

• The luxurious master retreat boasts a spacious 4pc en-suite bath with soaker tub & walk in closet.

MISSION • $266,800

GARY WILLIAMS M AT T

• 1 bedroom + den condo in a well-established complex with HEATED & SECURE underground parking!

• Designed for entertaining & efficient living, the perfectly planned kitchen features stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, large island with granite breakfast bar & tiled backsplash.

• Low condo fees include heat, water & electricity! Don’t miss the huge patio + gas hook-up!

PALLISER

SPRINGBANK – RODEO RIDGE

• Immaculate, remarkable walk out villa in sought after Briar Park Estates!

• The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts an abundance of cabinetry (under mount lighting) & counter space, double door stainless steel fridge & dishwasher, pantry, moveable island & doors to the deck.

• Don’t miss the triple garage, large principal rooms, cathedral ceilings, like new neutral paint & replaced furnaces!

• Backing onto Springbank Golf Course, this 0.42 acre (18,295 Sq Ft) fully serviced lot is ready for a walk out home with stunning views.

• Only 25 minutes from downtown Calgary!

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GARRISON WOODS • $749,900

Broker/Owner

COVENTRY HILLS

D SOL

8 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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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

MONTHLY STATISTICS

$

‘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

SHERWOOD

515,000

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Gorgeous 2 storey home Open floor plan with big island & pantry Sunny family room with corner fireplace Bay windows in large master with 3-pc ensuite 2 other good sized bedrooms Basement has 4th bedroom, rec room & 3-pc bath Sunny south backyard with 2 tiered deck Walking distance to schools, playground & bus.

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699,900

D L O S

439,000

PANORAMA HILLS

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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 Mar-15

Mar-16

% change

Apr-15

Apr-16

% change

Total Sales

1,777

1,588

-10.64%

211

234

10.90%

New Listings

3,129

3,227

3.13%

521

482

-7.49%

Active Listings

5,704

6,076

6.52%

5,838

6,130

5.00%

Median

420,000

422,000

0.48%

440,200

420,000

-4.59%

Average Price

473,671

468,762

-1.04%

477,733

455,602

-4.63%

Days on Market

39

43

10.26%

34

42

23.53%

Benchmark Price

458,900

442,800

-3.51%

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8 easy ways to Green your home

By Jackie Marchildon

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO MAKE

your home Green. Here are a few simple tricks.

1. Move your fridge into the shade: Leaving your fridge in the sunlight forces it to work harder and wastes energy.

2. Replace your incandescent light bulbs with LEDs: LEDs use less electricity, produce less heat and last longer than your average incandescent light bulbs.

vinegar; it’s the perfect all natural multipurpose cleaner!

6. Install a water-saving shower head: Admittedly the wrong lowflow shower head can make for a bad shower but nowadays there are many water-saving options that don’t compromise pressure.

7. Buy local produce — and walk to the market to get it: The less your food had to travel to get to you, the better — and who doesn’t love a good local farmers’ market?

3. Put up thick curtains in the winter: You’ll keep warmer in the colder months (sadly we have many of them) without having to crank the heat and you’ll conserve energy in doing so.

4. Sign up for online statements: You’ll save money (some financial institutions charge for paper statements), de-clutter your home and save trees in the process.

5. Use vinegar to clean: Clean everything and anything you can with

8. Open your blinds: Avoid turning on the lights in your house and instead open your blinds to allow the sunlight to naturally brighten and warm your home.

Jackie Marchildon is the bilingual senior editor at Yellow Pages NextHome. She prides herself on being interested in everything and because of this her editorial experience ranges from human rights writing to travel blogging to educational publishing.

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Realtor Dory Cameron’s honest straight-forward approach gets results

By Heather Ryan “OUR HOUSE WON’T SELL AND OUR

realtor doesn’t seem to know why.

You were recommended by our friends because you had sold their house when their other realtor couldn’t. They said you were a straight-shooter and told them what they needed to do to get their house sold. I think we need that, too. Can you come and have a look?”

Dory Cameron of the Cameron 10 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Realty Group hears these type of comments nearly every week and takes pride in being able to step in and get people the results they want.

In fact, a recent listing of a townhome in Falconridge was with another realtor for nearly six weeks and received only a couple of showings.

The seller then contacted Cameron asking her to view the property and give an opinion as to why it wasn’t

getting any showings or offers.

“As soon as I walked in the door, I knew immediately why it wasn’t selling,” she says. “Every single wall in the entire townhome was pink!”

The home was purchased as a flip and totally upgraded, but the vacant look and colours weren’t appealing.

“He listed with me and after updating the wall colour and staging the townhome to appeal to who I felt

My first priority is to sell your home and do an excellent job. would be our targeted buyer – a female between the ages of 20 and 30 who has a dog. We received an offer within two days and it sold.”

Who was the buyer? A female between the ages of 20 and 30 who had a dog!

In another recent example, a two-storey in Walden was with another realtor for two months.

“The seller contacted me because he saw me working with another client and felt I really knew what was important to buyers.”

Cameron took the time to go through the home with the clients, making detailed notes of what needed to be packed away and changed. She also suggested the clients move out of the house, stage it and sell it with a quick possession.

She then worked with the sellers to paint all the walls to a more neutral tone, repair baseboards, scrub cupboards, wash windows and change light bulbs from fluorescent to incandescent and then she staged the house.

“Upon the reveal, the homeowner and his wife were over the moon with the way the property now looked and

said they wanted to move back in right away – it looked that gorgeous.”

And, a week later, while listed at the same price the previous realtor had it listed for, the home sold with a very quick possession.

In both cases, the clients were affected by the downturn in the economy and layoffs, but were thrilled that Cameron got their homes sold despite the tough market.

For more than 16 years, Cameron has been helping buyers and sellers and can state that nearly 100 per cent of the 700 real estate transactions she’s negotiated are from referrals.

“To me, this says that people truly value my honest and straight-forward,

no-holds-barred style. Clients often tell me it’s refreshing to experience my no-nonsense approach. This is matched by years of solid real estate experience, which allows me to precisely identify the type of buyer likely to purchase the home and target market this buyer through effective staging and advertising that highlight valued features to capture their attention.

“My first priority is to sell your home and do an excellent job. In tough economic times, you need straight answers. This is how it all starts with me.”

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Inspiration | DESIGNER ADVICE

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

By Laura Le

YAY, SPRING IS WELL UNDER WAY. This is my favorite time of year. The plants are pushing through the dirt in the flower beds, trees are budding and soon there the blossoms will be everywhere. And yet, as I drive around our beautiful city doing my job as a professional stager preparing properties for the real estate market, almost every block has at least one house that still has some sort of seasonal decoration still on the house or in the yard. Christmas has long gone, so is Valentine’s day and even Easter is over.

I understand the urge to decorate 14 YPNEXTHOME.CA

for every single celebration because I am in the stores and see the “stuff” that is available. It is all so cute and irresistible, that is why there are cart loads of it leaving the stores daily. Or, in the case of Halloween, appropriately scary! Whoever thought of marketing for every occasion must be a very, very rich person right now. Anyways, please remove the decorations when the holiday is over.

I have asked if I may take photos of the offending properties while I am out and about and use them for this article, but am told I would need permission for the homeowners

before I could publish the photos.

That is a tricky prospect and I would not want to embarrass anyone, but you know who you are. inflatable I have seen those giant, inflatable deflated snow globes and Santa’s all deflated and covered in yard debris very recently. I don’t know how easy it is to clean those originally, but now faded, brightly coloured nylon orbs but it seems prudent to just pack them away when the season has passed.

Next I would like to address the “ficus” on the front doorstep. Just “ficus” because it is not real does not mean it looks good standing proudly or not so

We all want to have a lovely outdoor space to come home to and keeping it simple is my best advice. proudly, beside the front door greeting your guests. If the tree or plant would not survive the winter weather, we are enjoying please don’t put it outside… you are not fooling anyone. That “silk” palm tree on your balcony in January that has faded to a strange teal green colour is equally ridiculous.

If you wish to have “greenery” outside that is not real during the winter take a look around you to see

what foliage is actually still green in our climate and buy plants that resemble those. Cedars, junipers and fir trees are perfect artificial choices for your yard, balcony or deck.

There is a yard in my neighbourhood that has a huge, very faded banana tree, tiki stools and table with matching tiki bamboo torches mixed with all seasons of children’s sporting paraphernalia.

Everything is out all year and I drive by it almost every day.

Then there are the people that have silk/plastic flowers in their yards or planters. This is very, very difficult to do well but once in a while it does look great. Without exception, when I have had the opportunity to ask where the beautiful, artificial arrangements came from they were put together by a designer or florist.

There are some artificial flowers that are meant to be outside and are able to endure the weather with minimal deterioration and fading.

We all want to have a lovely outdoor space to come home to and keeping it simple is my best advice.

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 APR 22 - MAY 20, 2016 | HOME GUIDE 15

Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

First-time buyers left out of Budget 2016

By Wayne Karl

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FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS —

particularly those in expensive markets — thought they had a powerful friend in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Leading up to the election last fall, one of Trudeau’s campaign promises was to modernize the federal Home Buyers’ Plan. The plan as it stands now allows first-time buyers to withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSP to put toward a down payment on a home. They then have up to 15 years to repay the funds.

In 2009, then Prime Minister Stephen Harper raised the withdrawal limit to $25,000 from $20,000. In his own 2015 re-election campaign, Harper was proposing to increase it further, to $35,000.

Trudeau had proposed to bring the HBP up to 2016 standards to allow Canadians impacted by sudden and significant life changes to buy a house without tax penalty. He said this would ease the burden on Canadians facing job relocation, the death of a spouse, marital breakdown or a decision to accommodate an elderly family member.

However, in his inaugural budget — Budget 2016 tabled on March 22 — here’s what Trudeau’s first financial plan included for first-time homebuyers: absolutely nothing. No update or revision to the HBP was to be found.

It would have been welcomed news to first-time buyers. Housing costs are rising (which is a good 16 YPNEXTHOME.CA

“Housing costs are rising... But saving and otherwise obtaining the funds to take that important first homebuying step are becoming increasingly difficult.” thing, once you own a home, as it’s an indication of market health). But saving and otherwise obtaining the funds to take that important first homebuying step are becoming increasingly difficult. This is especially true in Toronto, where the industry and others are raising concerns about affordability.

This is also where the HBP and other initiatives prove their value.

Through other measures, however, it is clear Trudeau is keeping an eye on the housing market, which is increasingly important given

economic and affordability challenges in some areas.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an existing homeowner looking for your next home, there may be other initiatives in the future to help you realize your homebuying plans.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/ WayneKarl

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