Calgary New Home + Condo Guide - Nov. 15, 2019

Calgary Nov. 15–Dec. 13, 2019

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Holiday lights: we love to look at them as we drive through darkened streets on winter nights – but man, are they a pain in the you know what to put up. It’s our second holiday season in our new home, but the first one in which we are in a financially sound place to indulge on the glow of the holiday spirit.

We figured we would take the easy route and pay to have lights installed. Two storeys worth; lights around the porch, the whole nine yards. Genius, right?

“It’s probably going to be about $800 to get them professionally installed,” my partner says, looking over my shoulder as I fill in a form for a free quote.

“Nah, I would wager $500 at most,” I retort confidently as I press send. Less than 24 hours later, I got the quote…and nearly fell out of my chair. My partner was more or less on the money; we were looking upwards of $1,000 to get holiday lights strung on our house – which unless we struck gold within the next week, was not happening.

Discouraged but not defeated, I took a step back and considered how we could get that high-end look at 10 per cent of the quote.

We wanted it to not only look good, but be economical. A quick search of any home and outdoor goods retailer shows a variety of different lighting systems in different styles and colours. I’m apprehensive about getting on a ladder, so I was totally gob smacked to discover lighting projectors. These amazing devices are becoming widely popular with the simplicity of ‘setting it and forgetting it.’ So this year, we will not only be taking advantage of the lovely columns that hold up our exterior porch and wrapping it with lights, lush garland and bows, but there will be a projector on our lawn, too.

For a little under $100, we can accomplish an incredible holiday lighting scheme that’ll make even the most Grinch of types stop their car to steal a peek. Lighting up your home for the holiday’s doesn’t have to break the bank, you just need a little imagination, some patience and some holiday cheer to get it done.

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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS MARKET AT SPRUCE MEADOWS Enjoy 300+ vendors spreading the Christmas spirit at the International Christmas Market at Spruce Meadows. From imported items to handcrafted gifts, it’s stress-free shopping in a beautiful, festive environment featuring unique gift ideas and lively entertainment. The market is open Nov. 15-17, 22-24 and Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

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Maclean’s magazine recently ranked Calgary the top community to retire to in Alberta based on criteria such as access to health care, public transportation, weather, affordability, population growth, taxes, crime, amenities and culture. macleans.ca/economy/best-communities-retire-canada-2019

Fashion Your Bathroom with Style The Royal Flush has been aiding local bathroom fashionistas since Jeanne Docherty first opened the popular boutique in Roxboro Mall back in 1979. The company was known for carrying some of

the first European-style plumbing fixtures in Alberta and – under the direction of Jeanne’s son, Michael (photographed centre, in the suit) – continues to offer some of Calgary’s most posh plumbing

fixtures from their show room in Mission. Drop in during their 40th anniversary celebrations in November and ask about their special anniversary trade pricing for homeowners.

AVLI Art

Calgary artist Rhys Douglas Farrell mural, titled “Migration”, has been chosen out of three finalists in AVLI on Atlantic’s public art competition and will be viewable to the public at street level in front of AVLI Presentation Centre located at 1201 – 10th Ave. SE, in Inglewood. AVLI on Atlantic itself is also a work of local public art, with developer Brian Kernick calling on the award-winning architects at Sturgess Architecture and Inglewood’s own celebrated

interior designer Jerilyn Wright.

Located on 9th Ave. SE (Atlantic Avenue), homes at AVLI on Atlantic start in the low $300,000s. Most of AVLI’s floorplans are customdesigned, ranging in size from 545 to 2,200 sq.-ft. The seven-storey development offers a unique mix of one and two-bedroom homes (plus den), including four livework homes and seven penthouse suites. AVLI on Atlantic’s 61 units are under construction and currently 85 per cent sold. nexthome.ca 9

INSPIRATION |

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love designing bedrooms. They come in all shapes and sizes, so a cookie-cutter approach doesn’t work, especially when the space is small Designer Jo or awkward. For this Alcorn creates a bedroom, I was met with charming girl’s a host of challenges. I had bedroom in a to come up with a unique small space. sleeping arrangement and lots of storage for three little girls in one small room.

Fitting three girls into a small space certainly made sleeping a challenge. My only option was bunk beds. With tight space restrictions, I had to have custom beds created. To have them fit into this small, square room, I turned the hinges on the bedroom door so that it would open in the other direction. Then and most importantly, to keep the I built in a wall, creating a pseudo noise down. hallway inside the room. That wall For room accessories, I looked was able to serve as a headboard, and I mounted the bed ladder right to Wayfair.ca for some great finds. I added their geo-shaped on the wall, making use of every wallpaper to create a feature wall. square inch of space.

I also used their stylish blackI embedded drawers on out blinds in all white; its soft, wheels under the bed and cascading design made the space added an open shelving area for seem larger and airy. I accented additional storage. the room with light colours We also tucked a window seat through a patterned rug and the into the wall and surrounded it polka-dot sheets – which keeps with storage, too. I added texture the room looking clean and fun at and a modern twist by changing the same time. the closet doors to Masonite’s I added hypoallergenic, dust Melrose Safe ‘n Sound door, from mite control, fully washable pillows Metrie (metrie.com). I went with and bedding from my line called their Safe ‘n Sound core option for Alcorn Home (alcornhome.com). the weight and feel of the door,

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I cannot stress enough the importance of “washable” with little ones! Finally, I added some pink velvet pillows (also washable), and a black and white throw blanket to balance off the wallpaper at the end of the bed.

The artwork is another source of colour and pattern. By enlarging and hanging cute family photos, it added personality and a sense of belonging for the kids. A fulllength mirror at the end of the hall is functional and created a runway for playtime. There was enough floor space for the girls to get out their doll houses and other toys, and still have room for everyone to enjoy whatever they were doing at any time.

The biggest lesson to learn from this makeover is that sometimes you have to think outside of the box – literally! If I had stayed with the square room as it began, it wouldn’t have the wonderful personality and function it has now.

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By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: McKee Homes, ReidBuilt Homes genesisland.com

By: Mattamy Homes Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary

by Carlisle Group

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By: Qualico Builders: NuVista, McKee Homes, Pacesetter, Broadview ZEN RAVENSWOOD by Avalon Master Builder ravenswoodairdrie.com

By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: ReidBuilt Homes, Mckee Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Genesis Builders Group, WestView Builders CANALS by Slokker Homes genesisland.com

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3. COOPER’S CROSSING By: Westmark Holdings Builders: Harder Homes, McKee Homes, NuVista Homes; Emerald New Homes and Douglas Homes cooperscrossing.ca

4. HILLCREST By: Apex Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Shane Homes hillcrestairdrie.com

7. PIER 11 By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: Genesis Builder Group pier11airdrie.com

8. MIDTOWN By: Wenzel Developments & Apex Developments Builders: Shane Homes, Excel Homes, Trico Homes midtowninairdrie.com

10. GEORGETOWN 11. VISTA CROSSING IN CROSSFIELD By: Dream Development Builders: McKee Homes, Reidbuilt Homes, Homes by Dream vistacrossing.ca

12. CHINOOK GATE By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, McKee Homes chinookgate.com

13. SOUTHPOINT By: Vesta Properties vestasouthpoint.com

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RESIDENTS ENJOY A LIFESTYLE THEY DESIRE AT BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL’S

CHINOOK GATE Nestled just steps away from Airdrie’s renowned Chinook Winds Park and minutes away from a variety of amenities, Chinook Gate gives new homebuyers the lifestyle they desire without the big city price.

Crafted by Brookfield Residential, Chinook Gate is a boutique community

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off Yankee Valley Boulevard between 8th and 24th St. S.W. that will eventually be home to approximately 800 residences.

“Chinook Gate is an inviting, family-oriented community that places a wide range of amenities at the doorstep, such as the 55-acre Chinook Winds Park, and where buyers won’t have

to compromise anything,” says Tannis Anstey, marketing manager, Calgary communities.

“We’ve been getting a great response from buyers since we began developing the community.

In fact, the response has been so great that we’re building in three phases. Buyers love that they can get more for less with a variety

of unique product offerings at great price points to meet almost everyone’s budgets and needs,” she says. “Upsize, downsize, your size – it’s a community that’s a perfect fit.”

As one Chinook Gate resident notes: “We love the big city in a small town feel, and the neighbours are so friendly. We got a house with a huge backyard and garage, for the price of what we were paying in rent.”

Buyers can choose from frontattached garage homes by Excel Homes and well-known Airdrie builder McKee Homes starting in the high $300,000s, and Brookfield Residential and Excel have laned homes with rear garages starting in the mid $300,000s and duplexes starting in the low $300,000s.

Avalon Master Builder is a new addition to the community with a showhome now open. Zen offers two- and three-bedroom townhomes with a main floor that has plenty of open-living space and a separate bonus room, perfect for an office, family room or just a place to relax and watch some TV or curl up with a good book. All starting from the $270,000s.

But the biggest attraction is the walkability and access to all trails, greenspace and year-round activities within the community and the 55-acre Chinook Winds Park, which is home to a hockey rink, skate park, multi-use and volleyball courts, baseball diamonds and a toboggan hill.

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LOCATION Chinook Gate in Airdrie DEVELOPER Brookfield Residential BUILDERS Avalon, Brookfield, Excel, McKee HOME TYPE Front-drive, laned, duplex and townhomes CONTACT chinookgate.com

Residents also appreciate having numerous shops, services, restaurants, grocery stores, Genesis Place and schools (there is also a future school site in the community) all minutes away, along with quick access to Centre St. and the QE2 for easy commutes to Calgary.

As an added bonus, Brookfield Residential offers several incentive programs: Community Referral, rewarding buyers $2,000 if they refer a friend or family who makes a purchase; Community Loyalty, rewarding buyers $2,000 if they currently live in a Brookfield Residential community and purchase their next new home in another active Brookfield community; and Heroes, providing $2,000 off the purchase of a home to our local heroes – police, firefighters, health care workers, etc.

For more information, visit the nine showhomes, open 2-8 p.m.

Monday to Thursday and noon5 p.m. weekends and holidays located on Chinook Gate Close and Chinook Gate Square or visit chinookgate.com. Avalon’s Zen showhome at 169 Chinook Gate Blvd. S.W. is open 2-8 p.m.

Monday to Wednesday and noon-5 p.m. weekends and holidays.

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ADVICE | CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS

WHAT’S COMMON AND PRIVATE

RESPONSIBILITY? LINDA PALFI There’s no need for confusion in condominium living over who is responsible for utility lines and mechanical systems. When there’s a lack of clarity over whether a pipe or a chimney is common responsibility or that of an owner, we should default to it being common property. In other words, the condo corporation should maintain it and repair it.

Problems arise, of course, when everyone is trying to avoid the cost – but expenses in housing is unavoidable. Let’s look at how confusion can arise when trying to discern who is responsible for the cost, and how easily it’s resolved.

When a condominium apartment or a townhouse tap leaks, it’s obviously the owner’s personal property, and their job to have it repaired. Likewise, when an “elbow” drainpipe under a sink leaks, it’s our job as individual owners to repair or replace it.

Confusion arises when that pipe serving only one suite is leaking at or just inside the wall, as this is now considered common property. Some people are troubled when they can’t even confirm where a leak started, as a pipe runs between common property and an individual suite.

A common example in townhouse condos is a fireplace, which obviously serves just one home, but the chimney from it rises through a common property attic to vent above the common property roof. Yes, a 14 New Home + Condo Guide | Nov. 15–Dec. 13, 2019

malfunctioning gas fireplace is the suite owner’s job to repair, but what about that chimney, both for repair and for maintenance? A long and late night debate could be held over where the responsibility changes hands.

Townhouse condo boards often try to hold down monthly “fees” by making each owner responsible for their own chimney maintenance, but remember that the building’s attic, the roof framing and that exterior chimney are all outside the owner’s unit, and thus are common property.

That so called bare land condo is different legally, but not operationally. The entire house is owned by the homeowner, but exterior maintenance is still deferred to the corporation of all the owners.

Here’s a way to sort through this issue: individual owners are responsible “paint-to-paint”, or within their four walls. Boards are best guided by imagining an incident causing property damage, and an insurance claim dispute ending up in front of a judge. If you couldn’t sort out responsibility before the fact, the judge certainly won’t be able to after it, and the evidence might be charred. They will likely shrug and say that unless there’s specific evidence of a single owner’s responsibility, the corporation should have ensured that the property was maintained, and risk was reduced.

In condominium townhouses, these debates are usually over chimneys. In condo apartment buildings, even the most luxurious ones, these debates revolve

around water pipes. Sometimes, only your plumber knows for sure.

Often times, even they can’t even sort it out, but they just fix it and issue the bill.

We don’t need a perfect solution, so don’t split hairs – we just need to repair problems and maintain services to our homes.

Don’t feel taken advantage off when your neighbour’s leak is fixed at your apparent expense. Next year, you’ll enjoy a repair at theirs.

Don’t object that your condo fee will be five bucks more per month, as over the long term your personal expense will be reduced by a similar amount.

Here’s my condo motto for these issues: When in doubt, it’s common property.

Linda Palfi is the Broker/Owner of CNC Properties, which offers both Real Estate and Condominium Property Management Services. She is a member of CREB’S Professional Standards Committee and serves on multiple condo boards.

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By: West Grove Estates Builders: Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes risewestgroveestates.com

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11. WOLF WILLOW By: Westcreek Developments Builders: Cove Properties, Stepper, Trico Homes, Shane Homes, JaymanBUILT, Morrison Homes, Maddison Avenue liveatwolfwillow.ca

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PROPERTY PROFILE

SHANE HOMES’ RELEASES WIDE SELECTION OF

With the upcoming launch of Phase 3, buyers are going to be thrilled to discover a wide selection of lots built by Shane Homes in the southeast Calgary community of Belmont.

“We’ve just released our new lots and they’re fantastic, offering back yards with west-facing exposure onto the playground and walking path, south-facing back yards that are in high demand and pie-shaped lots,” says area manager Erin Jorgensen. “And buyers can choose from 16 different models ranging from 1,700 to 3,000 sq. ft. in Belmont depending on the lot size.

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entries because buyers like the opportunity to have a separate entrance for a nanny, an older child or even parents – we get a number of multi-generational families because of the diversity of Belmont,” she says, noting that they can offer four- and fivebedroom layouts.

The two top models in Belmont are the 1,767-sq.-ft. Fiesta II, which starts in the low $420,000s and the 1,910-sq.-ft. Alston, which starts in the $440,000s. “Both have very attractive price points and we have promotional pricing on them as well,” Jorgensen says.

Joining the top four are – the 2,056-sq.-ft. Orion II and the 2,307-sq.-ft. Sovanna – both

showhomes in Belmont, which offers pricing starting in the mid $400,000s.

“The Orion II is a popular model for us because people love the open floorplan and having a den on the main floor,” Jorgensen comments. “We also added a beautiful skylight in the stairwell and people love it so much that buyers have been adding it in other models.”

The showhome also showcases Shane’s popular super kitchen upgrade that features a long island, extended cabinets and built-in appliances, owners’ suite with a luxurious ensuite that includes double sinks, corner soaker tub, walk-in shower, large walk-in

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closet, plus generous secondary bedrooms and a front bonus room.

As for the larger Sovanna, buyers love the features such as “the central family room with a vaulted ceiling upstairs, the open lifestyle room on the main floor and the upscale chef’s kitchen. They literally scream with delight when they see the size of the walkin closet in the owners’ suite,” Jorgensen says. “It’s absolutely massive. You could easily put a middle island inside the closet and still have room.”

Among other highlights are the convenient built-in smart home technology in the upstairs loft, large secondary bedrooms, upstairs laundry and a spacious owners’ suite with a lavish ensuite featuring dual sinks, make-up counter, soaker tub and an oversized walk-in shower.

“One benefit for buyers is our ‘Love It or Customize It’ feature so if a client wants something they’ve seen, but isn’t in the model they want, we can customize the plan,” Jorgensen says. “For example, we’re often recreating the walk-

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LOCATION Belmont BUILDER Shane Homes HOME TYPE Single-family front drive CONTACT Erin Jorgensen at 403-536-2311

in closet and other popular features displayed in the Sovanna showhome in other models because we can customize our homes to suit our buyers’ needs.”

For more information, visit the showhomes, at 100 and 104 Belmont Terrace S.E., Calgary, open Monday to Thursday, 2-8 p.m., and weekends and holidays, noon-5 p.m., call Erin Jorgensen at 403-536-2311, or visit shanehomes.com. nexthome.ca 17

ADVICE | INSIDE THE NUMBERS

A CHANGE OF MINDSET JIM ZANG The news of the federal Liberal party victory and Justin Trudeau’s re-election as Prime Minister was not well-received by many Calgarians, including some members of the housing sectors.

Although disappointed, many are taking a ‘cautiously optimistic’ wait-and-see approach rather than a knee-jerk over-reaction.

While we often hear from the big home builders and land developers on these issues, seldom do we hear from the ‘little guy’ – the materials supplier, tradesperson or professional service – who are equally affected, if not more, by the realities of an economic slowdown and it’s corresponding influence on new home sales and construction.

One of these ‘little guys’ is Lenbeth Weeping Tile, managed

by Bill Tillapaugh, who started the business 21 years ago in Calgary. An active member of BILD Calgary, the local home builders’ organization, while also serving on various committees, Tillapaugh has seen his share of ups and downs in the industry over the past couple of decades.

“To some extent, all of the 18 New Home + Condo Guide | Nov. 15–Dec. 13, 2019

housing industry suppliers deal with the same issues,” he says. “Increasing equipment, manpower and capacity in a growing market, and then working towards adjusting how to best reduce that capacity when the overall market shifts.

Our group has been working on developing strategies that allow us to increase and decrease our capacity based on our customers’ demands – I’ve spoken with other suppliers that are working on the same strategy.”

Tillapaugh says the market in 2019 was pretty much the same as it was in 2018 for his company in terms Tillapaugh of volume.

“Our group has been working to change our mindset by accepting that this current market is the reality of today and doing our best to provide quality products and services to our customers with a positive attitude. We’ve worked to find efficiencies in everything that we do. Products we use, how we order products, how we schedule work and how we complete the work have all been adjusted since late 2014.”

They’ve also been working on sourcing more local products, he says, with a focus on Albertamade products – while at the

same time re-developing internal processes to eliminate seasonal service items for customers and cut down on administration.

Efficiency, now more than ever, is not optional.

Tillapaugh says he believes that “we have a confidence issue in Calgary. People are uncertain what the future holds and the federal election didn’t create any needed certainty. I am hopeful that with a minority government, affordability for housing will become a key issue for political parties and they will work towards either ending or reducing the stress test in markets where it doesn’t apply.”

Through all the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth from some parts of the industry, Tillapaugh remains positive. “Our industry is filled with intelligent, innovative people and I believe that companies will continue to find ways to increase the offering to consumers. The overall product being built today and the service that new homeowners are receiving is first class.

“I am optimistic that individuals will realize that this is the best time to purchase a new home with low interest rates and great product available.”

TESTING THE WEST

The local housing industry, over the past few years, is definitely

not for the feint of heart. Factors like the economy – especially the health of the oil and gas sector – provincial and federal elections, immigration policies and even the weather can all impact new home sales, making it trickier than ever for builders to anticipate needs ahead of time and have shovels in the ground.

Do you wait for purchases before beginning construction?

Do you build spec homes, hoping your reading of the market trends is correct? Do you continue to build show homes at previous levels? When you’re talking projects that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars each for single-family homes and in the multi-millions for condos, these are decisions that weigh on builders and developers each and every day.

According the most recent statistics released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), October

was not a good month for starts, with totals down 48 per cent and reaching just over half of September’s number (Chart 1).

Starts were down across the board, with the exception being row housing (townhomes) which showed a very moderate increase of 11 units (seven per cent). On a year-to-date basis, even with Chart 1: Housing starts by dwelling type Oct 2019

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Compared to last October, things were better, with starts up in every category except semi-detached, but there’s just not enough time left in the year to make up the entire gap from 2018’s year-end totals.

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Not surprisingly, in a weakened market, much of the drop in absorption of singledetached homes shows up at higher price points (Chart 3).

At the $850,000 and up level, sales are down. In fact, sales are down for most price ranges indicated – except at the lower end, where absorption rates are up. What this means is painfully obvious, people simply aren’t buying as many homes at the top end of the spectrum.

People still need to live somewhere, however, so we see more lower-priced homes being sold.

November and December still to be accounted for, even the most optimistic market analyst would have to admit it doesn’t look great for reaching last year’s totals. Certainly the results of the federal election did not help build consumer confidence in the West in general and Calgary specifically.

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Despite decreasing starts and absorption rates, the average price of a single-detached home has actually increased by about 1.8 percent. While such a limited increase might seem small in terms of percentage, to the average family a difference of more than $12,000 is significant, likely adding at least another year onto a mortgage. With unsold inventory at medium to high levels and prices still on the rise, consumers could use a break in the form of some moderate market correction and, of course, both consumers and builders would benefit from a relaxation of the mortgage ‘stress test’ regulations.

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Jim Zang is a professional writer/editor who has lived in Calgary his entire life. He has been reporting on the local housing industry since the early 1990s and is the former editor and associate publisher of a variety of housing industry and lifestyle publications in Calgary and region. nexthome.ca 19

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ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME WITHOUT THE HEADACHE OF SELLING YOUR OLD HOUSE You’re excited to move into your new place, but something’s dragging you down: you still need to sell your current home. You will need to prepare for costly repairs, cleaning your home, the worry of carrying two mortgages, debating when to drop your asking price, and hoping you receive a reasonable offer.

What if you could sell without all that stress, and receive a fair market value for your home?

Instant buyers, or iBuyers, are technology-based companies that have been disrupting the real estate market in the United States since 2015. Using large amounts of data and predictive algorithms, these companies estimate the current market price for a home, offer the homeowner a cash deal, and provide flexibility with close dates allowing homeowners to sell with minimal disruption in their day-to-day lives.

Properly’s Calgary-born CEO, Anshul Ruparell, sought to bring this innovation to the Canadian real estate market. In August of 2019, Properly secured $22 million in financing to invest in technology, hiring more team members, growth in Calgary, and fueling expansion to other Canadian cities. Over 5,000 Calgarians have requested an all-cash offer from Properly, and expansion has begun in regions of Ottawa.

The process is simple and transparent. Visit Properly.ca and complete a questionnaire about 20 New Home + Condo Guide | Nov. 15–Dec. 13, 2019

your home. You’ll get a home estimate right away, and a Properly agent will provide a detailed offer within 48 hours. Properly estimates are data driven utilizing thousands of metrics from the local market and the condition of your home.

When you receive an offer, Properly will share how the estimate was determined. A free third-party home inspection will be completed at your convenience, and you can choose your close date ranging from 5 to 45 days after you accept a formal offer from Properly.

Properly charges a fee to cover the cost of any upgrades that are necessary, staging and selling the house. Depending on the age of your home, the fee ranges

from 5.9 to 6.9 per cent, which is comparable to the cost of selling the traditional way. There are no unforeseen costs, and if your home is sold for more than your offer from Properly – you will receive a cheque for 50 per cent of the difference, minus any upgrade costs Properly was required to make.

If you’ve been itching to get into a new home, but you are hesitant to go through the ordeal of selling, Properly might just be the solution for you.

Visit Properly.ca to read testimonials of Calgarians who have chosen to sell with Properly, review FAQs, and complete the short questionnaire to see what Properly would offer for your home.

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Calgary is hosting the 107th Grey Cup on November 24th and we’re so excited! While there are a lot of exciting Grey Cup festivities happening around the city, hosting your own party can be equally as fun.

Set the Scene

Grey Cup Party decked out in

local breweries! Be sure to

Decorating is half the fun of throwing a Grey Cup

fanwear and provide a prize for whoever goes all out!

also include some nonalcoholic beverages for the

Party! Make your guests feel like they’re watching the game from the sidelines by

The Best Part Of course the best part is the

designated drivers out there!

decorating your living room the colours of your team. Be sure to have a stack of foam fingers available for when they get a touch down.

Dress the Part There’s nothing wrong with some friendly competition.

Have everyone come to your

food. Have some fun with your menu, you could embrace the spirit of Calgary by grilling up some Spolumbos sausages or order some delicious pizza!

The Second Best Part It’s not a Grey Cup Party without the libations. Stock your fridge with beverages from one of Calgary’s many

Obviously, we’re rooting for the Stamps to be in the finals! Are you?

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Sources: the Magazine Media Factbook 2018 – MPA–The Association of Magazine Media; Pew Research Center Social Media Fact Sheet, Feb 2018; GfK MRI, Fall 2017

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NEWBIE NOTES

THE MILLENNIAL TREND:

HOMEOWNERSHIP BEFORE MARRIAGE

by AMANDA PEREIRA

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My parents lived with my dad’s sister for the first two years of their marriage before they bought their first home in 1989. They were in their early 20s. The house was a foreclosure that needed a lot of elbow grease, but they closed on it for a whopping $75,000 and secured a mortgage rate that was a little over 12 per cent.

My partner M and I lived with his family for two years when we decided it was time for us to spread our proverbial wings and leave the nest. After a few months of looking, settling on a new build, and solidifying our buy by signing on the dotted line, the agent representing our builder looked at my partner seriously, pointed a finger at him and said: “You got her the house, now it’s time you made an honest woman out of her.”

I gave him a weak smile in response. The statement, though perhaps well-intentioned, was completely out of this century.

Still, it made me consider just how much the trend has shifted in terms of the order of life’s traditional milestones.

A decade ago, my ultraconservative and very traditional Portuguese grandmother might have erupted into histrionics while collapsing dramatically to the floor at the idea of me living out of wedlock – never mind buying real estate without a ring on my finger. When I told her in 2017 that M and I had bought our first home, she touched my hand tenderly and said, “Parabéns.”

– congratulations. There were no tears or fear surrounding the cultural perception that came with me and M living together, just pride for our accomplishment in a landscape that makes it challenging for Millennials to get into the market to begin with.

According to two recent reports, we are not alone in choosing to buy a home before committing to matrimony. A study of homebuyers conducted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in 2018 found that less than half of Millennial firsttime homebuyers surveyed were married, compared to Gen Xers based on a survey in which nine per cent of responders were firsttime homebuyers.

A 2019 report by Pew Research Center substantiates this claim, noting that not only are Millennials less financially secure next to their predecessors, but the trend for getting married later in life has been going on for nearly two generations. Only 46 per cent of surveyed Millennials between the ages of 25 to 37 were married, compared to 67 per cent of Baby Boomers and 57 per cent of Gen

Xers at the same age.

It’s not just the perception on marriage that’s changing, it’s the size of home desired

by Millennials, too. First-time homebuyers are purchasing smaller homes, with 61 per cent having purchased a singledetached home in 2018. Long gone are the days of aspiring to own a home like the McCallister’s à la Home Alone: Pew Research Center notes that Millennials are experiencing a shift in priorities with a renewed focus on convenience and minimalism.

McMansions are now a thing of holidays’ past, thanks to the mortgage stress test and the weight of student debt.

The emphasis on marriage before buying real estate isn’t what it once was. Call it a change in trends, a shift in priorities, or financial and emotional maturity.

The only thing that is for certain is while we may be delaying exchanging vows, we aren’t giving up on our aspirations for homeownership – we’re just delaying the nuptials in exchange for the keys and the satisfaction of saying ‘home sweet home.’

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Storage with Style

by Michelle hopkins Judson Beaumont has made a career out of challenging our preconceived notions of what storage should look like. The artist and founder of Straight Line Designs Inc. proves that storage doesn’t have to be boring to be functional.

“I think of storage and ask, ‘Why does everything have to look the same?’” says the graduate of the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. “I want furniture to have personality, yet still be very functional. I want people to question why storage should be traditional looking.”

Today’s storage solutions certainly don’t have to be drab, says Theresa Thom, franchise director, Stor-X Organizing Solutions. More importantly, homeowners don’t realize how many unused areas can easily be transformed into innovative storage spaces. For example, the small closet at the front door is often a landmine of clutter.

“You can pull that door right off and create a mudroom, complete with bench, shelves, a couple of drawers and hooks,” says Thom.

“Now that awkward closet is a much more functional one.”

Wolf Nickel, president and founder of Stor-X adds: “There is also so much wasted space in laundry rooms. You can make the laundry room so much more efficient by adding a built-in folding table with hanging space, as well as shelving for brooms, mops and laundry supplies.”

Before placing your belongings in a chest of drawers or curios in a

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cabinet, Heather Knitel, the owner of Good Riddance Professional Organization Solutions, says, “Envision your space and how you would like it to look.”

This is not only good advice for storage, but it’s a great opportunity to de-clutter. Knitel suggests systematically going from room to room. Everything should get pulled out of drawers, cupboards and countertops and sorted into three piles — donate, trash, keep.

“Eliminate what you aren’t using,” says Knitel. “But stay very focused on the task at hand, meaning don’t go zigzagging. Stay in the room until it is done.”

Many of us hoard magazines, books and newspapers. Recycle those old newspapers. Then, purge

yourself of those magazines and books by giving them to a hospital or other charitable organization that could put them to good use.

Clothing “Eighty per cent of the time, we wear only 20 per cent of our wardrobe,” says Knitel.

When it comes to clothing, a good rule of thumb is, if you haven’t worn it for six months or for a season, get rid of it.

“Most of us have to change the way we think. We tend to hold onto things way too long for emotional reasons,” says Knitel. “For example, that sweater grandma gave you five years ago that you have never worn … place it in the charity bin.”

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By: Dream Development Builders: DS Homes, Homes by Avi, Genesis Builders Group, Morrison Homes, WestView Builders, Calbridge Homes, Homes by Dream Avira by Jayman Modus lifeontheridge.ca

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

DISCOVER WALDEN

by RACHEL FEDDEMA

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” – Henry David Thoreau, Walden (1854).

Walden is a book written by Thoreau while he lived in solitude in a small cabin surrounded by nature from 1845 to 1847. In his writing, he explored selfdiscovery, minimalism, self-reliance, and harmony with the natural 26 New Home + Condo Guide | Nov. 15–Dec. 13, 2019

environment. His philosophy has been influential in political and environmental movements around the world.

160 years later, inspired by Thoreau’s “Walden’s Pond”, construction commenced on a new community in Southeast Calgary. The neighbourhood of Walden is bordered by the Bow River Valley to the east, designed with greenspaces, bike friendly pathways, traffic calming road design, and a broad array of homes styles that offer Calgarians a

personal private oasis.

Here you’ll find a well-established new community that gives you the best of both worlds. You’ll have the convenience of connectivity with great access to major transit corridors, and a home that is outside the hustle and bustle of Calgary’s core. Enjoy a tranquil neighbourhood greenspace, prairie sky views, easy access to the mountains, while residing in a lively neighbourhood with amenities and services located a short walk from your home.

Township located at 210th Ave and MacLeod trail. Scheduled to open its first phase in 2021, Township will become a 1.5 million sq.-ft. mixedused development on 10 acres of land with commercial space, retail, grocery, fashion, restaurants, offices, medical facilities, and hotels.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

There are two new school sites planned in Walden, and a long list of great schools that kids can attend in nearby communities until the new schools are ready. Walden is a paradise for raising kids to love the outdoors with two kilometres of pathways, creative play areas for kids, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, fishing on the Bow, and a short drive from Spruce Meadows and Granary Road.

GETTING AROUND

If you need to commute downtown, you’ll have about a 30 to 40-minute drive from your home with MacLeod Trail easily accessible. Commuting by transit is simple with three bus routes running in the neighbourhood and close access to the southeast leg of the LTR Red Line at Somerset – Bridlewood station. A commute downtown from Walden will take approximately 50 to 60 minutes giving you plenty of time to read that book you’ve been meaning to finish.

A HOME FOR EVERYONE

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

THE ESSENTIALS ARE COVERED

Walden was the first community to attain all 11 of the City of Calgary’s sustainability principles.

The community was built with forward-thinking design that includes natural space as an integral part of the community, not as an afterthought. Enjoy pathways shadowed by mature preserved trees, a naturalized wetland, a clear-water pond, and trail systems that connect Walden to Fish Creek Park.

Walden Gate Village has groceries, fast food, retail and Walden Landing which offers professional and medical services. Just north of Walden are the amenities in Lake Chaparral and further north the Shawnessy Town Centre. The rest of Calgary is accessible via MacLeod Trail, and Okotoks is a short drive south.

In a few years, Walden will also have prime access to a large new retail and business hub called

There is a broad range of home types available in Walden, with options to fit any budget and style preference. Choose from condos, townhomes, duplexes, laned homes, front garages, bungalow villas, and estate homes. You’ll be in good hands with Calgary’s most renowned builders building in Walden, including Arcuri Homes, Avi Urban, Axis Homes, Baywest Homes, California Custom Home Builders, Cardel Homes, Cardel Lifestyles, Daytona Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, Homes by Us, and Prominent Homes. nexthome.ca 27

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20 Ave Nw 1

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14 St Nw

12

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Crowchild Trl Nw

Trans Canada Hwy

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EAU CLAIRE

25 Ave Se

NEW CONDOS

42 Ave Se

11. WATERFRONT by Anthem Properties waterfrontcalgary.com

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BRIDGELAND 3. Bridgeland Crossings II by Gablecraft

KENSINGTON 12. EZRA by Birchwood ezraonrileypark.com 13. KENSINGTON by Bucci Developments bucci.com/Kensington/

Homes liveat.bridgelandcrossings.com 4. Radius by Bucci Developments bucci.com/radius/ 5. Steps by Giustini Bridges Inc. 6. Bridgeland Hill by Gablecraft Homes liveatbridgelandhill.gablecrafthomes.ca

14. DUKE by Avi Urban aviurban.com

EAST VILLAGE

VICTORIA PARK

DEVELOPER: CMLC 7. INK by Battistella Developments battistella.ca/ink/ 8. EVOLUTION by Embassy Bosa evolutioncalgary.com 9. VERVE by Fram Building Group framhomes.com 10. N3 Condos by Knightsbridge & Metorpia N3condo.ca

MISSION

15. GUARDIAN by Hon Towers theguardiancalgary.com

WEST END 16. AVENUE by Grosvenor & Cressey avenuewestend.com

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TOP FOUR TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IN WINTER

CODY BATTERSHILL

Not everyone can wait until spring or summer to sell their home. If you are thinking about listing your property this winter, here’s a few tips that should help you entice potential buyers that walk through the door. #1 – CLEAR THE PATHWAYS

Make sure your pathways are cleared for showings. First impressions are everything, and you would be surprised by the kind of impressions you can make on a potential buyer with an uncleared driveway or walkway up to the front door.

Besides, it’s the safe thing to do to avoid slips and trips. Footprints on freshly fallen snow can turn to ice quickly if the temperature is cold enough. If you’re having a tough time managing, try sprinkling a layer of sand or salt over your walkways to help out. #2 – GET A LARGE DOOR MAT

Having a good-sized mat for shoes seems too simple to be officially listed as its own tip, but it actually goes a long way in keeping your house clean for consecutive showings.

Remember that potential buyers may be coming with their significant other, family members and real estate agent(s). So, do yourself a favour and make sure there’s enough space for everyone to park their shoes on your front door mat.

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#3 – TURN UP THE HEAT

How on earth would anyone be able to envision themselves in your home or condo if they are holding their elbows arms crossed and their teeth are chattering? It’s probably not going to happen.

You want the inside of your property to be at a comfortably warm temperature, giving potential buyers the incentive to linger and take as much time as they need.

Remember that it’s better to have the thermostat turned up a few more degrees than usual to stop the heat from turning on when the buyer’s around (some heating systems can be very loud). #4 – LET THE LIGHT IN

With winter comes less time to show with ample natural lighting.

Do what you can to let as much natural light into your home by opening the blinds and drapes on all windows.

In the evening or at night, turn

on all the lights inside of your house. A lot of showings happen after work hours, so having all the lights on and blinds and drapes open will give off a “glowing” effect from the outside. This look is the best way to show your home during the winter hands down and creates a great first impression for many buyers by highlighting the external features of your house.

Hope your home sale this winter is successful. Wishing you all the best in your next real estate transaction!

Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing realtor at ReMax House of Real Estate.

He can be reached at 403.370.4180, @Calgaryism on Twitter and calgaryism.ca

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2. CORNERSTONE By: Anthem United Builders: Jayman BUILT, Shane Homes, Morrison Homes, Truman Homes, Pacesetter Homes liveatcornerstone.ca

3. REDSTONE By: Qualico Communities Builders: Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Jayman BUILT, Trico Homes, Creations by Shane Homes, Shane Homes (Shane showhome to be built in spring) calgary.qualicocommunities.com/ redstone

NEW CONDOS

6. LIVINGSTON

2 By: Anthem United Builders: Jager Homes and WestView Builders theranchunited.com

7. SKYVIEW RANCH

Builders: Douglas Homes, Today’s Homes, Ribero Homes and Compass Rose Homes lakesofmuirfield.com

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Arrive by Partners Developments

8. CHESTERMERE RAINBOW FALLS By: Truman Developments Builder: Jager Homes, Lionsworthe Homes, Douglas Homes, ReidBuilt Homes

9. KINNIBURGH

By: Mattamy Homes Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com

By: Pollyco Developments Builders: Stepper Homes, Canterra custom homes, Sterling Homes, Lifestyle Homes, Douglas Homes, Westridge Fine Homes, Broadview Homes, ReidBuilt Homes, Sunstar Homes, Jager Homes

5. SAVANNA IN SADDLE RIDGE

10. LAKEPOINTE

By: Genstar Development Co. Builders: Cardel Homes, Homes by Avi, Excel Homes, Arcuri Homes, Rohit Communities genstar.com/calgary/savanna

By: Mattamy Homes Builder: Mattamy Homes Location: Sales centre 400 Westpark Dr. mattamyhomes.com

4. CITYSCAPE

11. THE RANCH

By: Brookfield Residential ple Dr Builders: Homes by Avi, Brookfield Okotoks BlackMorrison Homes, JaymanBuilt, Residential, Diamond Cedarglen Homes, Daytona Homes MAVERICK by Avi Urban brookfieldresidential.com

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12. LYALTA THE LAKES OF MUIRFIELD

13. CORNERBROOK By: Westcreek Developments Builders: WestCreek Homes, Stepper, Maddison Avenue, Cardel Homes, Trico Homes livecornerbrook.ca

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NEW HOMES

NEW CONDOS

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4. HIGH RIVER MONTROSE

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2. DRAKE LANDING

5. D’ARCY

By: Anthem United Builders: Lifestyle Homes, Sterling Homes, Prominent Homes drakeunited.com

By: Anthem United Builders: Morrison Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Trico Homes darcyokotoks.com

3. MOUNTAINVIEW By: Apex Developments Builders: Sterling Homes mountainviewokotoks.com

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