September 2010

There are 5 blog entries for September 2010.

Chaparral House For Sale - Calgary

Thursday, September 16th, 2010 at 9:18am. 584 Views, 0 Comments.

18372 Chaparral St. S.E. Calgary, AB

 

$425,000 - Off the market...

Extensively cared for! Maximize your privacy in the back yard and escape to your private sanctuary surrounded by gorgeous perennials. Main floor features dramatic 2 storey ceiling at the entrance, 9' ceiling, tons of windows for natural light and they are dressed with custom shutters. Superb gas fireplace comes with a brick mantle and shelf above. Gleaming hardwood and cork covers the main floor throughout. The master features spa like ensuite with oversized soaker tub & separate shower. Lower level developed with massive family room waiting for you to be entertained. The back lane is paved and the 26' x 24' fully insulated and heated garage is literally a man's dream... It…


Haunted Calgary

Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at 10:58am. 569 Views, 0 Comments.

haunted_house_170One wouldn't expect Metro Calgary to be the scene of hauntings, but as Halloween nears, the tales of eerie happenings in this western city start to crawl out of the woodwork. Calgary has several historical homes and traditional sites that provide the perfect setting for ghostly rumours.

The Lougheed House: Visitors at this historical residence recount stories of a ghostly couple dancing in the ballroom.

Fort Calgary - The Deane House: This popular stop on ghost tours, has lived up to its reputation - perhaps due to its violent history of murder and suicides. Incidents of being pushed by an unseen aggressor, or viewing ghostly figures in the basement and upstairs bedroom have been reported. Many of the staff also report experiencing odd occurrences…


Bank of Canada increases rate

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 12:46pm. 328 Views, 0 Comments.

The Bank of Canada increased their key lending rate by 0.25% to 1%. Banks therefore are expected to raise their prime rates to 3%.
 The Bank of Canada said consumption growth is expected to remain solid and business investment to rise strongly.
 
The Bank now expects the economic recovery in Canada to be slightly more gradual than it had projected. "Financial conditions in Canada have tightened modestly but remain exceptionally stimulated."


Shawnessy House For Sale - Calgary

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 11:12am. 455 Views, 0 Comments.

16238 Shawbrooke Rd. S.W., Calgary, AB

 

$339,900 - SOLD

Excellent opportunity to own a beautiful house in an exciting community of Shawnessy. Located in a low traffic cul-de-sac, this home has close to 2,000 sq.ft. of developed living space for your family to enjoy. The kitchen and nook combination comes with oak cabinets and it offers a great space to entertain with direct access to your deck. Main floor includes maintenance free laminate floors. The basement is bright with full of sunshine and includes a large open rumpus room, a bedroom, spacious laundry room, den and a full bathroom. The 2 car attached garage is a mechanic's dream, it comes with its own access door to the yard and already framed for access directly to the house. Many…


Calgary Housing Market in a Period of Correction - September 2010

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 9:08am. 496 Views, 0 Comments.

Statistics released by the Calgary Real Estate Board indicates that home sales continued to trend lower in the month of August, 2010.

Sales of single family homes in Calgary have decreased by a 32 per cent over the same time a year ago in August. Condominium transactions have seen a decrease of 42 per cent compared to twelve months ago in the Calgary real estate market.

Diane Scott, president of the Calgary Real Estate Board has said that – “Calgary’s housing market has been undergoing a measured correction over the past 4 to 5 months.  Sales are trending lower as a result of a decrease in first time home buyers entering the market and a decline in pent up demand following a strong post-recession recovery.

There has been much talk recently about the potential…


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