Calgary New Condo Guide - Jul 24, 2015

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10 REASONS TO LOVE ALBERTA!

SOME THOUGHTS ON BUYING NEW VERSUS RESALE

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Gablecra Homes - e Timbers - Condo Living - Trim 7.5 x 10.5 - Live 6.75x 9.75 - Bleed 8 x 11 - Full Page - Colour

revised: July 7, 2015 - Due: July 10th, 2015 - Running: July 24thcontact: [email protected] - [email protected]

Artistic rendering only. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. The developer reserve the right to make changes to the information contained herein. E.&O.E *Limited time only. See Sales Representative for Details.

The estate community of Sherwood is proud to welcome

The Timbers. With brilliant interior fi nishes, a park in

your front yard and a tranquil ravine in your backyard,

The Timbers is the envy of all. Come be a part of the

best location in the Northwest. Visit our Presentation

Centre today!

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10 Editors Note

20 Contemplating CondominiumsSome thoughts on buyingbrand new versus resaleby Linda Palfi

22 In The NewsAvalon Master Builder announces innovative supplemental solar power for new Zen Community

28 In The NewsHousing starts spikein the Prairies

32 Calgaryism10 reasons to love Albertaby Cody Battershill

34 In The NewsCalgary home sales steady as she goesby Lydia McNutt

36 In The NewsBank of Canada lowers key lending rate to 0.5 per cent

44 Quick Tips3 organizing myths, busted!by Hellen Buttigieg

48 Hot Topic10 mistakes homebuyers make and how to avoid themby Marnie Bennett

54 Advertiser Index

55 Condo Buyers Resource SectionYou love the condo, see what you can a ord!

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COLUMNS / NEWS / FEATURES

Streetsides Originsat Cranstonattracting huge interestby Heather Ryan

COVER STORY

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LEGACY PARKby Brad Remington HomesBrad Remington continues toLove It, Live It, A ord It with Legacy ParkBy Heather Ryan

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BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGSby Merge DevelopmentsBrookside at Baysprings presentslivability and a ordabilityBy Heather Ryan

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COVER STORY

Streetsides Origins at Cranston attracting huge interest

By Heather Ryan

CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS, terrific features and an affordable price tag are luring buyers to Streetside Developments newest project in southeast Calgarys popular and well-established community of Cranston.

Streetside is building the final piece of the puzzle to complete Origins at Cranston, and will be adding a three-storey apartment-style condo complex with 68 homes to the existing development that includes a mix of apartment condos and townhomes.

Were excited to launch this project with revised floor plans and finishings from the first offering at Origins, says Kimberley Orr, senior marketing co-ordinator. We opened our sales centre on June 20 and weve actually had people from the first building interested in this new one, because they liked our floor plan layouts and standard interior finishings so much.

Were getting a huge amount of interest in Origins and these homes have been selling quickly, Orr adds. Despite it being summer with a slight slowdown in the economy, we have not seen that with Origins. Traffic is consistently high and registrations on our website are just as high.

Origins at Cranston, located in the popular community of Cranston, offers one-, two- and three-bedroom open-concept homes ranging from 615 to 1,255 sq. ft. with extremely affordable prices starting from the $170,000s (plus GST). Possessions are slated for late 2016.

Each home is efficiently designed to maximize space and offer large-sized bedrooms and balcony off living area, Orr notes. All feature a spacious island with eating bar and large walk-in closets in the master bedroom.

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SUSAN LEGGEEditor-in-chief

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LYDIA MCNUTTEditor

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EDITORS NOTE

GET IT IN WRITINGBuying a brand-new condo o ers an opportunity to get the home you really want. It can be a dream come true and an investment for the future, but dont forget, its also a legal transaction. The term get it in writing has never been more important, since it outlines everything your new home will have in it, on it and around it.

Otherwise known as the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms between you and your developer and/or builder. Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, its impossible to prove what was originally promised.

Since buying a new condo is much more complicated than a resale transaction where the property likely already exists, there is no set Agreement of Purchase and Sale or standard contract. In some provinces, builders may have standard contracts prepared by the local home builders association or their new-home warranty program. Builders often prepare their own agreements, so these can vary from one company to another and from province to province.

Before you sign a contract, review it carefully with the builder representative, and ask questions to make sure you fully understand whats in it. Your next step is to then take it to a real estate lawyer and have it reviewed. Once it is signed, it becomes a legal document, so seeking the services of an experienced lawyer is an important step toward ensuring that your dream home becomes a reality.

WHY IT MAY NOT PAYTO PUT OFF YOUR PURCHASE Home sales in the Calgary area have been steady, despite the gloom-and-doom predictions for the real estate market earlier this year. There were 2,183 transactions in June, according to the latest figures released by the Calgary Real Estate Board only five per cent below the 10-year average for June, and three per cent above levels over the past five years, despite an 18-per-cent year-over-year decline.

What does this say about the state of the housing market? Homebuyers who have been waiting for the sky to fall (along with oil and real estate prices) havent seen that worst-case scenario play out, and are now focusing on the silver lining of that dark cloud plenty of pickings, and low interest rates.

As we go to press, the Bank of Canada just announced that it is dropping its key lending rate to 0.5 per cent, and the big banks quickly followed suit. This is great news for homebuyers and homeowners who are whos mortgage agreements are coming up for renewal. For those sitting at a variable rate, now would be a good time to lock in. Even a fraction of a percentage point on your interest rate can translate to thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage.

But know that sooner or later, interest rates will rise again, as will housing prices. If youve been among those thinking about buying a home, what are you waiting for? You could be missing out on a prime purchasing opportunity.

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COVER STORY

Streetsides Origins at Cranston attracting huge interest

By Heather Ryan

CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS, terrific features and an affordable price tag are luring buyers to Streetside Developments newest project in southeast Calgarys popular and well-established community of Cranston.

Streetside is building the final piece of the puzzle to complete Origins at Cranston, and will be adding a three-storey apartment-style condo complex with 68 homes to the existing development that includes a mix of apartment condos and townhomes.

Were excited to launch this project with revised floor plans and finishings from the first offering at Origins, says Kimberley Orr, senior marketing co-ordinator. We opened our sales centre on June 20 and weve actually had people from the first building interested in this new one, because they liked our floor plan layouts and standard interior finishings so much.

Were getting a huge amount of interest in Origins and these homes have been selling quickly, Orr adds. Despite it being summer with a slight slowdown in the economy, we have not seen that with Origins. Traffic is consistently high and registrations on our website are just as high.

Origins at Cranston, located in the popular community of Cranston, offers one-, two- and three-bedroom open-concept homes ranging from 615 to 1,255 sq. ft. with extremely affordable prices starting from the $170,000s (plus GST). Possessions are slated for late 2016.

Each home is efficiently designed to maximize space and offer large-sized bedrooms and balcony off living area, Orr notes. All feature a spacious island with eating bar and large walk-in closets in the master bedroom.


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SUSAN LEGGEEditor-in-chief

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LYDIA MCNUTTEditor

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EDITORS NOTE

GET IT IN WRITINGBuying a brand-new condo o ers an opportunity to get the home you really want. It can be a dream come true and an investment for the future, but dont forget, its also a legal transaction. The term get it in writing has never been more important, since it outlines everything your new home will have in it, on it and around it.

Otherwise known as the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms between you and your developer and/or builder. Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, its impossible to prove what was originally promised.

Since buying a new condo is much more complicated than a resale transaction where the property likely already exists, there is no set Agreement of Purchase and Sale or standard contract. In some provinces, builders may have standard contracts prepared by the local home builders association or their new-home warranty program. Builders often prepare their own agreements, so these can vary from one company to another and from province to province.

Before you sign a contract, review it carefully with the builder representative, and ask questions to make sure you fully understand whats in it. Your next step is to then take it to a real estate lawyer and have it reviewed. Once it is signed, it becomes a legal document, so seeking the services of an experienced lawyer is an important step toward ensuring that your dream home becomes a reality.

WHY IT MAY NOT PAYTO PUT OFF YOUR PURCHASE Home sales in the Calgary area have been steady, despite the gloom-and-doom predictions for the real estate market earlier this year. There were 2,183 transactions in June, according to the latest figures released by the Calgary Real Estate Board only five per cent below the 10-year average for June, and three per cent above levels over the past five years, despite an 18-per-cent year-over-year decline.

What does this say about the state of the housing market? Homebuyers who have been waiting for the sky to fall (along with oil and real estate prices) havent seen that worst-case scenario play out, and are now focusing on the silver lining of that dark cloud plenty of pickings, and low interest rates.

As we go to press, the Bank of Canada just announced that it is dropping its key lending rate to 0.5 per cent, and the big banks quickly followed suit. This is great news for homebuyers and homeowners who are whos mortgage agreements are coming up for renewal. For those sitting at a variable rate, now would be a good time to lock in. Even a fraction of a percentage point on your interest rate can translate to thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage.

But know that sooner or later, interest rates will rise again, as will housing prices. If youve been among those thinking about buying a home, what are you waiting for? You could be missing out on a prime purchasing opportunity.

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This project will be extremely attractive to first-time homebuyers, as they will have an opportunity to enter the market at very affordable prices with appealing and stylish standard features, and floor plans that are functional and generous in size

VICE-PRESIDENT RICHARD DALEY


More information on these projects can be found at streetsidehomes.com

The stylish interior standard appointments include nine-ft. ceilings, stainless steel appliances, full-height tile backsplash, luxury vinyl plank floors, designer lighting packages, Moen faucets and window coverings. Buyers can also choose from two contemporary designer palettes plus many designer upgrades.

This project will be extremely attractive to first-time homebuyers, as they will have an opportunity to enter the market at very affordable prices with appealing and stylish standard features, and floor plans that are functional and generous in size, says vice-president Richard Daley. With interest rates still remaining at historically low rates, homeownership is still within reach for many buyers out there.

To learn more about Origins at Cranston visit the sales centre at 111, 100 Cranfield Common S.E., open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; and weekend and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. Call 403.475.2181 or visit, originscondos.ca.

Streetside is also thrilled to have just launched on June 6 its highly anticipated Vivace project, which offers luxurious apartment-style condominiums and townhomes located in Calgarys sought-after west end in West Springs.

Vivace encompasses the perfect fusion of amenities, premium design features, contemporary building design and an unmatched lifestyle opportunity. Condos are priced from the $270,000s (plus GST) and townhomes from the $500,000s (plus GST). Vivace is a joint venture project between Streetside and Brimor. Sales are brisk as the project is already 25 per cent sold out, and in high demand.

As well, Streetside is poised to launch a unique inner-city project Killarney Townes on August 8. Killarney Townes is an eclectic mix of 20 homes in five distinct building designs, four per building designed to look like large infill homes. Priced from the low $600,000s and complemented by unique floor plan designs and upscale luxurious finishings, this project is a must see. The showhome grand opening is on Sat., Aug. 8, 2015.

Finally, Streetside boasts its beautiful, architecturally designed Hunter House project. Hunter House is a collection of stacked bungalows and executive-style townhomes in the beautiful southwest community of Silverado. All present exclusive high-end finishings and double-car garages with full driveways. The project is 50 per cent sold with prices for townhomes starting at $399,900 (including GST), and stacked bungalows from the $500,000s (including GST).


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12 EBONY BY JAYMAN MODUS 211 Mahogany Way

13 HARVEST MOSAIC CRANSTON BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 290 Cranford Drive SE

14 BOULEVARD TOWNES BY BIRCHWOOD 116 Quarry Park Way SE

15 LIVINGSTONE TOWNES BY TRICO COMMUNITIES 52 Legacy Gate SE

16 SANDGATE 6 Mahogany Terrace SE

17 MOSAIC MIRAGE BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 347 MacKenzie Towne Gate

18 THE GATES BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Presentation Centre: 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE

19 CHAMPAGNE BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION Quarry Park Blvd SE remingtoncorp.com

20 CRANSTON PLACE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 302 Cranston Road SE

21 ALTURE MIDCITY BY ALTURE PROPERTIES 15233 1 Street Southeast midcitymidnapore.ca

22 MAHOGANY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 13 Marine Dr SE

23 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES Register at: mylegacypark.ca

24 JACKSON BY AVI URBAN Coming soon to Walden

25 RIVERSTONE MOSAIC BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 98 Cranbrook Dr. SE

01 CRANSTON RIDGE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Corner of Cranford Dr and Cranston Gate SE Register: www.cardellifestyles.com/cranston-ridge

02 COPPERFIELD PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES 279 Copperpond Common S.E.

03 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 65 Auburn Meadows Way

05 LEGACY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 42 Legacy Blvd SE

06 CRANSTON BY AVALON MASTER BUILDER 442 Cranford Park SE

07 AUBURN WALK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Showsuite and Sales Centre Corner of 52nd Street and Auburn Meadows Dr. SE

08 THE MORELLO 15207 1st SE themorello.ca

09 BRISTOL TOWNHOMES BY BIRCHWOOD NOW SELLING 232 Quarry Park Blvd. SE

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12 EBONY BY JAYMAN MODUS 211 Mahogany Way

13 HARVEST MOSAIC CRANSTON BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 290 Cranford Drive SE

14 BOULEVARD TOWNES BY BIRCHWOOD 116 Quarry Park Way SE

15 LIVINGSTONE TOWNES BY TRICO COMMUNITIES 52 Legacy Gate SE

16 SANDGATE 6 Mahogany Terrace SE

17 MOSAIC MIRAGE BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 347 MacKenzie Towne Gate

18 THE GATES BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Presentation Centre: 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE

19 CHAMPAGNE BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION Quarry Park Blvd SE remingtoncorp.com

20 CRANSTON PLACE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 302 Cranston Road SE

21 ALTURE MIDCITY BY ALTURE PROPERTIES 15233 1 Street Southeast midcitymidnapore.ca

22 MAHOGANY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 13 Marine Dr SE

23 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES Register at: mylegacypark.ca

24 JACKSON BY AVI URBAN Coming soon to Walden

25 RIVERSTONE MOSAIC BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 98 Cranbrook Dr. SE

01 CRANSTON RIDGE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Corner of Cranford Dr and Cranston Gate SE Register: www.cardellifestyles.com/cranston-ridge

02 COPPERFIELD PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES 279 Copperpond Common S.E.

03 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 65 Auburn Meadows Way

05 LEGACY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 42 Legacy Blvd SE

06 CRANSTON BY AVALON MASTER BUILDER 442 Cranford Park SE

07 AUBURN WALK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Showsuite and Sales Centre Corner of 52nd Street and Auburn Meadows Dr. SE

08 THE MORELLO 15207 1st SE themorello.ca

09 BRISTOL TOWNHOMES BY BIRCHWOOD NOW SELLING 232 Quarry Park Blvd. SE

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CONDO PROFILE

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BRAD REMINGTON CONTINUES TO LOVE IT, LIVE IT, AFFORD IT

with Legacy Park

Hot on the heels of its amazingly successful Copperfield Park trilogy, Brad Remington Homes has launched a new chapter of its Love It, Live It, Afford It legacy with the new condo development of Legacy Park.

Were extremely excited to launch Legacy Park, where we plan to follow in the success of our Copperfield Park communities by providing homeowners with high-quality, stylish condos at super affordable prices, says Bryan Logel, vice-president of sales and marketing at Brad Remington Homes.

Legacy Park will be created in two parts, with the first phase consisting of four, four-storey buildings.

We have an information centre open on site where potential customers have the ability to register for special offers and updates in preparation for a sales launch this fall, Logel notes. Those who register will receive insider updates on the development and have access to the MyLegacyPark website and Facebook page.

Brad Remington Homes is committed to creating high-quality, affordable homes and Legacy Park features one-bedroom, two- and three-bedroom designs starting from an exceptional price in the low $100,000s, providing buyers with the opportunity to Afford It.

Were always looking for ways to improve our purchasers home living experience through design with the goal of creating lifestyle-friendly homes. We will accomplish that in Legacy Park by keeping some of our best-selling models from Copperfield Park, and introducing some exciting new floor plans, Logel says.

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For more information on Legacy Park, visit the sales centre at the corner of Legacy Boulevard and

Legacy Main Street, open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; and

weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. To register, visit the website at

mylegacypark.com.Interested buyers can also check out the quality and style offered by Brad Remington Homes by visiting the Copperfield Park III showsuites at

755 Copperpond Blvd. S.E. (open the same hours).

Brad Remington Homes offers the ability to customize its homes with a full range of options, meaning buyers will Love It and Live It

When we look at all the potential purchasers in Legacy Park, there will be something there for everyone, he adds. We offer a titled parking stall and personal storage with each suite, as well as a superb specifications level and high-quality construction.

The well-appointed interiors will include full-sized kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, nine-ft. ceilings, an appliance package that includes a fridge, stove, dishwasher and over-the-range microwave, premium cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, in-suite laundry with washer and dryer, knockdown ceilings, and private balconies or patios.

Residents can also customize their homes with a full range of options, allowing buyers to Love It and Live It.

Legacy Park will feature an eye-catching exterior and strong curb appeal with premium plank siding, brick and intricate detailing. The development will fit nicely into the community of Legacy, Logel says.

Legacy, a master-planned community situated in southcentral Calgary (just north of Heritage Point), is naturally beautiful with amazing ravines and architecture. Legacy Park is located right across from park space that overlooks a pond and is literally a stones throw away from the ravine and pathway system that weaves through the community.

Located just minutes away from Stoney and Macleod Trail with access off 210 Avenue S.E., Legacy Park offers access to major traffic corridors and its close to the LRT and a wide variety of shops, services and dining amenities up Macleod Trail and in nearby Shawnessey.

The location is nothing short of incredible. South Central Calgary is the area of the future based on the long-term plan of the surrounding communities, Logel adds. The proximity of the South Health Campus Hospital, Quarry Park and a future Silverado LRT Station makes Legacy an ideal choice.



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By Heather Ryan

BRAD REMINGTON CONTINUES TO LOVE IT, LIVE IT, AFFORD IT

with Legacy Park

Hot on the heels of its amazingly successful Copperfield Park trilogy, Brad Remington Homes has launched a new chapter of its Love It, Live It, Afford It legacy with the new condo development of Legacy Park.

Were extremely excited to launch Legacy Park, where we plan to follow in the success of our Copperfield Park communities by providing homeowners with high-quality, stylish condos at super affordable prices, says Bryan Logel, vice-president of sales and marketing at Brad Remington Homes.

Legacy Park will be created in two parts, with the first phase consisting of four, four-storey buildings.

We have an information centre open on site where potential customers have the ability to register for special offers and updates in preparation for a sales launch this fall, Logel notes. Those who register will receive insider updates on the development and have access to the MyLegacyPark website and Facebook page.

Brad Remington Homes is committed to creating high-quality, affordable homes and Legacy Park features one-bedroom, two- and three-bedroom designs starting from an exceptional price in the low $100,000s, providing buyers with the opportunity to Afford It.

Were always looking for ways to improve our purchasers home living experience through design with the goal of creating lifestyle-friendly homes. We will accomplish that in Legacy Park by keeping some of our best-selling models from Copperfield Park, and introducing some exciting new floor plans, Logel says.


For more information on Legacy Park, visit the sales centre at the corner of Legacy Boulevard and

Legacy Main Street, open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; and

weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. To register, visit the website at

mylegacypark.com.Interested buyers can also check out the quality and style offered by Brad Remington Homes by visiting the Copperfield Park III showsuites at

755 Copperpond Blvd. S.E. (open the same hours).

Brad Remington Homes offers the ability to customize its homes with a full range of options, meaning buyers will Love It and Live It

When we look at all the potential purchasers in Legacy Park, there will be something there for everyone, he adds. We offer a titled parking stall and personal storage with each suite, as well as a superb specifications level and high-quality construction.

The well-appointed interiors will include full-sized kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, nine-ft. ceilings, an appliance package that includes a fridge, stove, dishwasher and over-the-range microwave, premium cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, in-suite laundry with washer and dryer, knockdown ceilings, and private balconies or patios.

Residents can also customize their homes with a full range of options, allowing buyers to Love It and Live It.

Legacy Park will feature an eye-catching exterior and strong curb appeal with premium plank siding, brick and intricate detailing. The development will fit nicely into the community of Legacy, Logel says.

Legacy, a master-planned community situated in southcentral Calgary (just north of Heritage Point), is naturally beautiful with amazing ravines and architecture. Legacy Park is located right across from park space that overlooks a pond and is literally a stones throw away from the ravine and pathway system that weaves through the community.

Located just minutes away from Stoney and Macleod Trail with access off 210 Avenue S.E., Legacy Park offers access to major traffic corridors and its close to the LRT and a wide variety of shops, services and dining amenities up Macleod Trail and in nearby Shawnessey.

The location is nothing short of incredible. South Central Calgary is the area of the future based on the long-term plan of the surrounding communities, Logel adds. The proximity of the South Health Campus Hospital, Quarry Park and a future Silverado LRT Station makes Legacy an ideal choice.


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By Linda Palfi

CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS

Linda Palfi is a condominium-specialist realtor with Discover Real Estate. She is the chair of

her condo board, and a member of the professional standards

committee of the Calgary Real Estate Board. Visit CondosInCalgary.com or

call 403.998.7732

Some thoughts on buying brand new versus resale

Theres nothing like moving into a brand-spanking new home, be it a single-family house or a condominium apartment, townhouse or villa. Clean and modern, it has everything you ordered and in exactly the colours you chose for yourself. Mighty nice!

Then again, you may not be able to afford new construction. Perhaps no housing of the style you require is being built in the neighbourhood you need or choose to live in. Or maybe you simply cant determine which is the better value for future resale. Lets examine the considerations in this choice.

New construction can carry a 4.48-per-cent net GST cost after the builder gets the tax input rebate. Some developers roll the GST into the advertised price, while some list it separately. For uniform comparison, you should ensure all your prices include the GST. For a price-per-square-foot comparison among projects, and to pre-owned condos, divide asking price (including GST) by the square footage to arrive at the dollar cost per square foot.

A pre-construction purchase can save you money, because builders often discount prices to those initial buyers who lay down some cash and must wait for occupancy, and help the builder show the construction lender that there is market demand. Yet do you really want to wait 12 or 18 months to move in? As well, a minority of these projects never proceed, which gets you your deposit back, but thats about all. In some projects, marketing is aimed at investor owners, not future resident-owners, so keep in mind you may end up living in a largely rental building.

A pre-construction purchase can yield a tidy profit for an investor in a popular project who sells at completion when demand is high and the developer has largely sold out of homes. But in cases where units remain available, or when there are further phases being built, resale buyers may not be interested in a near-new unit when they can get an absolutely brand-new one next door for the same price.

An alternative to brand-new or resale condominiums is a conversion, in which an older rental building is converted to condominium ownership, and major renovations are done to the building. These are more common in older neighbourhoods than in newer districts. These can also give you the sheen of new interiors, yet the price discount and some of the practical realities of an older building. Note that GST is usually not chargeable on conversion projects.

If you want guidance through the labyrinth of options, let a condominium-qualified real estate agent be your guide. As a buyer, it costs you nothing to employ a professional, as his/her fee is included in the sale price in almost every case. Some realtors will also prepare or pay for a condominium documents analysis before you finally buy your new condo home - regardless of whether it is brand-new or resale.

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By Linda Palfi

CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS

Linda Palfi is a condominium-specialist realtor with Discover Real Estate. She is the chair of

her condo board, and a member of the professional standards

committee of the Calgary Real Estate Board. Visit CondosInCalgary.com or

call 403.998.7732

Some thoughts on buying brand new versus resale

Theres nothing like moving into a brand-spanking new home, be it a single-family house or a condominium apartment, townhouse or villa. Clean and modern, it has everything you ordered and in exactly the colours you chose for yourself. Mighty nice!

Then again, you may not be able to afford new construction. Perhaps no housing of the style you require is being built in the neighbourhood you need or choose to live in. Or maybe you simply cant determine which is the better value for future resale. Lets examine the considerations in this choice.

New construction can carry a 4.48-per-cent net GST cost after the builder gets the tax input rebate. Some developers roll the GST into the advertised price, while some list it separately. For uniform comparison, you should ensure all your prices include the GST. For a price-per-square-foot comparison among projects, and to pre-owned condos, divide asking price (including GST) by the square footage to arrive at the dollar cost per square foot.

A pre-construction purchase can save you money, because builders often discount prices to those initial buyers who lay down some cash and must wait for occupancy, and help the builder show the construction lender that there is market demand. Yet do you really want to wait 12 or 18 months to move in? As well, a minority of these projects never proceed, which gets you your deposit back, but thats about all. In some projects, marketing is aimed at investor owners, not future resident-owners, so keep in mind you may end up living in a largely rental building.

A pre-construction purchase can yield a tidy profit for an investor in a popular project who sells at completion when demand is high and the developer has largely sold out of homes. But in cases where units remain available, or when there are further phases being built, resale buyers may not be interested in a near-new unit when they can get an absolutely brand-new one next door for the same price.

An alternative to brand-new or resale condominiums is a conversion, in which an older rental building is converted to condominium ownership, and major renovations are done to the building. These are more common in older neighbourhoods than in newer districts. These can also give you the sheen of new interiors, yet the price discount and some of the practical realities of an older building. Note that GST is usually not chargeable on conversion projects.

If you want guidance through the labyrinth of options, let a condominium-qualified real estate agent be your guide. As a buyer, it costs you nothing to employ a professional, as his/her fee is included in the sale price in almost every case. Some realtors will also prepare or pay for a condominium documents analysis before you finally buy your new condo home - regardless of whether it is brand-new or resale.

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IN THE NEWS

Avalon Master Builder announces innovative supplemental solar

power for new Zen Community

Avalon Master Builder is proud to announce a new Zen community to be built in Cranston. The 66-townhome project will include supplemental solar energy for superior energy savings. Two solar panels will be standard with each two-storey townhome with an option to add more. For greater energy efficiency, a double wall system will eliminate hear loss and increase thermal performance.

What does this mean for homeowners? It means being able to constantly run a fridge for 13 months at no charge, or a washing machine for 48 months. Solar power can generate substantial savings, indeed.

The developer, Brookfield Residential Alberta and Avalon Master Builder have enjoyed a close partnership for more than a decade, and Jessie Seymour, Brookfield Residentials senior customer relations manager for Calgary is thrilled to see this project come to fruition.

We have always appreciated Avalons commitment to building energy-efficient homes and fully support this bold move to provide an energy alternative, says Seymour, Using solar is energy efficient and wallet-wise, helping offset homeowners household utility costs.

Possessions for the project will begin in winter of 2015.

The innovative complement of solar panels is a natural next step in meeting Avalons vision to design and build net=zero homes at no additional cost to the homeowner.

Net-zero homes help save out environment and reduce energy costs while creating better, healthier living for all.

This is the sixth Zen project in the series of Zen communities, continuing its legacy to provide energy-efficient, stylish and affordable homes that are built to last for generations.

For more information, visit avalonmasterbuilder.com

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Avalon Master Builder announces innovative supplemental solar

power for new Zen Community

Avalon Master Builder is proud to announce a new Zen community to be built in Cranston. The 66-townhome project will include supplemental solar energy for superior energy savings. Two solar panels will be standard with each two-storey townhome with an option to add more. For greater energy efficiency, a double wall system will eliminate hear loss and increase thermal performance.

What does this mean for homeowners? It means being able to constantly run a fridge for 13 months at no charge, or a washing machine for 48 months. Solar power can generate substantial savings, indeed.

The developer, Brookfield Residential Alberta and Avalon Master Builder have enjoyed a close partnership for more than a decade, and Jessie Seymour, Brookfield Residentials senior customer relations manager for Calgary is thrilled to see this project come to fruition.

We have always appreciated Avalons commitment to building energy-efficient homes and fully support this bold move to provide an energy alternative, says Seymour, Using solar is energy efficient and wallet-wise, helping offset homeowners household utility costs.

Possessions for the project will begin in winter of 2015.

The innovative complement of solar panels is a natural next step in meeting Avalons vision to design and build net=zero homes at no additional cost to the homeowner.

Net-zero homes help save out environment and reduce energy costs while creating better, healthier living for all.

This is the sixth Zen project in the series of Zen communities, continuing its legacy to provide energy-efficient, stylish and affordable homes that are built to last for generations.

For more information, visit avalonmasterbuilder.com

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21 THE WHITNEY BY LANDMARK HOMES 211 & 215 Fireside Parkway Cochrane, AB

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BY CARLISLE GROUP 8th & MacKenzie Way Airdrie, Alberta

10 STONEKEEP AT KINGS HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS 1225 Kings Heights Way SE Airdrie, Alberta

11 THE EDGE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 604 East Lake Blvd N.E. Airdrie, Alberta

12 RAVENSWOOD TOWNHOMES BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST 2802 Kings Heights Gate

13 BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS Yankee Valley Blvd. and 24th St. SW BrooksideAtBaysprings.com

14 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 101 Hillcrest Dr. SW Airdrie

15 ZEN RAVENSWOOD BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER Coming Soon Register: www.zenravenswood.com

17 ZEN OKOTOKS BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER www.zeninbalance.com

03 THE RISE BY JAYMAN MODUS 501 Riverheights Dr. Cochrane, AB

04 SUNSET RIDGE STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 36 Sun Valley Road Cochrane, Alberta

05 STONE CREEK LANDING BY CARLISLE GROUP 103 - 5th Avenue, West, Cochrane, Alberta

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JUMPING POUND RIDGE BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST Sales Centre on George Fox Trail just past Jumping Pound Terrace www.slokker-west.ca

02 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 1178 Clydesdale Way, Cochrane, Alberta

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06 THE VILLAGE BY CALBRIDGE HOMES 3102-15 Sunset Square Cochrane, Alberta

07 RIVERREACH VILLAS & MANORS BY JAYMAN MASTERBUILT 13 Riviera Way Cochrane, Alberta

08 THE RANGE BY BIRCHWOOD PROPERTIES CORP. 101 Heartland Avenue Cochrane, Alberta

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21 THE WHITNEY BY LANDMARK HOMES 211 & 215 Fireside Parkway Cochrane, AB

AIRDRIE09 CREEKSIDE VILLAGE

BY CARLISLE GROUP 8th & MacKenzie Way Airdrie, Alberta

10 STONEKEEP AT KINGS HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS 1225 Kings Heights Way SE Airdrie, Alberta

11 THE EDGE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 604 East Lake Blvd N.E. Airdrie, Alberta

12 RAVENSWOOD TOWNHOMES BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST 2802 Kings Heights Gate

13 BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS Yankee Valley Blvd. and 24th St. SW BrooksideAtBaysprings.com

14 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 101 Hillcrest Dr. SW Airdrie

15 ZEN RAVENSWOOD BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER Coming Soon Register: www.zenravenswood.com

17 ZEN OKOTOKS BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER www.zeninbalance.com

03 THE RISE BY JAYMAN MODUS 501 Riverheights Dr. Cochrane, AB

04 SUNSET RIDGE STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 36 Sun Valley Road Cochrane, Alberta

05 STONE CREEK LANDING BY CARLISLE GROUP 103 - 5th Avenue, West, Cochrane, Alberta

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JUMPING POUND RIDGE BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST Sales Centre on George Fox Trail just past Jumping Pound Terrace www.slokker-west.ca

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CONDO PROFILE

By Heather Ryan

BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS PRESENTS LIVABILITY AND

AFFORDABILITY

If you desire the livability, sought-after features and spaciousness of a single-family home with the convenience of a maintenance-free lifestyle, all at a price that fits your budget, then youll adore Brookside at Baysprings.

Being crafted by Merge Developments Corp., Brookside at Baysprings is a private enclave of 57 street-oriented, two-storey townhomes with double detached garages in the beautiful adjoining community of Bayside in southwest Airdrie.

Brookside at Baysprings offers buyers a unique opportunity because the homes are quite large and include a fully fenced, landscaped yard, double garage off a paved rear lane and a full basement, says Rick Spooner, Merges president and operating partner. They offer a lot of functionality and start in the mid-$300,000s, so theyre affordable and a great value.

Merge launched sales at Brookside in March and has had a terrific response from buyers who appreciate getting all the terrific features of a single-family home, such as large kitchens, bonus rooms, upstairs laundry and ensuites, while not having to mow the lawn or shovel snow.

Were actually getting a number of buyers who are downsizing because they have a lot of furniture and, with the size of these homes, they dont have to part with it. Plus, they can lock it and leave it for a few months without having to worry about maintenance, Spooner says. Also, most of our buyers have pets so they love having a private fenced yard.

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For more information, visit the showhomes, open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; and weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. Call 403.980.8909

or visit brooksideatbaysprings.com

Buyers can personalize their homes by choosing from different colour schemes and upgraded options such as hardwood floors and granite countertops

Brookside presents two models each with 1,670 sq. ft. of developed living space. The Slate has a mid-kitchen so the entertainment and dining space are separate and it has a huge island, while the Tyndall has a rear kitchen creating a spacious open-concept design, he says.

Both models offer three options for the second floor: three bedrooms and a bonus room; three bedrooms with an upgraded ensuite; and dual masters with a bonus room. All three options include upstairs laundry. Merge also provides an optional basement design, which includes an additional bedroom, bathroom and family room.

The townhomes feature well-appointed interiors including an Energy Star appliance package, islands with bar seating, full-height ceramic tile backsplash, front-load washer and dryer, gas-line hook-up for the barbecue, and a 92-per-cent high-efficiency forced-air gas furnace. As an added value, the homes come with Telus Fibre Optic Network and free Optik TV and Internet for one year.

Buyers can also personalize their homes by choosing from different colour schemes and upgraded options such as hardwood floors and granite countertops.

The double detached garage is heat ready, being fully insulated and drywalled, and includes a gas line,

thermostat pre-wire and 60-amp panel.Brookside also presents attractive exteriors with a combination of

HardiePanel, vinyl siding and Smartboard, as well as charming front porches and stone detailing. The property will be landscaped and its just steps from a landscaped park and meandering brook.

Meanwhile, Bayside itself follows alongside a network of waterway canals, with numerous parks, walking and bike paths and a five-acre pond that combine to create a tranquil atmosphere where residents can unwind after a hectic day. An elementary school is already in place in the community, and residents are minutes from a wide range of shops, services and other amenities in Airdrie.

Brookside residents also have quick, convenient access to Yankee Valley Boulevard, are minutes to CrossIron Mills mall and have easy access to commuter routes (QE2 and Stoney Trail) and the airport.

Brookside has spec homes available for quick possessions and pre-sale homes.


CONDO PROFILE

By Heather Ryan

BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS PRESENTS LIVABILITY AND

AFFORDABILITY

If you desire the livability, sought-after features and spaciousness of a single-family home with the convenience of a maintenance-free lifestyle, all at a price that fits your budget, then youll adore Brookside at Baysprings.

Being crafted by Merge Developments Corp., Brookside at Baysprings is a private enclave of 57 street-oriented, two-storey townhomes with double detached garages in the beautiful adjoining community of Bayside in southwest Airdrie.

Brookside at Baysprings offers buyers a unique opportunity because the homes are quite large and include a fully fenced, landscaped yard, double garage off a paved rear lane and a full basement, says Rick Spooner, Merges president and operating partner. They offer a lot of functionality and start in the mid-$300,000s, so theyre affordable and a great value.

Merge launched sales at Brookside in March and has had a terrific response from buyers who appreciate getting all the terrific features of a single-family home, such as large kitchens, bonus rooms, upstairs laundry and ensuites, while not having to mow the lawn or shovel snow.

Were actually getting a number of buyers who are downsizing because they have a lot of furniture and, with the size of these homes, they dont have to part with it. Plus, they can lock it and leave it for a few months without having to worry about maintenance, Spooner says. Also, most of our buyers have pets so they love having a private fenced yard.



For more information, visit the showhomes, open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; and weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. Call 403.980.8909

or visit brooksideatbaysprings.com

Buyers can personalize their homes by choosing from different colour schemes and upgraded options such as hardwood floors and granite countertops

Brookside presents two models each with 1,670 sq. ft. of developed living space. The Slate has a mid-kitchen so the entertainment and dining space are separate and it has a huge island, while the Tyndall has a rear kitchen creating a spacious open-concept design, he says.

Both models offer three options for the second floor: three bedrooms and a bonus room; three bedrooms with an upgraded ensuite; and dual masters with a bonus room. All three options include upstairs laundry. Merge also provides an optional basement design, which includes an additional bedroom, bathroom and family room.

The townhomes feature well-appointed interiors including an Energy Star appliance package, islands with bar seating, full-height ceramic tile backsplash, front-load washer and dryer, gas-line hook-up for the barbecue, and a 92-per-cent high-efficiency forced-air gas furnace. As an added value, the homes come with Telus Fibre Optic Network and free Optik TV and Internet for one year.

Buyers can also personalize their homes by choosing from different colour schemes and upgraded options such as hardwood floors and granite countertops.

The double detached garage is heat ready, being fully insulated and drywalled, and includes a gas line,

thermostat pre-wire and 60-amp panel.Brookside also presents attractive exteriors with a combination of

HardiePanel, vinyl siding and Smartboard, as well as charming front porches and stone detailing. The property will be landscaped and its just steps from a landscaped park and meandering brook.

Meanwhile, Bayside itself follows alongside a network of waterway canals, with numerous parks, walking and bike paths and a five-acre pond that combine to create a tranquil atmosphere where residents can unwind after a hectic day. An elementary school is already in place in the community, and residents are minutes from a wide range of shops, services and other amenities in Airdrie.

Brookside residents also have quick, convenient access to Yankee Valley Boulevard, are minutes to CrossIron Mills mall and have easy access to commuter routes (QE2 and Stoney Trail) and the airport.

Brookside has spec homes available for quick possessions and pre-sale homes.


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SIZE matters.

Own a townhome with an attached garage from the $230s. For details visit stonekeep.ca

With almost 1700 sq ft, Brookside townhomes are shockingly big. You get massive floorplans, private fenced yards, double garages and more room to grow - a lot more room. For details, head west on Yankee Valley Blvd to 24th Street in Airdrie or visit brooksideatbaysprings.com

Showhome Grand Opening on now!Townhomes starting from the mid $300s.

IN THE NEWS

Housing starts spikein the Prairies

The lazy days of summer have been anything but quiet on construction sites across Canada particularly in the Prairie provinces, where housing starts spiked to 48,384 units in June, up from 37,889 in May, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). Nationally, starts reached 183,959 units in June versus 179,908 the month prior. CMHC attributes the increase to a boost in condo construction, counteracting the drop in single-detached starts.

The trend in housing starts increased this month as multiple starts trended upward, o setting a downward trend in single-detached home starts, says Bob Dugan, CMHCs chief economist. The rise in the trend of multiple starts refl ects a 53-per-cent increase in seasonally adjusted multiple starts from February to June 2015. Seasonally adjusted multiple starts are at their highest level since September 2012, but are expected to moderate over the coming months.

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of Canadas housing market. In some situations analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading, as they are largely driven by the multi-unit segment of the market, which can vary greatly from month to month.

The standalone monthly SAAR was 202,818 units in June, up from 196,981 units in May. The SAAR of urban starts increased by 3.2 per cent in June to 188,720 units. Multi-unit urban starts increased by 3.7 per cent to 130,933 units in June, while the single-detached urban starts segment increased by 2.0 per cent to 57,787 units.

In June, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of urban starts increased in British Columbia, Qubec, the Prairies and Atlantic Canada, while it decreased in Ontario.

Rural starts were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 14,098 units.

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SIZE matters.

Own a townhome with an attached garage from the $230s. For details visit stonekeep.ca

With almost 1700 sq ft, Brookside townhomes are shockingly big. You get massive floorplans, private fenced yards, double garages and more room to grow - a lot more room. For details, head west on Yankee Valley Blvd to 24th Street in Airdrie or visit brooksideatbaysprings.com

Showhome Grand Opening on now!Townhomes starting from the mid $300s.

IN THE NEWS

Housing starts spikein the Prairies

The lazy days of summer have been anything but quiet on construction sites across Canada particularly in the Prairie provinces, where housing starts spiked to 48,384 units in June, up from 37,889 in May, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). Nationally, starts reached 183,959 units in June versus 179,908 the month prior. CMHC attributes the increase to a boost in condo construction, counteracting the drop in single-detached starts.

The trend in housing starts increased this month as multiple starts trended upward, o setting a downward trend in single-detached home starts, says Bob Dugan, CMHCs chief economist. The rise in the trend of multiple starts refl ects a 53-per-cent increase in seasonally adjusted multiple starts from February to June 2015. Seasonally adjusted multiple starts are at their highest level since September 2012, but are expected to moderate over the coming months.

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of Canadas housing market. In some situations analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading, as they are largely driven by the multi-unit segment of the market, which can vary greatly from month to month.

The standalone monthly SAAR was 202,818 units in June, up from 196,981 units in May. The SAAR of urban starts increased by 3.2 per cent in June to 188,720 units. Multi-unit urban starts increased by 3.7 per cent to 130,933 units in June, while the single-detached urban starts segment increased by 2.0 per cent to 57,787 units.

In June, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of urban starts increased in British Columbia, Qubec, the Prairies and Atlantic Canada, while it decreased in Ontario.

Rural starts were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 14,098 units.

028 HALF-News-CMHC June housing starts_L.indd 18 7/17/15 11:35 AM

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HunterHouseLiving.com | 403.240.4664134 Silverado Plains Park SW | Mon - Wed 2pm - 8pm | Sat - Sun 12pm - 5pm

Townhome B2 floor plan shown

Main Floor Second Floor Third Floor(3 Bedroom option)

Third Floor(Double master option)

Premium Features

Full size double car garage with driveway

42 Height maple kitchen cabinetry and granite or quartz countertops

Stainless steel appliance package

Large terraces and balconies for outdoor entertaining

Stunning HardiePlank clad exteriors with Tudor-inspired architectural details

Sought-after southwest address in the established community of Silverado

Immediate possessions available

Sometimes you can get a double car garage in a townhome , but its tandem we were

really happy with a side-by-side garage! Shayley J.-V.

Hunter House Townhome Owner

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04 THE LANDINGS BY STATESMAN 771 Patrick St. S.W.

05 OVERTURE BY JAYMAN MODUS Sales Centre Now Open in Currie Barracks

06 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON Register at: mylegacypark.ca

07 GLAS BY AVALON 2712 17th St. SW

08 ALEX BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES Presentation Centre: 2719 14th St. SW

09 MISSION 34 BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES 98 Mission Road SW mission34.ca

10 VIVACE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS Presentation Centre: 2118, 8561-8A Ave. SE

11 JUNO BY AVI URBAN Sales Centre in Currie Barracks J5, 2953 Battleford Ave. SW

12 SANDERSON RIDGE OF FISH CREEK PARK BY TELSEC 2330 Fish Creek Blvd. SW www.sanderson-ridge.ca

13 ALTADORE 36 BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 36th St. & 16th Ave SW Register Now www.altadore36.com

14 MAX TOWNHOMES BY ASSURED DEVELOPMENTS 1605 25 Ave SW

15 THE ARMORY BY COVE PROPERTIES Currie Barracks

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES

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01 HUNTER HOUSE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENT 1020 194th Ave S.W. www.hunterhouseliving.com

02 BROOKLYN CONDOMINIUMS BY TRICO HOMES 1710-28 Ave. SW www.brooklyncondos.ca

03 OVATION BY INTERGULF CIDEX #2105, 99 Spruce Place S.W.


COMING SOON! Register today!

GARAGE

MECH6'-0" x 6'-0"

19'-4" x 20'-0"

W/C

UNDEVELOPED12'-0" x 12'-0"

ENTRY6'-11" x 4'-5"

UP

UP

LIVINGUP

TERRACE

12'-0" x 12'-0"

104 ft

OPTIONALFIREPLACE

KITCHEN9'-0" x 10'-6"

PANTRY

DN

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DINING10'-2" x 12'-6"

UP

ENSUITE

DN

MASTER BEDROOM

12'-0" x 10'-6"

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BEDROOM10'-3" x 8'-11"

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BALCONY

DN

MASTER BEDROOM

14-0" x 10'-10"

MASTER BEDROOM

12'-0" x 13'-4"

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50% SOLD OUT!

HunterHouseLiving.com | 403.240.4664134 Silverado Plains Park SW | Mon - Wed 2pm - 8pm | Sat - Sun 12pm - 5pm

Townhome B2 floor plan shown

Main Floor Second Floor Third Floor(3 Bedroom option)

Third Floor(Double master option)

Premium Features

Full size double car garage with driveway

42 Height maple kitchen cabinetry and granite or quartz countertops

Stainless steel appliance package

Large terraces and balconies for outdoor entertaining

Stunning HardiePlank clad exteriors with Tudor-inspired architectural details

Sought-after southwest address in the established community of Silverado

Immediate possessions available

Sometimes you can get a double car garage in a townhome , but its tandem we were

really happy with a side-by-side garage! Shayley J.-V.

Hunter House Townhome Owner


04 THE LANDINGS BY STATESMAN 771 Patrick St. S.W.

05 OVERTURE BY JAYMAN MODUS Sales Centre Now Open in Currie Barracks

06 LEGACY PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON Register at: mylegacypark.ca

07 GLAS BY AVALON 2712 17th St. SW

08 ALEX BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES Presentation Centre: 2719 14th St. SW

09 MISSION 34 BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES 98 Mission Road SW mission34.ca

10 VIVACE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS Presentation Centre: 2118, 8561-8A Ave. SE

11 JUNO BY AVI URBAN Sales Centre in Currie Barracks J5, 2953 Battleford Ave. SW

12 SANDERSON RIDGE OF FISH CREEK PARK BY TELSEC 2330 Fish Creek Blvd. SW www.sanderson-ridge.ca

13 ALTADORE 36 BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 36th St. & 16th Ave SW Register Now www.altadore36.com

14 MAX TOWNHOMES BY ASSURED DEVELOPMENTS 1605 25 Ave SW

15 THE ARMORY BY COVE PROPERTIES Currie Barracks

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES

NOSEHILLPARK

16 AVENUEOLD BANFF COACH ROAD

16 AVENUE CENT

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01 HUNTER HOUSE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENT 1020 194th Ave S.W. www.hunterhouseliving.com

02 BROOKLYN CONDOMINIUMS BY TRICO HOMES 1710-28 Ave. SW www.brooklyncondos.ca

03 OVATION BY INTERGULF CIDEX #2105, 99 Spruce Place S.W.


COMING SOON! Register today!

Suites now available from $349,900* + GST

Combination of one, two or two + den bedrooms.

Discover superior resort style living on the doorsteps of Fish Creek Park 40+ Adult Community / Steps From Fish Creek Park / Designer Features / Heated Underground Parking

Fitness Centre / Movie Theatre / Bowling Alley / Woodshop And More... You may never want to leave Sanderson Ridge.

DonT MiSS oUT on THiS UniqUe oPPorTUniTy Visit us today at 2330 Fish Creek Blvd Se

or visit www.sanderson-ridge.ca for more information

*Prices are subject to change without notice and do not include GST.

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10 reasons to love Alberta

From the boreal forests in the north to the grass lands in the south, the park lands in the east to the foothills and mountains in the west, Albertas beauty is expansive and radiates like a shining light anywhere youll go.As a born and raised Albertan, here are 10 reasons to love our land:

1. Rocky Mountains Albertas Rocky Mountains o er soaring peaks, lush alpine forests, crystal-blue lakes and majestic wildlife. More than half of our province's population lives within a three-hours drive, and they can discover protected provincial and national parks such as: Ban National Park Jasper National Park Kananaskis Country Waterton Lakes National Park

2. World-class ski resortsDid you know that there are eight ski resorts in the Alberta Rockies, fi ve of which are considered to be "world-class?" With popular resorts such as Lake Louise and Sunshine, many Albertans dont fear winter we embrace it!

3. Dry winters Alberta winters are bone-dry, making it much easier to warm up when returning inside from the deep freeze.

4. Lots of sunshine Alberta is considered one of the sunniest provinces in Canada year round. Calgary receives 52 per cent sunshine over 333 days, Edmonton 50 per cent over 325 days.

5. Chinooks The southern part of the province experiences a weather phenomenon called Chinooks warm gusts of wind that can warm up a cold snowy day by 20C and melt those winter blues away.

6. Population diversity Albertas population is incredibly diverse, as people not only from other parts of Canada but around the world make the province their home. They bring their culture, food, stories and everything in between, enriching daily life for everyone in the province.

7. Lifestyle Thousands of people from around Canada and the world move to Alberta, drawn by the high standard of living. We all share a serene natural environment and have the opportunity to enjoy arts, culture and recreation as much as we please.

8. Low taxes Albertans are subject to only a fi ve-per-cent Goods and Services Tax (GST). Compared to other provinces that pay Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) or Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on top of GST, we are pretty fortunate.

9. Strong economyAlbertas economy is a strong performer: Between 1994 and 2014, Alberta led Canada in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, creating more than 500,000 jobs

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