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

SPRING CLEANING IS JUSTAROUND THE CORNER!

KELVIN GROVE – A RAREOPPORTUNITY TO BUY

INVENTORY GAINS & SLOW SALES EQUAL BUYERS’ MARKET

SunnySideInner city living at its best! 1 bedroom condo in the heart of Kensington with city views! Take advantage of the great location, 1/2 block to Sunnyside LRT station and Safeway. Walking distance to trendy 10 St and Kensington Rd with tons of restaurants, pubs and shops. Enjoy the river pathways. Quiet building. Condo has one generous sized bedroom and one 4 piece bath with soaker tub. Galley kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Laminate floors. Insuite laundry. Assigned parking in the back of building. Ideal for investment or young professional. MLS#C4042223

inner City Living!

$220,000

SunSet ridge Brand new Landmark attached Brookside III 2 storey with mountain views and single attached garage . Energy efficient with dual pane windows and high efficiency furnace. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Bright and open plan. Lots of natural light. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances open to eating area and large great room. 2 piece powder room. Laminate flooring on main floor. Staircase leading upstairs to master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece bath. 2nd floor laundry room. Basement is ready for development. Builder’s 5 year warranty and 10 year Alberta New Home Warranty. MLS#C4047333

Brand new Landmark BrookSide iii

$329,800

Heritage HiLLStorey End Unit Townhouse with 1272 sq ft with 3 bedrooms up. Enjoy Mountain Views on your South facing yard with balcony and green space. Maple hardwood flooring on main floor with lots of natural light. Maple Kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances and large breakfast bar. Nook area opens up to balcony. Upstairs has large master bedroom with 3pc ensuite and walk-in closet. 2 additional good sized bedrooms and an additional full 3 pc bathroom. Upper laundry. The walk out basement is fully finished with media room. An affordable townhouse with modern touches and very well maintained. MLS#C4047316

mountain viewS in CoCHrane!

$299,000

$314,900

BeLtLineTrendy, air conditioned 1 bedroom plus den awesome condo with a large treed private deck with BBQ hook up. Concrete floors throughout. Open kitchen with black granite countertops, stainless blacksplash and black appliances. Sleek high gloss cabinets with a full wall unit for extra storage. Large dining room with brick feature wall open to spacious living room with open den. This corner unit has tons of light with full windows with custom made silk drapes. 1 bedroom with bright 4 piece bath. Insuite laundry. Ground floor titled parking with bike storage. Amazing location! Walk to all amenities and 17th ave, Stampede grounds, and downtown core. River pathways at your fingertips. Excellent value! MLS#C4049216

trendy downtown Condo!

$334,900

SunSet ridge, CoCHraneBrand new Landmark attached Pinewood 2 storey with single attached garage backing onto greenspace. Energy efficient with high efficiency furnace. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Over 1400 sq ft. Bright and open plan. Gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances open to eating area and large great room. 2 piece powder room. Upstairs has large master bedroom and 4 piece bath. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece main bath. 2nd floor laundry room. Undeveloped basement. 5 year Builder’s Warranty and 10 year Alberta New Home Warranty. MLS#C4048849

Brand new Landmark Pinewood

$349,800

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

great LoCation!

$375,000

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

exCePtionaLLy weLL maintained!

$547,900

royaL oakBeautiful 2 storey family home with bonus rm, fully developed basement & double attached garage in showhome condition.Total of 4 bdrms & 4 baths.Just installed laminate hardwood in kitchen & front entrance & stairs.Bright sunny kitchen w/centre island,breakfast eating bar & upgraded appliances open to lrg great rm w/corner gas fireplace & dining area.French dr leading out to lrg deck w/stairs leading out to lrg interlocking concrete patio & beautiful landscaped southwest bkyd. 2pc powder rm off kitchen.Stairs lead upstairs to huge bonus rm w/vaulted ceilings.Lrg master bdrm with 4pc ensuite w/soaker tub, oversized shower, skylight & separate walk in closet. 2 other good sized bdrms and 4pc bath.Gorgeous mountain view from the upstairs master & second bedrm.Prof developed bsmt with large family rm, bdrm, 4pc bath and laundry rm area. Pride of ownership shown. Quiet location. Walking distance to schools, amenities, transportation and easy access to Country Hills Blvd and Stoney Trail. Excellent family home! MLS#C4047151

BeautifuL famiLy Home!

$549,000

CreStmontExecutive custom built 2 storey with fully developed w/o bsmt. 3 bdrms, main flr den, loft area, 4 bdrms & 4 baths. 9ft ceilings on main flr. Bright sunny kitchen with breakfast eating bar & upgraded s/s fridge & dishwasher open to large dining area & huge great rm with 3 sided fireplace. French dr leading out from eating area to large updated west facing deck with metal railings & composite flring. Main flr den. Gorgeous spiral staircase leading upstairs to a loft overlooking foyer area. Large master with 4pc ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower & huge w/i closet. 2 good sized bdrms with 4pc bath & laundry area. Professionally developed w/o with huge family rm with stone packed wall with remote fireplace with built ins, den/hobby rm & 3pc bath. Large flex rm with double French drs ideal for bdrm or workout rm with laminate flrs. Patio with interlocking brick open to west bkyd with raspberry bushes along fence. Double attached garage. Excellent curb appeal. Covered Veranda. Excellent family home. MLS#C4049473

great CurB aPPeaL!

$634,900

eState Home!

$647,900

Len T. WongBroker

Laura o’ConneLLAssociate/Partner

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

mountain viewS!

$379,900

SunSet ridge, CoCHraneBrand new Hillcrest Landmark 2 storey with solar panels. Super energy efficient with triple pane windows and high efficiency furnace. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and bonus room. 9 foot ceilings on main floor. Gourmet kitchen with s/s appliances and Caesarstone countertops open to eating area and family room with gas fireplace. French door off eating area to backyard. Upstairs has large master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite with separate shower and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4pc main bath. Spacious bonus room. Second floor laundry room. Basement is ready for development. 10 year New Home Warranty and Landmark Service Programs. Great family home. Exceptional value. MLS#C4048988

Brand new Landmark HiLLCreSt!

$489,800

riverBendTotally renovated from the Studs in and skillfully designed Bi-level with over 1900 sqft of total living space. Spacious Main Floor boasts new custom kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar and dining area overlooking the living room. Engineered Hardwood flooring. Master bed w/door to South Deck. 2 additional bedrooms up and 4 piece bathroom with dual sinks, free standing claw tub & Circular glass shower. The Soundproof Basement is an experience to behold!! Large Bedroom and Custom shelving in your walk in closet. Your own private retreat with Marble Tile in Spa featuring dual sinks, enclosed Standup Steam/Rainfall shower with glass subway tile and speakers. Another large Living or Rec Room area. Enjoy the summer evenings on the big South Facing deck, low maintenance and fully fenced backyard. Double detached insulated garage. Close to schools, Quarry Park, Downtown and community park down the street. Future YMCA and C-train station. Lots of upgrades throughout. A must see to appreciate. MLS#C4043006

totaLLy renovated!

$509,900

Point mCkay Classy 2 bedroom condo with spectacular Bow River and river valley views! Updated kitchen with high end GE stainless steel appliances including double oven, Ceasarstone countertops and maple cabinets. Hand scraped oak floors from BC. Large living room open to eating area with lots of windows and tons of natural light to enjoy the incredible view! Door off eating area to deck with views. Spacious master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite and walk in closet by California Closets. Large second bedroom and 4pc bathroom. Meile stacked washer and dryer. 1 assigned parking stall. Everything is included in the condo fees except phone, cable and internet. 24 hour concierge. Building amenities include library and car wash. Discounted membership at the Riverside Club which includes a pool, tennis and gym. Additional parking stalls for rent through condo corp. Excellent location! Close to U of C, Foothills Hospital and minutes to downtown. Great value! MLS#C4047205

CLaSSy Condo!

$399,900

SignaL HiLL Spacious sunny unit with soaring vaulted ceilings. White kitchen with breakfast eating bar. Open to dining room and living room with gas fireplace. East facing larger deck off the living room. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and walk in closet and west facing deck. Single attached garage, This unit is a 5 minute walk to Sunterra Market and C train. Great unit with tons of potential. MLS#C4037021

SPaCiouS Sunny unit

$334,900

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

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

great LoCation!

$375,000

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

exCePtionaLLy weLL maintained!

$547,900

royaL oakBeautiful 2 storey family home with bonus rm, fully developed basement & double attached garage in showhome condition.Total of 4 bdrms & 4 baths.Just installed laminate hardwood in kitchen & front entrance & stairs.Bright sunny kitchen w/centre island,breakfast eating bar & upgraded appliances open to lrg great rm w/corner gas fi replace & dining area.French dr leading out to lrg deck w/stairs leading out to lrg interlocking concrete patio & beautiful landscaped southwest bkyd. 2pc powder rm off kitchen.Stairs lead upstairs to huge bonus rm w/vaulted ceilings.Lrg master bdrm with 4pc ensuite w/soaker tub, oversized shower, skylight & separate walk in closet. 2 other good sized bdrms and 4pc bath.Gorgeous mountain view from the upstairs master & second bedrm.Prof developed bsmt with large family rm, bdrm, 4pc bath and laundry rm area. Pride of ownership shown. Quiet location. Walking distance to schools, amenities, transportation and easy access to Country Hills Blvd and Stoney Trail. Excellent family home! MLS#C4047151

BeautifuL famiLy Home!

$549,000

CreStmontExecutive custom built 2 storey with fully developed w/o bsmt. 3 bdrms, main fl r den, loft area, 4 bdrms & 4 baths. 9ft ceilings on main fl r. Bright sunny kitchen with breakfast eating bar & upgraded s/s fridge & dishwasher open to large dining area & huge great rm with 3 sided fi replace. French dr leading out from eating area to large updated west facing deck with metal railings & composite fl ring. Main fl r den. Gorgeous spiral staircase leading upstairs to a loft overlooking foyer area. Large master with 4pc ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower & huge w/i closet. 2 good sized bdrms with 4pc bath & laundry area. Professionally developed w/o with huge family rm with stone packed wall with remote fi replace with built ins, den/hobby rm & 3pc bath. Large fl ex rm with double French drs ideal for bdrm or workout rm with laminate fl rs. Patio with interlocking brick open to west bkyd with raspberry bushes along fence. Double attached garage. Excellent curb appeal. Covered Veranda. Excellent family home. MLS#C4049473

great CurB aPPeaL!

$634,900

CoLLingwoodExtensively renoed a/c bungalow in showhome condition located in the heart of Collingwood. Walking distance to schools, church, transportation and amenities. 4 bdrms plus 1 in the bsmt and 3 baths. Hardwood fl rs just refi nished throughout. Formal living and dining rm. Renovated kitchen with top of the line appliances. Large master bdrm with 3pc renoed ensuite with o/s shower and his/hers closets. 3 other good sized bdrms, 4th bdrm/offi ce with patio drs leading out to secluded covered 2 tiered deck with interlocking patio and maintenance free vinyl fencing. Renoed 4pc bath. Developed bsmt with large family rm, bdrm, hobby rm, storage and workshop, laundry rm area and 4pc renoed bath with jetted tub with lots of built in cabinets. Upgraded furnace with Rinnai tankless water system, water softener and area for a summer kitchen. Single attached garage with long driveway for additional parking. Upgraded window coverings. Maintenance free yard. Quiet location. Excellent family home! Exceptional value! MLS#C4044662

eState Home!

$647,900

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

exCePtionaL vaLue!

$689,900

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

LotS of PotentiaL!

$679,900

royaL oakBeautiful fully fi nished home located in the Estates of Royal Oak. This gorgeous open concept 2 Storey home has so many features; grand kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter tops and a Jenn-Aire cooktop/Grill. The large double deck has a gas line hook up for the bbq. The main fl oor has 9 ft. ceilings with hardwood and tile fl oors. The upstairs boasts a massive bonus room with beautiful views and 3 large bedrooms, the master bedroom has a corner soaker tub and separate shower and large walk-in closet. The basement is fully fi nished , the wine/cold room could be made into a 4th bedroom. This house has 2 hot water tanks, and has air conditioning for those hot summer days! It is located on a very quiet street close to parks/playgrounds. This house is very close to walking/biking trails, 5-minute walk to the Tuscany LRT/train station. There are so many amenities close by; Sobey’s/Walmart, Restaurants, Beacon Hill Plaza and the YMCA to be open in 2017. University is 15 minutes away. MLS#C4042624

eState Home!

$674,900

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

mountain viewS!

$379,900

SunSet ridge, CoCHraneBrand new Hillcrest Landmark 2 storey with solar panels. Super energy effi cient with triple pane windows and high effi ciency furnace. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and bonus room. 9 foot ceilings on main fl oor. Gourmet kitchen with s/s appliances and Caesarstone countertops open to eating area and family room with gas fi replace. French door off eating area to backyard. Upstairs has large master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite with separate shower and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4pc main bath. Spacious bonus room. Second fl oor laundry room. Basement is ready for development. 10 year New Home Warranty and Landmark Service Programs. Great family home. Exceptional value. MLS#C4048988

riverBendTotally renovated from the Studs in and skillfully designed Bi-level with over 1900 sqft of total living space. Spacious Main Floor boasts new custom kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar and dining area overlooking the living room. Engineered Hardwood fl ooring. Master bed w/door to South Deck. 2 additional bedrooms up and 4 piece bathroom with dual sinks, free standing claw tub & Circular glass shower. The Soundproof Basement is an experience to behold!! Large Bedroom and Custom shelving in your walk in closet. Your own private retreat with Marble Tile in Spa featuring dual sinks, enclosed Standup Steam/Rainfall shower with glass subway tile and speakers. Another large Living or Rec Room area. Enjoy the summer evenings on the big South Facing deck, low maintenance and fully fenced backyard. Double detached insulated garage. Close to schools, Quarry Park, Downtown and community park down the street. Future YMCA and C-train station. Lots of upgrades throughout. A must see to appreciate. MLS#C4043006

Point mCkay Classy 2 bedroom condo with spectacular Bow River and river valley views! Updated kitchen with high end GE stainless steel appliances including double oven, Ceasarstone countertops and maple cabinets. Hand scraped oak fl oors from BC. Large living room open to eating area with lots of windows and tons of natural light to enjoy the incredible view! Door off eating area to deck with views. Spacious master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite and walk in closet by California Closets. Large second bedroom and 4pc bathroom. Meile stacked washer and dryer. 1 assigned parking stall. Everything is included in the condo fees except phone, cable and internet. 24 hour concierge. Building amenities include library and car wash. Discounted membership at the Riverside Club which includes a pool, tennis and gym. Additional parking stalls for rent through condo corp. Excellent location! Close to U of C, Foothills Hospital and minutes to downtown. Great value! MLS#C4047205

CLaSSy Condo!

$399,900

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weSt HiLLHurSt Air conditioned 2 storey on a quiet street in West Hillhurst. Great investment property! Large foyer with French doors to large living room and dining area. Bright, sunny kitchen with oak cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Room enough for a table. Family room with skylights and French door to south facing backyard and oversized double detached garage. Staircase leading upstairs to large master bedroom with walk in closet, 4 piece bath with jetted tub and 1 additional bedroom. Lower level has storage and den area ideal for TV room. South backyard with underground sprinklers. Close to all amenities. Minutes to downtown. MLS#C4049512

minuteS to downtown!

$689,900

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Feature PropertyRare opportunity to buy a newly-built home in established Kelvin Grove, presented by Chris Zaharko, Royal LePage Benchmark

ON THE COVER

in this issue

7 Editors’ Note

9 Mortgage AdviceThe 5 biggest mortgage mistakes to avoid

14 Design AdviceSpring cleaning

17 Market AnalysisInventory gains, slow sales create buyers’ market

22 Feature PropertyRare opportunity to buy a new-built home in established Kelvin Grove, presented by Chris Zaharko, Royal LePage Benchmark

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Feature PropertyRare opportunity to buy a newly-built home in established Kelvin Grove, presented by Chris Zaharko, Royal LePage Benchmark

ON THE COVER

in this issue

7 Editors’ Note

9 Mortgage AdviceThe 5 biggest mortgage mistakes to avoid

14 Design AdviceSpring cleaning

17 Market AnalysisInventory gains, slow sales create buyers’ market

22 Feature PropertyRare opportunity to buy a new-built home in established Kelvin Grove, presented by Chris Zaharko, Royal LePage Benchmark

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16 Homebuyers’ HelpMortgage Rates

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Bragg Creek

Black DiamondTurner Valley

Cochrane

Airdrie

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Langdon

Shepard

Dalemead

DeWinton Carseland Mossleigh

Arrowwood

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Cayley

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estate over the long term.

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CAMERON REALTY GROUP INC. Dory Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Chris Zaharko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MORTGAGE COMPANIES

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PEMBERTON HOMES Nancy Vieira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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growth is staggering.

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its meaning.

You won’t believe it. You really

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average home price growth, and

while the usual suspects – Toronto

and Vancouver – are among the

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over time, demonstrate their value.

The growth over such a long period

of time is impressive, if not expected.

But when you look at it in four-year

windows, you see variable growth rates

and regional vacillations. This speaks to

the importance of economic and job

growth as key drivers of real estate.

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exercise underlines the value of real

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani

EDITOR

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MEDIA CONSULTANT

Heather Harke Phone: 403.829.0393

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

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NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

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SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Swinder Jodhka

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CAMERON REALTY GROUP INC. Dory Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MAPLE LEAF REALTY Ken Yeoh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE Gary Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Len T. Wong & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Matt Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Chris Zaharko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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MCKENZIE TOWNE

City of Calgary Jan-14 Jan-15 % change Feb-14 Feb-15 % change

Total Sales 877 765 -12.77% 420 412 -1.90%

New Listings 3,269 2,743 -16.09% 1,225 1,271 3.76%

Active Listings 4,792 5,036 5.09% 5,244 5,512 5.11%

Median 422,000 409,000 -3.08% 435,000 424,500 -2.41%

Average Price 460,646 457,359 -0.71% 467,249 484,520 3.70%

Days on Market 41 51 24.39% 34 45 32.35%

Benchmark Price 462,400 447,800 -3.16% N/A N/A N/A

Note: Calgary Metro only; includes zone A, B, C & D

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A JUMP IN INVENTORY AND DECLINE

in sales moved Calgary’s real estate

market into a buyers’ market in all

sectors in to start of the New Year.

According to figures released by the

Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), the

combined single- and multi-family

sales in the city of Calgary in January

were 764, down 12.9 per cent from

January 2015’s 877 and December’s 878

respectively.

Broken out, the detached (single-

family) sales in January were 465, down

12.9 per cent from both January 2015’s

534 and December’s 533; attached

(condo townhouse) sales were 170 in

January, a 10.5-per-cent decline from

January 2015’s 190, and down 12.4 per

cent from December’s 194; and (condo)

apartment sales were 129 in January, a

decrease of 15.7 per cent from January

2015’s 153 and December’s 151.

Meanwhile, inventory grew with

a combined total of 5,022 units in

January, up 4.8 per cent from January

2015’s 4,792, however, a 13.7-per-cent

jump from December’s 4,336, and

the months’ supply rose from 4.94 in

December to 6.57 in January.

“January was a really challenging

month, but not unexpected,” says CREB

President Cliff Stevenson. “The numbers

regarding sales were trending this way

so we saw this coming, and January is

typically not a busy month for sales.”

However, he says, it was somewhat

unexpected to see so many new listings

given the current challenge of selling

a home in today’s market. There was

a significant jump in new listings from

December’s numbers. “I think more

people listed their homes because when

forecasts came out pointing to further

decline this year, homeowners may have

thought ‘why wait for a further slide, why

not try to put it on the market now.’”

The number of new listings added

in the detached market in January

were 1,488, down 19 per cent from

January 2015’s 1,836, but up 46.7 per

cent from December’s 793, pushing its

inventory level to 2,546, which is up 16

per cent from December. The months’

supply rose from 4.01 in December to

5.48 in January.

“With that many months’ supply it

moved the detached segment into more

of a buyers’ market, with the exception

Inventory gains, slow sales create buyers’ market

Advice | MARKET ANALYSIS

By Heather Ryan

being in the under $500,000 range

where the market is still balanced,”

Stevenson says, adding the attached

and apartment segments have been a

buyers’ market position since fall.

The number of new listings added in

the attached market in January were

652, down 5.2 per cent from January

2015’s 688, but up 46.5 per cent from

December’s 349. The inventory was

1,223 in January, up 12 per cent from

December, while the months’ supply

jumped from 5.56 in December to 7.19

in January.

In the apartment market, the

number of new listings added in

January were 601, down 19.3 per

cent from January 2015’s 745, but up

43.3 per cent from December’s 341.

Its inventory was 1,253 in January,

up 11.6 per cent from December and



“With excess inventory and low sales

you get a softening of prices,” Stevenson

says. “However, we’re still not seeing

a dramatic swing in the prices, and we

have not given back gains the market

achieved in 2014.”

In January, the detached benchmark

price was $509,300 in January down

2.6 per cent from January 2015’s

$522,900, but up slightly from

December’s $508,700.

The attached homes benchmark



$348,300 and a 1.7-per-cent drop

from December’s $351,400.

The benchmark price in the

apartment market in January was

$281,900 down 6.35 per cent from

January 2015’s $301,000 and a

1.3-per-cent decline from December’s

$285,500.

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NOW THAT YOU’VE decided to buy

a home, there are numerous steps

in the process you’ll have to follow.

When it comes to getting a mortgage,

it could cost you in the long run if

you make a mistake or two.

To help you save money and

avoid potential problems down the

road, here are some mistakes you

should avoid:

1. Not knowing your credit score/rating

Lenders love borrowers with a good

credit rating. They’re often the ones

who pay their bills on time, don’t use

a large percentage of their available

credit, and have di� erent types of

credit, such as a credit card, car loan,

and line of credit. If you have good

credit, you should be able to qualify

for the best mortgage rates. But if

you have bad credit, expect to get

a mortgage with a higher interest

rate. Not sure of what your rating is?

You can get your credit score from

Equifax or TransUnion.

The 5 biggest mortgage mistakes to avoid2. Not being pre-approved

for a mortgage

If you’ve been looking at properties

for a while, you might suddenly fi nd

the perfect home. But it’s possible

you won’t be able to a� ord the

place. That’s why it’s best to get pre-

approved for a mortgage so you’ll

know how much you can a� ord.

Many lenders will guarantee your

pre-approved rate for a period of

between 60 and 120 days. That’ll give

you time to fi nd a property in your

price range.

3. Not shopping around a mortgage

If you think you’ll get rewarded with

the lowest rate from your fi nancial

institution because you’ve been a

loyal customer for a number of years,

think again. Your institution may not

have the best rate while a rival across

the street might have a lower rate.

You should do some comparison

shopping on a site like RateHub.ca

before getting a mortgage. You can

also hire a mortgage broker who can

do all the legwork at no cost to you.

4. Not making more payments

No one really likes to carry a large

mortgage. Typically, mortgage

payments are made on a monthly

basis but there are ways to pay

it o� faster by using accelerated

biweekly payments. For example, if

you have a $400,000 mortgage with

a 25-year amortization and make

monthly payments, your mortgage

won’t be paid o� until 2041. We

used RateHub’s mortgage payment

calculator and found if you make

accelerated payments, you’d pay o�

your mortgage nearly three years

earlier and save about $15,000 in

interest. Also, most lenders allow you

to make lump-sum payments, which

will let you pay your mortgage down

faster and save you thousands of

dollars in interest.

5. Not preparing for extra costs

Buying a home can end up costing

a lot more than you’d expect. First,

there are closing costs, which

include legal fees, title insurance and

the land transfer tax. You might also

need to reimburse the seller for the

property taxes and utility bills they’ve

already paid. These costs will add

up to from anywhere between 1.5

and four per cent of the property’s

purchase price.

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

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THESE TWO WORDS INSPIRE both

dread and a sense of accomplishment

to those of us that participate in this

endeavor. For me it the sense of

accomplishment is the winner but

for some the dread takes over and

then the sense of guilt when spring

turns to summer and nothing has

happened as far as cleaning goes.

Often these people keep busy doing

other things and justify that they are

just too busy, this is not a judgment it

is an observation.

For those that are too busy there

are companies that will come in

to your home and do your spring

cleaning for you. I think this is a

fabulous idea… if I could stand the

thought of someone I didn’t know in

my house touching my stuff without

having high blood pressure the entire

time they were there I might consider

hiring a crew to do the job. I would

rather do the job myself to justify the

money spent on those new shoes I

bought for spring.

Then there is the problem of

worrying about how dirty, dusty

and untidy the house is and the

cleaning people might think you are

the worst person in the world. How

many people clean up before the

cleaning crew comes? My cousin has

a weekly service comes in, she cleans

and tidies the night before they are

coming to clean and tidy because

she doesn’t want them to think she is

messy… hmmm.

Here is what I do when I have

made up my mind and it is now or

By Laura Le

SPRING CLEANING…

Inspiration | DESIGNER ADVICE

never; I wait for a day that is warm

and sunny, this allows the windows

and doors to be open (you can

pretend you are Cinderella and dance

with the birds if it makes the job

easier, no judging here). Then you

need some great music (pretend you

are on the Ellen Show and dance,

dance, dance… again, no judging) and

let the phone go to voice mail (no

distractions!)

One room at a time begins by

taking everything except the large

pieces of furniture out of the room.

When you are moving each item

decide if you truly love it and if there

is any hesitation that is your answer,

do not put it back! There are many

ways to redistribute unwanted items;

donate them to charity or give them

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to a friend or family member that

does love them. If the items are

valuable you can send them to a

consignment store or to auction. I

have a rule that I live by and try to

pass on to those that I work with as

a professional stager; if an item is

chipped, cracked or broken it doesn’t

make it back into the room.

Now that you have everything

out of the room I recommend a

product called furniture movers or

sliders, they are available at all large

home and department stores. They

are plastic disks with foam on one



side and plastic on the other, for

moving furniture on carpet. They

also come with felt on one side

for moving furniture on hardwood,

tile or lino without scratching the

surface. You simply put a slider under

each leg and you can move any

piece of furniture anywhere in the

room. Slide each piece to another

area and clean away…

This is the best time to rearrange

the furniture, even although that

doesn’t happen in my house because

the sofa only fi ts on one wall. You

fi nd the best place for the large

pieces of furniture, then coff ee and

side tables and then you add the

artwork and then the accessories.

Repeat this process in each room…

keep going back to the fi nished

rooms to revel and gloat to keep the

momentum going.

Spring cleaning is a huge job

but completely worth the eff ort it

takes. For about two weeks anyone;

and I mean anyone, can just stop

by and your house will be a thing of

beauty, you can answer the door with

confi dence.

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THESE TWO WORDS INSPIRE both

dread and a sense of accomplishment

to those of us that participate in this

endeavor. For me it the sense of

accomplishment is the winner but

for some the dread takes over and

then the sense of guilt when spring

turns to summer and nothing has

happened as far as cleaning goes.

Often these people keep busy doing

other things and justify that they are

just too busy, this is not a judgment it

is an observation.

For those that are too busy there

are companies that will come in

to your home and do your spring

cleaning for you. I think this is a

fabulous idea… if I could stand the

thought of someone I didn’t know in

my house touching my stuff without

having high blood pressure the entire

time they were there I might consider

hiring a crew to do the job. I would

rather do the job myself to justify the

money spent on those new shoes I

bought for spring.

Then there is the problem of

worrying about how dirty, dusty

and untidy the house is and the

cleaning people might think you are

the worst person in the world. How

many people clean up before the

cleaning crew comes? My cousin has

a weekly service comes in, she cleans

and tidies the night before they are

coming to clean and tidy because

she doesn’t want them to think she is

messy… hmmm.

Here is what I do when I have

made up my mind and it is now or

By Laura Le

SPRING CLEANING…


never; I wait for a day that is warm

and sunny, this allows the windows

and doors to be open (you can

pretend you are Cinderella and dance

with the birds if it makes the job

easier, no judging here). Then you

need some great music (pretend you

are on the Ellen Show and dance,

dance, dance… again, no judging) and

let the phone go to voice mail (no

distractions!)

One room at a time begins by

taking everything except the large

pieces of furniture out of the room.

When you are moving each item

decide if you truly love it and if there

is any hesitation that is your answer,

do not put it back! There are many

ways to redistribute unwanted items;

donate them to charity or give them




to a friend or family member that

does love them. If the items are

valuable you can send them to a

consignment store or to auction. I

have a rule that I live by and try to

pass on to those that I work with as

a professional stager; if an item is

chipped, cracked or broken it doesn’t

make it back into the room.

Now that you have everything

out of the room I recommend a

product called furniture movers or

sliders, they are available at all large

home and department stores. They

are plastic disks with foam on one



side and plastic on the other, for

moving furniture on carpet. They

also come with felt on one side

for moving furniture on hardwood,

tile or lino without scratching the

surface. You simply put a slider under

each leg and you can move any

piece of furniture anywhere in the

room. Slide each piece to another

area and clean away…

This is the best time to rearrange

the furniture, even although that

doesn’t happen in my house because

the sofa only fi ts on one wall. You

fi nd the best place for the large

pieces of furniture, then coff ee and

side tables and then you add the

artwork and then the accessories.

Repeat this process in each room…

keep going back to the fi nished

rooms to revel and gloat to keep the

momentum going.

Spring cleaning is a huge job

but completely worth the eff ort it

takes. For about two weeks anyone;

and I mean anyone, can just stop

by and your house will be a thing of

beauty, you can answer the door with

confi dence.


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A JUMP IN INVENTORY AND DECLINE

in sales moved Calgary’s real estate

market into a buyers’ market in all

sectors in to start of the New Year.

According to figures released by the

Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), the

combined single- and multi-family

sales in the city of Calgary in January

were 764, down 12.9 per cent from

January 2015’s 877 and December’s 878

respectively.

Broken out, the detached (single-

family) sales in January were 465, down

12.9 per cent from both January 2015’s

534 and December’s 533; attached

(condo townhouse) sales were 170 in

January, a 10.5-per-cent decline from

January 2015’s 190, and down 12.4 per

cent from December’s 194; and (condo)

apartment sales were 129 in January, a

decrease of 15.7 per cent from January

2015’s 153 and December’s 151.

Meanwhile, inventory grew with

a combined total of 5,022 units in

January, up 4.8 per cent from January

2015’s 4,792, however, a 13.7-per-cent

jump from December’s 4,336, and



“January was a really challenging

month, but not unexpected,” says CREB

President Cliff Stevenson. “The numbers

regarding sales were trending this way

so we saw this coming, and January is

typically not a busy month for sales.”

However, he says, it was somewhat

unexpected to see so many new listings

given the current challenge of selling

a home in today’s market. There was

a significant jump in new listings from

December’s numbers. “I think more

people listed their homes because when

forecasts came out pointing to further

decline this year, homeowners may have

thought ‘why wait for a further slide, why

not try to put it on the market now.’”

The number of new listings added

in the detached market in January

were 1,488, down 19 per cent from

January 2015’s 1,836, but up 46.7 per

cent from December’s 793, pushing its

inventory level to 2,546, which is up 16

per cent from December. The months’

supply rose from 4.01 in December to

5.48 in January.

“With that many months’ supply it

moved the detached segment into more

of a buyers’ market, with the exception

Inventory gains, slow sales create buyers’ market

Advice | MARKET ANALYSIS

By Heather Ryan

being in the under $500,000 range

where the market is still balanced,”

Stevenson says, adding the attached

and apartment segments have been a

buyers’ market position since fall.

The number of new listings added in

the attached market in January were

652, down 5.2 per cent from January

2015’s 688, but up 46.5 per cent from

December’s 349. The inventory was

1,223 in January, up 12 per cent from

December, while the months’ supply

jumped from 5.56 in December to 7.19

in January.

In the apartment market, the

number of new listings added in

January were 601, down 19.3 per

cent from January 2015’s 745, but up

43.3 per cent from December’s 341.

Its inventory was 1,253 in January,

up 11.6 per cent from December and



“With excess inventory and low sales

you get a softening of prices,” Stevenson

says. “However, we’re still not seeing

a dramatic swing in the prices, and we

have not given back gains the market

achieved in 2014.”

In January, the detached benchmark



$522,900, but up slightly from

December’s $508,700.

The attached homes benchmark



$348,300 and a 1.7-per-cent drop

from December’s $351,400.

The benchmark price in the

apartment market in January was

$281,900 down 6.35 per cent from

January 2015’s $301,000 and a

1.3-per-cent decline from December’s

$285,500.

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BUYERS HAVE A RARE OPPORTUNITY

to buy a newly constructed, custom-

crafted contemporary home that

offers exceptional features and

detailing throughout on a huge lot in

the established southwest community

of Kelvin Grove.

“Most homes for sale in this

community have been renovated, but

this is a unique chance for someone

to buy a brand new home on a wide,

deep lot with a great front yard and

good sized back yard,” says Royal

LePage Benchmark realtor Chris

Zaharko. “It has a great location within

walking distance to two schools, and

close to shopping, major routes, bike

paths, the Glenmore Reservoir and

Rockyview Hospital.

“The response from people has

been nothing but positive,” he says.

“They love the private master suite,

the chef’s kitchen and the open layout

that is ideal for entertainment and how

it flows from the living room to the

kitchen to the sunken family room.”

Inside, this gorgeous two-storey

estate home offers a spacious, elegant

design with more than 3,200 sq. ft. of

above ground living space and 700 sq.

ft. in the developed lower level. It has

been beautifully designed by Robert

Gray, and constructed by Paramount

Homes Inc.

The home has four bedrooms, three

upstairs bathrooms all with heated

floors, an over-height triple car garage

and a private front patio. Numerous

large windows make the home light

and bright, and fabulous details

abound including hardwood and tile

floors, custom built-ins, high ceilings

Rare opportunity to buy a newly-built home in established Kelvin Grove

cover story

Feature Property

Rare opportunity to buy a newly-built home in established Kelvin Grove and eight-ft. solid core doors.

There is a private office off the

entry, and a huge front great room

that is open to the gourmet kitchen

featuring an expansive quartz-topped

island with eating bar, custom-built

cabinets to the ceiling, top-of-the-line

stainless steel appliances, mosaic tile

backsplash and quartz countertops.

Beside the kitchen the dining nook

has a built-in sideboard and down

a few stairs is a large sunken family

room with a linear fireplace, built-in

cabinetry, a beverage bar and glass

doors that open to a patio in the

back yard. A mud room with built-in

lockers and a powder room off the

garage entry.

Feature Property

“Upstairs the master suite gives

owners a luxurious private retreat,”

Chris says. “When you enter you have

10-ft.-three-in. ceilings and a spa-like

ensuite to with a heated floor, his and

her vanities, a huge shower with body

sprays and a free-standing soaker tub

with one wall wired for a flat screen

TV so you can soak and watch your

favourite show.”

Going up two steps from the

ensuite, is a huge walk-in closet

with custom built-ins and a

spacious bedroom that can easily

accommodate a king-sized bed.

“What’s nice about the way the ensuite

is situated is if you rise at different

times you’re not going to disturb your

partner; it’s really a fabulous space.”

The second bedroom has a 10-ft.

ceiling, large walk-in closet and direct

access to a Jack ’n’ Jill bathroom

making it ideal for a nanny or in-

law suite. There are also two more

bedrooms, a laundry room and

a large bonus room with built-in

entertainment unit upstairs.

The lower level is fully developed as

a massive media/games room with a

wet bar and wired for a projection TV.

For more information on this

incredible home, contact Chris

Zaharko at 403.253.1901, or visit

zaharko.com


BUYERS HAVE A RARE OPPORTUNITY

to buy a newly constructed, custom-

crafted contemporary home that

offers exceptional features and

detailing throughout on a huge lot in

the established southwest community

of Kelvin Grove.

“Most homes for sale in this

community have been renovated, but

this is a unique chance for someone

to buy a brand new home on a wide,

deep lot with a great front yard and

good sized back yard,” says Royal

LePage Benchmark realtor Chris

Zaharko. “It has a great location within

walking distance to two schools, and

close to shopping, major routes, bike

paths, the Glenmore Reservoir and

Rockyview Hospital.

“The response from people has

been nothing but positive,” he says.

“They love the private master suite,

the chef’s kitchen and the open layout

that is ideal for entertainment and how

it flows from the living room to the

kitchen to the sunken family room.”

Inside, this gorgeous two-storey

estate home offers a spacious, elegant

design with more than 3,200 sq. ft. of

above ground living space and 700 sq.

ft. in the developed lower level. It has

been beautifully designed by Robert

Gray, and constructed by Paramount

Homes Inc.

The home has four bedrooms, three

upstairs bathrooms all with heated

floors, an over-height triple car garage

and a private front patio. Numerous

large windows make the home light

and bright, and fabulous details

abound including hardwood and tile

floors, custom built-ins, high ceilings

Rare opportunity to buy a newly-built home in established Kelvin Grove

cover story

Feature Property

Rare opportunity to buy a newly-built home in established Kelvin Grove and eight-ft. solid core doors.

There is a private office off the

entry, and a huge front great room

that is open to the gourmet kitchen

featuring an expansive quartz-topped

island with eating bar, custom-built

cabinets to the ceiling, top-of-the-line

stainless steel appliances, mosaic tile

backsplash and quartz countertops.

Beside the kitchen the dining nook

has a built-in sideboard and down

a few stairs is a large sunken family

room with a linear fireplace, built-in

cabinetry, a beverage bar and glass

doors that open to a patio in the

back yard. A mud room with built-in

lockers and a powder room off the

garage entry.

Feature Property

“Upstairs the master suite gives

owners a luxurious private retreat,”

Chris says. “When you enter you have

10-ft.-three-in. ceilings and a spa-like

ensuite to with a heated floor, his and

her vanities, a huge shower with body

sprays and a free-standing soaker tub

with one wall wired for a flat screen

TV so you can soak and watch your

favourite show.”

Going up two steps from the

ensuite, is a huge walk-in closet

with custom built-ins and a

spacious bedroom that can easily

accommodate a king-sized bed.

“What’s nice about the way the ensuite

is situated is if you rise at different

times you’re not going to disturb your

partner; it’s really a fabulous space.”

The second bedroom has a 10-ft.

ceiling, large walk-in closet and direct

access to a Jack ’n’ Jill bathroom

making it ideal for a nanny or in-

law suite. There are also two more

bedrooms, a laundry room and

a large bonus room with built-in

entertainment unit upstairs.

The lower level is fully developed as

a massive media/games room with a

wet bar and wired for a projection TV.

For more information on this

incredible home, contact Chris

Zaharko at 403.253.1901, or visit

zaharko.com

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PLUS a 2-bedrm In-law and many extras in quiet and picturesque surroundings.High quality finishing, open floor plan-car garage plus ample driveway,landscaped lot, 2 decks & patio, skylights, plus so much more.

PRICELESS TREASURE OFFERED! $349,900 - 7230 Sea Cliff, East Sooke

Tranquil views of Whiffen Spit & Sooke Harbour from this .26 ACRE sunny southoceanfront lot. The Silver Spray Development has wonderful plans which willonly increase your investment. City water & hydro at lot. Southern tip ofVancouver Island.

STEPS FROM THE OCEAN$499,900 - 7062 Richview Dr, Sooke

Your own Private Park in your back yard! Just about an acre (.89) Steps from theever changing Whiffen Spit Park. Lots of land for farm style gardening. Toweringfir trees lead into a quiet glen where you find a private fire pit and an area tobuild a small cottage for your guests! RV, Boat or Yacht fit can easily fit!

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Panoramic mountain views! 1.43 acre property with welcoming Kio pond &beautifully fenced garden. Level entry custom built, stunningly beautiful home withopen plan, 10 ft ceilings, solid oak flooring & gourmet kitchen. Spacious master onmain boasts ensuite with luxurious soaker tub & separate double shower.

SOUTH COAST PARADISE FOUND Chalets start at $299,900 - Trailhead, Jordan River

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Damali Lavender & Winery includes architecturally designed home on picturesque 13.17 acres with panoramic valley, Salt Spring Island andocean views. Currently operated as a successful French style farmhouse B&B combined with a converted barn made winery, licensed picnic area,boutique gift shop and tasting room. Products include gentle slopes nurturing fields of lavender, fruit orchards, vineyard, fertile gardens andcommercial rhubarb plantation. From the quaint patio areas for sitting and admiring the views to the actual working parts of the estate you canstill appreciate being located at the 49th parallel known for the perfect growing season. The main home perches at the top of the propertyoverlooking the vineyard and fields. Extra revenue from the beautiful Guest House with lower entry suite.

3500 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill - $1,880,000

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