tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55521233135675350222011-12-06T12:15:38.706-07:00Canmore and Banff real estate market news and information from Christopher Vincent, Realtor with Royal LePage Rocky Mountain Realty in Canmore Alberta CanadaChristopher Vincenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10597470274344459637noreply@blogger.comBlogger751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5552123313567535022.post-42865049468929493612011-12-06T12:10:00.006-07:002011-12-06T12:15:38.716-07:00

Despite another month of gloom and doom for the world economy, November managed to keep on track with 2010 sales. There were 21 sales this past month and listings have again dropped below 400. On the year, volume of sales is still down 15.5% while listings remain very high. Single-family sales are up year over year, while condominium sales remain slow and are down significantly. There was only

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Steady as she goes… October 2011 was a reasonable month for real estate sales in the Bow Valley. A total of 26 properties were sold (Canmore Real Estate Broker’s Group Data) with single family homes leading the charge at nine sales. Sales were on par with September’s numbers and up from October 2010. On the whole, sales continue to be quite soft with 13 months of inventory on the market; when

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pril sales in Canmore were slower than expected with only 17 firm sales this past month. The positive news in this is that the single family home market remains strong with 65.5% of sales being above the $900,000 mark. Median sale price of single family homes jumped 58% in April to $950,000. There are strong signs that the luxury market is returning to Canmore with multiple offers on properties

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Spring has sprung and so has the interest in Canmore and Banff real estate. As soon as the cold weather broke, listings started sprouting like crocuses and buyers started coming out of hibernation. Single family homes are the hot item in real estate with many selling within days of being on market!What’s hot in the Canmore real estate market? Single family and semi-detached homes! These two

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Great film with local music.

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Wow, if you like snow, this is the year to be in the Canadian Rockies! Forecasts have us experiencing a colder and wetter spring for 2011 which is great news for all the skiers. One the other hand, we may be waiting a little longer to get on our bikes and swing the golf clubs. Hopefully the real estate market in the Bow Valle y can heat things up.Stability seems to be the name of the game right

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The Canadian Real Estate Association releases REALTOR.ca mobile application for Apple iPhoneOttawa, ON – December 21, 2010 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) today released its REALTOR.ca app for the Apple® iPhone®. REALTOR.ca is the most visited real estate website in Canada, listing on average some 350,000 properties at any time. “This free application brings Apple iPhone users

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This is an incredible rare and unique opportunity to own a riverfront home in South Canmore. At the end of a private lane, this home has the ultimate location.$1,445,0003 Bedroom2.5 Bathroom1742 sqft above grade1026 sqft below grade4380 sqft lotChristopher Vincent 403-707-8048Christian Dubois 403-762-7744

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It is that time of year when we get ready for the holiday season. For some families, it brings the feelings of stress and helplessness. We at Royal LePage have had an annual event to try and relieve some of that stress by hosting a Food Drive along with the Christmas Spirit Committee.Without countless volunteers this event would not be as successful as it has been in the past years. We would like

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Summer has come and gone in the Bow Valley. The mountain tops are white, the toques are starting to appear, and talk of ski season is starting. Not so quick though, we still have two months of warmer weather and some fantastic biking, hiking, fishing and climbing to do. With the kids back in school, we are starting to see our fall adult tourist season start to pick up. This is the time of year

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Active listings in Canmore, Exshaw, Harvie Heights, Lac Des Arcs, and Dead Man’s Flats pushed above 450 this past month. Sales slid to 26 firm sales for July in these communities with 8 conditional sales currently showing. This is following the traditional pattern of summer being a slower time for sales as people are either working or on vacation. We did see a good spring bump and we can expect

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We hope that you have been enjoying your spring and getting a chance to enjoy the various types of weather we have been experiencing. Who said skiing in late May couldn't be a powder day? The Bow Valley's Real Estate market continues to perform with consistent sales and a levelling of prices. Contrary to the National Media, Canmore & Banff's housing market is not super heated and we are not on

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We have seen that traditional spring surge of new listings over that past two months, as we again reach above 400 active listings within Canmore and area. Sales remain steady, although somewhat below expectations for April. There seems to be many active buyers within all segments of the market, with many still a little hesitant to commit to an offer. The competition for the buyer's dollar remains

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Spring has sprung in the Bow Valley. The Valley's trails continue to dry out, while winter remains up high; what a great time of year, go for a ride before heading up for some spring afternoon skiing. With the arrival of spring, we have seen an increase in both sales and active listings coming on market. Traditionally, we see both an increase in sales and listings during spring as people start to

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Average days on market are starting to drop especially in the entry level single family home market; the average days on market for single family homes in Canmore was 72 days this past month. We are happy to announce that two of our homes sold this month within days of being listed. The key to the market lately, is to start at an attractive price that will garner attention and then be less

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2010 has been a busy year so far; the Olympic torch came to the Bow Valley, the weather and snow have been great, buyers are busy, and we have a couple of great new listings. As we get into February, we are looking forward to cheering on our local athletes at both the Cross Country World Cup and the Olympics. We are very pleased to be showcasing our listings with their own individual pages on

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Listings Sold By All CompaniesMedian Sale Price - Listings Sold By All Companies2009 was quite the year for Real Estate; not only locally but on the world market. In the first six months of this past year, there were only 113 sales in the Canmore market. The winter and spring of 2009 saw some substantial price reductions as people tried to catch up to falling prices and attract the few buyers

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Tired of paying rent? This is an excellent opportunity for someone to get their foot into the Banff Real Estate Market. This cozy home features in-floor heating, owner's care and pride, heated underground parking, and secure storage. This is a very well laid out one bedroom plus den apartment style condominium. Plenty of room for a couple who have the occasional guest.

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The Best November Since 2005 Total Number of Sales By All Companies Median Sale Price Total Sales by All Companies In what is traditionally a very slow month, November came blasting out of the gates. The second homebuyers have returned to the Bow Valley while locals are taking advantage of prices and moving up. The only segment of the market that has not yet seen the recovery is

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There are plenty of great events going on over the next few weeks as Banff and Canmore get into the winter spirit. The ski hills are all reporting the best early season conditions in years, the ponds are freezing and ready to skate on, and the nordic trails are all shaping up nicely.Have a look at some of these upcoming events around the Bow Valley:Thursday Night @ The Whyte Thomas Grandi and

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And we are off! This is setting up to be one of the better seasons in a number of years. So far this November we have had some very nice mild temperatures, consistent precipitation and a bit of wind. Skiing in the Banff - Canmore region always gets an early start, it is a matter of keeping up the stoke through to the end of May. Sunshine and Lake Louise are reporting great conditions. The boys on

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612 - 107 Armstrong Place, Canmore, AlbertaThree Sisters - Private, one level living, backing onto Stewart Creek Golf Course$419000

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Please take the time out of your day next Wednesday to respect and remember. Banff: 1015 Parade Forms at Colonel Moore Legion1030 Parade Moves to Banff Elementary1100 Services1105 Parade Returns to Colonel Moore Legion1140 Wreath Laying ServiesCanmore:0930 Parade Forms at Three Sisters Legion0945 Parade Moves to Lawrence Grassi Middle School1000 Public Service at Lawrence Grassi1045 Parade

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CALGARY - The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city's housing market has clearly turned a corner after October MLS sales rose to lofty levels.Sales in both the single-family and condo markets are up from year-ago levels, even higher than October 2007 levels. And the average MLS sales price in the single-family market has also increased from a year ago."The local resale market is performing very

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Well, it looks as though shoulder season is upon us. Unless of course you are ridiculously hardcore. For those of us who like to take it easy a for a month in the fall, no need to fret, there are lots of options. I personally am a big fan of the 'Hot Spring Road Trip'. Living in the Mountains we are blessed with an amazing array of activities to choose from. Sometimes though, it is nice to do a

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CALGARY - Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is getting 30 kilometres of new bike trails, thanks to an infusion of more than $300,000 from all levels of government.That's good news for summer visitors, who may have felt left behind four years ago when the province funded multimillion-dollar improvements for cross-country ski trails at the park.The new money will create a 30-kilometre trail

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I had a Great Great Uncle who was a POW in Banff during WWI. It is amazing to see how much things have changed in Alberta over the past century. The next time you are travelling the 1A be sure to stop at the Memorial just West of Castle Junction.The Following Article is from the Calgary Herald.David Finch is a Calgary historian.© Copyright (c) The Calgary HeraldPrisoners of war are worth

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The Indian Summer seems to be sticking around in Canmore and along with it strong Real Estate sales. We are currently sitting at 34 conditional / unconditional sales so far this month; with a strong mix of all types of properties. Prices continue to remain very attractive for buyers as inventory remains above 400 active listings.The Larches and Aspens are all beginning to show their stunning

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This weekend marks the Centennial celebrations for Canada's Warden Service. A number of events are planned in and around Banff. They Whyte museum will also be opening a new exhibit featuring the Warden Service. There have been some excellent articles lately worth the read:http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/Wild+woolly+wardens+celebrate+years/1982499/story.htmlhttp://www.albertalocalnews.com/

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OTTAWA — Owning a home in Canada is getting more affordable but that trend could soon end as the real estate market continues to recover, according to a report Wednesday by RBC Economics.RBC said costs related to home ownership eased in the second quarter of 2009 for the fifth-straight three-month period, with “modest improvement” seen across the country."Following the biggest quarterly

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As we continue to enjoy the beautiful weather in Canmore it is time to start planning you final long weekend of the summer. Besides checking out Real Estate, Canmore has two major events this weekend:Photo Courtesy of the Canmore Highland Games- Saturday is the 'Downtown Street Fair' with Main Street shutting down for the day and local vendors and artists taking over the streets. 10:00 - 16:00-

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Welcome to our new look! As some of you know, Christian Dubois and Christopher Vincent have recently collaborated forces to serve you better. This allows us to enjoy this beautiful valley we call home; while still being there for you at your convenience. July and August thus far have been strong months in the Bow Valley’s Real Estate Market. Overall sales are down slightly from June, yet we

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OTTAWA – August 14th, 2009 – National resale housing market activity continued climbing in July 2009, with salesposting the largest year-over-year gain in two years. It was also the first time on record that sales activity topped50,000 units for the month of July in any year on record.According to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), a total of 50,270 homes

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Come see some of Banff's earliest and most spectacluar Real Estate. Sunday, August 91 - 4 p.m. This event put on by the Whyte Museum and the Town of Banff. The properties participating in this year’s Doors Open Banff event include:Bison Courtyard (211 Bear Street) Old Crag Cabin (211 Bear Street) Cascade No.5 Masonic Lodge (103 Caribou Street) - New in 2009! Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

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The flowers in the alpine are in full bloom right now! If you are around the Bow Valley in the next few days and when you are done taking a look at Real Estate in Canmore or Banff, be sure to take a hike and see the display of colours. We have had a great combination of hot weather and rain lately which have really put the mountains into bloom. I am quite partial to the Western Wood Lillies,

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Sales for this past Quarter have doubled over the first Quarter of 2009. Regional statistics see a strong recovery in the larger centres. However, as strong portions of the Canmore market are second homeowners, we are taking longer to recover than some of the larger markets. The recreational property buyers are looking for a ‘deal’ or reducing their budgets compared to 2007 & early 2008. Those

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By Cathy Ellis - Rocky Mountain Outlook - July 16, 2009Town planners say secondary suites offer a way to increase density to meet the demands of Banff’s growing population, without modifying the size of a building.They say suites can provide income for homeowners, allow families to accommodate aging relatives, and help integrate the town’s shadow labour force into the existing community.But

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With this year's Stampede riding into the sunset, it's time to hit the trail. A posse of good restaurants are in the foothills and the mountains. Here are a few that will tease your tastebuds if you--or visitors-- are taking a trip into the country.Aroma: 709 9th St., Canmore, 403-609-2000A restaurant within a restaurant, Aroma resides in Zona's, a Canmore institution. But since Zona's is only

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Canmore Leader - 8 July, 2009 - The Miners’ Day parade will run Main Street thisSaturday for its 11th year. Following close on the heels of the Canada Day parade, some might see the parade as a smaller, and so lesser event. It’s not.“The fact is that it is real,” Jon Bjorgum, one of the five who started the parade, said ......When Bjorgum returned to Canmore, as a member of the museum board, he

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Calgary Herald July 2, 2009 CALGARY- According to the Calgary Real Estate Board Calgary home sales increased for the the sixth consecutive month in June.The number of homes and condos sold was also up over the same time in June 2008, with 1,837 homes and 738 condos sold in the metro Calgary market in the past month.The home sales mark a 16 per cent increase over May 2009 and 28 per cent increase

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Canmore Canada DaySchedule of Events 2009http://www.canmore.ca/8am - 10am: Rotary Pancake BreakfastSilver Collection - Help Rotary support the community with your donations!B.Y.O.P&C - Help reduce your impact on the environment and bring your own plates and cutlery!9am: Family Fun Run Begins3km & 8km Family Fun Run & Kid's Obstacle Course (5 years and under). Centennial Park.Register online at

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By Cathy Ellis - Rocky Mountain OutlookPublished: June 25, 2009 9:00 AMTown planners continue this week and next to be out and about in the community to get residents’ opinions on plans to increase residential density, but they are also expanding their public consultation.In addition to the tent meetings in neighbourhoods throughout the community, the Town of Banff will host two public open

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In the heart of one of the world’s most pristine forests, not just any recycling will do.So this Canada Day, the town of Banff will store its bear-proof trash bins away and replace them with — count ‘em — four types of blue boxes: for glass, paper, plastics and organics.In between balloon twisting, kids’ games and sidewalk painting at Central Park, food vendors serving up meals for charity will

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There are four exciting events in the Bow Valley this weekend. They feature something for everyone with history, speed, and art. While not running around the events take a moment to see some of the open houses in Canmore this weekend. Real Estate has been picking up in the Valley and we are seeing multiple offers.Back to Banff: Sponsored by the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, brings

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By Garry Marr, Financial PostJune 13, 2009Would you like to pay an extra $300 per month on your mortgage? Not likely. That hasn't stopped a number of Canadians, with the deal of a lifetime on a variable-rate mortgage, from switching over to a more expensive fixed-rate product and paying the extra freight.A fear of rising rates is driving the rash decision. But if you've finally managed to pin

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Banff Crag & Canyon - 9 June 2009By Larissa Barlow Larissa@thecrag.caResidential density might be the most controversial part of this phase of the Land Use Bylaw review, but it’s just one aspect of the plan that will shape the town for years to come.Residents got a chance to look at the plan Saturday outside Nesters during the first of the many neighbourhood consultation sessions the planning

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A helpful article from the Calgary Herald. For property management companies in Canmore try PEKA or Asset West. We also have a number of professional mortgage brokers here in town who can assist you with all of your second home financing needs.Several choices for rec mortgages Calgary Herald June 6, 2009 Some advice for owners of recreation properties, as well as for people considering making a

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Parks is currently working on some prescribed burns in Kananaskis, Banff, and Canmore area. It has made the valley a little hazy over the past week and given the towns a nice camp fire smell. The best part has been the stunning sunsets. Last night the skies were orange, red, and yellow and the sun was an amazing red globe.Banff Crag and Canyon - June 2, 2009By Larissa Barlow The Mount Nestor

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Canmore recognized for sustainable development practices Canmore Leader: 27 May 2009Posted By Hamish MacLean/hamish@canmoreleader.comEarly next month the Town of Canmore will be recognized for its innovative, and fairly new, process that attempts to wed all development to the development of a sustainable town. The Sustainability Screening Reports (SSRs) introduced by the town roughly a

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Another great addition to Banff Avenue; right in line with the Banff Refreshing. It is getting green out here in the moutains. The afternoon rain showers have added some much needed colour to the valley and the flowers are starting to come to life too.Banff Crag and Canyon - 26 May 2009By Larissa Barlow Larissa@thecrag.caSidewalk cafes will be a part of this summer in downtown Banff as council

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New mountain trail to connect Canmore, Lake Louisewww.cbc.ca/calgaryOutdoor enthusiasts will soon have a stunning nature trail to explore in Alberta that runs from Canmore to Lake Louise.The federal government announced Tuesday afternoon that $6.75 million will be spent on building a new paved path through Banff National Park for hikers, cyclists and in-line skaters.The Legacy Trail will run 26

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For those of you looking for things to do in Canmore this weekend there is plenty going on. The 10th annual Canmore Childrens Festival takes place on Saturday (see schedule below) www.canmorechildrenfestival.com The 81st Slush Cup at Sunshine Village takes place on Monday with legendary BC rockers BC/DC playing all weekend. The forecast has it nice in the valley with a potential pow-day on Monday

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The bikes have been on the roads and trails for a few weeks. The fishermen have moved off the ice and onto the rivers. The golfers are getting the first few rounds in at the Canmore Golf and Curling club; with the other area courses set to open soon. The skiers are getting the last few turns of the season in. The shorts and sandals are making their way onto the local disc golf courses. And the

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April saw the market pick up significantly over the previous few months. Buyers and sellers are finding a common ground and we are seeing homes selling. Inventory is down slightly and it is feeling like a marketplace here in the Bow Valley again. During the Month of April, there were 40 conditional, unconditional and final sales in the Bow Valley. Average Original List Price: $694 282.00Average

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Text Wilderness Ridge condo buildings are consumed by fire at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday (April 25) in Canmore’s Three Sisters Mountain Village. Four luxury condo buildings caught fire, with three being destroyed completely and two more sustaining damage. by Tanya FoubertEmail Print Letter to Editor Share Rocky Mountain Outlook BREAKING NEWS: $25 million in real estate destroyed by fireBy Tanya

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In another move of refreshing and renewing, the Banff recreation centre has been approved for a complete overhaul. This will be a great addition for both residents and visitors. Along with the redevelopment of the Banff Centre, the Banff Avenvue Refreshing, and other updating projects; this project will showcase Banff as a world-class desitination and amazing place to call home. The Cascade Dance

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Last night we had a bit of a return to winter. That is one of the facts of life of living here in the mountains. Seeing as how you can see glaciers from the tops of the mountains surrounding town, it is no surprise that we get the occasional spring storm. Today is another beautiful day. I listened to the morning radio shows in Calgary as the commuters complained about all the snow (I think they

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Less Room To Grow Posted By Hamish MacLean/hamish@canmoreleader.comIt took nearly 40 amendments to the 57th draft version of the Community Sustainability Plan, but when it passed second reading in Canmore’s council chambers, the plan saw one major revision.It took nearly five hours of discussion and debate before council passed second reading for the plan that will turn Canmore’s values into

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The Bank of Canada has cut its overnight lending rate to 0.25%. Posted mortgage rates are now in the 3% range, making it a very attractive time to buy. With the current trend of homes positioned according to supply and demand and the record low interest rates, real estate in the Bow Valley remains a great investment. The Central Bank has also vowed to keep the record low rates into 2010.Press

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Curious about the Canmore real estate market? Scroll down for my April newsletter. While you are at it, take a look at what Canmore has to offer.http://www.tourismcanmore.com/dvd/small_medquality.html

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CALGARY - The residential resale market showed signs of life again in March both nationally and at a local level.Data released Wednesday by the Canadian Real Estate Association indicated existing MLS home sales activity increased for the second month in a row in March across the country.The association also said the number of new listings continued trending lower in March, which firmed up the

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Just got back from an afternoon ski up at Lake Louise. The Bow Valley truly does have it all. A couple of hours of work in the morning and now back in the office with a couple of hour ski in between. The conditions are still really good for late April; you just need to join the 'Crack of Noon' club so that the snow softens up.If you would like to see more of what Canmore has to offer take a look

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Here are the Q1 Stats and Montly updates from Royal LePage Rocky Mountain Realty. We have seen some movement in the market over the past few weeks. Homes are selling in and around 2006 pricing levels.

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VIRGINIA GALTGlobe and Mail UpdateApril 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM EDTThe Canadian housing market appears to be stabilizing, with sales activity up in March for the second consecutive month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Wednesday.Actual year-over-year transactions were down 13.7 per cent. This was the smallest year-over-year decline in six months, the association said.“Housing markets are

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The real estate market in Canmore has been picking up over the past few weeks with a number of sales. There continues to be a great selection of propeties for all types of buyers in town. These are the statistics for the first quarter and March of 2009, courtesy of the Calgary Real Estate Board.Q1 2009 -Canmore Inventory :346 Number of Sales: 28New: 236 Average List: $746,865Average Sale:

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The Canmore multiplex is entering it's next phase. The proposed centre will be on currently vacant land next to the Provincial building on Railway Avenue. This will be another grear facility for the community of Canmore.Rocky Mountain Outlook - Multiplex moving aheadBy Tanya Foubert - Rocky Mountain Outlook Published: April 09, 2009 Canmore council unanimously voted Tuesday (April 7) to move

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There is lots going on in the valley this week / weekend. Not only are the ski hills in fantastic shape, but the hiking and biking is getting really good as well. Here are some of the local venues that have shows going on over the next few days.http://www.canmoreleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1516429The town is already starting to get the long weekend feel as people come into the Bow Valley. I

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Calgary has again been rated among the top cities on Earth. As we are on the door step of this world renowned city it is no wonder that people want to live in the Bow Valley. With continued positive exposure, Canmore's real estate will continue to be sought after the world 'round.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090407.wboftradereport0407/BNStory/National/homeHaving the

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I have lived in Canmore full time since 2003. The views of the Rockies here in the Bow Valley never cease to amaze me. Today, the sun is bright with high clouds and the snow is shining on the mountains. Working as a Realtor in the Canmore – Banff region allows me to help people ‘Live the Rockies Life’. Whether it be skiing, climbing, snowshoeing, biking, hiking, golfing, fishing, or paddling

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