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            <title>For first time buyers in the Calgary real estate market: some useful information and tips - part 2</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ For first time buyers in the Calgary real estate market: some useful information and tips - part 2&nbsp;In the last post we talked about the importance of&nbsp;picking a great location for Calgary Real Estate. For our second installment we&rsquo;ll look at how to finance your Calgary property. Even for experienced buyers of real estate in Calgary, the process of getting financing can be a stressful chore, and for first time home buyers it can seem overwhelming. By being prepared and by taking a ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:06:50 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>For first time buyers in the Calgary real estate market: some tips and other useful information - Part 1</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ For first time buyers in the Calgary real estate market: some tips and other useful information - Part 1&nbsp; As Calgary Real Estate continues to show signs of improvement, many first time buyers might consider investing now in the hope of beating a price increase. However, buying a first home anywhere is daunting enough without the added pressure of trying to &lsquo;beat the market&rsquo;, especially for those individuals who have little to no experience within the Calgary real estate market. ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:55:53 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@jimsparrow.com (Jim Sparrow)</author>
            <title>Calgary Real Estate and the Green Revolution</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Calgary Real Estate could be affected by the Green Revolution Canadians can take a breath of fresh air, well at least in 2020, which is the targeted year for a 17% drop in greenhouse gas emission rates. Not only is this great news for the green-minded Canadian, but it might have an impact upon the Canadian real estate market. As the green revolution becomes more popular, buyers, owners, and sellers might want to factor in greener alternatives when looking into investing in the Calgary real estat... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:18:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@jimsparrow.com (Jim Sparrow)</author>
            <title>Calgary Real Estate to see modest 2010 growth</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Calgary Real Estate to see modest growth in 2010&nbsp;Good news for Calgary real estate owners and buyers this month according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) 2010 forecast report released last week.According to their report, Calgary Single Family homes will see a small price growth (+6.3% over 2009) and a relatively large (+17.7% over 2009) spike in total sales, while the condo market will see prices rise +4.3% over 2009 and a smaller but significant growth (+10.6% over 2009) in unit sa... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:45:15 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@jimsparrow.com (Jim Sparrow)</author>
            <title>Calgary: Top Real Estate Monopoly Contender</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Calgary: Top Real Estate Monopoly Contender&nbsp;Calgarians have to step up if they want their city to be the next &ldquo;Boardwalk&rdquo; on the Canadian version of Monopoly. Hasbro&rsquo;s new Canadian edition is going to be filled with 22 of Canada&rsquo;s top cities and voting is what is going to be the factor in determining what those cities are. I am willing to bet that whatever city gets to be in place of Boardwalk will get a bump in real estate prices (don&rsquo;t quote me on it though).... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:50:44 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Flames' Goalie Kiprusoff Target of Fan's Laser</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Flames' Goalie Kiprusoff Target of Fan's Laser&nbsp;The Calgary Flames took a full 65 minutes plus a shoot-out to defeat the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night (winner scored by Jamie Lundmark) in a hotly contested division rivalry. Along the way, one Canuck fan sitting close to the ice at Vancouver's GM Place decided to shine a green laser at Flames goalie Mikka Kiprusoff throughout the game.Flames coach Brent Sutter was livid that the culprit was never located and removed from the arena. The Fla... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:55:25 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@jimsparrow.com (Jim Sparrow)</author>
            <title>Calgary Property Assessments: Fact or Fiction?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Calgary Property Assessments: Fact or Fiction? According to the 2010 Calgary property assessments the city mailed out January 4th, Calgary property values dropped by 13% from the previous year. Clients often call me this time of year questioning their property assessment. The city's assessment process confuses many property owners, who often believe their Calgary home or condo is worth far more or less than the posted assessed values.Let's be clear about one thing: city property assessments have... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:31:12 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@jimsparrow.com (Jim Sparrow)</author>
            <title>Calgary Urban Planning</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Urban Planning in Calgary&nbsp;Urban planning is a relevant topic for anyone interested in the Calgary Real Estate market.The city, suburban and even development plans for individual subdivisions can have a significant impact on future real estate values.&nbsp; As such, both buyers and investors in Calgary real estate should make sure to have an adequate understanding of the future impact of this significant topic.This is a topic that many real estate agents gloss over &ndash; but we feel that e... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:18:49 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@jimsparrow.com (Jim Sparrow)</author>
            <title>Calgary Real Estate Rental Rates</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Calgary Real Estate Rental Rates; Among the Highest in Canada&nbsp;Falling behind only Vancouver, Calgary&rsquo;s real estate rental rates are the 2nd highest in Canada. Average rents for a two-bedroom unit were just below $1,100, down $48 from the previous year. We can expect these rates to drop a little further (but still remain in second place nationally) in the Calgary real estate rental market due to an increase in vacancies. The vacancy rate in the Calgary rental market climbed to 5.3% whi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:56:58 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@jimsparrow.com (Jim Sparrow)</author>
            <title>SF Homes Spur Calgary Real Estate Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Single-family Homes Spur Calgary Real Estate Market&nbsp;Calgary real estate is showing promise with single-family homes being built at a faster pace than the same period in 2008. The Calgary real estate market had a 2009 record of 832 units built in one month. Chief Economist Bob Dugan of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, said that &ldquo;despite a small decline in November&rsquo;s multiple home construction, overall starts numbers were up due to a solid increase in singles sta... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:22:46 -0600</pubDate>
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