Just sold this listing: "SPACIOUS BUNGALOW with huge mature trees in your private southeast back yard! Rich finished-on-site hardwood and character wood baseboards, casings and trim - they just don't build them like this anymore! Sleek stainless steel appliances! 3 + 2 bedrooms includes contemporary 2 bedroom suite down with private entrance. New high-efficiency furnace and hot water tank, central vac system and appliances. New large basement windows for an extra-bright suite! The 60 ft x 100 f ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "IN MINT CONDITION! Nestled on a very quiet street, contemporary 3 + 1 bedroom 2 + 2 baths! Decorated in fresh neutrals, this super open design by Jayman Masterbuilt features gorgeous rich hardwood in the Great Room. Lots of counter space in the white kitchen includes built-in desk. You'll love the brand new stainless steel appliances including microwave hoodfan. New lino too! Sliding patio doors takes you out to a newly painted deck and large yard. Convenient two-piece ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "CONTEMPORARY LIVING WITH LOTS OF EXTRAS! Nestled on quiet cul-de-sac is this tastefully decorated Beattie built two storey with professionally finished WALK-OUT BASEMENT! A wall of south windows floods this home with light! Love to cook? Chef's delight kitchen includes high-end stainless steel appliances including gas stove. Super-high ceilings in the dining area add to this home's drama. Great room fireplace has rich wood mantle. Raised deck finished with dura deck an ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Contemporary Family Home Heart of Rocky Ridge Ranch featuring Mountain Views, Gleaming Hardwood, Warm Decorator Colours, Large Sunny Windows, Professionally landscaped yard and more. This home has been well cared for and shows pride of ownership. Main floor boasts a Large Country Kitchen with corner pantry, generous eating bar, vacuflo kick plate dustpan and spacious dining area. Patio Doors open to a large Deck with built in seating & South-West Backyard; the 3 sided ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "This 1 bed room main unit is located in trendy and prestigious Lower Mount Royal, and only a blocks to the trendy Shops and restaurants of 17th Avenue. This concrete building was substantially renovated in 2004, and the result is a fabulous open concept living arrangement. The generous living room has sliding glass doors leading to a good sized south patio. The kitchen, with maple cabinets and upgraded appliances, has a breakfast bar, and a large dining area that could ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Spectacular 2578, 6 bdrm 2 story completely finished on all 3 levels you have to see this home to believe everything it has to offer. This family home backs onto forest like setting on 9th hole of Crystal Green Golf Course. Upgrades include Granite, hardwood, tile, large windows for natural light, Gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen has a large centre island with wine rack, dining nook opens to the beautifully landscaped fully fenced backyard. Formal dining room and private ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE in the CANALS! Backing onto greenbelt, pathway with view of waterfall from deck! Tastefully appointed 2,100 sq ft home has 2 FIREPLACES, 3 + 1 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Sleek HARDWOOD and CERAMIC TILE throughout! MAPLE CABINETRY, BLACK APPLIANCES, enlarged dining nook. BUILT-IN COMPUTER DESK for the kids! Frosted double french doors to DEN OFF FOYER. French door off dining area to raised deck and SUNNY WEST BACK YARD! Iron railings take you up to GRAN ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "IN MINT CONDITION! Nestled on a very quiet street, contemporary 3 + 1 bedroom 2 + 2 baths! Decorated in fresh neutrals, this super open design by Jayman Masterbuilt features gorgeous rich hardwood in the Great Room. Lots of counter space in the white kitchen includes built-in desk. You'll love the brand new stainless steel appliances including microwave hoodfan. New lino too! Sliding patio doors takes you out to a newly painted deck and large yard. Convenient two-piece ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "CONTEMPORARY LIVING... nestled on a very quiet area of the complex... 2 bedroom PLUS LOFT! Super open floor plan features rich coffee-toned cabinetry and sleek black appliances in the kitchen! Raised break fast bar. Expansive living room with bright south windows and decorator ledge. You'll love the bright open loft at the top of the stairs - ideal for the home office or guests! Master bedroom with walk-in closet. Cheater ensuite. You'll be amazed at just how bright th ... Full Article...

Selling your current home and moving into a new one can be stressful enough, let alone worrying about your current mortgage and whether you’re able to carry it over to your new home. Porting enables you to move to another property without having to lose your existing interest rate, mortgage balance and term. And, better yet, the ability to port also saves you money by avoiding early discharge penalties. It’s important to note, however, that not all mortgages are portable. When it ... Full Article...

A Toronto woman is being ordered to pay RBC $95,000 after failing to realize she was being tricked into a mortgage fraud. Angela Isaacs accepted $6,000 to co-sign a stranger's mortgage and signed the documents without reading them, reported the Toronto Star. Madam Justice Anne Molloy of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice also decreed that Isaacs owes 6.3 per cent annual interest on the $95,000 loss from June 26, 2008 until the debt is paid and, within 30 days, $13,500 of the bank's legal ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "IN MINT CONDITION... nestled on a VERY QUIET crescent is this charming 2 storey home! Rich and gorgeous BRAZILIAN CHERRY HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout the main floor! CONTEMPORARY WHITE KITCHEN with sleek BLACK APPLIANCES and designer glazed white stacked tile back splash. Garburator too. Generous closet pantry. Step out to the super deep fully fenced WEST BACK YARD. Relax after work on the sunny deck with a much-deserved cocktail or evening entertaining friends! Double g ... Full Article...

First-time Homebuyers Retreat As Luxury Buyers Advance Mortgage trends cool Calgary home sales Calgary, July 2, 2010 – Calgary home sales continued to show a marked year-over-year decline in the month of June, according to figures released today by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). The number of single family homes sold in June 2010 in the city of Calgary was down 42 per cent from the same time a year ago, and condominium sales saw a decrease of 40 per cent from the same time a year ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "CONTEMPORARY LIVING WITH A LOFT FEEL! Open concept with soaring ceilings as soon as you walk in the door! Tall window floods the main floor with light! Rich coffee-toned maple kitchen cabinetry with sleek black appliances opens up to the Great Room. Main floor loft-like dining room ideal for home office, piano for formal dining! Convenient two-piece bath off mud room. Open staircase leads up to 2nd floor loft that can double as a den or bonus room! You'll love the 2nd ... Full Article...