The new Noise Snares are being deployed today. The mobile device acts like a radar gun which officers use in unmarked vehicles measuring vehicles emitting noise that measures over 96 decibels. Find out more about this and the fines…
Archive for June, 2012
City of Calgary Bylaw officers laundch Noise Snare today
Wednesday, June 20th, 201221 Easy Ideas to Beautify Your Yard
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012Get great garden design tips from renowned Canadian designer Brian Minter
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/styles/21-easy-ideas-to-beautify-your-yard/
How to determine your home’s worth
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012While many factors determine the value of your home, in the end “worth” is really determined by what a buyer will pay. Here is how Real Estate Professionals use a number of factors to determine the value of your home.
Calgary Pathways-link to updated information on closures and construction
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012Calgary has one of the largest and most extensive pathway systems of any metopolous in the country. Keeping Calgarians safe on these is a major undertaking, from maintenance to closures on the sections along the Bow River and Elbow River due to high water levels. If you are planning a bike ride, check the link to make sure the path you plan to enjoy is safe! http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Pathways/Pathway-closures.aspx
Car2Go now in Calgary
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012Jump in a car whenever you need one, drive it for as long as you like, only pay for the time that you use it. Calgary is the third Canadian city to offer this economical program, and for a short time, the on time pay pre registration fee of $35.00 is waived with this promo code: onward. Click to find out more!
Bowness Park is getting a facelift
Monday, June 18th, 2012Families and outdoor entusiasts have been enjoying Bowness Park for 100 years now and beginning this year, a four year project will begin to completely renovate it. Highlights include a new wading pool and water park, centrallized parking, additional parking across the river at Baker Park for Rafters to utilize, a new bridge at the entrance, and a new concession and cafe. For more information and to follow the progress click on the link to the city info!http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Construction/Bowness-Park-redevelopment-project.aspx
Understanding real estate market conditions
Monday, June 18th, 2012Buyer’s market? Seller’s market? Balanced market? This article identifies the impact of these market conditions on the sale of your home.
April housing starts the highest since 2008
Sunday, June 17th, 2012april 2012 dignaled the higest amount of housing starts in Calgary since March 2008, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Starts totalled 1711 in April of this year, more than doubling the 556 starts at the same time last year. March of 2008 saw a huge 3068 starts.
This is largely attributed to strong employment gains, rising migration and low mortgage rates. The decline in active listings in the competing resale market has also boosted demand for new homes.
Calgary leads list of Canada’s top investment cities – Calgary Herald
Saturday, June 16th, 2012Transportation upgrades, rate of increase for regional income, population growth, plenty of jobs are all factors in the cities’ ranking. http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Gallery+Calgary+leads+list+Canada+investment+cities/6752037/story.html
To renovate or relocate?
Friday, June 15th, 2012That is the conundrum a new HGTC show aims to help homeowners solve. http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/renovate+relocate/6722905/story.html