Calgary New Condo Guide - Dec 12, 2014

Dec 12, 2014 - Jan 9, 2015 Volume 17 Issue 13

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

16 HOT GIFTS TO WARM UP YOUR WINTER

HOLIDAY DÉCOR: HOW & WHERE TO STORE IT ALL

“BARE LAND” CONDOMINIUM CONVENIENCE

MORE ROOM FOR LIFE

Building One is sold out, and only a few units remain in Building Two. With Buildings Three and Four selling fast, we’re excited to announce the release of Building 5. Make your move today and make your dream a reality at Champagne – Calgary’s only pre-cast concrete residences with exceptional designer finishings and premium riverside locations.

790 - 1125 SQ. FT. ONE BEDROOMS FROM THE LOW $300S

1220 - 1695 SQ. FT. TWO BEDROOMS FROM THE LOW $500S

Presentation Gallery - 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE Mon. to Thur. - Noon to 8pm • Fri - Closed • Sat & Sun - Noon to 5pm

remingtoncorp.com • 403.930.6900

FINAL PHASE NOW RELEASED

2013

CHBA - Calgary Region

Sales Centre Hours: Mon-Thur: 2 pm-8 pm

Sat, Sun + Holidays: Noon-5 pm

Closed FridaysCONDOS + TOWNS

Built for real life.CARDELCONDOS.COM

*Prices subject to change without notice. Subject to availability. Rendering is artist’s concept only. Subject to change without notice.

Visit cardelcondos.com for all our current and upcoming projects.

SALES CENTRE ANDSHOW SUITE NOW OPEN

105 Auburn Meadows Dr SE403.371.6014

1+2 BDRM CONDOS

$179,900+ GST

FROM ONLY3 BDRM TOWNHOMES

WITH GARAGE

COMING SOONREGISTER TODAY!

BACKS ONTO PARK

175 Panatella Hill NW403.241.8975

1+2 BDRM CONDOS

GREAT NW LOCATION

7 CONDO FLOORPLANS

(Pre-selling from Panorama West)

Make your move with Cardel Lifestyles CALGARY’S BEST CONDO + TOWNHOME VALUE

- Mountain view units available- Close to Fish Creek Park- Bigger windows for brighter living- 9' ceilings on every fl oor- Close to hospital

$209,900+ GST

2 BDRM CONDOS STARTING FROM

Register today for community updates and VIP selection status • 302 Cranston Road SE • 403.457.2670

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THEGUARDIANCALGARY.COMDeveloped by Hon Developments. Renderings are artist’s interpretation. Prices subject to change without notice. E&EO.

PRESENTATION CENTRE 456-12TH AVENUE SE MON – THURS 12 – 6PM TEL 403 800 3368 SAT & SUN 12 – 5PM

SUITE 02 814 SQ FT + 79 SQ FT Balcony Starting at $455,900


SUITE 07 904 SQ FT + 115 SQ FT Balcony* Starting at $535,900


The Guardian’s two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites offer panoramic double-exposure views of the city, rivers and mountains from Calgary’s tallest residential tower.

FEATURES• Imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry and professional-grade induction cooktops by AEG

• Optimized fl oor plans and open concept interior design

• First-class amenities: Fitness centre and yoga studio, workshop, social lounge and garden terrace*Includes parking space for two vehicles

A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN LIVING

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THEGUARDIANCALGARY.COMDeveloped by Hon Developments. Renderings are artist’s interpretation. Prices subject to change without notice. E&EO.

PRESENTATION CENTRE 456-12TH AVENUE SE MON – THURS 12 – 6PM TEL 403 800 3368 SAT & SUN 12 – 5PM





The Guardian’s two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites offer panoramic double-exposure views of the city, rivers and mountains from Calgary’s tallest residential tower.

FEATURES• Imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry and professional-grade induction cooktops by AEG

• Optimized fl oor plans and open concept interior design

• First-class amenities: Fitness centre and yoga studio, workshop, social lounge and garden terrace*Includes parking space for two vehicles

A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN LIVING

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INNER CITY

STUDIOS ONE BEDSTWO BEDSTHREE BEDSTOWNHOMES

694sqft

707-1000sqft

914-1262sqft

1414-1632sqft

1390-1414sqft

$306-311K$320-405K$386-543K$625-710K$545-593K

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WWW.SOBOWCONDOS.COM

Located in Inglewood - voted #1 Neighbourhood in Canada - our backyard is 50 acres of parkland and pathways.

Live well at SoBow, right now.

LIVE WELL, RIGHT NOW.

VISIT OUR SALES CENTRE

& SHOW SUITES!

| # 1640 17A STREET SE| TUESDAY - FRIDAY 12PM - 6PM| SATURDAY - MONDAY 12PM - 5PM| 587.353.8955 | [email protected]

NEW HOMES IN INGLEWOOD! IMMEDIATE POSSESSIONS AVAILABLE!

SOUTH OF THE BOW

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Own a new local landmark. Overlook the sparkling Calgary skyline from Park Point’s unique

setting and feel secure by investing in unobstructed views atop rare protected green space.

At night, enjoy starlight from your iconic urban tower. By day, soak in the natural sunlight and

blue skies while contemplating the gardens and places to venture to below.

Calgary’s Oldest ParkCalgary’s NewestUrban Address

CALGARY · PARKSIDE LIVING ON CENTRAL MEMORIAL PARK

COMING SOON · REGISTER NOW QUALEX.CA/PARKPOINTAnother original development by

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STUDIOS ONE BEDSTWO BEDSTHREE BEDSTOWNHOMES

694sqft

707-1000sqft

914-1262sqft

1414-1632sqft

1390-1414sqft

$306-311K$320-405K$386-543K$625-710K$545-593K

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WWW.SOBOWCONDOS.COM

Located in Inglewood - voted #1 Neighbourhood in Canada - our backyard is 50 acres of parkland and pathways.

Live well at SoBow, right now.

LIVE WELL, RIGHT NOW.

VISIT OUR SALES CENTRE

& SHOW SUITES!

| # 1640 17A STREET SE| TUESDAY - FRIDAY 12PM - 6PM| SATURDAY - MONDAY 12PM - 5PM| 587.353.8955 | [email protected]

NEW HOMES IN INGLEWOOD! IMMEDIATE POSSESSIONS AVAILABLE!

SOUTH OF THE BOW

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03.12.14

27.10.14F LR

DOCKET # PROJECT FILE NAME

SIZEPROOF

INITIAL SETUP DESKTOP ARTIST

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Size: 7.5” x 10.5” + .25” bleedLive: 6.75” x 9.75”

d . m . y

d . m . y

DISCOVERY CENTRE

OPENING SOON

Own a new local landmark. Overlook the sparkling Calgary skyline from Park Point’s unique

setting and feel secure by investing in unobstructed views atop rare protected green space.

At night, enjoy starlight from your iconic urban tower. By day, soak in the natural sunlight and

blue skies while contemplating the gardens and places to venture to below.

Calgary’s Oldest ParkCalgary’s NewestUrban Address

CALGARY · PARKSIDE LIVING ON CENTRAL MEMORIAL PARK

COMING SOON · REGISTER NOW QUALEX.CA/PARKPOINTAnother original development by

CENTRAL PARK

12TH AVE SW

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2ND

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Artist rendering only. This is not an offering for sale. E.&O.E.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

010 EDITOR’S NOTE

COLUMNISTS

016 HAPPY HOMEBUYING A new home for the holidays BY DONNA MOORE

022 CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS Bare-land condominium convenience BY LINDA PALFI

028 SAVING SPACE Holiday decor: How and where to store it all BY SYLVIA DAOUST

CONDO FEATURES 011 COVER STORY

Discerning condo buyers discovering Streetside’s Hunter House BY HEATHER RYAN

IN THE NEWS

030 ASSURED COMMUNITIES / CALGARY URBAN EQUITIES Controversial Mission Road revamp breaks ground BY LYDIA MCNUTT

Dec 12, 2014 – Jan 9, 2015

VOLUME 17 ISSUE 13

Discerning condo buyers discovering

STREETSIDE’S HUNTER HOUSE

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COLUMNS, NEWS &

FEATURES

034 ANTHEM PROPERTIES Hottest condo launch since the recession: Waterfront a sales success BY LYDIA MCNUTT

036 ANTHEM PROPERTIES Park Point receives development permit approval

042 AVI URBAN Loonies lead the way as Avi Urban breaks ground on Canoe at Auburn Bay

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP 044 MARKETPLACE

Hot gifts to warm up the cold Canadian winter BY SARA DUCK

047 HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCE SECTION

050 INDEX

PROJECT LOCATION MAPS

015 Southwest Map 019 Northwest Map025 Northeast Map027 Inner City037 Satellite Communities041 Southeast Map

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Susan LeggeDIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh HeppnerSENIOR SALES MANAGER, WESTERN CANADA

Edwin RizarriART DIRECTOR

Daiana GarayEDITOR

Lydia McNuttCONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Wayne Karl Elisa KrovblitDESIGN EDITOR

Yanic Simard

Media Consultant

Natalie Houghton 587.226.1313 Like us on Facebook:

search: CalgaryNewCondoGuide

Production Manager

Bala Gnanapandithan Production Co-ordinator

Greg Van SluytmanGraphic Designer

Viosa Barileva

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EDITORIAL Submissions from interested parties will be considered. Please submit to [email protected]

The views and data expressed by columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

010 EDITOR’S NOTE

COLUMNISTS

016 HAPPY HOMEBUYING A new home for the holidays BY DONNA MOORE

022 CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS Bare-land condominium convenience BY LINDA PALFI

028 SAVING SPACE Holiday decor: How and where to store it all BY SYLVIA DAOUST

CONDO FEATURES 011 COVER STORY

Discerning condo buyers discovering Streetside’s Hunter House BY HEATHER RYAN

IN THE NEWS

030 ASSURED COMMUNITIES / CALGARY URBAN EQUITIES Controversial Mission Road revamp breaks ground BY LYDIA MCNUTT

Dec 12, 2014 – Jan 9, 2015

VOLUME 17 ISSUE 13

Discerning condo buyers discovering


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COLUMNS, NEWS &

FEATURES

034 ANTHEM PROPERTIES Hottest condo launch since the recession: Waterfront a sales success BY LYDIA MCNUTT

036 ANTHEM PROPERTIES Park Point receives development permit approval

042 AVI URBAN Loonies lead the way as Avi Urban breaks ground on Canoe at Auburn Bay

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP 044 MARKETPLACE

Hot gifts to warm up the cold Canadian winter BY SARA DUCK

047 HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCE SECTION

050 INDEX

PROJECT LOCATION MAPS

015 Southwest Map 019 Northwest Map025 Northeast Map027 Inner City037 Satellite Communities041 Southeast Map

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PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline HillEDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan LeggeDIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh HeppnerSENIOR SALES MANAGER, WESTERN CANADA

Edwin RizarriART DIRECTOR

Daiana GarayEDITOR

Lydia McNuttCONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Wayne Karl Elisa KrovblitDESIGN EDITOR

Yanic Simard

Media Consultant

Natalie Houghton 587.226.1313 Like us on Facebook:

search: CalgaryNewCondoGuide

Production Manager

Bala Gnanapandithan Production Co-ordinator

Greg Van SluytmanGraphic Designer

Viosa Barileva

2891 Sunridge Way N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7 COPYRIGHT 2014 Copyright covers the contents of this publication and prevents reproduction in whole or in part; offenders will be prosecuted. We reserve the right to refuse any advertising, to make changes or edit advertising as necessary. Care will be taken to ensure copy accuracy but no warranty is implied or given by the publisher. The publication, the publisher and the printers shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, mistakes, misprints, spot colouring or any information or lack of information furnished by the advertisers.

Wall2Wall Media is a trademark of Yellow Pages Group Co. in Canada. ADVERTISING RATES T 587.226.1313 email [email protected]

CIRCULATION Copyright covers the contents of this publication and prevents reproduction in whole or in part; offenders will be prosecuted. We reserve the right to refuse any advertising, to make changes or edit advertising as necessary. Care will be taken to ensure copy accuracy but no warranty is implied or given by the publisher. The publication, the publisher and the printers shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, mistakes, misprints, spot colouring or any information or lack of information furnished by the advertisers.

EDITORIAL Submissions from interested parties will be considered. Please submit to [email protected]

The views and data expressed by columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication.

Please recycle this magazine! Wall2Wall Media participates in the Partner’s In Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over two million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

YOUR HOLIDAY WISH LIST

LYDIA MCNUTTEDITOR

Wall2Wall [email protected]

Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/LydiasTweets

SUSAN LEGGEEDITOR-IN-CHIEF


Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

Like us on Facebook Search: Condo Guide

Those planning a new condo purchase in the coming year will be pleasantly surprised by the exceptional value and attention to detail buying new has to offer. When you buy brand new, you don’t inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or paint colour preferences. You get a fresh, clean space that’s waiting for your personal imprint.

Here are some tips to help make the purchasing process a pleasant one:

›› Shop the mortgage market to see what you can afford before you start your hunt.

›› Find a lawyer to review your offer and help you close the deal.›› Don’t be persuaded by high-pressure sales tactics while shopping.›› Determine which options and upgrades you want as part of your offer

and ensure your lender will finance what’s required.

Factors like the cost of the home, neighbourhood and extra features play a big role in your final decision. Consider your purchase from every angle to ensure you’re making a smart move that you can live with for years to come.

A new year represents a fresh start, so kick it off right and make a new condo part of your plan in 2015!

A NEW YEAR, A NEW CONDO

If a new condo is on your holiday wish list, then you’re in for a treat. Today’s condominiums literally bring the term “dream home” to life, from the luxurious lifestyle they offer to the stunning suite designs with all the trimmings. And when I say “trimmings,” I mean the works: the finest features and the most fashionable finishes, and plenty more to enjoy beyond your front door.

The festive season is in full swing. Condo living lets you make a lasting impression with guests from the moment they step into the stunning entrance lobby, to the party room where they can dine and dance into the wee hours. Your soiree will be the hottest ticket in town.

Beyond entertaining guests, there’s a lot to love about the condo lifestyle from day to day. A dip in the pool, a work-out at the gym, the games room, the theatre – they’re all yours to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of home. How’s that for delivering your wish list?

Then again, the simpler aspects of condo living should not be overlooked, like not having to shovel snow off your driveway, and the freedom to lock-and-leave when the Caribbean comes a-calling in the dead of winter.

All things considered, it’s no wonder that condo living has taken a top spot on the wish lists of many homebuyers of all ages and stages in life. Live it, and love it. Happy holidays!

COVER STORY

// BY HEATHER RYAN

DISCERNING CONDO BUYERS DISCOVERING


DISCERNING CONDO BUYERS LOOKING FOR A HOME THAT PROVIDES AMPLE space, a luxurious finishing package and double-car garages are quickly discovering Hunter House in Silverado.

Streetside Developments is currently constructing Hunter House, a fabulous community in southwest Calgary that offers buyers a choice of two distinctive multi-family options – townhomes or stacked bungalows.

“What’s really exciting about this project is the size of the homes. The square footage is more than you typically find in a townhome, and the homes are wider because they all come with a full-sized, double attached garage as well as a double-car driveway so you’ll never have a parking issue,” says Kevin Baragon, senior sales co-ordinator with Streetside.


EDITOR’S NOTE

YOUR HOLIDAY WISH LIST

LYDIA MCNUTTEDITOR


Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/LydiasTweets

SUSAN LEGGEEDITOR-IN-CHIEF


Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

Like us on Facebook Search: Condo Guide

Those planning a new condo purchase in the coming year will be pleasantly surprised by the exceptional value and attention to detail buying new has to offer. When you buy brand new, you don’t inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or paint colour preferences. You get a fresh, clean space that’s waiting for your personal imprint.

Here are some tips to help make the purchasing process a pleasant one:

›› Shop the mortgage market to see what you can afford before you start your hunt.

›› Find a lawyer to review your offer and help you close the deal.›› Don’t be persuaded by high-pressure sales tactics while shopping.›› Determine which options and upgrades you want as part of your offer

and ensure your lender will finance what’s required.

Factors like the cost of the home, neighbourhood and extra features play a big role in your final decision. Consider your purchase from every angle to ensure you’re making a smart move that you can live with for years to come.

A new year represents a fresh start, so kick it off right and make a new condo part of your plan in 2015!

A NEW YEAR, A NEW CONDO

If a new condo is on your holiday wish list, then you’re in for a treat. Today’s condominiums literally bring the term “dream home” to life, from the luxurious lifestyle they offer to the stunning suite designs with all the trimmings. And when I say “trimmings,” I mean the works: the finest features and the most fashionable finishes, and plenty more to enjoy beyond your front door.

The festive season is in full swing. Condo living lets you make a lasting impression with guests from the moment they step into the stunning entrance lobby, to the party room where they can dine and dance into the wee hours. Your soiree will be the hottest ticket in town.

Beyond entertaining guests, there’s a lot to love about the condo lifestyle from day to day. A dip in the pool, a work-out at the gym, the games room, the theatre – they’re all yours to enjoy without ever leaving the comfort of home. How’s that for delivering your wish list?

Then again, the simpler aspects of condo living should not be overlooked, like not having to shovel snow off your driveway, and the freedom to lock-and-leave when the Caribbean comes a-calling in the dead of winter.

All things considered, it’s no wonder that condo living has taken a top spot on the wish lists of many homebuyers of all ages and stages in life. Live it, and love it. Happy holidays!

COVER STORY

// BY HEATHER RYAN

DISCERNING CONDO BUYERS DISCOVERING


DISCERNING CONDO BUYERS LOOKING FOR A HOME THAT PROVIDES AMPLE space, a luxurious finishing package and double-car garages are quickly discovering Hunter House in Silverado.

Streetside Developments is currently constructing Hunter House, a fabulous community in southwest Calgary that offers buyers a choice of two distinctive multi-family options – townhomes or stacked bungalows.

“What’s really exciting about this project is the size of the homes. The square footage is more than you typically find in a townhome, and the homes are wider because they all come with a full-sized, double attached garage as well as a double-car driveway so you’ll never have a parking issue,” says Kevin Baragon, senior sales co-ordinator with Streetside.

Discerning condo buyers looking for a home that provides ample space, a luxurious finishing package and double-car garages are quickly discovering Hunter House in Silverado

“The townhomes are also nicely finished inside and out,” he says. “The exteriors have Hardie Board siding, which looks incredible, and the homes are designed so they blend in well with the surrounding community.

“For these townhomes we also bumped up the standards inside so people don’t really need to spend extra on upgrades,” Baragon says, adding that some of the high-end features include granite/quartz countertops and large format tile floors. “But we also have options available, such as hardwood, for people who want to customize their home.”

Hunter House is being well received by buyers with the project being 50 per cent sold, says lead sales consultant Karen Payne. “We’re getting a number of people coming through our showhomes and a good

response to both the townhomes and bungalows because they have a wide appeal.

“The townhomes are ideal for first-time buyers and young couples or families, but we’re also seeing a number of empty-nesters and people who are downsizing and looking for good value, lots of space and maintenance-free living,” she says. “They love the size of the rooms, and that they have the look and feel of single-family homes.”

There are two different townhome floor plans with three variations of each, ranging in size from 1,486 to 1,509 sq. ft. with three bedrooms (there is also an option for a dual master bedroom design), 2.5 bathrooms, and flex space on the garage level, priced starting from the $390,000s.

The townhomes offer high-level finishings including laminate flooring, tile in the laundry and bathrooms, granite or quartz countertops in the kitchen, expansive islands or peninsulas with breakfast bars, maple cabinetry, full-height backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

Upstairs, the master bedrooms are generously sized with full ensuites. The plan with the two secondary bedrooms has a full bathroom for the kids to share,

while the double master bedrooms each come with an ensuite and walk-in closets.

The stacked bungalows range from 1,406 to 1,670 sq. ft. and feature an office, two bedrooms and two bathrooms starting from the low $500,000s.

“The stacked bungalows offer single-level living and are perfect for empty-nesters, downsizers and retirees,” Payne says. “Purchasers like the higher-end finishings that include hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen, baths and laundry, and granite throughout.”

Residents can expect Hunter House to be “beautifully landscaped with a large number of green areas,” Payne says, and they can enjoy parks and pathways in Silverado, as well as nearby Fish Creek Park and Spruce Meadows.

“Hunter House also offers a great location within walking distance to neighbourhood conveniences and just minutes from shops, services, restaurants and the park ’n’ ride at Shawnessey,” she says. “There is also phenomenal access to major routes such as Stoney Trail and Macleod Trail.”

For more information on Hunter House, visit the new townhome showhome, which opened on Dec. 6, and the two stacked bungalow showhomes. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Friday, weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. Call 403.240.4664, or visit hunterhouseliving.com.

Discerning condo buyers looking for a home that provides ample space, a luxurious finishing package and double-car garages are quickly discovering Hunter House in Silverado

“The townhomes are also nicely finished inside and out,” he says. “The exteriors have Hardie Board siding, which looks incredible, and the homes are designed so they blend in well with the surrounding community.

“For these townhomes we also bumped up the standards inside so people don’t really need to spend extra on upgrades,” Baragon says, adding that some of the high-end features include granite/quartz countertops and large format tile floors. “But we also have options available, such as hardwood, for people who want to customize their home.”

Hunter House is being well received by buyers with the project being 50 per cent sold, says lead sales consultant Karen Payne. “We’re getting a number of people coming through our showhomes and a good

response to both the townhomes and bungalows because they have a wide appeal.

“The townhomes are ideal for first-time buyers and young couples or families, but we’re also seeing a number of empty-nesters and people who are downsizing and looking for good value, lots of space and maintenance-free living,” she says. “They love the size of the rooms, and that they have the look and feel of single-family homes.”

There are two different townhome floor plans with three variations of each, ranging in size from 1,486 to 1,509 sq. ft. with three bedrooms (there is also an option for a dual master bedroom design), 2.5 bathrooms, and flex space on the garage level, priced starting from the $390,000s.

The townhomes offer high-level finishings including laminate flooring, tile in the laundry and bathrooms, granite or quartz countertops in the kitchen, expansive islands or peninsulas with breakfast bars, maple cabinetry, full-height backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

Upstairs, the master bedrooms are generously sized with full ensuites. The plan with the two secondary bedrooms has a full bathroom for the kids to share,


while the double master bedrooms each come with an ensuite and walk-in closets.

The stacked bungalows range from 1,406 to 1,670 sq. ft. and feature an office, two bedrooms and two bathrooms starting from the low $500,000s.

“The stacked bungalows offer single-level living and are perfect for empty-nesters, downsizers and retirees,” Payne says. “Purchasers like the higher-end finishings that include hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen, baths and laundry, and granite throughout.”

Residents can expect Hunter House to be “beautifully landscaped with a large number of green areas,” Payne says, and they can enjoy parks and pathways in Silverado, as well as nearby Fish Creek Park and Spruce Meadows.

“Hunter House also offers a great location within walking distance to neighbourhood conveniences and just minutes from shops, services, restaurants and the park ’n’ ride at Shawnessey,” she says. “There is also phenomenal access to major routes such as Stoney Trail and Macleod Trail.”

For more information on Hunter House, visit the new townhome showhome, which opened on Dec. 6, and the two stacked bungalow showhomes. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Friday, weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. Call 403.240.4664, or visit hunterhouseliving.com.

220 Silverado Plains Park SW | ph: 403.240.4664

More room for life.

With high-end finishes, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, townhomes at Hunter House set a new standard for living in southwest Calgary. Not to mention an attached double car garage to keep your vehicles frost-free this winter.

New Townhome Show Suite Now Open!

Townhomes from the $390’s and Stacked Bungalows from the $500’s.Register online for updates at HunterHouseLiving.com

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01 HUNTER HOUSE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENT 1020 194th Ave S.W. www.hunterhouseliving.com

02 BROOKLYN CONDOMINIUMS BY TRICO HOMES 1710-28 Ave. SW www.brooklyncondos.ca

03 OVATION BY INTERGULF CIDEX #2105, 99 Spruce Place S.W.

04 THE LANDINGS BY STATESMAN 771 Patrick St. S.W.

05 OVERTURE BY JAYMAN MODUS Sales Centre Now Open in Currie Barracks

06 SAWYER SILVERADO BY AVI URBAN 175 Silverado Blvd S.W.

07 GLAS BY AVALON 2712 17th St. SW

08 ALEX BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES Presentation Centre: 2719 14th St. SW

09 MISSION 34 BY ASSURED COMMUNITIES 98 Mission Road SW mission34.ca

10 VIVACE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS Presentation Centre: 2118, 8561-8A Ave. SE

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// BY DONNA MOORE

Donna Moore is executive officer of the Calgary

Region Home Builders’ Association. Call 403.235.1911 or visit crhba.com

I f you’re one of the many Calgarians who bought a new home earlier this year so you can

move in by 2015, then you’ll know planning a move over the holidays can be stressful.

The holidays are one of the most difficult times of year for moving, because not only do you have the festive season to prepare for, but there is added pressure to pack, unpack and ensure the home is ready for you and your family.

Further, a move during the holidays can be especially confusing for young children who worry about whether Santa can find their new address. So, take the time to reassure them that all will be well and despite the chaos of moving, keep up your traditions like putting out milk and cookies for that jolly old elf, or hanging up favourite decorations.

A new home for theHOLIDAYS

Once you’ve gone through the final inspection with your builder and have taken possession of your new home, the race to move begins. One of the best ways to minimize the stress is to be organized. Make list of everything that needs to be done so you can check things off as you go.

Also, rather than tackling the job of moving yourself or enlisting the help of friends and family – who are also likely facing their own festive pressures – consider hiring a professional moving company to help with the packing and unpacking, and lessen your stress.

When you’re packing up your old place, it’s a good idea to make sure your holiday decorations are packed together and clearly marked so they are easily accessible when you get to your new home. This way, you might not have time to unpack everything before the big day, but at least the new place will be decorated with festive cheer.

If this is your first home and you don’t have decorations, or can’t locate the old ones, don’t worry. Hanging a wreath on the front door, putting up a tree (even a small one), setting out some scented candles and playing festive music are a few easy ways to make your new abode seem more festive and comfortable.

There’s also a lot to be said for buying new decorations – it’s a new home, so why not go with a new look?

Of course, with stacks of boxes still left to unpack, entertaining friends and family in your new home may be daunting. Consider doing something that is less elaborate. Have some egg nog or other festive cheer on hand, serve a simple tray of cheese and crackers, veggies and dip, and you have the makings of a party that will toast a new home and a new year.

It’s also easy to agonize over cooking the traditional holiday meal with your dishes still packed and your favourite roasting pan nowhere to be found. Rather than stressing over how you’re going to get it all done, consider ordering in a festive meal, or having takeout. Even a simple meal can be made festive by dressing the table with candles, a colourful tablecloth and napkins. Alternatively, you can ask another relative to host dinner this year, taking all the pressure off you.

An added bonus to a holiday move is that it gives your family a chance to start some new traditions and celebrate a new beginning in a new home. Take the time to record the event so you have lasting memories of your new home – one that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come.

Happy holidays!

HAPPY HOMEBUYING

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SOUTHWEST// BY DONNA MOORE

Donna Moore is executive officer of the Calgary

Region Home Builders’ Association. Call 403.235.1911 or visit crhba.com

I f you’re one of the many Calgarians who bought a new home earlier this year so you can

move in by 2015, then you’ll know planning a move over the holidays can be stressful.

The holidays are one of the most difficult times of year for moving, because not only do you have the festive season to prepare for, but there is added pressure to pack, unpack and ensure the home is ready for you and your family.

Further, a move during the holidays can be especially confusing for young children who worry about whether Santa can find their new address. So, take the time to reassure them that all will be well and despite the chaos of moving, keep up your traditions like putting out milk and cookies for that jolly old elf, or hanging up favourite decorations.

A new home for theHOLIDAYS

Once you’ve gone through the final inspection with your builder and have taken possession of your new home, the race to move begins. One of the best ways to minimize the stress is to be organized. Make list of everything that needs to be done so you can check things off as you go.

Also, rather than tackling the job of moving yourself or enlisting the help of friends and family – who are also likely facing their own festive pressures – consider hiring a professional moving company to help with the packing and unpacking, and lessen your stress.

When you’re packing up your old place, it’s a good idea to make sure your holiday decorations are packed together and clearly marked so they are easily accessible when you get to your new home. This way, you might not have time to unpack everything before the big day, but at least the new place will be decorated with festive cheer.

If this is your first home and you don’t have decorations, or can’t locate the old ones, don’t worry. Hanging a wreath on the front door, putting up a tree (even a small one), setting out some scented candles and playing festive music are a few easy ways to make your new abode seem more festive and comfortable.

There’s also a lot to be said for buying new decorations – it’s a new home, so why not go with a new look?

Of course, with stacks of boxes still left to unpack, entertaining friends and family in your new home may be daunting. Consider doing something that is less elaborate. Have some egg nog or other festive cheer on hand, serve a simple tray of cheese and crackers, veggies and dip, and you have the makings of a party that will toast a new home and a new year.

It’s also easy to agonize over cooking the traditional holiday meal with your dishes still packed and your favourite roasting pan nowhere to be found. Rather than stressing over how you’re going to get it all done, consider ordering in a festive meal, or having takeout. Even a simple meal can be made festive by dressing the table with candles, a colourful tablecloth and napkins. Alternatively, you can ask another relative to host dinner this year, taking all the pressure off you.

An added bonus to a holiday move is that it gives your family a chance to start some new traditions and celebrate a new beginning in a new home. Take the time to record the event so you have lasting memories of your new home – one that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come.

Happy holidays!

HAPPY HOMEBUYING

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Perfect Location in Varsity

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Steps Away from Dalhousie LRT Station

Concrete & Steel Construction

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17 BROWNSTONES BY GENESIS BUILDERS GROUP 16 Sage Meadows Circle NW

18 SONOMA AT SAGE HILL BY VERTICAL PROPERTIES 881 Sage Valley Boulevard www.sonomasagehill.com

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CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS // BY LINDA PALFI

Linda Palfi is a condominium-specialist realtor with Discover

Real Estate. She has overseen many condo projects as the chair

of her condo board, and is a member of the professional standards

committee of the Calgary Real Estate Board. Further articles and her Calgary Condo

Directory can be found online at CondosInCalgary.com. Call Linda

for more information at 403.998.7732

In a bare-land condominium subdivision, the developer will have created a set of controls, and you choose whether these are restrictions you desire, or choose to do without

BARE-LAND condominium convenience

Just as high-quality apartment homes can be owned in “condo” form, so too can building lots be

owned outright, yet still enjoy the same collective efficiencies and controls through a condominium corporation. In fact, most Alberta subdivisions of townhomes and retirement villas are created and organized under the Condominium Property Act.

Historically, we could only buy a lot in a subdivision and build, or have the developer build, the house we wanted. The neighbours had nothing to do with one another in a legal sense, and the first level of local authority was the municipality.

For some, that’s still the way to go, but it means you’d better be prepared to shovel your own driveway and walkway, or find and pay someone to do it. It’s one example of the tasks that can be organized and paid for more efficiently by a group of owners.

Like a small community with its own mini-city council, a bare-land condominium corporation can deal with snow removal, lawn cutting and gardening, garbage removal, recreation facilities or even security services. Paying for these services together is cheaper than each owner fending for himself. And many of them would simply be impossible on an individual basis.

Range of options Condo bare-land developments offer a variety of lifestyles and service levels. In a townhouse development, you’d probably own the inside space of the home you buy, but all the owners together own the building exteriors and sponsor facilities like a swimming pool. You’d pay a monthly condominium fee, but you never dreamed you’d be able to afford a pool at your disposal daily!

In a bungalow-style bare-land condominium community you’ll find every property owner separately owns the entire house, inside and out, yet when they leave on vacation – snowbirds, perhaps – those owners know the lawn will be cut and the snow removed, and that all other collectively arranged services will be maintained. Although privately owned, their lot is managed land, maintained by the condominium corporation they, in part, own.

Design control is another benefit of condominium ownership in a bare-land condo development. Controls on what may be built seem unimportant, but we’ve all heard of the crash in property values that can occur when a neighbour decides to build a house shaped like a geodesic dome. It might be a terrific home, but can clash with neighbouring houses, and have value implications.

In a bare-land condominium subdivision, the developer will have created a set of controls, and you choose whether these are restrictions you desire, or choose to do without. If you buy a lot, your rights of ownership and investment value are equal to any other private-property owner. But you and your neighbours will together own the common driveways and facilities, and share the costs of any needed or desired extra services.

Evaluating a development Whether you’re shopping for a building site within a condominium subdivision or for a pre-built condo townhouse or condo retirement villa, there are documents you should see and questions you should ask.

The bare-land condominium plan will tell you a great deal. It must show the subdivision itself, much like any non-condominium subdivision plan will show a survey of the lots, their land area and perhaps even the structures on the lots. But as well, the plan will show the “unit factors” for each lot, or what portion of

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CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS // BY LINDA PALFI

Linda Palfi is a condominium-specialist realtor with Discover

Real Estate. She has overseen many condo projects as the chair

of her condo board, and is a member of the professional standards

committee of the Calgary Real Estate Board. Further articles and her Calgary Condo

Directory can be found online at CondosInCalgary.com. Call Linda

for more information at 403.998.7732

In a bare-land condominium subdivision, the developer will have created a set of controls, and you choose whether these are restrictions you desire, or choose to do without

BARE-LAND condominium convenience

Just as high-quality apartment homes can be owned in “condo” form, so too can building lots be

owned outright, yet still enjoy the same collective efficiencies and controls through a condominium corporation. In fact, most Alberta subdivisions of townhomes and retirement villas are created and organized under the Condominium Property Act.

Historically, we could only buy a lot in a subdivision and build, or have the developer build, the house we wanted. The neighbours had nothing to do with one another in a legal sense, and the first level of local authority was the municipality.

For some, that’s still the way to go, but it means you’d better be prepared to shovel your own driveway and walkway, or find and pay someone to do it. It’s one example of the tasks that can be organized and paid for more efficiently by a group of owners.

Like a small community with its own mini-city council, a bare-land condominium corporation can deal with snow removal, lawn cutting and gardening, garbage removal, recreation facilities or even security services. Paying for these services together is cheaper than each owner fending for himself. And many of them would simply be impossible on an individual basis.

Range of options Condo bare-land developments offer a variety of lifestyles and service levels. In a townhouse development, you’d probably own the inside space of the home you buy, but all the owners together own the building exteriors and sponsor facilities like a swimming pool. You’d pay a monthly condominium fee, but you never dreamed you’d be able to afford a pool at your disposal daily!

In a bungalow-style bare-land condominium community you’ll find every property owner separately owns the entire house, inside and out, yet when they leave on vacation – snowbirds, perhaps – those owners know the lawn will be cut and the snow removed, and that all other collectively arranged services will be maintained. Although privately owned, their lot is managed land, maintained by the condominium corporation they, in part, own.

Design control is another benefit of condominium ownership in a bare-land condo development. Controls on what may be built seem unimportant, but we’ve all heard of the crash in property values that can occur when a neighbour decides to build a house shaped like a geodesic dome. It might be a terrific home, but can clash with neighbouring houses, and have value implications.

In a bare-land condominium subdivision, the developer will have created a set of controls, and you choose whether these are restrictions you desire, or choose to do without. If you buy a lot, your rights of ownership and investment value are equal to any other private-property owner. But you and your neighbours will together own the common driveways and facilities, and share the costs of any needed or desired extra services.

Evaluating a development Whether you’re shopping for a building site within a condominium subdivision or for a pre-built condo townhouse or condo retirement villa, there are documents you should see and questions you should ask.

The bare-land condominium plan will tell you a great deal. It must show the subdivision itself, much like any non-condominium subdivision plan will show a survey of the lots, their land area and perhaps even the structures on the lots. But as well, the plan will show the “unit factors” for each lot, or what portion of



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File Name VIR-13024 Condo Guide Dec12 v2.inddPublication Condo Guide Insertion Dec 12, 2014Client Trico Homes Size 6.75” x 4.625” Fonts used Helvetica Neue LT, Rockwell, TimesPicture infoProducer NS Revision # Reference # Page #1 of fi le DO NOT ALTER THIS ARTWORK WITHOUT CONTACTING TRICO HOMES

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*Pricing subject to change without notice. E.&.O.E.

Condos in Sage HillFrom The Low

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10,000 equal parts in the common property you’d own with that lot. Your share of collective expenses are apportioned accordingly.

Another vital document is the condominium corporation’s bylaws. While a set of standard, provincially issued bylaws are available by default, a good development will have tailored these to the nature and needs of that specific development. A restrictive covenant to control the design of homes and garages may accompany the bylaws, if those controls have not been incorporated into the bare-land condo development’s condominium plan itself.

A few bylaw questions for prospective purchasers might include whether parking of large recreation vehicles is permitted, rules about pets, and how strict the rules are on home design. Remember, you own the land you build on, but either the condo plan itself, restrictive covenants or the bylaws can control what can be built, how tall,

and sometimes even what colour you can paint. Know what is allowed and what is not, then ask yourself if these controls match your preferences.

Other documents may also come to bear depending on the nature of the development, be it bare-land lots, completed villas or townhouses. These include a statement of the lot or living unit’s monthly condominium fees. As well, ask about documents detailing any legal claim against the condominium corporation, what management or recreation service agreements might be in place, the corporation’s budget and reserve fund (if yet established), right through to any developer’s mortgages that may be on the lot’s title pending completion of the development.

Rights of ownership Qualified by the rules, you may well want and choose to live by for a given bare-land condominium development, rest assured that your ownership of your land within the project is as complete as the ownership of any other property. Here’s an excerpt from material prepared by the Alberta Real Estate Association: “The private ownership of condominium real estate, in the form of individual units, is a form of fee simple ownership. This gives the title holder a bundle of rights including: the right to possess, control, use, lease, sell, and give away or the right not to do any of those things in relation to the property. That bundle of rights is no less complete than for non-condominium property.”

In summary, bare-land condominium is a form of land ownership that bestows rights of ownership, and investment, just as any other real estate gives. And it creates the organizational framework that can, if done operated well and chosen wisely by you, be the best of both worlds. You can have ownership and investment, yet efficient services and control of what goes on.

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DATE:24 Nov 2014

Produced by

1005 - 11 Ave SWCalgary, AB T2R 0G1Phone: 403.287.9300

Fax: 403.287.9915

F I L E N A M E S A R E F O R I N T E R N A L U S E O N L Y

T H I S F I L E I S P R I N T E D I N 4 C O L O R

File Name VIR-13024 Condo Guide Dec12 v2.inddPublication Condo Guide Insertion Dec 12, 2014Client Trico Homes Size 6.75” x 4.625” Fonts used Helvetica Neue LT, Rockwell, TimesPicture infoProducer NS Revision # Reference # Page #1 of fi le DO NOT ALTER THIS ARTWORK WITHOUT CONTACTING TRICO HOMES

BUILDING 3 JUST RELEASED!Visit our sales centre at 3503 Sage Hill Drive NW or viridiancondos.ca

V is for Vive I’independance!VVV is foris foris for is for Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!´Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!´́́Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!´Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!´Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!´Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!Vive I’independance!The freedom to be yourself. To do your thing.Your way. The charm of modern urban l iving with a farmer’s market at your doorstep. Total independence from renting and paying someone else’s mortgage.

*Pricing subject to change without notice. E.&.O.E.

Condos in Sage HillFrom The Low

$200’s*$$$200200200’’’sss***

Plus GSTCondos

BY TRICO COMMUNITIES

10,000 equal parts in the common property you’d own with that lot. Your share of collective expenses are apportioned accordingly.

Another vital document is the condominium corporation’s bylaws. While a set of standard, provincially issued bylaws are available by default, a good development will have tailored these to the nature and needs of that specific development. A restrictive covenant to control the design of homes and garages may accompany the bylaws, if those controls have not been incorporated into the bare-land condo development’s condominium plan itself.

A few bylaw questions for prospective purchasers might include whether parking of large recreation vehicles is permitted, rules about pets, and how strict the rules are on home design. Remember, you own the land you build on, but either the condo plan itself, restrictive covenants or the bylaws can control what can be built, how tall,

and sometimes even what colour you can paint. Know what is allowed and what is not, then ask yourself if these controls match your preferences.

Other documents may also come to bear depending on the nature of the development, be it bare-land lots, completed villas or townhouses. These include a statement of the lot or living unit’s monthly condominium fees. As well, ask about documents detailing any legal claim against the condominium corporation, what management or recreation service agreements might be in place, the corporation’s budget and reserve fund (if yet established), right through to any developer’s mortgages that may be on the lot’s title pending completion of the development.

Rights of ownership Qualified by the rules, you may well want and choose to live by for a given bare-land condominium development, rest assured that your ownership of your land within the project is as complete as the ownership of any other property. Here’s an excerpt from material prepared by the Alberta Real Estate Association: “The private ownership of condominium real estate, in the form of individual units, is a form of fee simple ownership. This gives the title holder a bundle of rights including: the right to possess, control, use, lease, sell, and give away or the right not to do any of those things in relation to the property. That bundle of rights is no less complete than for non-condominium property.”

In summary, bare-land condominium is a form of land ownership that bestows rights of ownership, and investment, just as any other real estate gives. And it creates the organizational framework that can, if done operated well and chosen wisely by you, be the best of both worlds. You can have ownership and investment, yet efficient services and control of what goes on.

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SAVING SPACE // BY SYLVIA DAOUST

Sylvia Daoust, owner of Niche Small Space reDesign, is one of Calgary’s only professional organizers with expertise

in small spaces. She is renowned for simplifying homes and offices with

mini renovations, redesigned rooms and tricky organization projects. Join

her blog, nicheredesign.com/blog/ where smart solutions transform

challenging spaces every week! Follow Sylvia on Facebook.com/nichedesignsinc

and Twitter@SylviaDaoust

Use empty egg cartons to store small, fragile ornaments

HOLIDAY DÉCOR… how and where to store it all!

It’s time to get festive and dig out the holiday decorations. But wait, which box did you store the wreath and outdoor items in? How much time will you spend “digging” this year? Every year my

Christmas decorations accumulate, so making the most out of my small storage room is important. I re-evaluate the items that are kept in these few bins, and not everything makes the cut. The “old” and damaged items go first. After that, there are always a few pieces that land at Goodwill for someone else to enjoy.

While most of us love decorating for the holiday season, not many of us look forward to packing it all away after such a busy time of year. Tossing a few items into the storage room and quickly closing the door may seem like an easy solution, but properly storing this year’s Christmas decor will make next year’s decorating a more joyous affair.

8 TIPS TO STORE YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND SUPPLIES:

01 Use clear storage bins that stack well and number them (#1 of 10, #2 of 10).

02 Sort and store like with like, keeping items you normally display together in one box.

03 Use an empty coffee can to wrap light strings around. Store extra bulbs inside and slit the lid to put the receptacle end through.

04 Use empty egg cartons to store small, fragile ornaments.05 Recycle segmented cardboard (liquor box inserts) and place in bins

to separate delicate items. Don’t forget to wrap with tissue.06 Make an “open first” box with items you typically need early in the

season, such as cards and table settings.07 Put together a “toolbox” to store holiday essentials like tape, scissors,

ribbon and ornament hooks.08 Create a custom gift-wrap centre using a long under-bed box. Store

wrapping paper, ribbon and tags all in one handy bin.

If you are a creature of habit, take a few photos after your home is decorated to remind you how and where you displayed your treasures.

Before you head out to purchase extra wrapping supplies, take inventory of what you have left over from last year’s wrapping station. It’s no fun to dive into this holiday task with a few partial rolls of paper, and only a handful of tags.

Happy holidays!

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City park and river views – Bright spacious, quiet living with large deck areas. Enjoy all that Inglewood has today. 12 minute walk to FREE LRT.

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The Developer reserves the right to make revisions it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to floorplans, unit configuration, and finishings. Unit sizes are estimates only and subject to revision by the Developer.

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SAVING SPACE // BY SYLVIA DAOUST

Sylvia Daoust, owner of Niche Small Space reDesign, is one of Calgary’s only professional organizers with expertise

in small spaces. She is renowned for simplifying homes and offices with

mini renovations, redesigned rooms and tricky organization projects. Join

her blog, nicheredesign.com/blog/ where smart solutions transform

challenging spaces every week! Follow Sylvia on Facebook.com/nichedesignsinc

and Twitter@SylviaDaoust

Use empty egg cartons to store small, fragile ornaments

HOLIDAY DÉCOR… how and where to store it all!

It’s time to get festive and dig out the holiday decorations. But wait, which box did you store the wreath and outdoor items in? How much time will you spend “digging” this year? Every year my

Christmas decorations accumulate, so making the most out of my small storage room is important. I re-evaluate the items that are kept in these few bins, and not everything makes the cut. The “old” and damaged items go first. After that, there are always a few pieces that land at Goodwill for someone else to enjoy.

While most of us love decorating for the holiday season, not many of us look forward to packing it all away after such a busy time of year. Tossing a few items into the storage room and quickly closing the door may seem like an easy solution, but properly storing this year’s Christmas decor will make next year’s decorating a more joyous affair.

8 TIPS TO STORE YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND SUPPLIES:

01 Use clear storage bins that stack well and number them (#1 of 10, #2 of 10).

02 Sort and store like with like, keeping items you normally display together in one box.

03 Use an empty coffee can to wrap light strings around. Store extra bulbs inside and slit the lid to put the receptacle end through.

04 Use empty egg cartons to store small, fragile ornaments.05 Recycle segmented cardboard (liquor box inserts) and place in bins

to separate delicate items. Don’t forget to wrap with tissue.06 Make an “open first” box with items you typically need early in the

season, such as cards and table settings.07 Put together a “toolbox” to store holiday essentials like tape, scissors,

ribbon and ornament hooks.08 Create a custom gift-wrap centre using a long under-bed box. Store

wrapping paper, ribbon and tags all in one handy bin.

If you are a creature of habit, take a few photos after your home is decorated to remind you how and where you displayed your treasures.

Before you head out to purchase extra wrapping supplies, take inventory of what you have left over from last year’s wrapping station. It’s no fun to dive into this holiday task with a few partial rolls of paper, and only a handful of tags.

Happy holidays!

FIND OUT WHY INGLEWOOD IS NAMED CANADA’S GREATEST NEIGHBOURHOOD.

DOWN *

GRANDOPENING JAN 17VISIT US AT1012 9th Ave SETODAY!

RED MANAGEMENT

City park and river views – Bright spacious, quiet living with large deck areas. Enjoy all that Inglewood has today. 12 minute walk to FREE LRT.

AvliCondos.ca 403-474-2060 [email protected]

The Developer reserves the right to make revisions it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to floorplans, unit configuration, and finishings. Unit sizes are estimates only and subject to revision by the Developer.

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CONTROVERSIAL MISSION ROAD REVAMP

breaks ground// BY LYDIA MCNUTT

CALGARY’S ASSURED COMMUNITIES and Calgary Urban Equities have broken ground on a new mixed-use project that is at the heart of the Mission Road redevelopment – and a source of some controversy among existing residents of this historic neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of the city.

Following two years of intense planning and an involved approvals process, the shovels are now in the ground on Mission 34 – the $20-million, 47-unit townhome, apartment and live/work development which will redefine the corner of 34th Avenue and Mission Road SW and bring a “main street” vibe to the area.

The project is in sync with a national development trend that is seeing mixed-use projects and urbanization as the new norm, according to a recent report titled Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 released by PwC and Urban Land Institute. Young homebuyers are increasingly passing up the extra square footage afforded by suburban communities and embracing the move to mixed-use urban developments.

The theme of the Mission 34 development is intersections, “read: transitions,” says project Jonathan Allen, president of Calgary Urban Equities. Think live meets work, urban meets suburban, vision meets lifestyle, inspiration meets community, structure meets slope, aspiration meets opportunity. It’s a complex theme which arises from the urban conditions that already exist along the Mission Road corridor.

“The common boundary of communities is a common condition from which ‘main street’ mixed-use activities most often arise,” Allen explains. “10th St. in Kensington, 4th Street in Mission and 33rd Avenue in Marda Loop are

but a few local examples. The fact that this condition exists along Mission Road, combined with its historic significance and its ‘gateway location’ at the south end of 4th Street SW, made this neglected stretch of urban streetscape an ideal setting for the City to attempt to evolve an improved urban planning and approval process – and better development results.

“Mission 34’s ground breaking is as important for the early result of the City’s ‘Mission Road Innovation Project,’ as it is for the Mission 34 development itself,” Allen says. “That said, Mission 34 itself has been confronted with, and triumphed over, a broadly representative range of social, systemic, process and other issues which continuously hamper the implementation of the City’s policy around urban densification. It’s because of this that the Mission 34 project will be an important reference point in our ongoing understanding and continuous improvement of urban redevelopment planning, approval processes and ultimately, meaningful results.”

From a private development standpoint, Allen admits, “there’s easier ways to make a living! My company and our partners are genuinely committed to leadership in developing meaningful solutions to the complex challenges involved in improving Calgary’s urban communities. Though modest in scale, we’re proud of the result on Mission Road.”


IN THE NEWS

CONTROVERSIAL MISSION ROAD REVAMP

breaks ground// BY LYDIA MCNUTT

CALGARY’S ASSURED COMMUNITIES and Calgary Urban Equities have broken ground on a new mixed-use project that is at the heart of the Mission Road redevelopment – and a source of some controversy among existing residents of this historic neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of the city.

Following two years of intense planning and an involved approvals process, the shovels are now in the ground on Mission 34 – the $20-million, 47-unit townhome, apartment and live/work development which will redefine the corner of 34th Avenue and Mission Road SW and bring a “main street” vibe to the area.

The project is in sync with a national development trend that is seeing mixed-use projects and urbanization as the new norm, according to a recent report titled Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 released by PwC and Urban Land Institute. Young homebuyers are increasingly passing up the extra square footage afforded by suburban communities and embracing the move to mixed-use urban developments.

The theme of the Mission 34 development is intersections, “read: transitions,” says project Jonathan Allen, president of Calgary Urban Equities. Think live meets work, urban meets suburban, vision meets lifestyle, inspiration meets community, structure meets slope, aspiration meets opportunity. It’s a complex theme which arises from the urban conditions that already exist along the Mission Road corridor.

“The common boundary of communities is a common condition from which ‘main street’ mixed-use activities most often arise,” Allen explains. “10th St. in Kensington, 4th Street in Mission and 33rd Avenue in Marda Loop are

but a few local examples. The fact that this condition exists along Mission Road, combined with its historic significance and its ‘gateway location’ at the south end of 4th Street SW, made this neglected stretch of urban streetscape an ideal setting for the City to attempt to evolve an improved urban planning and approval process – and better development results.

“Mission 34’s ground breaking is as important for the early result of the City’s ‘Mission Road Innovation Project,’ as it is for the Mission 34 development itself,” Allen says. “That said, Mission 34 itself has been confronted with, and triumphed over, a broadly representative range of social, systemic, process and other issues which continuously hamper the implementation of the City’s policy around urban densification. It’s because of this that the Mission 34 project will be an important reference point in our ongoing understanding and continuous improvement of urban redevelopment planning, approval processes and ultimately, meaningful results.”

From a private development standpoint, Allen admits, “there’s easier ways to make a living! My company and our partners are genuinely committed to leadership in developing meaningful solutions to the complex challenges involved in improving Calgary’s urban communities. Though modest in scale, we’re proud of the result on Mission Road.”

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Hottest condo launch since the recession: ANTHEM’S WATERFRONT

A SALES SUCCESS

THERE’S NO DENYING IT – CALGARY REAL ESTATE

IS HOT. Solidifying that statement is Anthem Properties’ recent sales success at their latest condo launch, Waterfront. The Vancouver-based developer managed to sell 252 of its suites at Waterfront in a span of just three days – the most units sold during a grand opening period since the recession, and just another indicator of Calgarians’ insatiable appetite for urban condo living.

According to Statistics Canada, 77 people move to Calgary every day, and by 2035, the downtown population will swell from its current 35,000 residents to 75,000. The boom is spurring a new downtown economy, and with it, expanding residential and commercial opportunities.

According to Greg Zayadi, vice-president of sales and marketing at Anthem, 1,800 people registered for a chance to purchase one of the 288 suites at Waterfront.

“People lined up before doors opened,” he said. “We built on the success of Waterfront’s first two phases. Even without a show suite, people bought condos based on location, floor plans and price points.”

Located in Calgary’s Eau Claire neighbourhood – “downtown along the bow,” as the community’s tagline aptly reads – Waterfront is a master-planned community consisting of 10 buildings in various stages of completion, from already built and occupied, to those under construction, and more in pre-construction mode. When completed in 2018, the Waterfront community will bring more than 1,000 condo units to downtown Calgary.

“The downtown condo market is a segment of housing that never existed before in Calgary,”

said Zayadi. “The city’s skyline will be completely transformed in the coming years. We look forward to releasing more condos early next year.”

Anthem’s latest condo launch joins a slew of riverside condos, retailers, restaurants, hotels, the Eau Claire Market and urban parkland, which have combined to transform this formerly industrial area into one of Calgary’s most vibrant hotspots – and one of the most popular places to call “home.”

For more information, visit waterfrontcalgary.com.

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// BY LYDIA MCNUTT

Hottest condo launch since the recession: ANTHEM’S WATERFRONT

A SALES SUCCESS

THERE’S NO DENYING IT – CALGARY REAL ESTATE

IS HOT. Solidifying that statement is Anthem Properties’ recent sales success at their latest condo launch, Waterfront. The Vancouver-based developer managed to sell 252 of its suites at Waterfront in a span of just three days – the most units sold during a grand opening period since the recession, and just another indicator of Calgarians’ insatiable appetite for urban condo living.

According to Statistics Canada, 77 people move to Calgary every day, and by 2035, the downtown population will swell from its current 35,000 residents to 75,000. The boom is spurring a new downtown economy, and with it, expanding residential and commercial opportunities.

According to Greg Zayadi, vice-president of sales and marketing at Anthem, 1,800 people registered for a chance to purchase one of the 288 suites at Waterfront.

“People lined up before doors opened,” he said. “We built on the success of Waterfront’s first two phases. Even without a show suite, people bought condos based on location, floor plans and price points.”

Located in Calgary’s Eau Claire neighbourhood – “downtown along the bow,” as the community’s tagline aptly reads – Waterfront is a master-planned community consisting of 10 buildings in various stages of completion, from already built and occupied, to those under construction, and more in pre-construction mode. When completed in 2018, the Waterfront community will bring more than 1,000 condo units to downtown Calgary.

“The downtown condo market is a segment of housing that never existed before in Calgary,”

said Zayadi. “The city’s skyline will be completely transformed in the coming years. We look forward to releasing more condos early next year.”

Anthem’s latest condo launch joins a slew of riverside condos, retailers, restaurants, hotels, the Eau Claire Market and urban parkland, which have combined to transform this formerly industrial area into one of Calgary’s most vibrant hotspots – and one of the most popular places to call “home.”

For more information, visit waterfrontcalgary.com.


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21 THE WHITNEY BY LANDMARK HOMES 211 & 215 Fireside Parkway Cochrane, AB

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BY CARLISLE GROUP 8th & MacKenzie Way Airdrie, Alberta

10 STONEKEEP AT KING’S HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS 1225 King’s Heights Way SE Airdrie, Alberta

11 THE EDGE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 604 East Lake Blvd N.E. Airdrie, Alberta

12 RAVENSWOOD TOWNHOMES BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST 2802 Kings Heights Gate

13 BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS Yankee Valley Blvd. and 24th St. SW BrooksideAtBaysprings.com

14 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 101 Hillcrest Dr. SW Airdrie

17 ZEN OKOTOKS BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER www.zeninbalance.com

03 THE RISE BY JAYMAN MODUS 501 Riverheights Dr. Cochrane, AB

04 SUNSET RIDGE STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 36 Sun Valley Road Cochrane, Alberta

05 STONE CREEK LANDING BY CARLISLE GROUP 103 - 5th Avenue, West, Cochrane, Alberta

COCHRANE01 TOWNHOMES AT

JUMPING POUND RIDGE BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST Sales Centre on George Fox Trail just past Jumping Pound Terrace www.slokker-west.ca

02 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 1178 Clydesdale Way, Cochrane, Alberta

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06 THE VILLAGE BY CALBRIDGE HOMES 3102-15 Sunset Square Cochrane, Alberta

07 RIVERREACH VILLAS & MANORS BY JAYMAN MASTERBUILT 13 Riviera Way Cochrane, Alberta

08 THE RANGE BY BIRCHWOOD PROPERTIES CORP. 101 Heartland Avenue Cochrane, Alberta

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QUALEX-LANDMARK HAS ANNOUNCED IT received approval on its development permit from the City of Calgary for Park Point with a unanimous vote by the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC). This will be Qualex-Landmark’s sixth residential highrise condominium in downtown Calgary. The development permit allows the Beltline developer to prepare its construction schedule to start excavation in 2015.

Park Point will consist of two towers with 34 and 27 floors, beginning with phase one encompassing 287 new condominiums in the heart of Calgary’s thriving Beltline community. The mixed-use residential condominium tower will consist of a wide selection of one- and two-bedroom suites, street-level live-work townhomes, and penthouses.

“Our conceptual plans have come to fruition with an incredibly modern residential condominium building,” says Mohammed Esfahani, president of Qualex-Landmark. “Development permit approval is an important milestone for the project and allows Qualex-Landmark to proceed with our plans to continue to inject the Beltline with superior architecture that will contribute to the improvement and liveability of the community.”

Residents of Park Point will benefit from a pedestrian-friendly and walkable neighbourhood with a unique urban vibe. Park Point will contribute to the energy and vitality of the streets and sidewalks with its street-level retail and live-work townhomes. Suites will have an open-air balcony or patio with views of downtown, Rocky Mountains, the historical Central Memorial Park and skyline beyond.

Located on the former CIBC Operations Centre building site at 12th Ave and 2nd Street SW, Park Point will offer exclusive access to owner-accessed indoor and outdoor amenities.

PARK POINT RECEIVES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPROVAL

Storefronts, live-work townhomes add pedestrian-friendly lifestyle around Central Memorial Park

Sophisticated owner-accessed outdoor amenities capitalize on views. Overlooking Central Memorial Park is an outdoor yoga and Pilates sun deck. The rooftop podium will feature a Zen terrace, open-air lounge with a fire pit, barbecues and ample seating for rest, relaxation and enjoyment.

The indoor amenity space will include a steam room and sauna with change room facilities, a private owner’s lounge and social space with a kitchen for entertaining. For out-of-town visitors, a guest suite is available in each tower. There is 24-hour concierge, secured parking, bike storage and bike maintenance stations, as well as vehicle, bike and dog wash areas.

Located between two primary transportation routes (11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SW), Park Point is close to all of Calgary’s transit networks: the LRT is four blocks north, the connection to the Plus 15 network is 1.5 blocks away and there are 10 bus stops within one city block of the site.

The first release of Park Point homes is anticipated for early 2015. Those who register now at qualex.ca/parkpoint/ will be first to receive information on the community’s progress and future purchase opportunities.

PICTURED Park Point overlooks Central Memorial Park in Calgary’s thriving Beltline Community. Photo credit: Qualex-Landmark


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21 THE WHITNEY BY LANDMARK HOMES 211 & 215 Fireside Parkway Cochrane, AB

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10 STONEKEEP AT KING’S HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS 1225 King’s Heights Way SE Airdrie, Alberta

11 THE EDGE BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 604 East Lake Blvd N.E. Airdrie, Alberta

12 RAVENSWOOD TOWNHOMES BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST 2802 Kings Heights Gate

13 BROOKSIDE AT BAYSPRINGS BY MERGE DEVELOPMENTS Yankee Valley Blvd. and 24th St. SW BrooksideAtBaysprings.com

14 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 101 Hillcrest Dr. SW Airdrie

17 ZEN OKOTOKS BY AVALON MASTERBUILDER www.zeninbalance.com

03 THE RISE BY JAYMAN MODUS 501 Riverheights Dr. Cochrane, AB

04 SUNSET RIDGE STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 36 Sun Valley Road Cochrane, Alberta

05 STONE CREEK LANDING BY CARLISLE GROUP 103 - 5th Avenue, West, Cochrane, Alberta

COCHRANE01 TOWNHOMES AT

JUMPING POUND RIDGE BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST Sales Centre on George Fox Trail just past Jumping Pound Terrace www.slokker-west.ca

02 HEARTLAND TOWNHOMES BY EXCEL HOMES 1178 Clydesdale Way, Cochrane, Alberta

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06 THE VILLAGE BY CALBRIDGE HOMES 3102-15 Sunset Square Cochrane, Alberta

07 RIVERREACH VILLAS & MANORS BY JAYMAN MASTERBUILT 13 Riviera Way Cochrane, Alberta

08 THE RANGE BY BIRCHWOOD PROPERTIES CORP. 101 Heartland Avenue Cochrane, Alberta

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IN THE NEWS

QUALEX-LANDMARK HAS ANNOUNCED IT received approval on its development permit from the City of Calgary for Park Point with a unanimous vote by the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC). This will be Qualex-Landmark’s sixth residential highrise condominium in downtown Calgary. The development permit allows the Beltline developer to prepare its construction schedule to start excavation in 2015.

Park Point will consist of two towers with 34 and 27 floors, beginning with phase one encompassing 287 new condominiums in the heart of Calgary’s thriving Beltline community. The mixed-use residential condominium tower will consist of a wide selection of one- and two-bedroom suites, street-level live-work townhomes, and penthouses.

“Our conceptual plans have come to fruition with an incredibly modern residential condominium building,” says Mohammed Esfahani, president of Qualex-Landmark. “Development permit approval is an important milestone for the project and allows Qualex-Landmark to proceed with our plans to continue to inject the Beltline with superior architecture that will contribute to the improvement and liveability of the community.”

Residents of Park Point will benefit from a pedestrian-friendly and walkable neighbourhood with a unique urban vibe. Park Point will contribute to the energy and vitality of the streets and sidewalks with its street-level retail and live-work townhomes. Suites will have an open-air balcony or patio with views of downtown, Rocky Mountains, the historical Central Memorial Park and skyline beyond.

Located on the former CIBC Operations Centre building site at 12th Ave and 2nd Street SW, Park Point will offer exclusive access to owner-accessed indoor and outdoor amenities.

PARK POINT RECEIVES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPROVAL

Storefronts, live-work townhomes add pedestrian-friendly lifestyle around Central Memorial Park

Sophisticated owner-accessed outdoor amenities capitalize on views. Overlooking Central Memorial Park is an outdoor yoga and Pilates sun deck. The rooftop podium will feature a Zen terrace, open-air lounge with a fire pit, barbecues and ample seating for rest, relaxation and enjoyment.

The indoor amenity space will include a steam room and sauna with change room facilities, a private owner’s lounge and social space with a kitchen for entertaining. For out-of-town visitors, a guest suite is available in each tower. There is 24-hour concierge, secured parking, bike storage and bike maintenance stations, as well as vehicle, bike and dog wash areas.

Located between two primary transportation routes (11th Avenue and 12th Avenue SW), Park Point is close to all of Calgary’s transit networks: the LRT is four blocks north, the connection to the Plus 15 network is 1.5 blocks away and there are 10 bus stops within one city block of the site.

The first release of Park Point homes is anticipated for early 2015. Those who register now at qualex.ca/parkpoint/ will be first to receive information on the community’s progress and future purchase opportunities.

PICTURED Park Point overlooks Central Memorial Park in Calgary’s thriving Beltline Community. Photo credit: Qualex-Landmark

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Quarry Park’s latest masterpiece offers one, two and three bedroom residences with a long list ofoutstanding specifications inside and out – all in a stunning riverside location. Step into the good life

today at the Gates in Quarry Park, Calgary’s most diverse community.

770 SQ. FT. ONE BEDROOM + DEN

FROM THE $290s1020 – 1315 SQ. FT. TWO & THREE

BEDROOMS FROM THE $360S

PRESENTATION GALLERY 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE

Mon to Thur - Noon to 8pmFri - Closed

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11 CHALETS IN COPPERFIELD BY SABAL HOMES 1797 Copperfield Blvd SE

12 EBONY BY JAYMAN MODUS 211 Mahogany Way

13 MOSAIC CRANSTON BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 206 Cranford Drive SE

14 BOULEVARD TOWNES BY BIRCHWOOD 116 Quarry Park Way SE

16 AUBURN BAY BY STONECROFT Corner of Seton Blvd and Auburn Bay Link SE

17 MOSAIC MIRAGE BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 347 MacKenzie Towne Gate

18 THE GATES BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Presentation Centre: 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE

19 CHAMPAGNE BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION Quarry Park Blvd SE remingtoncorp.com

20 CRANSTON PLACE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 302 Cranston Road SE

22 MAHOGANY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 13 Marine Dr SE

23 SYMMETRY AND HARMONY BY STONECROFT 121 Copperpond Common SE

01 CRANSTON RIDGE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Corner of Cranford Dr and Cranston Gate SE Register: www.cardellifestyles.com/cranston-ridge

02 COPPERFIELD PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES 279 Copperpond Common S.E.

03 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 65 Auburn Meadows Way

04 MOSAIC LAKESIDE AUBURN BAY BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 27 Auburn Bay Link SE

05 LEGACY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI Now Open 42 Legacy Blvd SE

06 ZEN BY AVALON MASTER BUILDER 82 Auburn Bay Link SE

07 AUBURN WALK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Showsuite and Sales Centre Corner of 52nd Street and Auburn Meadows Dr. SE

08 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 27 Auburn Bay Link SE

09 BRISTOL TOWNHOMES BY BIRCHWOOD NOW SELLING 232 Quarry Park Blvd. SE

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remingtoncorp.com403.930.6900

Quarry Park’s latest masterpiece offers one, two and three bedroom residences with a long list ofoutstanding specifications inside and out – all in a stunning riverside location. Step into the good life

today at the Gates in Quarry Park, Calgary’s most diverse community.

770 SQ. FT. ONE BEDROOM + DEN

FROM THE $290s1020 – 1315 SQ. FT. TWO & THREE

BEDROOMS FROM THE $360S

PRESENTATION GALLERY 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE

Mon to Thur - Noon to 8pmFri - Closed

Sat & Sun - Noon to 5pm

NOW SELLING!


SOUTHEAST COMMUNITIES10 CANOE

BY AVI URBAN Coming Soon 25 Auburn Meadows Ave SE

11 CHALETS IN COPPERFIELD BY SABAL HOMES 1797 Copperfield Blvd SE

12 EBONY BY JAYMAN MODUS 211 Mahogany Way

13 MOSAIC CRANSTON BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 206 Cranford Drive SE

14 BOULEVARD TOWNES BY BIRCHWOOD 116 Quarry Park Way SE

16 AUBURN BAY BY STONECROFT Corner of Seton Blvd and Auburn Bay Link SE

17 MOSAIC MIRAGE BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 347 MacKenzie Towne Gate

18 THE GATES BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Presentation Centre: 350 Quarry Park Blvd SE

19 CHAMPAGNE BY REMINGTON DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION Quarry Park Blvd SE remingtoncorp.com

20 CRANSTON PLACE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES 302 Cranston Road SE

22 MAHOGANY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI 13 Marine Dr SE

23 SYMMETRY AND HARMONY BY STONECROFT 121 Copperpond Common SE

01 CRANSTON RIDGE BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Corner of Cranford Dr and Cranston Gate SE Register: www.cardellifestyles.com/cranston-ridge

02 COPPERFIELD PARK BY BRAD REMINGTON HOMES 279 Copperpond Common S.E.

03 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 65 Auburn Meadows Way

04 MOSAIC LAKESIDE AUBURN BAY BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 27 Auburn Bay Link SE

05 LEGACY STREET TOWNS BY HOMES BY AVI Now Open 42 Legacy Blvd SE

06 ZEN BY AVALON MASTER BUILDER 82 Auburn Bay Link SE

07 AUBURN WALK BY CARDEL LIFESTYLES Showsuite and Sales Centre Corner of 52nd Street and Auburn Meadows Dr. SE

08 MUSKOKA BY BROOKFIELD HOMES 27 Auburn Bay Link SE

09 BRISTOL TOWNHOMES BY BIRCHWOOD NOW SELLING 232 Quarry Park Blvd. SE

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CANOE AT AUBURN BAYAFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION, AVI URBAN HAS BROKEN GROUND AT their SE Calgary condo development, Canoe at Auburn Bay. Charron Ungar, president of Avi Urban, celebrated this momentous occasion with excited staff and trades who braved the cold to be part of this significant milestone.

“The production launch of another Avi Urban development is always one of my most favourite parts of the development process,” says Ungar. “It signals a point where our vision for the community finally has a chance to become reality. It is an exciting time for us, because now our teams get to work on building, but it is also a great time for our homebuyers, as they will soon see the rendered image from the marketing brochure come to life,” he adds. “At the end of the day, we want to ensure a great build for Canoe, and this is a major milestone along that path.”

It is customary in some cultures to bury money under the foundations of a new home to bring the new homeowners luck and prosperity. With this thought, and to bestow goodwill on the new homeowners, all Avi Urban staff and trades arrived with loonies that they initialed and added good luck messages for all of those who will call Canoe at Auburn Bay “home.” The collection of loonies will be buried under the foundations of the development.

Canoe at Auburn Bay features studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom-apartment condos ranging from 620 to 1,300 sq. ft. Inside, homes offer bright, modern elements like flat-panel cabinetry, glass tile backsplashes, personalized built-in options and nine-ft. ceilings. Outside Canoe, homeowners can connect with their neighbours in a lake country-inspired courtyard, complete with a custom fire pit. Hundreds of trees will surround

connective walkways that take homeowners through the development to the future LRT station and convenient retail plaza next door.

Starting in the $200’s, there are still units available in Canoe and the second building is scheduled for release in early 2015. Information about future releases can be found by registering at aviurban.com/Canoe, or by calling 403.536.7282. The sales centre is located at 103 Auburn Meadows Dr. SE and is open Monday to Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m.; and weekends and holidays from noon to 5 p.m.

About Avi Urban: Avi Urban is a Calgary-based builder of quality multi-family homes. Recognizing a demand for innovative multi-family developments, Homes by Avi created Avi Urban in 2000. From the beginning the goal was to offer homeowners the ultimate in comfort and function, while building innovative, thoughtful developments that bring an urban aesthetic to a highly livable product. By redefining multi-family development, Avi Urban has earned its place as an innovative market leader. Avi Urban’s broad range of communities include a highly modern live/work development in the inner city, street-oriented row housing in exclusive neighbourhoods and large scale, multi-phase townhome developments.


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IN THE NEWS

Loonies lead the way as AVI URBAN BREAKS GROUND ON

CANOE AT AUBURN BAYAFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION, AVI URBAN HAS BROKEN GROUND AT their SE Calgary condo development, Canoe at Auburn Bay. Charron Ungar, president of Avi Urban, celebrated this momentous occasion with excited staff and trades who braved the cold to be part of this significant milestone.

“The production launch of another Avi Urban development is always one of my most favourite parts of the development process,” says Ungar. “It signals a point where our vision for the community finally has a chance to become reality. It is an exciting time for us, because now our teams get to work on building, but it is also a great time for our homebuyers, as they will soon see the rendered image from the marketing brochure come to life,” he adds. “At the end of the day, we want to ensure a great build for Canoe, and this is a major milestone along that path.”

It is customary in some cultures to bury money under the foundations of a new home to bring the new homeowners luck and prosperity. With this thought, and to bestow goodwill on the new homeowners, all Avi Urban staff and trades arrived with loonies that they initialed and added good luck messages for all of those who will call Canoe at Auburn Bay “home.” The collection of loonies will be buried under the foundations of the development.

Canoe at Auburn Bay features studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom-apartment condos ranging from 620 to 1,300 sq. ft. Inside, homes offer bright, modern elements like flat-panel cabinetry, glass tile backsplashes, personalized built-in options and nine-ft. ceilings. Outside Canoe, homeowners can connect with their neighbours in a lake country-inspired courtyard, complete with a custom fire pit. Hundreds of trees will surround

connective walkways that take homeowners through the development to the future LRT station and convenient retail plaza next door.

Starting in the $200’s, there are still units available in Canoe and the second building is scheduled for release in early 2015. Information about future releases can be found by registering at aviurban.com/Canoe, or by calling 403.536.7282. The sales centre is located at 103 Auburn Meadows Dr. SE and is open Monday to Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m.; and weekends and holidays from noon to 5 p.m.

About Avi Urban: Avi Urban is a Calgary-based builder of quality multi-family homes. Recognizing a demand for innovative multi-family developments, Homes by Avi created Avi Urban in 2000. From the beginning the goal was to offer homeowners the ultimate in comfort and function, while building innovative, thoughtful developments that bring an urban aesthetic to a highly livable product. By redefining multi-family development, Avi Urban has earned its place as an innovative market leader. Avi Urban’s broad range of communities include a highly modern live/work development in the inner city, street-oriented row housing in exclusive neighbourhoods and large scale, multi-phase townhome developments.


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Compare mortgage rates for your best deal

Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart


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CONDO BUYERS’ RESOURCE SECTIONYOU LOVE THE CONDO, SEE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD!

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal

Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart


TOTAL PRE-TAX INCOME

MONTHLY PRE-TAX INCOME

SPOUSE’S PRE-TAX INCOME

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE

(PRICE-DOWN PAYMENT)

DIVIDE BY THREE

AFFORDABLE MONTHLY PAYMENTS

DIVIDED BY 12

AMORTIZATION AMOUNT

CHART FIGURE

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE

DIVIDED BY 1,000

AMORTIZATION AMOUNT

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

ESTIMATED MONTHLY TAXES

AND HEAT

3.00 17.96 9.65 6.91 5.54 4.73

3.25 18.07 9.76 7.02 5.66 4.86

3.50 18.18 9.88 7.14 5.79 4.99

3.75 18.29 9.99 7.26 5.91 5.13

4.00 18.40 10.41 7.38 6.04 5.26

4.25 18.51 10.23 7.50 6.17 5.40

4.50 18.62 10.34 7.63 6.30 5.53

4.75 18.72 10.46 7.75 6.44 5.67

5.00 18.85 10.59 7.89 6.58 5.82

5.25 18.97 10.71 8.01 6.71 5.96

5.50 19.08 10.83 8.14 6.85 6.11

5.75 19.19 10.95 8.27 6.99 6.26

6.00 19.30 11.07 8.40 7.13 6.40

6.25 19.42 11.19 8.54 7.27 6.55

6.50 19.53 11.32 8.67 7.41 6.70

6.75 19.64 11.44 8.80 7.55 6.86

YOU LOVE THE CONDO, SEE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD!

AMORTIZATION PERIODS

INTEREST RATES

5 YEARS

10 YEARS

15 YEARS

20 YEARS

25 YEARS

% CALCULATE YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS

01Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income

of you and your spouse.

02Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can

afford to make on your condo.

03Take the total price of the condo and subtract the amount

of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

04Refer to the chart above. Look down the left column and

locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

05Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

06Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and

monthly property taxes.

07If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross

monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream condo.

Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SEE IF YOU’LL QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE ON YOUR DREAM CONDO

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

COMPARE MORTGAGE RATES FOR YOUR BEST DEAL VARIABLE 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 5 YEARS

MORTGAGE OPTIONSYou can choose any of these mortgage options which fit into the two basic mortgage types. Lenders may even customize these options to suit your needs.

All mortgages are of two basic types:

CONVENTIONALBuyer can borrow up to 75 per cent of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less. Buyer has to pay 25 per cent down. A conventional mortgage cannot exceed 75 per cent of the value of the property.

INSURED OR HIGH-RATIOBuyer can borrow up to 95 per cent of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less. The down payment can be as low as five per cent.

OPEN MORTGAGEAllows borrowers are to repay all or part of the total amount of their mortgage at any time without penalty. Because of flexibility, this is ideal for borrowers who plan to sell their homes in the near future or who want to switch from a short-term mortgage at high-interest rates to a longer term when mortgage interest rates fall.

CLOSED MORTGAGEThis usually has the lowest interest rate available but lacks the flexible features of other mortgage options. It’s a good

choice for those who want the security of knowing their monthly payment is fixed for a longer term. Prepayment options are available but they are subject to conditions.

PORTABLE MORTGAGEOffers flexibility if borrowers move. Borrowers can take the mortgage to their new home or can transfer it (usually with the consent of the lender) to the purchaser of their old home. This is an attractive option if the rate on the existing mortgage is lower than current rates.

ATB Financial 2.7 4 2.94 2.89 2.99 3.04 3.24Alterna Svgs 2.6 4 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.94 3.19Alterna Bk 2.6 4 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.94 3.19Bank of Montreal 3 4 3.14 3.04 3.85 4.39 3.29Bank of Nova Scotia 2.6 4.55 3.29 2.79 3.44 3.94 3.19Canadian Western Bank - 4 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.39 4.99CFF Bank - - 3.69 3.75 2.59 3.79 3.04CIBC 3 - 2.99 2.79 3.65 3.14 3.24ICICI Bank Canada 3.05 - 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 3.89Manulife Bank 2.7 4.45 3 3.04 3.04 3.09 3.09National Bank - 4.4 3.14 3.04 3.75 3.09 3.39President’s Choice Financial 2.65 - - 2.94 3.59 2.99 4.44Royal Bank 3 - 3.14 3.14 3.95 3.14 3.24TD Canada Trust 3 - 3.09 3.04 3.44 3.14 3.29Tangerine 3 - 3.19 3.24 3.49 3.69 3.79Community Trust - 6.5 3.14 3.25 3.95 4.74 4.99Concentra Financial - 5 2.89 2.25 3.44 3.94 4.79Effort Trust - 4.45 3.45 3.6 3.7 4.6 4.95Home Trust Company 2.5 3.95 2.89 2.89 2.79 2.94 2.95Investors Group Trust - 4.2 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 4.99MTCC 2.6 4.55 3.29 2.79 3.44 3.94 3.19Airline Financial C.U. 4 3.01 3.1 3.33 3.65 3.99Comtech Credit Union 2.95 6.2 2.99 3.25 3.29 2.99 2.99First National Fin. LP - 3.95 2.99 2.59 2.69 2.89 3.09FirstOntario C.U. 2.6 - 3.09 3.14 3.29 2.94 3.09IC Savings - - 3.05 2.99 2.99 3.39 3.39London Life n/a 4.2 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 4.99Luminus Financial 2.6 - 2.95 2.75 3.6 2.95 3.15MCAP 2.5 - 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.84 5.14Meridian Credit Union 2.75 4 3.09 2.65 3.65 3.29 3.19Parama Credit Union 2.85 2.85 3.05 3.15 3.25 3.4Steinbach Credit Union 2.5 - 2.65 2.8 2.9 2.95 3.1T-D Mortgage 3 4 3.09 3.04 3.44 3.94 4.79Tangerine 3 - 3.19 3.24 3.49 3.69 3.79

Rates are subject to change without notice.


TOTAL PRE-TAX INCOME

MONTHLY PRE-TAX INCOME

SPOUSE’S PRE-TAX INCOME

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE

(PRICE-DOWN PAYMENT)

DIVIDE BY THREE

AFFORDABLE MONTHLY PAYMENTS

DIVIDED BY 12

AMORTIZATION AMOUNT

CHART FIGURE

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE

DIVIDED BY 1,000

AMORTIZATION AMOUNT

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

ESTIMATED MONTHLY TAXES

AND HEAT

3.00 17.96 9.65 6.91 5.54 4.73

3.25 18.07 9.76 7.02 5.66 4.86

3.50 18.18 9.88 7.14 5.79 4.99

3.75 18.29 9.99 7.26 5.91 5.13

4.00 18.40 10.41 7.38 6.04 5.26

4.25 18.51 10.23 7.50 6.17 5.40

4.50 18.62 10.34 7.63 6.30 5.53

4.75 18.72 10.46 7.75 6.44 5.67

5.00 18.85 10.59 7.89 6.58 5.82

5.25 18.97 10.71 8.01 6.71 5.96

5.50 19.08 10.83 8.14 6.85 6.11

5.75 19.19 10.95 8.27 6.99 6.26

6.00 19.30 11.07 8.40 7.13 6.40

6.25 19.42 11.19 8.54 7.27 6.55

6.50 19.53 11.32 8.67 7.41 6.70

6.75 19.64 11.44 8.80 7.55 6.86

YOU LOVE THE CONDO, SEE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD!

AMORTIZATION PERIODS

INTEREST RATES

5 YEARS

10 YEARS

15 YEARS

20 YEARS

25 YEARS

% CALCULATE YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS

01Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income

of you and your spouse.

02Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can

afford to make on your condo.

03Take the total price of the condo and subtract the amount

of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

04Refer to the chart above. Look down the left column and

locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

05Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

06Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and

monthly property taxes.

07If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross

monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream condo.

Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SEE IF YOU’LL QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE ON YOUR DREAM CONDO

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

COMPARE MORTGAGE RATES FOR YOUR BEST DEAL VARIABLE 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 5 YEARS

MORTGAGE OPTIONSYou can choose any of these mortgage options which fit into the two basic mortgage types. Lenders may even customize these options to suit your needs.

All mortgages are of two basic types:

CONVENTIONALBuyer can borrow up to 75 per cent of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less. Buyer has to pay 25 per cent down. A conventional mortgage cannot exceed 75 per cent of the value of the property.

INSURED OR HIGH-RATIOBuyer can borrow up to 95 per cent of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less. The down payment can be as low as five per cent.

OPEN MORTGAGEAllows borrowers are to repay all or part of the total amount of their mortgage at any time without penalty. Because of flexibility, this is ideal for borrowers who plan to sell their homes in the near future or who want to switch from a short-term mortgage at high-interest rates to a longer term when mortgage interest rates fall.

CLOSED MORTGAGEThis usually has the lowest interest rate available but lacks the flexible features of other mortgage options. It’s a good

choice for those who want the security of knowing their monthly payment is fixed for a longer term. Prepayment options are available but they are subject to conditions.

PORTABLE MORTGAGEOffers flexibility if borrowers move. Borrowers can take the mortgage to their new home or can transfer it (usually with the consent of the lender) to the purchaser of their old home. This is an attractive option if the rate on the existing mortgage is lower than current rates.

ATB Financial 2.7 4 2.94 2.89 2.99 3.04 3.24Alterna Svgs 2.6 4 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.94 3.19Alterna Bk 2.6 4 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.94 3.19Bank of Montreal 3 4 3.14 3.04 3.85 4.39 3.29Bank of Nova Scotia 2.6 4.55 3.29 2.79 3.44 3.94 3.19Canadian Western Bank - 4 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.39 4.99CFF Bank - - 3.69 3.75 2.59 3.79 3.04CIBC 3 - 2.99 2.79 3.65 3.14 3.24ICICI Bank Canada 3.05 - 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 3.89Manulife Bank 2.7 4.45 3 3.04 3.04 3.09 3.09National Bank - 4.4 3.14 3.04 3.75 3.09 3.39President’s Choice Financial 2.65 - - 2.94 3.59 2.99 4.44Royal Bank 3 - 3.14 3.14 3.95 3.14 3.24TD Canada Trust 3 - 3.09 3.04 3.44 3.14 3.29Tangerine 3 - 3.19 3.24 3.49 3.69 3.79Community Trust - 6.5 3.14 3.25 3.95 4.74 4.99Concentra Financial - 5 2.89 2.25 3.44 3.94 4.79Effort Trust - 4.45 3.45 3.6 3.7 4.6 4.95Home Trust Company 2.5 3.95 2.89 2.89 2.79 2.94 2.95Investors Group Trust - 4.2 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 4.99MTCC 2.6 4.55 3.29 2.79 3.44 3.94 3.19Airline Financial C.U. 4 3.01 3.1 3.33 3.65 3.99Comtech Credit Union 2.95 6.2 2.99 3.25 3.29 2.99 2.99First National Fin. LP - 3.95 2.99 2.59 2.69 2.89 3.09FirstOntario C.U. 2.6 - 3.09 3.14 3.29 2.94 3.09IC Savings - - 3.05 2.99 2.99 3.39 3.39London Life n/a 4.2 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 4.99Luminus Financial 2.6 - 2.95 2.75 3.6 2.95 3.15MCAP 2.5 - 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.84 5.14Meridian Credit Union 2.75 4 3.09 2.65 3.65 3.29 3.19Parama Credit Union 2.85 2.85 3.05 3.15 3.25 3.4Steinbach Credit Union 2.5 - 2.65 2.8 2.9 2.95 3.1T-D Mortgage 3 4 3.09 3.04 3.44 3.94 4.79Tangerine 3 - 3.19 3.24 3.49 3.69 3.79

Rates are subject to change without notice.


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Arrive at Evanston Partners Development Group 23

Auburn Walk Cardel Lifestyles 3

Avli Red Management 29

Champagne Remington Development Corp. 2

Copperfield Park III Brad Remington Homes 52

Creekside Village Carlisle Group 32-33

Canoe Avi Urban 51

Emerald Sky Carlisle Group 32-33

The Gates Remington Development Corp. 40

Groves of Varsity Statesman 18

The Guardian Hon Towers ltd. 4

Heartland Townhomes Excel Homes 37

Hunter House Streetside Developments 1, 11-14, 17

The Post Avi Urban 21

Kensington Bucci Developments 26

LIDO Battistella 29

Park Point Qualex Landmark 6

Riverfront Pointe Carlisle Group 32-33

Cranston Ridge Cardel Lifestyles 3

Sabal Homes Sabal Homes 45

SoBow M2i Developments 7

V & V Providence Developments 31

Veridian Trico Homes 24

Waterfront Parkside Anthem Developments 5

Zen Avalon Master Builder 39

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