Just added this listing: "Located in the heart of Calgary's Design District, this gorgeous one bedroom, one bathroom condo has it all! Floor to ceiling windows, central air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, stylish ceramic tile, in-suite front-loading washer & dryer with additional storage, high end window coverings, built-in computer desk, titled parking stall and a spacious storage locker! To top it all off, there is a huge over sized balcony with spectacular views of downtown so you ... Full Article...

by Sharon EssingtonMortgage Matters | Vol. 28 No. 29 | July 15, 2010 Calgary Real Estate News Continuing on with our discussion around key terms and things to know when considering buying, let’s have a look at some of the specifics involved in purchasing a condominium this week.In Calgary, for the month of June, the average sale price for single family homes and condos were $481,964 and $292,238 respectively, ccording to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). With condos costing an averag ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "This gorgeously renovated one bedroom condo has it all! Beautiful kitchen with trendy mocha cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Charcoal slate tile and upgraded carpet give you the feel of luxury without the price tag. Huge bedroom with lots of closet space and an extra storage room make this unit feel much bigger. Amazing LOCATION! Two blocks to the LRT, short walk to downtown and many great amenities nearby including restaurants, shopping and Starbucks. This is ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "This home is a must see! Rare opportunity to own a professionally renovated property in Glamorgan with a fully finished basement suite, including a brand new kitchen. This home was renovated by Stonebridge Crafted Homes. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms, a slate tiled floor and shower in the bathroom, new stainless steel appliances and gorgeous espresso hardwood. Downstairs has slate flooring as well as an oversized slate shower with an amazing spa showerhead. This basement ... Full Article...

The long and short of it is, combination mortgages work in uncertain times BY HELEN MORRIS - NATIONAL POST JUNE 29, 2010 In recent years, a number of lenders have begun offering mortgages that feature a fixed and variable combination.Photograph by: Photos.com There is a lot to consider when deciding whether to go for a fixed or variable rate mortgage -- not least, your tolerance of risk and your ability to sleep at night. Generally, fixed rate mortgages charge a higher rate and cost more, bu ... Full Article...