The decision to buy a house or a condo is personal and a matter of lifestyle.
The Pros and Cons
Condos can be less money to get into, but you likely will pay a monthly condo fee. These fees will factor into your mortgage approval amount.
There are huge lifestyle differences when it comes to the house vs condo debate.
A condo comes with the benefit of less upkeep like not having to mow the lawn or shovel the walkway.
Others may prefer a home for that traditional neighborhood, family environment. Maybe the buyer loves the idea of a yard or garden to keep.
Yes, the Condo/House debate is truly a personal one.
After all, it is the buyer making the investment.
A professional can assist you with needed information. But in the end, it will be you who must decide what is important. Weigh the pros and cons for you, your family, and your lifestyle.
This weekend we will be hitting the streets in Evanston! With three different open houses for our team in this beautiful community there is sure to be something to fit every lifestyle. Check out a Condo, starter home and a move up home for your growing family. But we wanted to take a minute to talk about why Evanston?
Evanston is a newer community in Calgary’s North West, located just off Stoney Trail. What makes it unique is the open space concept of the community and the abundant green spaces. Located close to Nose Hill Park your family will have lots of room to roam. Because of the extensive pathway system and open concept of the community there is a real small town feel to the community. Evanston was designed to bring people together, in the hopes that neighbors will become friends. The community association is working hard right now to build a skating rink for the community and every year they host a Christmas light competition.
With plenty of shopping, a nearby farmer’s market, and lots of open space Evanston promises to be a great fit for almost every family and we have just the houses for you.
Swing by our recently listed Condominium at 108-300 Evanscreek Co NW (MLS # C4036850). This two storey townhouse is perfect for small families and those looking to downsize, with open concept main level, 2 large bedrooms and a den it’s a beautiful way to enter the real estate market
Next we have a starter home, at 103 Evansborough CR NW(MLS # C4039834). This home is a two story home with a double detached garage. A two tiered deck is perfect for entertaining, and the main floor is open concept and large enough for you to move the party inside if the weather turns chilly. Three bedrooms upstairs and an unfinished basement gives you endless possibilities.
Lastly we are showcasing a beautiful move up home at 1079 Evanston Drive (MLS # C4038772). This home has all the upgrades and luxury you could ask for, with 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms granite counters and 18 foot ceilings it really delivers that wow factor. The master bedroom has an attached 5 piece ensuite with built in storage, granite counters and his and her sinks. The back yard even backs onto green space for a little extra privacy.
Stop by and see our team this Sunday and let us show you why Evanston is one of the hottest communities in the Calgary market right now. For a full list of open house times and details please click here.
What’s the benefit of a team? Strength in numbers can avoid this possible scenario…
You have been looking for your dream home for three months. When it finally comes on the market your realtor is out of town. You miss out because someone else buys it — major disappointment!
Our team not only has one agent dedicated to you, but he/she is backed by not one, but three other full time agents. With 3 times the backup, you will always be looked after.
We want to make sure you get the property you desire and get settled in your new home with ease! Let our professional staff help you!
Calgary has many great communities and some of them have really been going through some huge changes in the last few years. One of those communities is Killarney-Glengarry. This is a 1.8 sq/km inner- city community that runs from 17th Ave in the north to Richmond Rd in the south, and from 37th St in the west to 25a St in the east.
It was named after Killarney (in Ireland) and Glengarry (in Scotland) to help give Calgary’s new settlers a sense of home.
The first plan for the suburb was registered in 1906 and the land was formally annexed in 1910 with single–storey clapboard housing being built.
The majority of building in Killarney-Glengarry took place after WWII when soldiers returned from the war. Property lots were sold to these soldiers for just $25 to help them settle down, rebuild their lives and raise their families.
Construction back then consisted mainly of stucco and clapboard bungalows on the 25ft or 50ft lots, but since 2002, many of these structures have been replaced with infill housing. Killarney-Glengarry is now known for its urban forest of mature trees and close links to downtown – aided by the new West LRT line. It is an area that is growing and changing as it attracts developers marketing homes to young families who want to be close to down town but with the amenities of a suburb.
Our favorite part of this community is how involved their community association is, you can follow them through all the normal social media channels and they will regularly ask for input from community members for their projects. They are currently working towards a community piazza area on the corner of 33rd ST and 26th AVE as well as developing a new playground that will be accessible to all. They organize a community garden every year as well as organizing clean ups, garage sales and other community geared events.
If you are looking for newer homes, a tight knit community and a great central location in the city, you really can’t go wrong with Killarney-Glengarry. We happen to have one of these homes for sale in the area, and it’s a great example of some of the unique features you can get with a newer home built in an older community. Check out our video walk through below.
We’ve got some great properties that we will be hosting open houses at this weekend. View them below then come check them out in person! Locations and time of these open houses can be found here.
CIR REALTY wants to give your local community project, charity or community group $5,000!
Starting September 1st CIR REALTY will be giving out four, $5,000 grants to local community projects and initiatives. All members of the public are encouraged to submit an entry and winners will be decided by public votes!
You can submit your entry to one of four categories:
1. Locally Registered Non-profit grant
2. Community Facility Improvement grant
3. Youth Extracurricular Activities grant
4.Local Sustainability & Conservation grant
Submitting an entry is easy –
just upload a photo and write a brief description and then share your entry with friends and family and encourage them to vote for you!
Whether you have a community garden that needs a little love, a playground that needs to be rebuilt, a swim team that needs funding or a local animal shelter that needs new dog beds, we want to help YOU!
Christmas time offers an opportunity for some nice gifts for the wrong people. There are few things more traumatic than a home burglary. That’s why it makes sense to invest in good locks and, if necessary, a good alarm system.
There are also ways to work with your neighbor’s to prevent these crimes from occurring. In fact, police say that watchful eyes are one of the best ways to deter burglars on the prowl.
Police recommend that you know the names of all the neighbor’s adjacent to your property. Get in the habit of watching each other’s homes. Stay alert to cars and people lingering around that don’t seem to belong.
Another strategy is to set up a community Facebook page. That way, when someone sees something suspicious in the neighborhood, they can immediately notify everyone by posting a Facebook message.
Finally, don’t be a stranger. It has been proven that the better neighbor’s know one another, the lower the crime rate is in the area.
Bruce asked if we would pass this on and I think its fantastic. Special Meeting Notice: Sunday, September 22nd.
What if the June floods occur again next year – and are worse?
FORUM FOR A FLOOD FREE CALGARY “How to Prevent or Minimize the Risk of Future Floods”
In a city that has experienced the recent flooding crisis, the opportunity to meet, discuss, question and impact future policy development related to flood control is essential. To ensure the citizens of Calgary are informed and can have meaningful input into policy development, the Calgary Leadership Forum have assembled a faculty of world class experts speaking to our Mission “How to Prevent or Minimize the Risk of Future Floods” and avoid the nightmare scenario – ‘What if it happens again next year?’
The Forum will be convened by Mr. Richard Westbury C. Geologist,
FRGS, and Consulting Geologist who has world-wide experience.
Faculty Experts Include:
– R. W. (Bob) Sandford, Director of the Western Watersheds Climate
Research Collaborative and Associate Centre for Hydrology – Global Water
Institute at the University of Saskatchewan, EPCOR Chair, and the Canadian
Partnership Initiative in Support of United Nations “Water for Life” Decade. – Dr Jerry Osborn P.Geol., University of Calgary, Dept. of Geology, FRGS,
Consulting Geologist, Historical storm flooding
– David Hill, Director Centre Institute Research Advocacy University
of Lethbridge – Water Basin Measurement Management – Emma Hays – Chair, Calgary River Communities Action Group
Also Invited – City of Calgary – Flood Committee – Province of Alberta – Prov. Advisory Panel on Community Flood Mitigation
– Representatives from the City of Calgary, The Province of Alberta will also
be in attendance.
This free public forum will be held on September 22nd, 2013 at
The Croation Cultural Centre, 3010-12th Street N.E., Calgary.
The agenda for the forum is:
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Registration and Meet and Greet
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Faculty Presentations
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Public Q & A /Discussion
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Plan of Action & Wrap Up
A Proceedings Report with recommendations ill be prepared and presented to Governments and Flood committees.
The Calgary Leadership Forum is a 1600 member non-partisan think tank, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Calgary, for this and future generations. The Flood Forum Committee is being chaired by Dennis Little.
I would greatly appreciate if you would pass this on to friends and colleagues who might benefit hearing this information in order to be better prepared for the next flood or natural disaster.
Best regards,
Bruce
Beautiful, large & bright bungalow in a fantastic community. This 1225 sq ft bungalow has had many upgrades since 2008. Living room features gleaming hardwood and a stone fireplace. Kitchen is open and features upgraded cabinets, granite countertops, Kinetico water system and modern appliances. Master bedroom features a 2 piece ensuite and an extra clothing storage unit, 2 other bedrooms are generous in size. Main bath upgraded. Downstairs you will find a bedroom, 3 piece bath, recreation room with Sauna and RI plumb for a wet bar and plenty of storage space. Newer furnace and Air Conditioning. Beautifully landscaped with over $20,000 invested. Stamped concrete sidewalk and patio. Also features RV Parking and an oversized double garage. Excellent access to transit, and nearby is the university and plenty of shopping. Listed at $524,900 . MLS C3582196
The decision to buy a house or a condo is personal and a matter of lifestyle.
