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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY!
 

Today is the big centennial celebration for the Calgary Public Library and they are celebrating with parties all across our great city!

 
Festivities run from 10 AM until 4:00 PM and include musicians, magicians, balloon artists, crafts, story time, hot dogs, hamburgers and of course birthday cake! All NW Calgary branches are putting on parties today are and the specific information about each event is listed below.
 

CROWFOOT - 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW

http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/Media/100th-Anniversary/Crowfoot-Birthday-Flyer!!.pdf

 
NOSEHILL - 1530 Northmount Drive NW

http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/Media/Blogs/In%20Your%20Library/Nose-Hill-Library.pdf

 
BOWNESS - 7930 Bowness Drive NW

http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/Media/Blogs/In%20Your%20Library/Bowness-Library.pdf

 
THORNHILL - 6617 Centre Street N

http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/Media/100th-Anniversary/Thorn-Hill-Poster.pdf

 
LOUISE RILEY - 1904-14 Avenue NW

http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/Media/100th-Anniversary/Riley-schedule-100th.pdf

 
Have fun and enjoy the celebration and great activities for the 100th birthday of one of the most important institutions in the city

 
For more information about the library or the other centennial celebrations across the city go to the Calgary Public Library website.

 
 
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I have listed a new property at 219 SANDFORD PL in LANGDON.
RARE 3 BEDROOM LANGDON TOWNHOUSE WITH A YARD & LOADS OF EXTRAS! The main level offers lots of smart living space with a roomy tiled front entry, large living & dining rooms with quality single plank laminate, a spacious kitchen & half bath. The kitchen features an extended sit-up breakfast bar, black appliance package, dark cabinets, large pantry, loads of counter space & upgraded pot drawers. The upper level boasts a huge master bedroom spanning the entire width of the home with a large walk-in closet & a comfortable sitting area, 2 more ample-sized bedrooms & a bright 4-piece bathroom. The basement has some framing & bathroom rough-ins. The long list of additional upgrades includes central A/C, large detached double garage, sunny south-facing fenced back yard, BBQ deck, high-efficiency furnace, electronic air cleaner, central vac, crown molding, shaker doors, dual-flush toilets & more! This spacious home is tucked away just steps from both schools & easy walking distance to Main Street. Welcome Home!
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I have listed a new property at 1734 49 AVE SW in CALGARY.
**GRAND OPENING EVENT, SAT, APR 28, 1-5 PM - FOOD - REFRESHMENTS - PRIZES** Superb luxury home with attention to every last detail! This is your chance to get into the sought after community of Altadore with Creative Innovations & Designs Inc., a SAM Award-winning builder. This beautiful home boasts luxury finishings, superb craftsmanship & a great layout with over 3,100 sqft of finished living space. The features are too numerous to list but some of the highlights include 4 bedrooms with a brilliant top floor loft area, gourmet chef's kitchen opening into the main living room, master suite with gorgeous 5-piece ensuite bathroom, huge walk-in closet with full custom closet treatment & direct access to the second floor laundry, fully-finished basement including a media room, bedroom & full bath, custom cabinets & built-ins throughout, Control 4 home automation system, ICF concrete party wall, Low E windows, double garage & one of the most majestic trees on the street. Get ready to love your new home!
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I have listed a new property at 11 COACHWAY GREEN SW in CALGARY.
LARGE, FULLY-FINISHED END UNIT IN RARE COACH HILL TOWN HOUSE COMPLEX! Just the second unit on the market in this sought after complex in the past 2 years! This bright 2 bedroom plus loft property has a great layout & offers plenty of room for a family or professional couple. The inviting main level features hardwood spanning throughout the dining area & spacious living room featuring a centrepiece stone-faced fireplace & access to the new back deck. The kitchen boasts ample counter & cabinet space & a black appliance package. The upper level has a smart multi-use loft, good-sized second bedroom, 4-piece main bath & a large, bright master suite with a spacious walkthrough closet leading to the 5- piece ensuite bath. The basement has a 3-piece bath, laundry, storage & huge rec room. Extras include a single garage, 2 new decks, new patio doors, alarm system, built-in vac rough-in & more! Located in a private setting close to parks, shopping, recreation & some of Calgary's premiere schools. Welcome Home!
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I have listed a new property at 14007 DEER RUN BLVD SE in CALGARY.
BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED HOME BACKING ONTO A NATURAL PARK AREA & A BLOCK FROM FISH CREEK! Truly one-of-a-kind in Deer Run with over 2,400 sqft of living space, gorgeous renovations & a long list of extras. The main boasts a bright & open living & dining room area, tiled entry & a completely renovated kitchen with full height cabinets, stainless appliances, sitting area & huge island with double under mount sink & breakfast bar. The upper level features 3 beds including the large master suite, 2 renovated baths with custom cabinets, plank tile floors & in-floor heat in the ensuite. The lower level has a large family room with a gas stove & custom wet bar, 4th bed, large laundry & another 4-piece bath. The basement has a huge rec room & storage/utility area. The private yard is landscaped with a stone retaining wall, tiered deck, paver patio & access to the natural park area. Extras include all new windows, new shingles, 2 new high-efficiency furnaces, H2O softener, BBQ gas line & so many more. Welcome Home!
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I have listed a new property at 47 EVANSBROOKE PT NW in CALGARY.
BEAUTIFUL SABAL ANNIVERSARY HOME ON A MASSIVE LOT BACKING ONTO NOSE CREEK! Truly one-of-a-kind in Evanston; located on a premier view lot this gorgeous home offers a unique & "anything but" cookie-cutter floor plan. The main has a formal dining area leading out to the raised back deck, open living room with an attractive mantle gas fireplace & a gorgeous kitchen with rich maple cabinets, loads of counter space, black appliances, massive walk-in pantry & a huge centre island/workspace with storage & sit-up breakfast bar. The upper level is centred around a large vaulted ceiling bonus room separating the master suite from the main bath & ample 2nd & 3rd bedrooms. The master boasts a sweeping & unobstructed view of the valley, roomy walk-in closet & a 5 piece spa-like ensuite. Extras include a full walk-out basement with enlarged windows, main floor laundry/mudroom, upgraded lighting fixtures, 9 foot ceiling on the main, custom halogen-lit art recesses, roughed-in audio & vacuum & many more! Welcome Home!
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I have listed a new property at 3 366 94 AVE SE in CALGARY.
SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT LOCATED IN A BEAUTIFUL PARK-LIKE SETTING IN ACADIA! Very few properties come up for sale in this solid complex with just 5 listings over the past 15 months! This bright end unit apartment offers lots of space, seclusion & exceptional value in a great location. The kitchen has newer appliances, ample cupboard space & brand new counter tops & glass tile backsplash. The living room has large west & north facing windows that provide excellent natural light. Both bedrooms are good-sized & located adjacent to the full 4-piece bathroom, again with a brand new vanity counter top & newer taps. The unit offers loads of storage with a large in suite storage room & numerous additional closets. Extras include newer tinted windows, newer paint & laminate flooring, common bike storage shed, a spotless laundry room with newer machines across the hall & a parking stall with plug-in just steps from the front door. Close to schools, parks, shopping & a quick commute to downtown. Welcome Home!
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ATTENTION HOCKEY FANS:
 
There is only one day lefT to enter CIR's Ultimate Hockey Experience contest for your chance to win an all-expense paid trip to New York City to watch the Penguins and the Rangers play at Madison Square Garden!
 
All you need to do is click on the link below, enter your contact information and where you heard about the contest and voila, you are entered.
 
Then you can sit by the phone all day tomorrow to wait for the call from CIR telling you that you've won!
 
Best of luck and make sure you enter today!
 
CIR ULTIMATE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE CONTEST ENTRY FORM
 
 
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I have listed a new property at 145 KINCORA COVE NW in CALGARY.
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON A MASSIVE SW LOT BACKING ONTO THE RAVINE! Truly one-of-a-kind in Kincora; located on a premier view lot & featuring Beattie's Alpine III plan that provides a large property footprint & additional basement space. The main floor boasts a large den, formal dining area leading out to the huge back deck & yard, open living room with floor-to-ceiling slate fireplace & a gorgeous kitchen with rich maple cabinets, loads of counter space, black appliances, sit-up breakfast bar, under & over-cabinet lighting & huge centre island/workspace with storage & seating. The upper level features 3 generous beds & 2 full baths including the master suite with French doors, walk-in closet & spa-like ensuite with corner soaker tub & dual-head steam shower. Extras include fully-framed basement with electrical, built-in 6-zone speaker system, in-floor heating in all baths, main floor laundry/mudroom, dual H2O heaters, H2O softener, 9 ft ceilings on main & in basement, 24x21 garage & many more! Welcome Home!
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I have listed a new property at 11 COACHWAY GREEN SW in CALGARY.
LARGE, FULLY-FINISHED END UNIT IN RARE COACH HILL TOWN HOUSE COMPLEX! Just the second unit on the market in this sought after complex in the past 2 years! This bright 2 bedroom plus loft property has a great layout & offers plenty of room for a family or professional couple. The inviting main level features hardwood spanning throughout the dining area & spacious living room featuring a centrepiece stone-faced fireplace & access to the new back deck. The kitchen boasts ample counter & cabinet space & a black appliance package. The upper level has a smart multi-use loft, good-sized second bedroom, 4-piece main bath & a large, bright master suite with a spacious walkthrough closet leading to the 5-piece ensuite bath. The basement has a 3-piece bath, laundry, storage & huge rec room. Extras include a single garage, 2 new decks, new patio doors, alarm system, built-in vac rough-in & more! Located in a private setting close to parks, shopping, recreation & some of Calgary's premiere schools. Welcome Home!
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If you like hockey and travelling then this is definitely a contest you need to enter and you have just 2 weeks left to do it!
 
CIR is winding down our Ultimate Hockey Experience Contest with a chance to win one of 10 pairs of lower bowl tickets to see the Flames at the Dome and a grand prize of an all expense paid trip for two to New York to watch the Rangers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Madison Square Garden on March 15th!
 
To enter, just click on the link below, enter your information and where you heard about the contest...from us of course!
 
If you do end up winning tickets or the trip to the Big Apple I will gladly clear my schedule and join you for all the action! It would certainly save you creating a rift between your friends because you "had to pick someone", feelings get hurt, trouble ensues...yadda, yadda, yadda. Realistically, I would be saving you all kinds of headaches by going along...just saying.
 
Make sure you enter right away for your chance to win these great tickets or the grand prize trip!
 
CIR ULTIMATE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE CONTEST ENTRY FORM
 
 
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Along with the 'weather' arrival of winter comes the arrival of a fittng winter-esque event as the Alberta Snowboard Provincials are set to take place this weekend, January 13-15 at Winsport's Canada Olympic Park.  The weekend kicks off on Friday night at 5:00 PM with the Junior Jam followed by two full days of action from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM featuring Slopestyle on Saturday and Halfpipe on Sunday.
 
If you are interested in entering the event instead of just watching, all participants must be members of Canada~Snowboard & Alberta Snowboard.  To register online go to www.canadasnowboard.caHelmets are mandatory for all riders during training & competition!
 
Hopefully the frigid temperatures will hold off until Monday making for a great event for both spectators and participants.
 
For more information click on the links below.
 

CANADA OLYMPIC PARK WEBSITE

 

ALBERTA SNOWBOARDING ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

 
 
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As the new year begins and starts gather steam so does the local 2012 real estate market.  Most industry pundits and experts are calling for a more balanced market for the upcoming year than we have seen in awhile but the official turnaround is certainly still down the road, how far down remains to be seen.
 
Our Broker/Owners Ron and Ray Stader have just released a Calgary market update that we wanted to share with our well-informed clients and contacts.  The report has some excellent observations and information about where we have been, where the market is headed and exactly where things are right now.
 
Have a look through the report and of course let us know if you have any questions at all about the market in general, your local area or community or your specific property.
 
Keep well and talk to you all soon!
 

MARKET UPDATE 

 
 
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I have listed a new property at 7 643 4 AVE NE in CALGARY.
OUTSTANDING POSITIVE CASH-FLOW INVESTMENT PROPERTY OR LOW-MORTGAGE INNER CITY LIVING! This impeccably-kept unit has been renovated top-to-bottom & offers qualified buyers an outstanding low mortgage inner-city home or investors an excellent positive cash-flow rental property. The unit is 100% turnkey with every room beautifully renovated & the option to purchase the home fully-furnished. The main floor features a spacious kitchen with maple cabinets including a custom-fit pantry, travertine tile backsplash & full appliance package. The living room has a gorgeous slate fireplace & sliding doors that open up to the ample patio. The upper level has 2 generous bedrooms plus a smart office/den & spacious 4-piece bath. Extras include insuite laundry & storage, plush carpet with 6lb underlay, custom tile work in entry & bathrooms, brand new paint & new shingles in 2005. Buyers must have 20% down as unit is on private lease land. Walking distance to all Bridgeland amenities, LRT & downtown. Welcome Home!
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I have listed a new property at 29 ASPEN HILLS TERR SW in CALGARY.
GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE STEPS FROM BOTH CALGARY & WEBBER ACADEMY! This 'Nakoma' floor plan is tucked away in the most exclusive & private phase of Mosaic Aspen Hills. The main level is warm & inviting with rich maple walnut hardwood spanning from the roomy front living room through the dining area, kitchen & into the smart den/flex space. The kitchen features a central island with sit-up breakfast bar & upgraded stainless appliance package. The main floor is completed with a half bath & roomy entry. The upper level boasts a large master bedroom with walk-in closet & private ensuite, complemented by 2 additional bedrooms & another full 4-piece bath. The basement offers loads of storage, laundry area & direct access to the double garage. The list of additional upgrades includes integrated speaker system, granite in the kitchen & master bath, extended bathroom tile & more. Close to parks, shopping, entertainment & walking distance to Calgary's premiere private schools. Welcome Home!
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If you like hockey and travelling then this is definitely a contest you need to enter.
 
CIR has just launched our Ultimate Hockey Experience Contest with a chance to win one of 10 pairs of lower bowl tickets to see the Flames at the Dome and a grand prize of an all expense paid trip for two to New York to watch the Rangers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Madison Square Garden on March 15th!
 
Sounds great, but how do I enter you ask?
 
That is the easy part, just click on the link below, enter your information and where you heard about the contest (from us of course) and voila, you are entered.
 
If you do end up winning tickets or the trip to the Big Apple I will gladly clear my schedule and join you for all the action!  It would certainly save you creating a rift between your friends because you "had to pick someone", feelings get hurt, trouble ensues...yadda, yadda, yadda.  Realistically, I would be saving you all kinds of headaches by going along...just saying.
 
Have a great holiday season and good luck!
 
CIR ULTIMATE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE CONTEST ENTRY FORM
 
 
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I have listed a new property at 8236 9 AVE SW in CALGARY.
IMPECCABLY KEPT & UPGRADED LUXURY ESTATE HOME! This beautiful home is located on a large lot siding onto a future green belt, close to all West Spring amenities. The sprawling main floor is ideal for entertaining or relaxing with family in the warm central living room with a cozy feature fireplace, rich hardwood & maple built-ins. The kitchen boasts premium appliances including a gas range & built-in convection oven, stylish quartz counters & island & a full butler's pantry. The main floor is completed with a stunning coffered ceiling dining room, den, mudroom, 4th bedroom & full bath. The master suite is an oasis with a large walk-in closet & spa-like luxury 5-piece ensuite. The upper level also features 2nd & 3rd bedrooms with walk-ins, functional bonus room, laundry & another full bath. The additional features are numerous & include home audio components & 6 zone control pads, built-in vacuum, underground irrigation, oversized garage, alarm, composite deck, landscaped yard & many more. Welcome Home.
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Things continue to point to a turnaround in the Calgary economy and by default the local housing market in the near future based on the latest downtown office space leasing numbers.  The average amount of absorption in the core over the past 15 years has hovered around 750,000 square feet annually, this year there has been a record setting 2.2 million square feet of office space scooped up.

 

The energy sector is obviously the biggest player in the office boom as they ramp up for their forecasted real estate needs over the next 6-24 months and are banking space to ensure they do not end up in a compromising space scenario.

 

It will be interesting to see what the effect timeline will be in the local housing market as companies start filling their shiny new offices with desks and employees.

 

For more about the record-setting statistics as well the additional implications and information, click on the link below to read the full Calgary Herald article.

 

CALGARY HERALD ARTICLE

 
 
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Halloween is fast approaching and if you find yourself not feeling quite frightened enough then make sure you check out the last weekend of Scream Fest at Canada Olympic Park

 

This year’s ‘Killgary’ event promises that “You will be thrilled, chilled and hopefully not killed, but you will scream,” how can you turn down a frightful challenge like that?

 

Thrill seekers will have an array of activities to choose from at the event with 5 different haunted houses; Terror Under the Big Top, What Lies Beneath, Nuclear Nightmare, Bates Motel & Lucifer’s Labyrinth, as well as games and lots of freaky and fun live entertainment.

 

Hours of operation are 7 PM - 12 AM all weekend long including Halloween on Monday night and tickets range from $20 - $40 depending on the type of pass purchased.

 

For more information about how to get your scare on visit the official Scream Fest website.

 

Happy Haunting!

 

OFFICIAL SCREAM FEST WEBSITE

 
 
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Some great news for our brokerage this week as CIR Realty has been selected as a Calgary Herald Readers' Choice award winner in the real estate category.
 
A huge congratulations to our extended CIR family and of course to all the readers who voted this year and helped put us over the top and into the winners circle.
 
For more information, click on the link below to read the Calgary Herald feature.
 
Thanks again for your votes and here's looking forward to repeating next year!
 
CALGARY HERALD FEATURE ARTICLE
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