Friday 10 June 2011

Top 5 Trends in Calgary Homes for Sale

By Justin Havre


This year Calgary, Alberta was proclaimed as the fifth most livable city in the world and suddenly the city became the center of attention for the real estate sector. Calgary homes for sale have become subjects of excitement. Calgary was cited for its stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. All these make Calgary as a city of choice for those seeking homes.

The real estate sector of Calgary covers the vast prime piece of land from the Alberta foothills in the west to the edge of the pure prairie land in the east. The trends in the real estate this year include:

a. Comfortable family houses
The country's growing commitment to family life, sustainable living, and fitness triggers interests for family units which offer privacy and space for family fitness and fun. The family homes in Bankview, Aspen Woods and Eagle Ridge and others are primer choices.

2. Comfortable family houses
Such communities as Bankview, Aspen Woods and Eagle Ridge are interesting for those looking for comfortable family homes in a safe neighborhood that offers green space. Most of these houses are close to downtown area thus their residents enjoy green living with modern conveniences of the city.

c. Century-old luxury homes
Houses in such exclusive communities such as Mount Royal and Lake Bonavista are attractive because of their luxury houses. These are the choices of those who are experiencing the good times or those who see it as a wise investment.

4. Communities for cohousing
In Calgary, there is a pioneer in cohousing community called Prairie Sky. Houses are around a courtyard or pedestrian walkway and share common walls with neighbors. It creates bonding among neighbors, provides safety and is budget-friendly.

e. Cohousing Properties
Calgary is developing several cohousing projects with Prairie Sky is the pioneer. Families looking for modern and functional houses around a courtyard and with common walls with neighbors will love these. It is easier to build communties and provide mutual protection.




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