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MacKenzie PointExceptionally well maintained south facing 2 bedroom plus a 3rd bedroom or den/flex room and 2 bathrooms with rare oversized underground, heated parking stall and storage locker. Bright and open plan. 10k worth of upgrades. Contemporary kitchen with breakfast eating bar, granite countertops, designer tiled backsplash and upgraded appliances open to large eating area and great room. French door leading out to large deck. Large master bedroom with his/hers walk thru closet and 3pc ensuite. Good sized 2nd bedroom and 3 bedroom/den. 4pc main bathroom. Insuite laundry and storage area. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Ideal for young family or couple. Storage locker in front of underground titled parking stall. Exceptional value! MLS#C4066502

excePtionally Well Maintained!

$249,900

HigH RiveR-SunSHine MeadoW Welcome home to your Immaculate 3-bedroom end unit bungalow! These villas are built specifically with no steps, no stair and no basement. This beautiful open concept bungalow with a single attached heated garage is in show home condition. The gorgeous kitchen comes will all stainless steel appliances and a large pantry with tons of cabinets for storage. The great room has 9ft vaulted ceilings. There are two full bathrooms, the master bedroom en-suite has a walk-in shower. 2 other good sized bedrooms. Totally low maintenance unit in this 19+ complex. MLS#C4056544

oPen concePt!

$299,000

StRatHMoRe laKeS eStateS Former Savana show suite. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. This main level unit faces the lake with the convenience of a private entrance. Featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, corner gas fireplace, in floor heat and air conditioning. This unit comes with surface stall and tandem heated underground parking. MLS#C4066901FoRMeR Savana SHoW Suite!

$250,000

$314,900

Signal HillBig and spacious ground floor corner unit condo with 2 bedrooms, den and 2 baths. Over 1200 sq ft. Cherry kitchen with tons of cabinet space and breakfast eating bar open to eating area with doors leading out to deck and large great room with gas fireplace. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite with walk in closet. 1 other good sized bedroom and 4 piece and den. This unit comes with 2 titled, underground, heated parking stalls! Assigned storage locker and bike storage. This building has a car wash. Great location in the Westhills. Close to all amenities and LRT. Minutes to downtown. Great value! MLS#C4052587

SPaciouS gRound FlooR unit

$319,900

SunSet Ridge-cocHRane Brand new Landmark attached Brookside III 2 storey with single attached garage backing onto greenspace. Energy efficient with high efficiency furnace. 2 bedrooms, 3 baths and loft area. Over 1300 sq ft. Bright and open plan. Gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances open to eating area and large great room. 2 piece powder room. Upstairs has large master bedroom and 4 piece bath. 1 other good sized bedroom and 4 piece main bath. 2nd floor laundry room. Undeveloped basement. 5 year Builder’s Warranty and 10 year Alberta New Home Warranty. MLS#C4065022

BRand neW!

$337,900

doWntoWnExecutive a/c 1 bedroom condo with a fabulous view of the Bow River in showhome condition. Located in the prestigious Five West. Concrete building. Very bright and open plan. Gourmet maple kitchen with centre island with breakfast eating bar with granite countertops and designer tiled backsplash with stainless steel appliances open to large dining area and huge great room with corner fireplace and full length windows. Large master bedroom with his and hers closets with cheater 4pc ensuite. Balcony with gas outlet off great room with views. Engineered hardwood floors throughout with ceramic tile in bathroom and carpet in bedroom. Insuite laundry. Concierge and resident manager. Underground, titled, heated parking. Stall #137 on level 4. Storage locket S-118 on level 2. Walking distance to downtown amenities and LRT. Ideal for the professional or investor. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Exceptional value! MLS#C4061990

executive condo!

$379,900

PRiddiS gReenS Executive custom built villa bungalow with fully developed walkout bsmt in showhome condition. Extensively upgraded thru out. Backs onto Priddis Golf Course. Total of 2 bdrms, den & 3 baths. Vaulted ceilings thru out. Recently painted. Renovated gourmet Denca kitchen with top of the line appliances with Sub Zero fridge & Thermador countertop stove. Centre island and breakfast eating bar and granite open to large eating area & great rm with formal dining rm with wet bar. Gorgeous master bdrm with his/hers mirrored closets & spa like 5pc ensuite with jetted tub, separate shower & heated flrs. 2pc powder rm & main flr laundry rm with sink. Developed walkout bsmt with new carpet, large family & games rm, office,bdrm with walk in closet, 4pc bath & storage rm. Large maintenance free deck with view of golf course. Slate patio off w/o.Powered retractable awning.Double attached garage. All main flr windows were replaced w/triple pane windows in 2015. Pride of ownership. Ideal for empty nester. Exceptional value! MLS#C4066560

PRide oF oWneRSHiP!

$459,900

douglaSdale/glen Nestled on a quiet street of Douglas Ridge Way is this inviting 2 storey family home. A spacious front porch welcomes you inside the main floor, a very large formal dining room for family gatherings. The huge kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new granite countertops, corner pantry and an abundance of cabinetry. A large great room with a tile surround gas fireplace. A south facing backyard with an upgraded oversized deck, great for summer bbqs. Upstairs, a master retreat with walk in closet and a four piece ensuite. Two good sized bedrooms and a four piece main bath complete this level. The finished basement has a great layout: a large family room for either watching movies or a game of billiards on the pool table. This home is well maintained, has a 3 year old roof and a new hot water tank. Call to view today! MLS#C4066533

SPaciouS HoMe!

$475,000

neW BRigHton Executive custom built 2 storey with fully developed walkout basement in showhome condition. Total of 5 bedrooms, main floor den, bonus room and 4 baths. Very bright and open plan. Gourmet kitchen with centre island with breakfast eating bar, stainless steel appliances and lots of pot lights open to large dining area and great room with gas fireplace. French door leading out to large deck with stairs with a south backyard. Walk thru pantry off kitchen to a main floor laundry. 2pc powder room. Main floor den. Staircase leading upstairs to a bonus room and large master bedroom with 4pc ensuite with large soaker tub, separate shower and large walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4pc bath. Professionally developed basement with family room wet bar, 2 bedrooms and 4pc bath. Patio off family room. Quiet location. Double attached garage. Walking distance to new school. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Excellent family room. Exceptional value! MLS#C4065601

executive HoMe!

$559,900

Quiet location!

$569,900

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lincoln PaRKRare opportunity for this exceptionally well maintained townhome condo located in Lincoln Park. Walking distance to Mount Royal University. Ready to move in and enjoy. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and single attached garage. Very bright and open plan. Brand new carpets upstairs in hallway and bedrooms. Laminate flooring and ceramic tile throughout. Spacious foyer leading upstairs to large great room with 2 storey cathedral ceilings and corner fireplace. Patio doors off of great room to south facing deck. Bright and sunny kitchen with breakfast eating bar open to large dining area. 2 piece powder room. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece main bath. Basement is ready for development with laundry area and huge ceilings. Single attached garage. Quiet location. Located in a cul de sac. Ideal for your professional or young family. Close to MRU and all amenities. Easy access. Exceptional value! MLS#C4067602

excePtional value!

$379,900

taRadaleWelcome to Taralea Gardens. This 1400+ sq ft, two storey home combines family living with thoughtfully designed functionable features: main floor foyer leads to a large front formal living room or kids play room with bright south facing bay windows; ideal kitchen layout, with a center island, wrap around storage, ample counter space for meal preparations and built in work desk for homework or recipe browsing; spacious family dining room includes a large window to watch the kids play in the backyard or dad grab the mower from the oversized double car garage; upstairs master suite with bay windows and a four piece ensuite, in addition two good size bedrooms and a bright four piece main bath with built in storage. The finished basement has a separate entrance and features a large bedroom, a three piece bathroom and a spacious family room. This home is tucked away on a quiet street and only minutes to school and shopping. MLS#C4067621

Quiet StReet

$439,000

SoMeRtSetThis beautiful 3 bedroom fully developed 2 Storey home with a walk out basement, backing onto a green space, park and community garden. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac and only steps away from the c-train. This open concept home includes main floor laundry, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring through-out the main and laminate flooring through-out the second floor. The master bedroom has a 3 piece en-suite!. The walkout basement has a corner fireplace and massive storage room. You will be spending the summer on your huge beautiful decks! Upgrades include: new roof (4 years ago), new deck and railings (top and bottom), new vanity tops in the bathrooms, new baseboards and crown moldings, new hot water tank, new fridge and microwave. Fireplace was done 6 years ago. There is tons of shelving in the double attached garage. MLS#C4065625

BeautiFul FaMily HoMe

$443,000

HillvieW eStateS-StRatHMoRe A perfect home for your family. Pride of ownership shows through in this bungalow with 2000 sq feet of developed living space. FULLY FINISHED with 4 Bedrooms, a vaulted ceiling in the living room with gleaming HARDWOOD, and a large kitchen complete with STAINLESS steel appliances (NEW Apr/2015) including a CONVECTION OVEN, and plenty of cupboard and counter space. Downstairs, enjoy entertaining in the gorgeous games room complete with beverage bar. You’ll have fun watching movies or gaming in the comfortable MEDIA ROOM. The 4th Bedroom, Laundry Room and plenty of storage completes this level. Venture outside, where you will find a deck with Gas hook-up for the BBQ and lots of room for toys or a play center in the fenced and landscaped yard. This NON-Smoking/NO Animal home is located in popular HILLVIEW ESTATES across from a large green-space and nearby playground. MLS#C4066388

PeRFect FaMily HoMe!

$389,900

PalliSeR Great location! Beautiful air conditioned top floor unit with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Open kitchen with breakfast eating bar open to eat in nook and large living room with gas fireplace. Lots of natural light. Den area. Spacious west facing deck with gas line for BBQ. 2 good sized bedrooms with their own ensuites and a walk in closet in the master. Insuite laundry. 1 titled, underground parking stall and secured storage locker. Situated in a quiet residential community with parks and pathways. Minutes to Glenmore Landing and Reservoir. Very quiet location. MLS#C4061684

gReat location!

$309,900

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doWntoWnExecutive a/c 1 bedroom condo with a fabulous view of the Bow River in showhome condition. Located in the prestigious Five West. Concrete building. Very bright and open plan. Gourmet maple kitchen with centre island with breakfast eating bar with granite countertops and designer tiled backsplash with stainless steel appliances open to large dining area and huge great room with corner fi replace and full length windows. Large master bedroom with his and hers closets with cheater 4pc ensuite. Balcony with gas outlet off great room with views. Engineered hardwood fl oors throughout with ceramic tile in bathroom and carpet in bedroom. Insuite laundry. Concierge and resident manager. Underground, titled, heated parking. Stall #137 on level 4. Storage locket S-118 on level 2. Walking distance to downtown amenities and LRT. Ideal for the professional or investor. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Exceptional value! MLS#C4061990

executive condo!

$379,900

PRiddiS gReenS Executive custom built villa bungalow with fully developed walkout bsmt in showhome condition. Extensively upgraded thru out. Backs onto Priddis Golf Course. Total of 2 bdrms, den & 3 baths. Vaulted ceilings thru out. Recently painted. Renovated gourmet Denca kitchen with top of the line appliances with Sub Zero fridge & Thermador countertop stove. Centre island and breakfast eating bar and granite open to large eating area & great rm with formal dining rm with wet bar. Gorgeous master bdrm with his/hers mirrored closets & spa like 5pc ensuite with jetted tub, separate shower & heated fl rs. 2pc powder rm & main fl r laundry rm with sink. Developed walkout bsmt with new carpet, large family & games rm, offi ce,bdrm with walk in closet, 4pc bath & storage rm. Large maintenance free deck with view of golf course. Slate patio off w/o.Powered retractable awning.Double attached garage. All main fl r windows were replaced w/triple pane windows in 2015. Pride of ownership. Ideal for empty nester. Exceptional value! MLS#C4066560

PRide oF oWneRSHiP!

$459,900

douglaSdale/glen Nestled on a quiet street of Douglas Ridge Way is this inviting 2 storey family home. A spacious front porch welcomes you inside the main fl oor, a very large formal dining room for family gatherings. The huge kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new granite countertops, corner pantry and an abundance of cabinetry. A large great room with a tile surround gas fi replace. A south facing backyard with an upgraded oversized deck, great for summer bbqs. Upstairs, a master retreat with walk in closet and a four piece ensuite. Two good sized bedrooms and a four piece main bath complete this level. The fi nished basement has a great layout: a large family room for either watching movies or a game of billiards on the pool table. This home is well maintained, has a 3 year old roof and a new hot water tank. Call to view today! MLS#C4066533

SPaciouS HoMe!

$475,000

neW BRigHton Executive custom built 2 storey with fully developed walkout basement in showhome condition. Total of 5 bedrooms, main fl oor den, bonus room and 4 baths. Very bright and open plan. Gourmet kitchen with centre island with breakfast eating bar, stainless steel appliances and lots of pot lights open to large dining area and great room with gas fi replace. French door leading out to large deck with stairs with a south backyard. Walk thru pantry off kitchen to a main fl oor laundry. 2pc powder room. Main fl oor den. Staircase leading upstairs to a bonus room and large master bedroom with 4pc ensuite with large soaker tub, separate shower and large walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4pc bath. Professionally developed basement with family room wet bar, 2 bedrooms and 4pc bath. Patio off family room. Quiet location. Double attached garage. Walking distance to new school. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Excellent family room. Exceptional value! MLS#C4065601

executive HoMe!

$559,900

edgeMont Exceptionally well maintained 2 storey split in excellent condition. 4 bdrms, plus 1 bdrm in the basement with 3 baths. Very bright and open plan. Vaulted ceiling in the living rm with formal dining rm. Bright, sunny kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances open to large eating area and large family rm with built ins and fi replace. 2pc powder rm. Main fl oor laundry rm with sink and separate side entrance. Patio doors leading out from family rm to large deck and west backyard with underground sprinkler system and large shed. Gorgeous staircase leading upstairs overlooking living rm and foyer. Large master bdrm with 3pc ensuite with his and hers closets. 3 other good sized bdrms with a 4pc main bath. Developed basement with large rec room, bdrm, cold rm, storage rm with shelves. 2 updated furnaces and hot water tanks. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Walking distance to schools and amenities. Quiet location. Oversized double garage. Brand new roof in April 2016. Excellent family home! MLS#C4061963

Quiet location!

$569,900

cRanSton Executive custom built a/c 2 storey with fully developed walkout basement in showhome condition. Views of the Bow River, mountains and valley. No carpet throughout the home. Formal living and dining rms. Gourmet kitchen with centre island and breakfast eating bar, granite, designer tiled backsplash and top of the line stainless steel appliances open to large great rm with gas fi replace and large eating area. French dr off eating area to large deck with gas line for BBQ. Laundry rm with sink and 2pc powder rm. Gorgeous staircase leading upstairs to large master bdrm with 5pc spa like ensuite with jetted tub, o/s shower and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bdrms and 4pc bath. Professionally developed w/o with engineered hardwood fl rs, large bdrm with walk in closet, family and rec rm, hobby rm, 3pc bath and storage area. Beautifully landscaped yard with underground sprinklers. Close to school, amenities and easy access to Deerfoot. Must see to appreciate. Excellent family home. Exceptional value! MLS#C4067643

excellent FaMily HoMe!

$698,900

PanoRaMa HillS Executive custom built 2 storey with fully developed w/o in showhome condition. Backs onto ravine & pathways with west backyard. Ready to move in and enjoy. Total of 5 bdrms, bonus rm & 4 baths. Gourmet maple kitchen with centre island, breakfast eating bar, granite, designer tiled backsplash & upgraded appliances open to large eating area & spacious great rm with gas fi replace. Flex rm ideal for dining rm or den. French dr from eating area to large deck with gasline for BBQ and views. 2pc powder rm. Walk thru pantry & mud rm off garage entrance. Staircase leading upstairs to large bonus rm with vaulted ceiling. Large master bdrm with 5pc ensuite with jetted tub, oversized shower & walk in closet with laundry rm off hallway or master bdrm. 2 other good sized bdrms & 4pc bath. Professionally developed w/o bsmt with 9ft ceilings, laminate fl rs, 2 bdrms, huge family rm & games rm with wet bar & bathrm with heated fl rs. Stamped concrete patio with gasline. Excellent family home. Exceptional value! MLS#C4067671

MuSt See!

$678,800

glendaleRare opportunity in Glendale. Original owner. Custom built air conditioned bungalow with single attached garage and oversized heated double detached garage in excellent condition. Exceptionally well maintained. Steps from school. Total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Very bright and open plan. Formal living and dining room. Updated kitchen with eating area. Large master bedroom with 2 other good sized bedroom with 3pc bath. Hardwood fl oors under carpet on main fl oor. Developed basement with large family room and wood paneling and gas fi replace with a hobby or offi ce area. Large bedroom, 3pc bath, laundry room and cold room. Lots of storage cabinets. Spectacular landscaped yard with covered patio area. Oversized heated garage with work benches. Updated furnace and hot water tank. New roof shingles in October 2015. Close to schools, amenities, LRT and minutes to downtown. Quiet location. Excellent family room. Exceptional value! MLS#C4067650

RaRe oPPoRtunity

$639,900

lincoln PaRKRare opportunity for this exceptionally well maintained townhome condo located in Lincoln Park. Walking distance to Mount Royal University. Ready to move in and enjoy. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and single attached garage. Very bright and open plan. Brand new carpets upstairs in hallway and bedrooms. Laminate fl ooring and ceramic tile throughout. Spacious foyer leading upstairs to large great room with 2 storey cathedral ceilings and corner fi replace. Patio doors off of great room to south facing deck. Bright and sunny kitchen with breakfast eating bar open to large dining area. 2 piece powder room. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and walk in closet. 2 other good sized bedrooms and 4 piece main bath. Basement is ready for development with laundry area and huge ceilings. Single attached garage. Quiet location. Located in a cul de sac. Ideal for your professional or young family. Close to MRU and all amenities. Easy access. Exceptional value! MLS#C4067602

excePtional value!

$379,900

taRadaleWelcome to Taralea Gardens. This 1400+ sq ft, two storey home combines family living with thoughtfully designed functionable features: main fl oor foyer leads to a large front formal living room or kids play room with bright south facing bay windows; ideal kitchen layout, with a center island, wrap around storage, ample counter space for meal preparations and built in work desk for homework or recipe browsing; spacious family dining room includes a large window to watch the kids play in the backyard or dad grab the mower from the oversized double car garage; upstairs master suite with bay windows and a four piece ensuite, in addition two good size bedrooms and a bright four piece main bath with built in storage. The fi nished basement has a separate entrance and features a large bedroom, a three piece bathroom and a spacious family room. This home is tucked away on a quiet street and only minutes to school and shopping. MLS#C4067621

SoMeRtSetThis beautiful 3 bedroom fully developed 2 Storey home with a walk out basement, backing onto a green space, park and community garden. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac and only steps away from the c-train. This open concept home includes main fl oor laundry, stainless steel appliances, hardwood fl ooring through-out the main and laminate fl ooring through-out the second fl oor. The master bedroom has a 3 piece en-suite!. The walkout basement has a corner fi replace and massive storage room. You will be spending the summer on your huge beautiful decks! Upgrades include: new roof (4 years ago), new deck and railings (top and bottom), new vanity tops in the bathrooms, new baseboards and crown moldings, new hot water tank, new fridge and microwave. Fireplace was done 6 years ago. There is tons of shelving in the double attached garage. MLS#C4065625

HillvieW eStateS-StRatHMoRe A perfect home for your family. Pride of ownership shows through in this bungalow with 2000 sq feet of developed living space. FULLY FINISHED with 4 Bedrooms, a vaulted ceiling in the living room with gleaming HARDWOOD, and a large kitchen complete with STAINLESS steel appliances (NEW Apr/2015) including a CONVECTION OVEN, and plenty of cupboard and counter space. Downstairs, enjoy entertaining in the gorgeous games room complete with beverage bar. You’ll have fun watching movies or gaming in the comfortable MEDIA ROOM. The 4th Bedroom, Laundry Room and plenty of storage completes this level. Venture outside, where you will fi nd a deck with Gas hook-up for the BBQ and lots of room for toys or a play center in the fenced and landscaped yard. This NON-Smoking/NO Animal home is located in popular HILLVIEW ESTATES across from a large green-space and nearby playground. MLS#C4066388

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$389,900

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cRanSton Executive custom a/c 2 storey w/ developed bsmt & o/s heated dbl garage w/util sink. Steps from the ravine. 4 bdrms, loft, den & 4 baths. 9ft ceilings. Recently painted thru out. Formal dining rm w/ coffered ceilings. Rounded corners thru out. Gourmet maple kitchen w/ granite, designer tiled backsplash, centre island & newer s/s appliances open to eating area & huge great rm w/ 2 storey Cathedral ceilings & gas fp. Main fl r laundry rm w/ cabinets. Main fl r den w/ French dr. Gorgeous staircase leading upstairs to loft area w/ built ins overlooking great rm. Large master bdrm & 5pc ensuite w/ jetted tub, o/s shower & separate w/i closet. 2 good sized bdrms & 4pc bath. Developed bsmt w/ family rm w/ gas fp, games rm, bdrm w/ w/i closet & 4pc bath.R/I for wet bar. Storage rm. 2 furnaces/humid. Solar shield thru out most windows & silhouette blinds. Landscaped yard w/ deck &interlocking stone patio, gasline for BBQ. R/I for hot tub & u/g sprinklers. Newer roof in 2014 & HWT in 2011. Expo aggreg drvwy & walks. MLS#C4061266

gReat location!

$699,900

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MAPLE LEAF REALTY Ken Yeoh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE Len T. Wong & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Chris Zaharko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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14 TrendingReasons to teach our kids about real estate sooner

16 Trending10 top malls in Canada – and 1 reason to buy near them

20 AdviceHow to avoid your ownmoving horror story

22 What’s OnlineThe latest real estate news from across Canada

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani

EDITOR

Wayne Karl Lydia McNutt (on leave)

MEDIA CONSULTANT

Heather Harke Phone: 403.829.0393

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell Elisa Krovblit Jackie Marchildon

NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Helen Pearce

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Mike Terentiev

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Swinder Jodhka

PRINTING

Transcontinental, LGM - Coronet

FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES PLEASE CALL 403.461.5518

Home Guide is published by Yellow Pages Homes Limited, located at 2891 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7. Home Guide is distributed throughout Calgary at free pick-up locations. This magazine carefully inspects all ads for accuracy, however, the publisher and the printer shall not be responsible for any mistakes, design errors or incorrect information which is provided by the advertiser or their representative. The advertising herein, including the photographs and all artwork, is the property of Home Guide and not that of the advertiser. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in Home Guide magazine only and does not have the right to reproduce the ad in whole or in part in any other place or publication without the consent of the publisher.

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MAPLE LEAF REALTY Ken Yeoh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE Len T. Wong & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Important considerationsWhat are the critical things to consider

when choosing a location? There are

so many personal variables, it’s really

up to you to decide.

As an example, if it is just as

important to you to be close to your

children’s school as it is to your

place of work, then look for a place

that o� ers you the best of both

worlds. If you own a car and want to

use public transportation whenever

possible to save on parking and gas

costs, a location close to mass-

transit may be a better option for

you. If you’re a walker, proximity

to major amenities should be a

defi nite consideration.

Running errands such as grocery

shopping and banking on foot a� ords

many health benefi ts and provides you

with a chance to meet your neighbours

and discover new places, too.

Make a list of your priorities fi rst,

then take the time to assess each

location for its merits and weigh

your options.

Let us know what those priorities

are. We’d love to hear from you!

For many Canadian families, fi nancial

literacy for kids begins with a piggy

bank, maybe an allowance and

perhaps a fi rst bank account.

Some may continue the education

with somewhat more serious lessons

– such as reviewing monthly bank

statements and explaining how

interest works.

Moving into the teen years, many

families likely entrust the more

important matters of personal fi nance

to our education system.

But there, we venture to say,

they might well be disappointed.

David Chilton lamented that fact

more than 25 years ago in his best-

seller, The Wealthy Barber. How

much has changed and how well

have things improved?

Based on a number of

considerations, not so much. And

when it comes to real estate in 2016,

the lessons are more important

than ever.

Indeed, our real estate has been

a top performer for years, but the

resulting costs of living for millennials

and other young Canadians are

skyrocketing, in some cases,

prohibitively high.

More and more organizations –

from governments to banks and

even to investment fi rms – see the

need and are o� ering programs for

fi nancial literacy for youth.

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Important considerationsWhat are the critical things to consider

when choosing a location? There are

so many personal variables, it’s really

up to you to decide.

As an example, if it is just as

important to you to be close to your

children’s school as it is to your

place of work, then look for a place

that o� ers you the best of both

worlds. If you own a car and want to

use public transportation whenever

possible to save on parking and gas

costs, a location close to mass-

transit may be a better option for

you. If you’re a walker, proximity

to major amenities should be a

defi nite consideration.

Running errands such as grocery

shopping and banking on foot a� ords

many health benefi ts and provides you

with a chance to meet your neighbours

and discover new places, too.

Make a list of your priorities fi rst,

then take the time to assess each

location for its merits and weigh

your options.

Let us know what those priorities

are. We’d love to hear from you!

For many Canadian families, fi nancial

literacy for kids begins with a piggy

bank, maybe an allowance and

perhaps a fi rst bank account.

Some may continue the education

with somewhat more serious lessons

– such as reviewing monthly bank

statements and explaining how

interest works.

Moving into the teen years, many

families likely entrust the more

important matters of personal fi nance

to our education system.

But there, we venture to say,

they might well be disappointed.

David Chilton lamented that fact

more than 25 years ago in his best-

seller, The Wealthy Barber. How

much has changed and how well

have things improved?

Based on a number of

considerations, not so much. And

when it comes to real estate in 2016,

the lessons are more important

than ever.

Indeed, our real estate has been

a top performer for years, but the

resulting costs of living for millennials

and other young Canadians are

skyrocketing, in some cases,

prohibitively high.

More and more organizations –

from governments to banks and

even to investment fi rms – see the

need and are o� ering programs for

fi nancial literacy for youth.

+ get social

Editors' Notes

LAKE BONAVISTA

TAKE A TOUR ONLINEnexthome.yp.ca/lake-bonavista

Interact with us on social media: ypnexthome

SUSAN LEGGEEditor-in-Chief / Director of ContentYellow Pages NextHomeEmail: [email protected]: @SusanLegge

WAYNE KARLSenior EditorYellow Pages NextHomeEmail: [email protected]

Attention class

OUT OF TOWN

CALGARY

Bragg Creek

Black DiamondTurner Valley

Cochrane

Airdrie

StrathmoreStandard

HussarChestermere

Langdon

Shepard

Dalemead

DeWinton Carseland Mossleigh

Arrowwood

Gleichen

ClunyBassano

Milo

Blackie

Okotoks

Longview

High River

Cayley

Nanton

Stavely

Claresholm

Vulcan

Champion

Caramangay

Crossfield

Didsbury

Cremona

Bearspaw

Balzac

Carstairs

Acme

Carbon

Rockyford

Beieker

Irricana

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10 top malls in Canada – and 1 reason to buy near them

the largest retail sales growth, are also

those that are experiencing strong

average home price growth.

On the fl ip side, not surprisingly,

oil-dependent provinces such as

Alberta and Saskatchewan, which

Argeropoulos says have the weakest

outlook for retail sales, are also

among the areas where home price

growth is weakest.

When the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue

and Nordstrom set up shop, or when

a retailer such as Yorkdale Shopping

Centre undergoes a major expansion,

it’s usually a sign of good times, and

that an area is on the upswing. Like

proximity to mass transit, schools

and other amenities, being close to

shopping is a major attraction for

homebuyers. These features are

among the keys to enjoying your

home while you live there, as well as

for potential resale value in the future.

Large retailers and commercial

ventures don’t just pop up in the

middle of nowhere or in declining

neighbourhoods. These companies

make careful, long-range and well

planned-out decisions in lockstep

with municipalities and developers,

based on hard data, research and

demographic information.

This is why major retail expansion

is good news: it’s an indicator the

economy continues to strengthen;

and, for those looking to buy a home,

it’s a sign to look out for new or

expanding neighbourhoods and solid

buying opportunities.

TOP 10 SHOPPING MALLS*

And how much it will cost you to buy a home nearby

*By retail sales per square foot

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Edmonton

2015:$369,536

2014:$362,657

Calgary

2015:$453,814

2014:$460,584

Ottawa

2015:$369,477

2014:$363,161

Toronto

2015:$622,046

2014:$566,491

MississaugaOnt.

2015:$546,296

2014:$506,579

Vancouver (including Burnaby)

2015:$902,801

2014:$812, 653

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By sales per square foot

1 Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto $1,610

2 Pacifi c Centre, Vancouver $1,599

3 Oakridge Centre, Vancouver $1,537

4 Eaton Centre, Toronto $1,509

5 Southgate Centre, Edmonton $1,215

6 Chinook Centre, Calgary $1,119

7 Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto $1,096

8 Rideau Centre, Ottawa $1,018

9 Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby, BC $1,008

10 Square One, Mississauga, Ont. $994

Top 10 Retail Malls in Canada

IF YOU’RE PLANNING on moving

this summer, now is the time to

start organizing all your belongings.

Between contents and clutter,

packing up a home is a huge job.

Most people underestimate how

much stu� they have and how long

it will take to sort through it all.

Fortunately, there are some easy

techniques to help you get a jump start

on de-cluttering. The following steps

will help get your home organized and

ready for a summer move.

» Start by sorting and organizing

closets. It’s time to get serious —

if you don’t wear it, get rid of

it. There is no point in moving

unwanted items, it’s just extra work,

time and money. Wardrobe boxes

o� er excellent space for hanging

coats, sweaters and snow pants.

» Sort out items no longer used.

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Get organized nowFamilies outgrow things, styles

change, and needs change too. If it

hasn’t been touched in more than

a year, then it probably won’t be

again. Set aside a couple of empty

boxes for donations or items to sell.

» Use sturdy boxes with dividers for

packing breakables. Make sure

cardboard boxes are structurally

sound. Dish-pack boxes with

adjustable inserts that form

individual cells are a great option

for fragile items.

» Think Green. Survey local recycling

options to fi nd the most convenient

solution for recyclables. Organize

recyclables by category: plastic,

glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard,

etc. Earth911.com can help you

fi nd recycling drop-o� locations for

di� erent materials and products.

» Care for hazardous materials. Be

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conscientious about the materials

being disposed. Toxic items

such as paint, batteries, house

cleaning products, automobile

oils, pesticides and fertilizers are

dangerous to transport and should

not be thrown away with nontoxic

garbage. These items should be

taken to specialized depots.

» Pack it up if it’s not in use. Box up

those things at the back of your

closet that you’re keeping, but

don’t use regularly — like fall and

winter equipment and clothing,

mementos and fi ne china.

If you start packing in the spring

you’ll be ready for that summer move.

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Total Sales 2,186 1,923 -12.03% 496 387 -21.98%

New Listings 3,168 3,319 4.77% 777 674 -13.26%

Active Listings 5,393 6,148 14.00% 5,467 6,216 13.70%

Median 433,000 433,000 0.00% 420,000 426,500 1.55%

Average Price 478,850 494,085 3.18% 467,011 470,375 0.72%

Days on Market 41 42 2.44% 40 41 2.50%

Benchmark Price 457,800 439,700 -3.95% N/A N/A N/A

Note: Calgary Metro only; includes zone A, B, C & D

THE FRASER INSTITUTE has published its annual Alberta

elementary school rankings, showing how schools have

performed academically and which schools across the

province have improved or fallen behind.

The Report Card on Alberta’s Elementary Schools 2016

ranks 812 public, separate, francophone, private and charter

schools based on seven academic indicators derived from

provincewide test results.

“Our report card is the only objective, reliable tool that

parents have to compare the academic performance of their

child’s school over time and to that of other schools in their

community,” says Peter Cowley, Fraser Institute director of

school performance studies.

The data from the 2016 report card suggests that every

school is capable of improvement regardless of the type

of school, its location and the proportion of students with

special needs or students in English as a Second Language

(ESL) programs.

For example, one of the fastest improving schools in the

province in 2015 – based on analysis of its results during the

most recent five years – is St. Catherine Catholic Elementary/

Junior High School, a separate school located in Edmonton.

Despite having two-thirds of its students identified as ESL

learners, St. Catherine’s overall rating has steadily improved to

6.6 (out of 10) in 2015 from just 1.7 in 2011.

Another school Keeler, a public school in Calgary, also

recorded a significant jump in its ratings since 2011. With 27

per cent of its students having special needs and 37 per cent

of its students identified as ESL learners, the school earned a

score of 4.0 in 2015 compared to 0.0 in 2011.

SCHOOL CITY AFFILIATION

1. St. Catherine Edmonton Separate

2. John A. McDougall Edmonton Public

3. Sifton Edmonton Public

4. Thorncliffe Edmonton Public

5. Belvedere Edmonton Public

6. Keeler Calgary Public

7. Duggan Edmonton Public

8. Good Shepherd Fort McMurray Separate

9. Duchess Duchess Public

10. Riverbend Calgary Public

11. Rosscarrock Calgary Public

12. Glenbrook Calgary Public

13. St. Maria Goretti Edmonton Separate

14. Sacred Heart Wetaskiwin Separate

15. St.Theresa Wabasca Public

16. RobertRundle St. Albert Separate

17. Hillside Grande Prairie Public

18. Kitscoty Kitscoty Public

19. Capitol Hill Calgary Public

20. St. Edmund Edmonton Separate

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DESPITE A GROWTH IN SALES activity

in Calgary’s real estate market

compared to the previous month,

May’s typical spring market was

lacklustre compared to the previous

year, according to figures released by

the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB).

The combined single- and multi-

family sales in the city of Calgary in May

was 1,923, a gain of 8.3 per cent over the

1,764 in April, but down 12 per cent from

May 2015’s 2,186 sales.

In the detached (single-family) sector,

sales in May were 1,217, up 6.8 per cent

from April’s 1,134, but a drop of 10.6 per

cent from the 1,362 in May 2015.

The attached (condo townhouse)

sales were 431 in May, a 16.9-per-cent

rise from the 358 in April, although a

7.3-per-cent drop from May 2015’s 465;

and (condo) apartment sales were 275 in

May, up slightly from the 272 in April, but

down 23.4 per cent from the 359 sales

recorded in May 2015.

“There was a lot of activity in May and

from what we heard from realtors the

open houses were brisk, showings were

good and there were lots of inquiries,

but that just hasn’t translated into a

lot of sales,” says CREB president Cliff

Stevenson.

“We’re still seeing a lot of buyers sitting

on the fence, looking for further declines

in prices. Even if they see a home they

really like, they feel they have lots of time

to make a decision; there is no urgency,

which is something we haven’t seen

for some time.

“The detached segment is still our

most balanced especially in the $350,000

to $450,000 range,” Stevenson adds.

“It’s really the attached and apartment

segments that are dragging the numbers

down. Apartment sales especially, since

they’re down 20 per cent year-over-year

and inventory is up.”

Inventory gains were up in all sectors

in the year-to-year comparisons,

although the detached market was the

only one to actually see a decline in new

Activity strong but sales slow in Calgary’s real estate market

Advice | MARKET ANALYSIS

By Heather Ryan

listings being added year-to-year.

New listings added in the detached

sector in May were 1,852, down 1.2 per

cent from May 2015’s 1,875, although

inventory was up, sitting at 3,018, a

3.2-per-cent hike from May 2015’s 2,923,

raising the months’ supply to 2.48.

The number of new listings added in

the attached market in May were 781, up

14.8 per cent from May 2015’s 680, and

inventory rose to 1,522, a 31.2-per-cent

increase from the 1,160 in May 2015 and

months’ supply is at 3.53.

Meanwhile, the apartment sector

saw 686 new listings added in May, up


inventory was 1,608, a 22.7-per-cent

gain from May 2015’s 1,310 pushing the

months’ supply to 5.85.

“The apartment segment in particular

is facing increased competition from

new builds and when you have a six

months’ supply, that’s a real challenge,”

Stevenson says.

However, he notes, the increased

inventory and lower sales has not

equated to huge price drops. “We’re five

months in and our overall benchmark

price year-over-year is doing better

than what the rest of Canada expected.

It’s nowhere near the decline that was

forecasted and that should be taken as a

positive.”

The combined overall benchmark

price was $439,700 in May, a 3.9-per-

cent drop from the $457,800 in May

2015. Year-to-date the benchmark price

is down 3.5 per cent compared to the

first five months last year.

In the detached sector the benchmark

price was $500,500 in May, down 3.4

per cent from May 2015’s $518,000.

The attached homes benchmark price

was $332,100 in May, a 4.3-per-cent

decrease from May 2015’s $347,100,

while the apartment benchmark price

in May was $278,500, a 5.6-per-cent

decline from May 2015’s $295,000.

If you’re selling a home, data and knowledge provided by the agent is essential to ensure you price your home right for the market.

WITH SO MUCH INFORMATION and

the opportunity to search properties

online or through advertising

channels like our monthly Home

Guide, you may wonder why you

should hire a real estate agent.

First off, the answer is simple:

Experience.

“Experience is everything, and

if you’re good at what you do you

make it look easy,” says long time

realtor Chris Zaharko of Royal LePage

Benchmark. “What you’re paying for is

his experience and knowledge of the

market. It’s important to get an agent

that has seen the ups and downs,

seen the market corrections and has

knowledge of what is happening in a

number of different areas in the city.”

Based on the agent’s experience

he or she can point out issues with

a home that you may not see when

looking to buy or let you know about

repairs you may need to make or

other ways, such as staging, to make

your property more saleable.

Secondly, the answer is equally

simple: Time.

“Most people will have time to look

through property listings or even visit

an open house or two, but if you’re

working full-time it’s difficult to

dedicate long hours in a house hunt,”

Zaharko says.

That’s where having a real estate

agent steps in. An agent works full-

time helping people buy and sell

properties. They have the experience

to easily weed out those properties

that don’t fit what you’re looking for

and can narrow down choices for you

quicker, saving you from wasting your

time and energy looking at houses

that don’t fit your needs or budget.

A third reason to hire an agent is

pricing. “An experienced agent with

multiple listings, who works across

the city, can tell you how much a

home should be priced at in a given

area,” he notes.

They have the expertise to judge

whether a home on the market is

priced right and making sure you

set the right price for your home

if selling. Based on his experience,

Zaharko says, he can typically know

the price a home should go based

on the area and narrow it down

further the minute he walks through

the door. “An experienced agent, will

also know how much competing

and comparative homes are going

The benefits of using a realtor

Advice

By Heather Ryan

for in the community and how well a

community holds its value.”

If you’re selling a home, data and

knowledge provided by the agent is

essential to ensure you price your

home right for the market. And, this

is especially important in Calgary’s

current market place, where housing

inventory is high and buyers have lots

of product to choose from.

Further, while there are hundreds

of listings the average homebuyer can

view online, Zaharko says, “we know

of product that’s not being advertised.

I tap into clients, people I know and

other agents to learn about properties

that may be coming on the market or

aren’t listed openly that may be right

for my client.”

And then there is the paper trail, he

notes. If you’ve ever bought or sold

a property before you know there’s

numerous documents to deal with

from making offers and counter offers

to details like what’s included with the

property, not to mention other legal

documents, real property reports

and inspection reports to deal with.

The paper work can prove daunting

and time sensitive, so an experienced

agent can help you through that and

ensure all the i’s are dotted and t’s

crossed to avoid delays.

Finally, a major advantage to using an

experienced realtor is they’re on your

side and negotiate on your behalf. “I

always go into negotiations as if I’m the

one buying or selling the property and

I work hard to get the best price for my

clients,” Zaharko says.

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DESPITE A GROWTH IN SALES activity

in Calgary’s real estate market

compared to the previous month,

May’s typical spring market was

lacklustre compared to the previous

year, according to figures released by

the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB).

The combined single- and multi-

family sales in the city of Calgary in May

was 1,923, a gain of 8.3 per cent over the

1,764 in April, but down 12 per cent from

May 2015’s 2,186 sales.

In the detached (single-family) sector,

sales in May were 1,217, up 6.8 per cent

from April’s 1,134, but a drop of 10.6 per

cent from the 1,362 in May 2015.

The attached (condo townhouse)

sales were 431 in May, a 16.9-per-cent

rise from the 358 in April, although a

7.3-per-cent drop from May 2015’s 465;

and (condo) apartment sales were 275 in

May, up slightly from the 272 in April, but

down 23.4 per cent from the 359 sales

recorded in May 2015.

“There was a lot of activity in May and

from what we heard from realtors the

open houses were brisk, showings were

good and there were lots of inquiries,

but that just hasn’t translated into a

lot of sales,” says CREB president Cliff

Stevenson.

“We’re still seeing a lot of buyers sitting

on the fence, looking for further declines

in prices. Even if they see a home they

really like, they feel they have lots of time

to make a decision; there is no urgency,

which is something we haven’t seen

for some time.

“The detached segment is still our

most balanced especially in the $350,000

to $450,000 range,” Stevenson adds.

“It’s really the attached and apartment

segments that are dragging the numbers

down. Apartment sales especially, since

they’re down 20 per cent year-over-year

and inventory is up.”

Inventory gains were up in all sectors

in the year-to-year comparisons,

although the detached market was the

only one to actually see a decline in new

Activity strong but sales slow in Calgary’s real estate market

Advice | MARKET ANALYSIS

By Heather Ryan

listings being added year-to-year.

New listings added in the detached

sector in May were 1,852, down 1.2 per

cent from May 2015’s 1,875, although

inventory was up, sitting at 3,018, a

3.2-per-cent hike from May 2015’s 2,923,

raising the months’ supply to 2.48.

The number of new listings added in

the attached market in May were 781, up


inventory rose to 1,522, a 31.2-per-cent

increase from the 1,160 in May 2015 and

months’ supply is at 3.53.

Meanwhile, the apartment sector

saw 686 new listings added in May, up


inventory was 1,608, a 22.7-per-cent

gain from May 2015’s 1,310 pushing the

months’ supply to 5.85.

“The apartment segment in particular

is facing increased competition from

new builds and when you have a six

months’ supply, that’s a real challenge,”

Stevenson says.

However, he notes, the increased

inventory and lower sales has not

equated to huge price drops. “We’re five

months in and our overall benchmark

price year-over-year is doing better

than what the rest of Canada expected.

It’s nowhere near the decline that was

forecasted and that should be taken as a

positive.”

The combined overall benchmark

price was $439,700 in May, a 3.9-per-

cent drop from the $457,800 in May

2015. Year-to-date the benchmark price

is down 3.5 per cent compared to the

first five months last year.

In the detached sector the benchmark

price was $500,500 in May, down 3.4

per cent from May 2015’s $518,000.

The attached homes benchmark price

was $332,100 in May, a 4.3-per-cent

decrease from May 2015’s $347,100,

while the apartment benchmark price

in May was $278,500, a 5.6-per-cent

decline from May 2015’s $295,000.

If you’re selling a home, data and knowledge provided by the agent is essential to ensure you price your home right for the market.

WITH SO MUCH INFORMATION and

the opportunity to search properties

online or through advertising

channels like our monthly Home

Guide, you may wonder why you

should hire a real estate agent.

First off, the answer is simple:

Experience.

“Experience is everything, and

if you’re good at what you do you

make it look easy,” says long time

realtor Chris Zaharko of Royal LePage

Benchmark. “What you’re paying for is

his experience and knowledge of the

market. It’s important to get an agent

that has seen the ups and downs,

seen the market corrections and has

knowledge of what is happening in a

number of different areas in the city.”

Based on the agent’s experience

he or she can point out issues with

a home that you may not see when

looking to buy or let you know about

repairs you may need to make or

other ways, such as staging, to make

your property more saleable.

Secondly, the answer is equally

simple: Time.

“Most people will have time to look

through property listings or even visit

an open house or two, but if you’re

working full-time it’s difficult to

dedicate long hours in a house hunt,”

Zaharko says.

That’s where having a real estate

agent steps in. An agent works full-

time helping people buy and sell

properties. They have the experience

to easily weed out those properties

that don’t fit what you’re looking for

and can narrow down choices for you

quicker, saving you from wasting your

time and energy looking at houses

that don’t fit your needs or budget.

A third reason to hire an agent is

pricing. “An experienced agent with

multiple listings, who works across

the city, can tell you how much a

home should be priced at in a given

area,” he notes.

They have the expertise to judge

whether a home on the market is

priced right and making sure you

set the right price for your home

if selling. Based on his experience,

Zaharko says, he can typically know

the price a home should go based

on the area and narrow it down

further the minute he walks through

the door. “An experienced agent, will

also know how much competing

and comparative homes are going

The benefits of using a realtor

Advice

By Heather Ryan

for in the community and how well a

community holds its value.”

If you’re selling a home, data and

knowledge provided by the agent is

essential to ensure you price your

home right for the market. And, this

is especially important in Calgary’s

current market place, where housing

inventory is high and buyers have lots

of product to choose from.

Further, while there are hundreds

of listings the average homebuyer can

view online, Zaharko says, “we know

of product that’s not being advertised.

I tap into clients, people I know and

other agents to learn about properties

that may be coming on the market or

aren’t listed openly that may be right

for my client.”

And then there is the paper trail, he

notes. If you’ve ever bought or sold

a property before you know there’s

numerous documents to deal with

from making offers and counter offers

to details like what’s included with the

property, not to mention other legal

documents, real property reports

and inspection reports to deal with.

The paper work can prove daunting

and time sensitive, so an experienced

agent can help you through that and

ensure all the i’s are dotted and t’s

crossed to avoid delays.

Finally, a major advantage to using an

experienced realtor is they’re on your

side and negotiate on your behalf. “I

always go into negotiations as if I’m the

one buying or selling the property and

I work hard to get the best price for my

clients,” Zaharko says.


Chris Zaharko | AssociateIndividual Agent at Royal Lepage Benchmark#1 Individual Agent at Royal LePage Foothills 2008

P: 403.253.1901F: 403.252.2653

E: [email protected]: www.zaharko.com

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P: 403.253.1901F: 403.252.2653

E: [email protected]: www.zaharko.com

the name synonymous with real estatethe name synonymous with real estatewith real estate

6,000 square feet• Unobstructed 360 degree views• 14 offi ces, 10 underground • parking stalls

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864 East Lakeview Rd

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3 bed 2.5 bath• Lake community• Beautiful open to above great room• Handscraped hardwood•

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IT’S JUNE AND SCHOOL will soon be

out for the summer. What better time

to teach your kids about real estate?

Why? There’s actually more than

500,000 reasons to do so. The

number is really 508,097 – as in

dollars, the average price of a home

in Canada as of April 2016, according

to the Canadian Real Estate

Association (CREA). This represents

a 13.1-per-cent year-over-year

price gain.

Need another reason? How

about 45 – as in the percentage of

millennials, in a survey conducted by

New Home Guide, who don’t believe

they will be able to buy a home in

Canada within the next fi ve years.

Just 25 per cent per cent believe

they will be able to buy a home in the

next fi ve years, while 25 per cent say

“with a lot of help, maybe.”

Not exactly the most encouraging

stats.

Need more, still? A new poll by

CIBC reveals 63 per cent of millennial

respondents plan to buy a home in

the next fi ve years – but almost half

of them have not even begun to save.

Faced with a myriad of fi nancial

challenges, 54 per cent of future

millennial buyers say coming up with

the required down payment is the

biggest obstacle to homeownership,

the CIBC poll says. About half

are concerned that job security

(53 per cent) and rising real estate

prices (46 per cent) will impact

their ability to buy.

Given such realities, teaching

young Canadians fi nancial literacy

at an earlier age is increasingly

important.

Sound familiar? It might, if you’ve

ever read The Wealthy Barber, David

Chilton’s 1989 best seller in which

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Reasons to teach your kids about real estate sooner than laterBy Wayne Karl

readers were implored to “pay

yourself fi rst” and max out your RRSP.

The book also lamented that personal

fi nance wasn’t a key part of the

curriculum in our education system.

More than 25 years later, given the

price of real estate in Canada these

days and the now-documented

challenges facing our millennials, you

could make a case for teaching real

45% 56%

54%25%

MILLENNIAL SENTIMENTS

25%

% of millennials who don’t believe they will be able to buy a home in Canada within the next five years

(YPNextHome survey)

% who believe they will be able to buy a home in the next five years (YPNextHome survey)

% who say “With a lot of help, maybe”(YPNextHome survey)

% of future millennial buyers who say coming up with the required down payment is the biggest

obstacle to homeownership(CIBC poll)

% of Canadians who say something should be done to help the younger generation

enter the housing market (CIBC poll)

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property courses in our schools.

Some organizations, such as

the Financial Consumer Agency of

Canada, major Canadian banks and

even investor groups, are taking such






matters into their own hands, with

programs for fi nancial literacy

for youth.

The CIBC poll underlines how

strong the need is.

“Millennials want to own, and many

plan to do so in the next few years,

but they’re facing many obstacles

and competing fi nancial priorities,”

says Barry Gollom, vice-president,

mortgages and lending, CIBC. “It’s

important that they sit down with an

advisor and map out a realistic time

frame for making their dreams of

homeownership a reality – it’s not

easy, but it’s attainable.”

Another CIBC poll fi nds Canadians

are sympathetic to millennials’

struggles for homebuying. The

majority (56 per cent) say something

should be done to help the younger

generation enter the housing market.

Three-quarters (77 per cent) believe

buying a home is more di� cult for

young Canadians today than it was

for previous generations.

“It’s not just young Canadians that

feel that buying and maintaining

a home is a challenge for their

generation,” adds Gollom. “Canadians

across the board regardless of age

agree and a majority are calling

out that something should be done

to help.”

Because… those fi ve years that

millennials believe they need to save

up for a down payment? If things

continue as they are, prices could

be further out of reach. In 2012, the

average Canadian price was $363,606

– representing 39.7-per-cent gain to

the current $508,0907. At that rate,

in fi ve years, the average would be

about $709,811.

Mind you, the national average

price is skewed by activity in Toronto

and Vancouver. Take these two

markets out of the equation, the

average is a more modest $369,222

and year-over-year price growth

8.7 per cent, CREA says. There are

markets in Canada that are more

friendly to millennials.

Need another reason to teach your

kids about real estate sooner than

later? Here’s 150,000 – the Canadian

average price back in 1992.

45% 56%56%

54%25%


25%


(YPNextHome survey)







14 YPNEXTHOME.CA

IT’S JUNE AND SCHOOL will soon be

out for the summer. What better time

to teach your kids about real estate?

Why? There’s actually more than

500,000 reasons to do so. The

number is really 508,097 – as in

dollars, the average price of a home

in Canada as of April 2016, according

to the Canadian Real Estate

Association (CREA). This represents

a 13.1-per-cent year-over-year

price gain.

Need another reason? How

about 45 – as in the percentage of

millennials, in a survey conducted by

New Home Guide, who don’t believe

they will be able to buy a home in

Canada within the next fi ve years.

Just 25 per cent per cent believe

they will be able to buy a home in the

next fi ve years, while 25 per cent say

“with a lot of help, maybe.”

Not exactly the most encouraging

stats.

Need more, still? A new poll by

CIBC reveals 63 per cent of millennial

respondents plan to buy a home in

the next fi ve years – but almost half

of them have not even begun to save.

Faced with a myriad of fi nancial

challenges, 54 per cent of future

millennial buyers say coming up with

the required down payment is the

biggest obstacle to homeownership,

the CIBC poll says. About half

are concerned that job security

(53 per cent) and rising real estate

prices (46 per cent) will impact

their ability to buy.

Given such realities, teaching

young Canadians fi nancial literacy

at an earlier age is increasingly

important.

Sound familiar? It might, if you’ve

ever read The Wealthy Barber, David

Chilton’s 1989 best seller in which

Trending

Reasons to teach your kids about real estate sooner than laterBy Wayne Karl

readers were implored to “pay

yourself fi rst” and max out your RRSP.

The book also lamented that personal

fi nance wasn’t a key part of the

curriculum in our education system.






45% 56%

54%25%


25%


(YPNextHome survey)







Trending


property courses in our schools.

Some organizations, such as

the Financial Consumer Agency of

Canada, major Canadian banks and

even investor groups, are taking such






matters into their own hands, with

programs for fi nancial literacy

for youth.

The CIBC poll underlines how

strong the need is.

“Millennials want to own, and many

plan to do so in the next few years,

but they’re facing many obstacles

and competing fi nancial priorities,”

says Barry Gollom, vice-president,

mortgages and lending, CIBC. “It’s

important that they sit down with an

advisor and map out a realistic time

frame for making their dreams of

homeownership a reality – it’s not

easy, but it’s attainable.”

Another CIBC poll fi nds Canadians

are sympathetic to millennials’

struggles for homebuying. The

majority (56 per cent) say something

should be done to help the younger

generation enter the housing market.

Three-quarters (77 per cent) believe

buying a home is more di� cult for

young Canadians today than it was

for previous generations.

“It’s not just young Canadians that

feel that buying and maintaining

a home is a challenge for their

generation,” adds Gollom. “Canadians

across the board regardless of age

agree and a majority are calling

out that something should be done

to help.”

Because… those fi ve years that

millennials believe they need to save

up for a down payment? If things

continue as they are, prices could

be further out of reach. In 2012, the

average Canadian price was $363,606

– representing 39.7-per-cent gain to

the current $508,0907. At that rate,

in fi ve years, the average would be

about $709,811.

Mind you, the national average

price is skewed by activity in Toronto

and Vancouver. Take these two

markets out of the equation, the

average is a more modest $369,222

and year-over-year price growth

8.7 per cent, CREA says. There are

markets in Canada that are more

friendly to millennials.

Need another reason to teach your

kids about real estate sooner than

later? Here’s 150,000 – the Canadian

average price back in 1992.

45% 56%56%

54%25%


25%


(YPNextHome survey)








“ Despite economic headwinds, retailer failures, digital disruption and the purchasing habits of a new generation, Canada’s evolving retail property sector and its top malls are doing just fi ne”

BC AND ONTARIO aren’t just

superstars in residential property,

they rock in the commercial real

estate world as well – home to the

10 top malls in Canada.

It’s well documented that these two

provinces are home to Canada’s most

expensive and most active housing

markets. Now, a new study from

commercial real estate services fi rm

Avison Young shows they are also the

top performers in retail sales.

What’s the correlation? We’ll get to

that in a minute.

The study shows that BC and

Vancouver were the leading province

and city for retail sales growth in

2015, at 6.6 per cent and 9.9 per cent,

respectively, followed by Ontario at 4.5

per cent and Toronto at 5.4 per cent.

Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre

was Canada’s most productive mall,

with retail sales of $1,610 per square

foot, displacing Vancouver’s Pacifi c

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Centre, which topped the list in 2014.

Five of the 10 top-performing malls

are in Ontario, and four of those are

located in the Greater Toronto Area.

“Despite economic headwinds,

retailer failures, digital disruption

and the purchasing habits of a

new generation, Canada’s evolving

retail property sector and its top



By Wayne Karl

malls are doing just fi ne,” says Bill

Argeropoulos, principal and practice

leader, research, Canada, for Avison

Young. “While hundreds of millions

of dollars have been invested to

renovate, expand or upgrade some

of the country’s prominent malls

to attract new retailers and combat

e-commerce, the retail sector

continues to attract new entrants and

signifi cant investor interest as well.”

So, what does all this mean for

residential real estate?

Not to oversimplify Economics

101, but solid population and

wage growth are among the key

contributors to both healthy retail

and real estate sectors. And with BC

and Ontario economies and housing

markets leading in this regard, it’s

no surprise that residents in these

areas are brimming in the consumer

confi dence department.

So, those markets that are seeing

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the largest retail sales growth, are also

those that are experiencing strong

average home price growth.

On the fl ip side, not surprisingly,

oil-dependent provinces such as

Alberta and Saskatchewan, which

Argeropoulos says have the weakest

outlook for retail sales, are also

among the areas where home price

growth is weakest.

When the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue

and Nordstrom set up shop, or when

a retailer such as Yorkdale Shopping

Centre undergoes a major expansion,

it’s usually a sign of good times, and

that an area is on the upswing. Like

proximity to mass transit, schools

and other amenities, being close to

shopping is a major attraction for

homebuyers. These features are

among the keys to enjoying your

home while you live there, as well as

for potential resale value in the future.

Large retailers and commercial

ventures don’t just pop up in the

middle of nowhere or in declining

neighbourhoods. These companies

make careful, long-range and well

planned-out decisions in lockstep

with municipalities and developers,

based on hard data, research and

demographic information.

This is why major retail expansion

is good news: it’s an indicator the

economy continues to strengthen;

and, for those looking to buy a home,

it’s a sign to look out for new or

expanding neighbourhoods and solid

buying opportunities.

TOP 10 SHOPPING MALLS*

And how much it will cost you to buy a home nearby


9

Edmonton

2015:$369,536

2014:$362,657

Calgary

2015:$453,814

2014:$460,584

Ottawa

2015:$369,477

2014:$363,161

Toronto

2015:$622,046

2014:$566,491

MississaugaOnt.

2015:$546,296

2014:$506,579

Vancouver (including Burnaby)

2015:$902,801

2014:$812, 653

5

23

= average home price

6

8

10

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DATA FOR AVERAGE HOME PRICES PROVIDED BY CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

1

By sales per square foot

1 Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto $1,610

2 Pacifi c Centre, Vancouver $1,599

3 Oakridge Centre, Vancouver $1,537

4 Eaton Centre, Toronto $1,509

5 Southgate Centre, Edmonton $1,215

6 Chinook Centre, Calgary $1,119

7 Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto $1,096

8 Rideau Centre, Ottawa $1,018

9 Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby, BC $1,008

10 Square One, Mississauga, Ont. $994

Top 10 Retail Malls in Canada

IF YOU’RE PLANNING on moving

this summer, now is the time to

start organizing all your belongings.

Between contents and clutter,

packing up a home is a huge job.

Most people underestimate how

much stu� they have and how long

it will take to sort through it all.

Fortunately, there are some easy

techniques to help you get a jump start

on de-cluttering. The following steps

will help get your home organized and

ready for a summer move.

» Start by sorting and organizing

closets. It’s time to get serious —

if you don’t wear it, get rid of

it. There is no point in moving

unwanted items, it’s just extra work,

time and money. Wardrobe boxes

o� er excellent space for hanging

coats, sweaters and snow pants.

» Sort out items no longer used.

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Summer move coming up?

Get organized nowFamilies outgrow things, styles

change, and needs change too. If it

hasn’t been touched in more than

a year, then it probably won’t be

again. Set aside a couple of empty

boxes for donations or items to sell.

» Use sturdy boxes with dividers for

packing breakables. Make sure

cardboard boxes are structurally

sound. Dish-pack boxes with

adjustable inserts that form

individual cells are a great option

for fragile items.

» Think Green. Survey local recycling

options to fi nd the most convenient

solution for recyclables. Organize

recyclables by category: plastic,

glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard,

etc. Earth911.com can help you

fi nd recycling drop-o� locations for

di� erent materials and products.

» Care for hazardous materials. Be

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conscientious about the materials

being disposed. Toxic items

such as paint, batteries, house

cleaning products, automobile

oils, pesticides and fertilizers are

dangerous to transport and should

not be thrown away with nontoxic

garbage. These items should be

taken to specialized depots.

» Pack it up if it’s not in use. Box up

those things at the back of your

closet that you’re keeping, but

don’t use regularly — like fall and

winter equipment and clothing,

mementos and fi ne china.

If you start packing in the spring

you’ll be ready for that summer move.

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“Dory staged our house. We listed on Friday and sold on Monday. Our last realtor had it listed for two months and couldn’t sell it.” K.L.H. from Gleneagles, Cochrane

“I was amazed at the staging presentation for the sale of our house! The end result was you getting us higher than list price! Thanks again, Dory!” E.T. from Haysboro

“My house had been listed for a couple of months with another realtor but that realtor didn’t sell it. Then Dory did a great job staging my house so it would appeal to first-time buyers and that is exactly who bought it. She sold my house the same day it went on the market. I would recommend her to anyone.” E.N. from Copperfield

“I thought realtors were cut and dried. Then we met Dory. Wow! We wouldn’t have been able to sell for the price we did without her services. We sold the first day .“ K.N. from Beddington

“Dory staged my home and it sold in a week for thousands more than other realtors had evaluated my home for”. D.V. from Willow Park

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“Dory staged our house. We listed on Friday and sold on Monday. Our last realtor had it listed for two months and couldn’t sell it.” K.L.H. from Gleneagles, Cochrane

“I was amazed at the staging presentation for the sale of our house! The end result was you getting us higher than list price! Thanks again, Dory!” E.T. from Haysboro

“My house had been listed for a couple of months with another realtor but that realtor didn’t sell it. Then Dory did a great job staging my house so it would appeal to fi rst-time buyers and that is exactly who bought it. She sold my house the same day it went on the market. I would recommend her to anyone.” E.N. from Copperfi eld

“I thought realtors were cut and dried. Then we met Dory. Wow! We wouldn’t have been able to sell for the price we did without her services. We sold the fi rst day .“ K.N. from Beddington

“Dory staged my home and it sold in a week for thousands more than other realtors had evaluated my home for”. D.V. from Willow Park

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Bank of Montreal 2.7000 4.0000 2.8900 2.9900 3.3900 3.8900 4.7400

Bank of Nova Scotia 2.7000 4.5500 3.2900 3.0900 3.3900 3.8900 4.4900

CIBC Mortgages 2.7000 3.1400 2.8400 2.7900 3.3900 4.0900 4.7900

Caisses Desjardins 2.7000 4.4000 3.1400 3.2400 3.3900 3.8900 4.7400

Canadian Western Bank 2.9000 4.0000 3.1400 3.0400 3.6500 4.2000 4.7400

Canadian Western Trust 2.9000 4.0000 3.1400 3.0400 3.6500 4.2000 4.7400

Comtech Credit Union - 6.2000 2.8400 2.8900 2.9500 2.9900 2.8900

DUCA Financial Services 2.5000 - 3.0900 3.0000 2.9900 3.0900 2.5400

Effort Trust - 4.4500 3.3500 3.5000 3.7000 4.3000 4.3500

Equitable Bank - - 3.1400 3.0400 3.6500 4.3900 4.6400

First Calgary Financial - 4.0000 2.8900 2.8900 2.5900 2.7900 2.6900

First National Financial 2.3500 3.0000 2.2900 2.2400 2.3900 2.4900 2.5900

FirstOntario Credit Un. 2.5000 4.2400 2.6900 2.2900 2.3400 2.5400 2.5900

HSBC Bank Canada 2.8000 4.4500 3.1400 3.1400 3.5400 4.2400 4.7400

Home Trust Company 2.5000 3.9500 2.6900 2.1400 2.3400 2.5900 2.5900

ICICI Bank Canada 3.0500 - 2.8400 2.8400 2.8400 2.8900 2.8900

Investors Group Trust 2.7000 4.2000 3.1400 3.0900 3.3900 3.8900 4.7400

Laurentian Bank Canada 2.7000 4.4000 2.8900 2.8400 3.3900 3.8900 4.7400

League Svgs & Mortgage - 4.4500 2.9900 2.5900 2.6900 2.8900 2.6900

Libro Credit Union - 3.7500 2.6000 2.6500 2.6900 2.6900 2.6900

London Life 2.7000 4.2000 3.1400 3.0900 3.3900 3.8900 4.7400

Luminus Financial 3.2500 - 3.2500 3.2000 3.6500 4.0000 4.5000

Manulife Bank 2.6000 4.4500 3.0000 2.9400 2.8400 2.7900 2.8900

Manulife Trust - 4.4500 3.0000 2.9400 2.8400 2.7900 2.8900

Meridian Credit Union 2.4000 4.0000 2.8400 2.7900 2.6400 3.8900 2.4900

National Bank 2.7000 4.4000 3.1400 3.0400 3.3900 3.8900 4.7400

PACE Savings & Credit Un - 5.0000 2.9900 2.6900 3.4900 3.9900 4.6400

Parama Credit Union 2.6500 - 2.8000 2.8500 2.9500 3.0500 3.1500

Peace Hills Trust - 4.5000 3.1500 3.5000 3.7500 3.8500 3.9500

President's Choice Fin'l 2.7000 6.1900 3.1400 2.7900 3.3400 3.9900 4.4400

Rapport Credit Union 2.8500 6.0000 3.0900 3.0400 3.5000 3.0400 2.9900

Royal Bank of Canada 2.7000 3.1400 3.1400 3.0400 3.6500 4.3900 4.6400

Steinbach Credit Union - - 2.4500 2.5500 2.5500 2.6500 2.6500

T-D Mortgage 2.7000 3.1400 2.9900 2.8400 3.3900 3.8900 4.6400

Tangerine 2.7000 - 3.1900 3.2400 3.4900 3.6900 3.7900

WFCU Credit Union - 4.4500 3.0000 3.0000 3.0500 3.0500 3.1000

Your Neighbourhood C.U. - - 2.7990 2.8900 3.0900 3.1500 2.6900

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

WHEN BUYING A HOME, you will

likely consult with a team of trusted

professionals — a mortgage broker,

a lawyer, perhaps a realtor or builder

sales associate and maybe a home

inspector. Then, assuming you move

ahead with your purchase, eventually

you will likely need a mover.

People often don’t consider a

mover as an important member

of their team of professionals.

However, given the critical role they

perform — taking possession, at least

temporarily, of all your worldly goods

and moving them without loss or

damage — it’s a function not to be

taken for granted. Not doing your

due diligence and taking the time to

select a reputable mover can invite

untold problems.

Case in point: the following

example, which admittedly doesn’t

involve a new-condo move, but the

experience is all too common. So is

the lesson learned — unfortunately,

the hard way.

I recently contracted a

“professional” moving company to

carry out a last minute move of fi ve

pieces of furniture on behalf of my

son, a university student. For a variety

of reasons, we decided to hire movers

rather than rent a truck.

After calling several fi rms — including

large, well-known companies and

smaller, independent ones — I selected

a moving company in Whitby, where

the pick-up was to take place. Drop-o�

would be in Waterloo.

We agreed on price ($350) and time

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(9 a.m.) — after I was very clear the

move would involve an out-of-town

destination. All details were confi rmed

in a “contract” exchanged via email.

The crew was on time for the

move the next morning, but almost

immediately began talking about

a higher rate — $360. Not a huge

di� erence, but it immediately raised

my suspicions.

I’ll spare you all the gory details, but

it’s important to share the lowlights of

what happened next:

» The company I originally

contracted the job to the night

before was inexplicably unavailable

to actually do the move the next

morning, and apparently passed it

o� to another fi rm.

» My original contact, who was easily

available on cell phone repeatedly

the night before, suddenly was

nowhere to be found.

» Once the truck was loaded, the fee

increased to $450.

» Upon arrival in Waterloo, the

movers said the fee was $500. “It’s

taking longer than we thought, and

the furniture is heavier.”

» “Sure,” I said, “right after I call

the police.”

With that, the sordid tale ended.

The job not complete, left for us to

move the furniture indoors, now the

victims of one of the top 10 scams

monitored by the Better Business

Bureau (BBB).

“I could write a thesis on this,”

John Levi, president of the Canadian

Association of Movers (CAM) told me.

CAM o� ers consumers the

following tips on how to avoid being

scammed by unscrupulous movers:

» Find reputable movers through the

CAM, BBB or provincial government

consumer protection agencies

» Ask three movers for estimates in

writing

» Get the terms and conditions in

writing

» Ensure your goods will be

protected for loss or damage

» Read customer reviews on movers’

websites and other forums

“Consumers have recourse

with their provincial government’s

consumer a� airs department and

with the Better Business Bureau,”

says Levi. “Both of these avenues are

fraught with di� culties and often

take many months to come to some

form of resolution — satisfactory

or otherwise. And often, the mover

simply out-waits the consumer.

“It’s far simpler and more e� ective

to engage a reputable mover in

advance rather than trying to fi x a bad

situation after the fact.”

My example, though painful and

infuriating, is minor compared to other

common horror stories involving

similarly unsuspecting clients.

Make sure you take the proper steps

— and the time — to protect yourself.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/WayneKarl.

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Your own Private Park in your back yard! Just about an acre (.89) Steps from theever changing Whiffen Spit Park. Lots of land for farm style gardening. Toweringfir trees lead into a quiet glen where you find a private fire pit and an area tobuild a small cottage for your guests! RV, Boat or Yacht fit can easily fit!

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SOUTH COAST PARADISE FOUND Chalets start at $299,900 - Trailhead, Jordan River

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Virtual tours at www.nancyvieira.com • [email protected] •Toll Free 1.800.665.5303Victoria 250.384.8124 • West Shore 250.478.9141 • Sooke 250.642.3240 • Duncan 250.746.8123

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LEVEL ENTRY RANCHER WITH WALK-IN BASEMENT$599,900 - 614 Parkway Place, Colwood

PLUS a 2-bedrm In-law and many extras in quiet and picturesque surroundings.High quality finishing, open floor plan-car garage plus ample driveway,landscaped lot, 2 decks & patio, skylights, plus so much more.

PRICELESS TREASURE OFFERED! $349,900 - 7230 Sea Cliff, East Sooke

Tranquil views of Whiffen Spit & Sooke Harbour from this .26 ACRE sunny southoceanfront lot. The Silver Spray Development has wonderful plans which willonly increase your investment. City water & hydro at lot. Southern tip ofVancouver Island.

STEPS FROM THE OCEAN$499,900 - 7062 Richview Dr, Sooke

Your own Private Park in your back yard! Just about an acre (.89) Steps from theever changing Whiffen Spit Park. Lots of land for farm style gardening. Toweringfir trees lead into a quiet glen where you find a private fire pit and an area tobuild a small cottage for your guests! RV, Boat or Yacht fit can easily fit!

PRIVACY $599,900 - 681 Seedtree, Sooke

Panoramic mountain views! 1.43 acre property with welcoming Kio pond &beautifully fenced garden. Level entry custom built, stunningly beautiful home withopen plan, 10 ft ceilings, solid oak flooring & gourmet kitchen. Spacious master onmain boasts ensuite with luxurious soaker tub & separate double shower.

SOUTH COAST PARADISE FOUND Chalets start at $299,900 - Trailhead, Jordan River

Located in a coastal temperate rain forest, Sooke enjoyssome of the mildest weather in Canada. "Nature at YourDoorstep" with west coast salmon fishing, whale andsea life watching, bird watching right at your doorstep.The Juan de Fuca Trail, West Coast Trail, beautiful westcoast beaches: China Beach, Mystic Beach, BotanicalBeach are all within a short hike or drive. ComeExperience the Pacific Coast surfing at Jordan River andSombrio Beach. Unlimited natural sightseeing or justrelax and unwind! Less than one and half hour scenicdrive to BC's capitol city, Victoria: Butchart Gardens,museums, music and arts festivals, world-class shoppingand dining. A short 20 minute drive from the small townof Sooke for dining,Art Galleries, Spas, grocery shopping,services, and the world famous Sooke Harbour House.Within 1 1/2 hours drive to numerous golf courses:Olympic View, Bear Mountain and Oak Bay. Get yourpiece of west coast paradise.

Open Saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm

Nancy Vieira Right 9/11/09 3:29 PM Page 1

$930,000 11 acres zoned for 4 houses! Private

oceanfront, Cove with beach.

SOOK

E

$1,180,0002800 sq ft westcpast craftsman

timber frame homeon 5 private acres.

Adjacent to Eagles Lake and walking trails.

7 mins to all amenities.VI

CTOR

IA-H

IGHL

ANDS

$499,900 Home on 1 Acre. Very private updated 3 bedroom home. Separate studio, workshop and greenhouse.

VICT

ORIA

-LAN

GFOR

D

$210,000 2 bed / 2 bathOcean & Mtn Views from this well

located home.Walk to beach or store!

PORT

REN

FREW

$249,900 Lot 3 Mark LaneOcean view Building Lot in beautiful Willis Point area.

CENT

RAL

SAAN

ICH

$449,900. 10 Acres with panoramic ocean and mountain views road access to site and drilled well.

EAST

SOO

KE

$498,000 ALR RIVERSIDE level 65 ACRES on Gordon River located on

Southern Vancouver Island

PORT

REN

FREW

$165,000Building Lot on 1.40 Acres Walk To

Beach! Allows mobile or home.

FREN

CH B

EACH

$159,900 Oceanfront living, updated 2 bedroom condo, in suite laundry,

excellent starter or investment.

SOOK

E

$199,200 1 acre in prime area, zoning for residential, B&B or home business. Hike to Botanical Beach.

PORT

REN

FREW

$295,000 Spacious 3 bed + loft/3 bath townhome, new home war-ranty, double garage. Beautiful!

SOOK

E

$240,000 2 bed corner suite in conve-nient location. Insuite laundry, 2 park-

ing stalls, views of the golf course.

COLW

OOD

$350,000 Spectacular ocean views, ocean-front recreational property in co-op with 480 sq. ft. Park Model next to Botanical Beach.

PORT

REN

FREW

$499,900 1 bedroom with loft and den. Seaside bliss on the west

coast ocean front!

SOOK

E

SOLD

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$1,600,000. 11 bed / 9 bath To say that For-est Refl ections is not your average home is an understatement. Custom built with great attention to detail utilizing materials from the actual property. I am honored to present this estate a place to nurture your soul. Swim with the rainbow trout in your own 50’deep lake with its crystal clear spring fed water with sandy beach. This distinctive property in-cludes private wing, carriage house and care-taker’s home. The end result of all the hard work is a true estate has been created. 15 minutes to amenities, one hour to Victoria.

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ILL

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