Calgary Real Estate Blog

This week, the Calgary Real Estate Board debuted a new logo and will now be known as CREB®. To unify their brand, CREN® also has a new logo BUT thats not it! Going forward, CREN® will be published by and distrbuted weekly with the Calgary Herald! It will still be available for pick-up in over 1250 locations through Calgary and the surrounding communities - at Co-op, Safeway and Sobey's grocery stores, financial institutes, LRT stations, restaurants, hotels, real estate offices, and many other locations.

We've updated the Calgary Real Estate Marketing section of our website to include a copy of our advertisement from the December 31, 2010 issue of Calgary Real Estate News. 

Looking for the newest MLS® listings that Calgary REALTORS® have listed for sale on the Calgary Real Estate Board MLS® System? Here are easy links to view 7 days of "Just Listed" Single Family Homes, 7 days of "Just Listed" Condominiums and All New MLS® Listings (Houses & Condos) from the past 24 hours.

Buying a home may be the largest and most complex financial transaction you ever undertake. If you’re ready to buy a home, wouldn’t you prefer to work with the most qualified real estate professional you can find? Jeff Mikolajow is an Accredited Buyer's Representative.

In this issue, our advertisement features the following properties:

McKenzie Towne Two Storey with 1 Bedroom Suite Over Detached Garage 
28 Prestwick Manor SE $629,900
• AMAZING HOME!!! Includes carriage house FULLY SELF-CONTAINED 600 sq. ft. one bedroom suite above garage with living room, kitchen, 4piece bath & five appliances. Home has lovely hardwood floors throughout den, dining room, kitchen, nook and great room. Fireplace makes this open plan feel warm & cozy. Windows on this level are adorned with beautiful plantation shutters. Three bedrooms up with Master bedroom boasting a spa-like ensuite with soaker tub, double vanities and walk-in closet. Other two bedrooms are good size, one leading to a covered balcony/mountain view. 4-piece bath & laundry upstairs. You will enjoy the SPECTACULAR professionally developed yard with deck, patio, PUTTING GREEN & waterfall surrounded by gardens. Loads of upgrades incl underground sprinkler, central air, vac system, gas bbq hook up, 50gl hot water tank, Hunter Douglas window coverings & 9' knock down ceilings. SUMMER PHOTOS SHOWCASE AMAZING YARD! REMEMBER THE SUITE, PERFECT FOR GUESTS, EXTENDED FAMILY OR AS REVENUE PROPERTY!! MLS® C3443948
• MLS® C3443948

Braeside Two Storey Townhouse Condo with Developed Basement
#4 740 Bracewood Drive SW $244,500
• Beautifully maintained two bedroom two storey with fully finished basement. This condo is ready to move into. Improvements include new window coverings, ceiling fan in master bedroom, closet doors, light fixtures, electrical outlets/covers, carpet/underlay in main and upstairs plus brand new carpet/underlay and baseboards in rec room (2011), new front door, fresh paint and more. Furnace serviced January 2011.You will love the big bedrooms! Huge Rec Room/Media Room downstairs! Main has large living & spacious dining, kitchen, bathroom. Upstairs boasts two large bedrooms. Exterior siding, shingles on roof and concrete sidewalks redone all within 5 years. Fences recently repaired. Parking lot newly paved. This condo is in a super location with parking stall close. Privately fenced for your summer enjoyment and BBQ's! Beautiful complex!! Location is great, close to major routes and easily accessible to downtown. Measurements from condo plan. Call now to view!
• MLS® C3456776 

Willow Park Renovated Bungalow 
10408 Fairmount Drive SE $555,000
• Willow Park - A wonderful community to live in. Smashing, fabulous, proper renovation! Exterior house and garage have new stucco, fascia, soffits, downspouts. Attic stripped & re-insulated. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout most of the main floor, spectacular kitchen with high quality Bosch and Maytag stainless appliances, granite countertops. Wonderful family room (overlooks lovely back yard) with vaulted ceilings, skylights and garden doors leading to fabulous large new deck. Three new bathrooms! Crown mouldings, knock-down ceilings and more enhance this lovely home. Downstairs is fully developed with a functional newly carpeted recreational room with fireplace, bedroom, den, 4-piece bath, laundry. Loads of upgrades here - don't miss out!! Big, beautifully landscaped lot. Easy quick access to downtown and all amenities! See this home now and you will love it! AMAZING RENOVATION!!
• MLS® C3452625 

Upgraded Willow Park Bungalow 
528 Woodbend Road SE $554,000
• Upgraded, lovely bungalow in super location across the street from park and beautiful neighborhood. Lots of beautifully refinished hardwood in this bright, meticulously kept home. Three bedrooms up and one down.       4-piece ensuite in the master which has bay window, electric fireplace and walk-in closet. Total of three fireplaces with wood burning in the big living room with bay window and gas fireplace in large family room/media room down. Kitchen with nook has lots of cabinetry and is open to nook. Dining room with bay window is adjacent to kitchen for easy entertaining. Three bathrooms total in this big bungalow. Plenty of storage neatly tucked away. Laundry down. Most windows throughout home are new. Furnace replaced. Beautiful fences! This home is close to amenities, transportation, schools and more. Really nice property!!
• MLS® C3456883 

Maple Ridge Renovated Two Storey Split 
10507 Mapleridge Crescent SE $470,000
• Beautiful big bi-level in FABULOUS LOCATION ACROSS FROM LOVELY HOMES BACKING ON MAPLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE! Maintained with pride and you will be happy to move in and enjoy this lovely home. Three bedrooms - master having a 2-piece ensuite bathroom, roomy living and dining rooms, bright kitchen and upgraded 4-piece bath up. Downstairs has great windows/lots of natural light. There is a huge family room with gas fireplace, bedroom and 3-piece bathroom. Newer furnace, humidifier, windows upstairs, front door. SECURITY SYSTEM! Lots of nice hardwood flooring on main floor. See today and move into one of Calgary's best neighborhoods. NO MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS HERE!! COMPARE MAPLE RIDGE  RECENT SOLDS IN GREAT LOCATIONS! DON'T MISS OUT!! THIS IS ONE OF CALGARY'S BEST COMMUNITIES TO LIVE IN!! THESE ARE NOT EASY TO FIND! BIG LOT!!
• MLS® C3441695

Chaparral Bungalow Close to Lake!
27 Chaparral Crescent SE $399,000
• BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW IN FABULOUS LOCATION. Minutes to major transportation routes, schools, shopping and amenities. Total four bedrooms, 3 full baths. Good size west facing deck just off kitchen/nook for your BBQ's and enjoyment. Dining and living room with GAS FIREPLACE. Open with vaulted ceilings. Master has 3-piece ensuite with double size shower. Two other bedrooms on main offer ample living space for a family or guests. Fully developed basement has 4th bedroom, fabulous large family room, den/office, 3-piece bathroom. Catalytic saltfree water softener, cental vac system. METICULOUSLY maintained and waiting for someone wanting to move in! Very close to Chaparral Lake! EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION-ALWAYS WELL MAINTAINED! WRITE YOUR OFFER NOW! THIS IS A LOVELY HOME!! NICE CURB APPEAL! A TRUE GEM! WHAT A HOT PRICE NOW!!
• MLS® C3415242 

Willow Court Green - Willow Park Condo 
#911 11010 Bonaventure Drive SE SOLD
• Substantially renovated, beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse. You will love the big open kitchen with newer cabinetry and stylish countertops. Lovely laminate flooring throughout the main floor. Open roomy living and dining area with ample space. Neutral decor. New carpets throughout stairs, hall and bedrooms. Bigger bedroom (master) is in the lower level and it could easily be used as a family room or office. FIVE appliances included! Smoke detectors hard wired on three levels. Newer mid efficiency furnace. South facing private yard has patio for your enjoyment. Location is amazing, close to LRT, buses, South Center Mall, Safeway, Library, Trico Center and many more amenities. PARK YOUR CAR AND WALK TO EVERYTHING! QUICK DRIVE TO DOWNTOWN AND VERY EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES!! Affordable!!
• MLS® C3454729 

Woodbine 4 Level Split 
80 Woodfield Drive SW $349,000
• Spacious 4 Level split on corner lot! New carpets throughout. Bright, open kitchen with large island, vaulted ceiling. Laminate flooring in living, kitchen and dining rooms. Master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. 3 Bedrooms upstairs! Lower level family room with walkout to back yard and  Huge 24 x 24 detached double garage! Paved lane. Great location in popular Woodbine! Close to shopping, amenities, playgrounds and Fish Creek Park! You can walk lots here if you love and enjoy the outdoors! Affordably priced for such a wonderful neighborhood! Write your offer now!!
• MLS® C3441787 

Maple Ridge Backing onto Golf Course
136 Mapleburn Drive SE $699,000
• SPECTACULAR LOCATION backing on Maple Ridge Golf Course! MAGNIFICENT, INCREDIBLE view of Lake and Fountain! Large two storey with six bedrooms and two full baths upstairs including master ensuite. Spacious main floor has living, dining, family room, kitchen with nook and bathroom. Upper and lower decks overlook beautiful big SOUTH BACK YARD & GOLF COURSE! Solid structure on outstanding lot with 65ft. frontage x 110 ft. deep. Amazing value for this square footage & location! Here is your opportunity to live backing on a wonderful Golf Course in the beautiful City of Calgary. Close to shopping, amenities, and easy quick access to downtown and major transportation routes. FABULOUS MATURE NEIGHBORHOOD! NO MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS HERE! Location! Location!
• MLS® C3453274  

Inglewood Two Bedroom Condo 
312 1415 17 Street SE $279,900
• West facing 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo in popular Inglewood! Close to 9th Avenue shopping and restaurants with quick access to downtown and Deerfoot Trail. Bright and open with laminate flooring through living and dining rooms. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and counter space with room for a small table as well. Master bedroom has 4 piece ensuite and huge walk in closet with shelving and room for storage. Second bedroom is well sized for a roomate and includes a wallmounted queen size Murphy bed. This unit is over 1000 square feet and includes 2 assigned underground heated parking stall and a secure storage locker!!
• MLS® C3445918

Calgary Real Estate Board News - January 21, 2011