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We've updated the Calgary Real Estate Marketing section of our website to include a copy of our advertisement from the March 4, 2011 issue of Calgary Real Estate Board 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.

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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

Willow Park Renovated Bungalow
10408 Fairmount Drive SE $555,000
• Willow Park - A wonderful community to live in. SMASHING, FABULOUS 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 NOW! AMAZING RENOVATION! CHECK IT OUT! THIS HOME IS TRULY Beautiful!! Enjoy the rear, fabulous yard!!
• MLS® C3452625

Upgraded Willow Park Bungalow
528 Woodbend Road SE $549,900
• 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. Exceptional 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

Evergreen Villa - Walkout Bungalow 
14 Evercreek Bluffs Place SW $470,000
• Walkout villa - bungalow style. Beautiful! Meticulously kept! Fabulous location in beautifully maintained complex very close to Fish Creek Park. High ceilings in main and downstairs. Bright open plan, neutral decor with great living room with gas fireplace. Lovely deck for your BBQ's and relaxing. Kitchen has island with breakfast sitting area. Separate dining area. Master bedroom with lovely bathroom (tub & separate shower). Total of four bathrooms. Downstairs is a walk-out and boasts beautiful bright family room and office/recreational area which is very versatile space, bedroom, 4-piece bathroom and furnace/storage room. Exceptional property with stucco exterior! Easy, quick access to major transportation routes yet tucked away and very private. Enjoy belonging to a lovely community and have your independence with reasonable costs associated to maintenance.
• MLS® C3460911

Evergreen Villa - Walkout Bungalow 
14 Evercreek Bluffs Place SW $470,000
• Walkout villa - bungalow style. Beautiful! Meticulously kept! Fabulous location in beautifully maintained complex very close to Fish Creek Park. High ceilings in main and downstairs. Bright open plan, neutral decor with great living room with gas fireplace. Lovely deck for your BBQ's and relaxing. Kitchen has island with breakfast sitting area. Separate dining area. Master bedroom with lovely bathroom (tub & separate shower). Total of four bathrooms. Downstairs is a walk-out and boasts beautiful bright family room and office/recreational area which is very versatile space, bedroom, 4-piece bathroom and furnace/storage room. Exceptional property with stucco exterior! Easy, quick access to major transportation routes yet tucked away and very private. Enjoy belonging to a lovely community and have your independence with reasonable costs associated to maintenance.
• MLS® C3460911 

Woodlands Two Storey Split with Beautiful Back Yard 
444 Woodside Road $439,900
• Exceptionally well maintained two storey split with double attached garage - two single doors. Original owners. Vaulted ceiling in living & dining rooms featuring beautiful wood beams and hardwood floors. Spacious kitchen and eating area leads to covered sun room and opens to main floor family with gas fireplace. Master bedroom has 3pc ensuite (tub no shower) and walk-in closet. Basement has bedroom, 3pc bath and large rec room with wet bar and wood burning fireplace. Newer furnace, hot water tank and upstairs windows. You will love this large corner lot west facing back yard with plenty of mature trees and gardens!!
• MLS® C3461710 

Chaparral Bungalow Close to Lake!
27 Chaparral Crescent SE $389,900
• LOCATION FABULOUS! Minutes to lake! Close to major transportation, schools, shopping & amenities. Total 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths! Enjoy west backyard with deck. Living and dining has gas fireplace. Open vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with nook has lovely deck access. Master is big with 3-piece ensuite bath/shower. Two other bedrooms on main and 4-piece bath. Downstairs is fully completed and boasts 3-piece bath, huge family room, bedroom, den/office, great laundry room and lots of storage. Catalytic saltfree water softener, central vac system. METICULOUSLY CARED FOR BY ORIGINAL OWNER! Double Attached Garage!! Lovely! GREAT FOR RETIREMENT OR FAMILY LIVING! THIS HOME IS BIG WITH EASY ACCESS TO THE MAIN LEVEL PLUS LARGE BASEMENT ALREADY FINISHED.
• MLS® C3463439

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 

Inglewood Two Bedroom Condo
312 1415 17 Street SE $279,000
• Top floor unit with west facing balcony and downtown view! 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 stalls and a secure storage locker!!
• MLS® C3462688

Braeside Two Storey Townhouse Condo with Developed Basement
#4 740 Bracewood Drive SW $239,900
• SPARKLING two bedroom two storey with FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT. READY TO  MOVE INTO NOW! Improvements include new window coverings, closet doors, light fixtures, electrical outlets/covers, carpet & underlay in main and upstairs plus brand new carpet & underlay and baseboards in rec room/flex room (2011), new front door, fresh paint. Furnace serviced January 2011. HOT NEW LG FRONT LOAD HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER & DRYER!! Huge flex/Media Room! Main has large living & spacious dining, kitchen, bathroom. Upstairs boasts two large bedrooms. Exterior vinyl 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. BUY THIS NOW! BIG, SPARKLING! QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE!!MOVE RIGHT IN! AFFORDABLE HOME!!
• MLS® C3456776

Maple Ridge Backing onto Golf Course
136 Mapleburn Drive SE SOLD
• 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

Calgary Real Estate Board News - March 4, 2011