West Hillhurst is a vibrant, dynamic community located just North of the Bow River and Downtown Calgary. Located next to trendy Kensington Village, it is the perfect choice for those who want to live where they can work, shop and play!

The land that makes up the West Hillhurst community was originally owned by the Riley family, a prominent pioneer family. This eclectic community is comprised of a mixture of older homes built for soldiers returning from WWII, new infills, and condos & townhouses. Residents have easy access to SAIT, the Alberta College of Art and the University of Calgary as well as quick access to the river pathways.

With it's close proximity to the Bow River path system, West Hillhurst is the perfect choice for runners, cyclists and…

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Tuscany was recently ranked 11th by Avenue Magazine as one of Calgary's Best Neighborhoods. This upscale Northwest neighborhood boasts scenic mountain views, a 170-acre natural ravine system, and a first class private community centre. It is a family oriented community with many amenites for both young and old.

Rich in amenities, the centre of the community offers a grocery store, post office, drycleaners, medical centers and a shopping plaza. Tuscany residents also have access to a Home Depot located down the hill on the south side of the community. Nearby Crowfoot Crossing also offers access to a myriad of shops, reataurants and movie theatres.

Recreation opportunities abound in Tuscany with it's beautiful ravines, walking paths, and easy access…

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The Northwest neighborhood of Edgemont is Calgary's largest community. The elevation of Edgemont offers homes stunning city and mountain views. The area features pathways through beautiful ravines, tennis courts, skating rinks, and playgrounds. The Edgemont Community Centre has much to offer with gym facilities, banquet & meeting rooms, and many activities facilitated by the community.

Edgemont homes make up a master-planned community initially developed by Carma in 1978. The community was almost 30 years in the making, with its final phases completed in 2005. With one of the highest elevations in the City of Calgary, stunning views of the city and mountains abound. The Eastern edge of Edgemont borders Nose Hill Park, one of the largest municipal parks…

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We heard today was National Pizza Day, so we thought we'd highlight some of the delicious local pizzerias in northwest Calgary. 

  • 4th Spot Kitchen & Bar: Located at 2620 - 4 Street NW, website and menu
  • Pulcinella: 1147 Kensington Crescent NW, website and menu
  • Matador Pizza: 4625 Varsity Drive NW, website and menu
  • Nick's Pizza and Steak House: 2430 Crowchild Trail NW, website and menu
  • Brooklyn Pizzeria: 412 - 8888 Country Hills Boulevard NW, website and menu
  • Sidewalk Citizen Bakery: 338 - 10 Street NW, website and menu
  • Famoso: 5149 Country Hills Boulevard NW, website and menu
  • Avatara: 3406 - 3 Avenue NW, website and menu
  • Gus' Cafe & Pizzeria: 1620 - 29 Street NW, website and menu
  • Al's Pizza and Steakhouse: 735 Ranchlands…

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The Hamptons is one of northwest Calgary's premier golf communities. This highly sought after, affluent community is well suited to Executive living. The stunning golf course of The Hamptons weaves through the neighbourhood with manicured fairways and greens, gorgeous ponds and natural ravines.

The Hamptons offers residents so much more than golf; the community is rich in amenities including an Olympic size hockey rink, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer pitches and a state-of-the art playground. An annual HOA fee of $200 ensures the community stays in peak condition year round with enhanced area maintenance, including planting of flower beds, increased grass cutting, watering and weeding. The Hamptons Homeowner Association is very active, putting on…

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Calgary's real estate market has been sitting in buyer's conditions for the past 5 years or so. As we move into 2019, these conditions will more than likely continue for a bit longer. However, if you're trying to sell a home in the current conditions, here's some simple tricks that can help. 

  • First impressions are important: curb appeal is crucial, so make sure your home looks attractive and appealing from the outside. The first thing they see and the feeling they have when they drive up will set the mood for the showing!
  • Keep the closets half-empty: every buyer is looking for storage, and the more storage the better. Making your rooms and closets look emptier and decluttered will give the illusion of more space and storage.
  • Remove your pets:…

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It's a new year, it's a new month and it's a new season—a cold one! With winter upon us, there's some crucial maintenance tasks you should tackle at home that will set yourself up for success the rest of the season (and probably save you money too). 

  • Protect your pipes: as we already know in Alberta, temperatures can get very cold in the winter. You can help prevent the opportunity for a burst pipe by insulating your outdoor pipes. You should also be familiar with where your home's water shut-off valve is so you can turn off water quickly in the event of a burst pipe. Other things you can do to prevent water pipe bursts in the winter, is to ensure your heat is on enough at all times to keep your home warm. Many people drop their home's temperature…

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We are so excited to be working with a home builder that puts quality and creativity into its homes and developments—StreetSide Developments.

We are proud to present Hunter House... Streetside's luxury townhome and bungalow development in the desirable community of Silverado. This project is a private enclave that features distinctive townhomes and attached bungalows that are loaded with premium features, luxury details and offering that maintenance-free lifestyle that homebuyers want.

Hunter House in Silverado is surrounded by over 150 acres of open space and pathways, but mere minutes from major routes, transportation and parks and the world renowned Spruce Meadows facility. This community truly delivers on all the amenities of urban living with a…

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Real Estate Professional Magazine (REP) has announced that Kirby Cox & Associates has been recognized as one of the top real estate teams for Canada! 

"With an effective, imaginative leader at the helm, a real estate team becomes more than the sum of its parts. The opportunities for growth and education multiply, and the evolution of individual agents intensifies that of the team. Good agents have the opportunity to become great; great agents have the support to become industry"

A lot of teamwork goes into a real estate team and that includes: consistency in branding, shared values and unity in approach to attracting new clients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.

Clients expect a team to provide the same level of service across the…

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We are fortunate to be working with a home builder that puts quality and creativity into its homes and developments—StreetSide Developments.

This week we are going to look at Vivace, StreetSide's condo and townhome project in the sought-after west community of West Springs. This development at West 85th southwest Calgary encompasses the perfect mix of amenities, premium design features, contemporary building design and a lifestyle opportunity that is unmatched.

Vivace is located in the prestigious southwest community of West Springs, north of Bow Trail and off 85th Street. The development has boutique shopping at your doorstep, all the amenities you need nearby and easy access to downtown or the mountains. It's the best of both worlds!

Vivace…

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