433 - 11th Avenue SEArriva Calgary Condos

Ahhhh Arriva . . .

Built in 2007 Arriva came to change Calgary's skyline and had an affect like no other condo tower in Calgary before. The Arriva highrise was completed at the tail end of Calgary's biggest real estate boom and it offered lifestyles that most baby-boomers and young professionals had to notice. Tucked away in East Victoria Park, the towering 36 stories stood out like something from Dubai or Hong Kong. 

It was also one of the first to offer high-end commercial space at the foot of the building - which meant that you could wine and dine without leaving the building. Nowadays some of it's best views of downtown and it's prestige of the highest residential tower in Alberta have been taken away by the Guardian…

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Established in 1998, this beautiful community is blessed with a gently rolling topography which gives many of the homes spectacular mountain views. There is a mixture of homes for everyone - from apartment condos and townhouses, starter to estate homes, and villas for the empty nesters. Royal Oak is comprised of the "subdivisions" of Royal Oak Estates at the South end of the community, the Royal Highlands and Royal Elm in the middle, and The Cascades in the North.

Recreation

Royal Oak is situated near the Northwest edge of Calgary and boasts wide open spaces dotted with recreational spaces for the young and young at heart alike. Royal Oak is situated near the Northwest edge of Calgary and boasts wide open spaces dotted with recreational spaces for…

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Arbour Lake is Northwest Calgary's only lake community, featuring a trout stocked, 10 acre lake, mountain views, and a plethora of parks and walkways. Located in the community is the brand new state of the art public high school, Robert Thirsk.

Recreation

Recreation opportuities abound in Arbour Lake, with swimming, boating, fishing, and skating areas and facilities to choose from. Within the community is also the newly built Crowfoot Library offering stunning mountain views and access to resources for learning, enrichment, and enjoyment. Walking paths, ravines, and greenbelts make this beautiful area a very walk-friendly community.

Schools

Arbour Lake School (Gr. 5-9) is a large middle school with over 800 students that strives to personalize…

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The Hamptons is one of the Northwest Calgary real estate golf communities. This highly sought after, affluent community is well-suited for executive lifestyles. The prestigious Country Club of The Hamptons is a championship 18-hole golf course that winds through this exclusive estate community offering picturesque fairways, immaculate greens, sparkling ponds and an abundance of wildlife.

Recreation

The Hamptons 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 tip-top shape year-round with enhanced area maintenance. The Hamptons Community Association is very active in putting on several initiatives and…

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Citadel is a well established family-oriented Northwest Calgary real estate community. It is beautifully maintained throughout the year and offers a plethora of pathways, parks, playgrounds and recreational spaces. Many of the homes in Citadel offer stunning mountain and ravine views. Citadel was one of the first communities in Northwest Calgary to adopt a Home Owner Association (HOA) fee, and has a busy community association run entirely by volunteers. 

Curious about potential neighbours in Citadel? Citadel is a strong family-oriented community with over 10,000 residents and 30% of them are children.

2015 Real Estate in Citadel: 

  • 140 single-family homes sold last year
  • Average sale price for single-family homes was $479,215
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Edgemont is a northwest Calgary community (the largest in the quadrant), and an area that our team works in frequently. Edgemont was almost 30 years in the making with final phases were completed back in 2005. With one of the highest elevations (1245m at its highest) in the City of Calgary, stunning views of the city and mountains are a given. The Eastern edge of Edgemont also borders Nose Hill Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Canada and North America. 

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. 

Below is a look at how real estate stacked…

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To maintain the integrity of the MLS® System, CREB® has decided to align community names, boundaries and districts with that of the City of Calgary. These community changes will come into effect January 5, 2016, and will turn the current 4 quadrants into 8 districts. 

This change is happening because many community names no longer exist or aren't even officially recognized by the City of Calgary, causing a lot of confusion. This will make the data and resources more reliable for everyone who uses them. 

The MLS® System is a powerful tool, but only if we maintain its integrity. Aligning with the City of Calgary community names and districts will clean up our data and create a more reliable tool for all. Alignment will also provide clarity and…

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In common law agency, the agency relationship exists between the client (buyer or seller), and the real estate brokerage (company).  If both parties to a transaction are represented by the same brokerage, the brokerage has a conflict of interest. Designated agency is a departure from traditional common law agency practices that addresses this conflict. In designated agency, the agency relationship exists between the client and a designated agent(s) from a particular brokerage, and not with the brokerage as a whole.  Royal LePage Foothills declared itself as a designated agency brokerage as of September 1, 2009.

Because the agency relationship is between the client and the designated agent(s), designated agency eliminates the conflicts of interest that…

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The three most important factors are your income, debts and down payment. Any one of these can greatly impact the amount of mortgage you qualify for. Lenders are primarily concerned that housing expenses not exceed a certain percentage (28% - 32%) of the homeowner's gross monthly income. Housing expenses include monthly mortgage principal, interest payments, property taxes, condo fees, utilities and homeowner’s insurance.

Below we have listed the most common obstacles to qualifying for Northwest Calgary homes for sale and possible solutions to each.

EXCESSIVE LONG-TERM DEBT
  • Consolidate your debts by taking out one loan and paying off your bills with the money.
  • Pay off long-term debts by using some of your cash and making a lower…

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We’ve all seen those signs around town and perhaps in our own neighborhood. If you’re thinking about selling your Calgary home in the near future you might be thinking this is a great way to save some money -- but is it really?

While keeping those commission dollars in your pocket instead of a Real Estate Agent's is definitely tempting, not all homeowners are up to the challenge of selling their own home. Even if it’s a straightforward transaction, there is plenty of legal paperwork as well as advertising and marketing challenges to take care of. For most people these three items alone are a deterrent to selling your own home. A home is a financial investment so it makes sense to use a professional Calgary Real Estate Agent.

Access to MLS®

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