Tim Banfield - YYCHomesales.com

I saw an article about 80% of Toronto homes selling for over asking price and decided to check out what the stats were for Calgary. You can check it out over on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-happening-housing-market-tim-banfield

The photos are of a new live/work listing I put up today in Kensington.

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/22952947/101-301-10-street-nw-calgary-hillhurst

This is a fantastic home:

Expertly crafted and designed, this 3-storey infill in Ramsay is a testament to modern design, with unmatched architectural detailing and custom design elements over every level. Boasting a functional three storey design with over 2,800 square feet of finished living space, this home boasts FOUR LEVELS of beautifully designed, thoughtfully laid out living space, with vaulted ceilings, extensive custom work and open sight lines from all floors. Designed for the discerning buyer or design aficionado, this home features high-end finishes and UPGRADED ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS including a custom Douglas Fir floating staircase from Whitewater ski resort, acid washed Canadian slate kitchen island counter with waterfall edges, concrete floors with in-floor heating, Miele and Dacór Appliances, rain showers in every bathroom, upgraded plush carpet and an oversized garage for a pickup truck. Complete with 4 good sized bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a private office, an open-concept main level and a top-floor loft with a wet bar and access to a private rooftop patio with OUTSTANDING DOWNTOWN VIEWS – this home has it all, in an area that cannot be beat. You will appreciate the dual hot water tanks and dual furnaces for zone climate control and the zero-scape front yard and turf in the backyard. Ramsay is favoured by families and professionals alike thanks to its proximity to Downtown, great parks/schools, amazing amenities like Red’s Diner across the street, shops on 9th av and proximity to the Stampede Grounds and so much more. Just a short bike ride or walk to the Bow River pathways, and all that Ramsay and Inglewood have to offer, this is a choice inner-city location that is home to a number of million dollar infills/estate homes. This home is a MUST SEE.

Unbelievable value is this bright & airy townhome in the highly sought-after inner city community of Mount Pleasant with an attached garage! A beautiful, bright 1 bedroom corner unit with soaring 14ft vaulted ceilings & new carpets and tile throughout, infloor heating & an attached heated garage. Just minutes to Confederation Park & neighbourhood amenities, this mint-condition condo with new appliances is the perfect home for anyone looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle so you can enjoy the finer things in life. Fabulous open concept floorplan with a spacious living room & gas fireplace with heat controlled by a Nest thermostat. Great-sized dining area & bright updated kitchen with walk-in pantry, new stainless steel appliances & extended counter-tops. The bedroom is a wonderful size & enjoys its own private balcony, large walk-in closet & cheater ensuite to the full bathroom which boasts tons of counter space, with sleek flat ceilings. A 2nd balcony off the living room has views of the courtyard & is the perfect spot to have a garden, relax and enjoy the sun & fresh air. Plantation shutters & glass block accents throughout, convenient insuite laundry with stackable front-loading washer & dryer, additional storage in the insulated & drywalled heated single garage, monthly condo fees include heat as well as water & sewer plus the complex has plenty of visitor parking, underground sprinklers & beautifully landscaped grounds. Nestled in this prime location within walking distance of Citizen Brewery with quick easy access to schools & shopping galore, area golf courses, the airport, transit & downtown...everything right at your fingertips!

Outstanding completely renovated home in the heart of Glenbrook located blocks from schools, parks & shopping. With an eye-catching exterior & premier interior to match, this is inner-city living at its finest! Boasting a sunny south-facing outdoor space & an open plan with just over 1565 Sq Ft of fabulous upgrades throughout the living space. This home is a must-see with premium renovations including new appliances, upgraded floors, granite counters, spa-like bathrooms, custom millwork, a side entrance w/ access to a fully finished basement with designer finishes & so much more! 2 beds upstairs + 2 more in the basement are complimented with vaulted ceilings, large closets and fully renovated bathrooms. Upstairs comes complete with a large living area and dining room that is open to the redesigned kitchen. The basement comes fully developed offering a media room, 2 bedrooms, a tiled shower in the bath and an upgraded kitchen.

You can find more out about the home here: http://yychomesales.com/mylistings.html/listing.c4257980-3732-41-street-sw-calgary-t3e-3l7.89921000

Thanks for looking!

Just saw this today. A good summary of the Calgary Housing market.

Calgary home sales on track for slowest pace in more than a decade | CBC News And the forecast remains cool for Calgary's once-hot real estate market.

New post up about Recycled listings in Calgary. Homes that are showing as new listings have actually been on the market for an average of 145 days! Check it out here: https://medium.com//the-real-data-4402f3d24fbe

Set amid the rolling hills of Calgary’s northwest, Nolan Hill recalls British Isles character of days gone by – right down to the castle-ruin entry features. Yet with abundant park space and nearby shopping, schools and recreation, Nolan Hill offers a modern, family-friendly lifestyle that combines the best of both worlds – old and new.

Coming into its own in the last several years, Nolan Hill has grown in popularity with its prime North West location in the Symons Valley area. Nolan Hill is redefining what a residential and retail neighbourhood should be, with defining character and a surplus of nearby amenities, Nolan Hill is changing the way people look at life in Calgary.

With a variety of playgrounds and park space, the community provides the perfect setting indoors and out. Nolan Hill also features a lot of amenities. You’ll save the time, and stress of driving around town with the convenience of the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre steps away. Beacon Hill offers a wide range of retail opportunities including Costco, Goodlife Fitness, Canadian Tire, Shopper’s Drug Mart, a large selection of restaurants and much more. Also, nearby Nolan Hill, residents enjoy the Symons Valley Ranch market and farm store. Over 40 vendors and family-friendly programming make this market a jewel in Calgary’s north.

Nolan Hill is the perfect location for you to enjoy life to the fullest. Quick access to Stoney Trail makes it easy to get to the mountains with the convenience of townhome living at your fingertips. Trinity in Nolan Hill achieves the perfect balance between uptown living and suburban charm by connecting you to everything you want to do. A community with lots of conveniences, Trinity in Nolan Hill is modern in features while at the same time providing the ease of living you are looking for. Within a short walking distance, you can find Hot Yoga, several restaurants and a grocery store.

Well-priced, upgraded, and conveniently located, 100 Nolan Hill Heights is perfect for a first-time buyer, a young professional family or someone who appreciates the upgrades customarily found in higher priced homes. Throughout the house the upgrades have to be seen to be appreciated; the oversized island in the kitchen, upgraded cabinetry, walkout first floor and air-conditioning are all things you don’t find in the average townhome. Featuring three bedrooms, this home is perfect for a young family or someone who is looking for an extra bedroom and an office.

Jayman Modus, the builder of the Trinty townhomes, is routinely put forward in Calgary for the builder of the year and in 2015 Trinity was nominated for Best townhome of the year while at the same time Jayman was named multi-family builder of the year in the Calgary region. Jayman is frequently named Builder of the Year having won the award eight times in Calgary. Jayman has also received the Calgary Herald’s Reader Choice Awards Double Gold Award; in an era of home builders coming and going, you can trust that a Jayman home is built well.

You’ll love making dinner in the modern and spacious kitchen. The large, windows overlooking the ravine in the back provide warm, natural light to the area which boasts quartz counters and updated coloured cabinets. Unlike many townhomes, this kitchen is a chef’s dream with an oversized island, a gas stove, stainless steel appliances and extensive cabinetry. A spacious pantry and ample counter and cupboard space make cooking a delight and save the inconvenience of frequent grocery trips. Although if you do have to run to the grocery store, there is one just a short walk away.
The openness and recently updated floors carry on throughout the main floor into the living room and dining area to suit any style so you can make the space truly your own. With high ceilings, you do not feel closed in, and the living room is a blank canvas for any needs from bookshelves, to paintings, to a family television area. Large south-facing windows allow for plenty of light and an outstanding view of the ravine and walking trail in the backyard. To take full advantage of the green space right the home offers two separate outdoor areas. There is a large patio on the main floor perfect for barbequing and a walkout deck on the lower level featuring composite material that allows you to have a covered outdoor space too.

The master bedroom also features large windows that face the ravine and adding an extra dresser or a vanity area to the room is no problem, plus the ensuite means you won't have to fight over a bathroom. Large windows grace all three bedrooms providing warmth to the master bedroom as well as what could be your spare bedroom, kid's room or even office. In a world where we are all trying to save time, having in-suite laundry is essential; this condo comes with its own stacked washer and dryer on the upstairs floor, no more trips down to the basement to start the washing machine.
Unlike many townhomes that are currently being built in Calgary, this home features a side-by-side double garage. Now, it seems like most builders are trying to pack in as many homes to a site as possible, this means they need to develop narrow dwellings but at Trinity that is not the case and this home stands out; it is wider than a standard townhome which allows for a double garage vs a tandem in many new developments. Compared to other taller, skinnier townhomes you can feel the width and the extra space throughout this townhome.

Trinity in Nolan Hill is conveniently located, just across the street there is a shopping complex with a selection of restaurants to choose from, Dairy Queen, State & Main, Pho Sate, Sushi, an Indian restaurant, Pizza and a grocery store while Beacon Hill Shopping Center is just a few minutes away featuring more shopping, a TommyK, even more, restaurants and a Goodlife. Nolan Hill is designed for convenient living.

Listed at $412,000 this is a great place to call home. Send me a text at 587-216-2371 to book an appointment to see this fantastic find. Find out more about the home here: https://goo.gl/fdP52z

First established in 1958 on land owned by Harry Hays, Haysboro has grown to become a small city in its own right. It's easy to see why so many Calgarians are opting out of high priced, impersonal condos downtown in favour of the connected feel of London Towers at Heritage Station. London at Heritage Station is redefining what a residential and retail neighbourhood should be, with two towers and shops at their base, London is changing the way people look at life in Calgary.

Located in this connected residential and retail community you'll love saving the time and stress of driving around town. It's only a quick commute to downtown on the LRT and all the amenities you need are within walking distance, London at Heritage Station is the perfect location for you to enjoy life to the fullest. No time is wasted in traffic and the convenience of condominium living is at your fingertips. London Towers achieves the perfect balance between uptown living and suburban charm by connecting you to everything you want to do.

Well-priced, eco-friendly, and conveniently located, #2008 8710 Horton Road is perfect for a first-time buyer or someone who appreciates conveniences of the city. A community with lots of amenities, London at Heritage Station is modern in features while at the same time providing the ease of living you are looking for. With only a 20 minute commute to the city core on the LRT, you can enjoy your morning coffee in peace, without being rushed out the door worrying about traffic building up because of an accident on Deerfoot Trail.

Being sensitive to the environment is important and at London Towers, they focused on setting a new standard for environmental development in Alberta. Green built, this modern condo is ahead of the curve, equipped with low energy fixtures, low-E windows, low flow toilets and an on-demand hot water system so that you can feel good about your energy footprint. Save money throughout the winter and decrease your environmental impact without the hassle of having to install these features on your own. London at Heritage Station is leading the way in meeting environmental standards and in promoting healthier living for their residents, even recently announcing a new green space located between the two towers.

You’ll love making dinner in the modern and spacious kitchen. The large, floor to ceiling windows provides warm, natural light to the area which boasts granite counters and updated coloured cabinets. The kitchen makes it so you'll never ever have to worry about visible mess with modern, black appliances, granite counters and functional ceramic tiling. A spacious pantry and ample cupboard space make cooking a delight and save the inconvenience of frequent grocery trips. Although if you do have to run to the grocery store you are connected to one via an indoor walkway that connects you directly to the amenities located in the retail portion of London Tower.

The openness and recently updated floors carry on throughout the home into the living room to suit any style so you can make the space truly your own. With large, clean walls the living room is a blank canvas for any needs from bookshelves, to paintings, to a family television area. South-facing floor to ceiling windows allows for plenty of light and an outstanding view. Being on the 20th floor allows you to see 180 degrees, all the way to the mountains and you'll never miss a sunrise or sunset again. The front entrance to the unit allows you to welcome guests into your home rather than having them walk directly into your kitchen.

The master bedroom features additional space as you enter the room which is a great place for additional clothing. Adding an extra dresser or a vanity area to the room is no problem, and the ensuite means you won't have to fight over a bathroom. Large windows grace both the bedrooms providing warmth to the master bedroom as well as what could be your spare bedroom, kid's room or even office.

In a world where we are all trying to save time, having in-suite laundry is important; this condo comes with its own stacked washer and dryer. The parkade is heated. London Tower also features a roof-top patio on the 17th floor, it's a really nice outdoor space, not like a lot of common area condo patios, it's large, the views are awesome and the sunroom is inviting too, definitely a feature worthy of showing your friends.

Even if you commute to downtown, you’ll never have to worry about traffic again. Within walking distance is the Heritage LRT station featuring a new pedestrian walkway, a connected shopping complex that offers a selection of restaurants to choose from, a Tim Hortons, Save On Foods and numerous other small retailers while Chinook Centre is one stop away on the LRT. The commercial district along McLeod trail is also accessible on foot featuring more shopping, gym facilities and one of Calgary's best indoor climbing gyms. London at Heritage Station is designed for convenient living.

Listed at $344,900 this is a great place to call home. Shoot me a text at 587-216-2371 to book an appointment to see this fantastic find.

Monday's post is up and it's about people hating Realtors, here's a link to it on Medium https://goo.gl/Ft24e9 The picture is of Pat Lindsay from the day we were talking about in the article. Would love to hear your feedback on the seller's story.

Jas working on his tree pose. Prior to this we climbed an undocumented route on the North Face of Pigeon Spire, check out the pics, read about my fall and how using big data is helping me market homes. Click here: https://goo.gl/ri1gof

Just posted a recent story to Medium. My ethics don't fluctuate around lying like so many in the real estate industry. Click here to read it: https://goo.gl/jFbWWx

Photo by Shaun Arntsen

New post up on Medium about the added stresses of driving a manual campervan around in Scotland and how you should plan ahead; like when selling your home.

The picture is of Edinburgh Castle from our trip there.

https://goo.gl/3ZDKow