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Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a turnkey rental property with over 1450 sqare feet of living space. This beautiful home is inclusive of all furniture and furnishings including art, kitchenware, bbq and electronics. Due to its proximity to downtown, Kensington and the Bow river it is an easy rental. Or enjoy the property for yourself in this amazing neighborhood with mature trees and easy access to everything. It is only minutes to the U of C, Sait and the Sunnyside LRT. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom character home is in great shape with up to date electrical, original hardwood flooring and boasts a large back yard with a gorgeous 220 square foot deck and a separate garage. Call today to book your private viewing!

1610 BROADVIEW – $685,000 MLS # C4278621 – Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a turnkey rental property with over 1450 sqare feet of living space. This beautiful home is inclusive of all furniture and furnishings includ...

Welcome to Legends Cornerstone built by Truman Homes. Brand new unit with the Designer updates. Beautifully upgraded and a bright open concept complimented by engineered, tiled flooring, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances. This unit also includes a 4pc bathroom room with new full size stacking washer & dryer and a balcony. You've have never seen this before! This complex has many amenities to offer with very low condo fees. It includes a pet spa, fitness centre, bike room, yoga studio, spin studio, entertainment kitchen, owners lounge, theatre, teen lounge, playroom, workshop, library, residence garden, life size chess board, air conditioned common areas, and much more! The surface parking stall is titled, and there is an underground storage locker as well. Only minutes from the airport with easy access to major roadways, Stoney Trail and Deerfoot. This is unit is available for quick possession.

76 Cornerstone #1220 – $166,900 MLS # C4274246 – Welcome to Legends Cornerstone built by Truman Homes. Brand new unit with the Designer updates. Beautifully upgraded and a bright open concept complimented by engineered, tiled floo...

New condo regs enforce caps on condo docs (finally and end to shall we say 'gouging' for condo documents?)

[Source: CREB® Communications]

REALTORS® must have been on Santa’s “good” list because they just got a big gift: new condominium property regulations. The new regulations, which REALTORS® have lobbied for since the Condominium Property Amendment Act was passed in December 2014, see caps on fees charged for certain documents and clarifies what documents must be provided to owners for free.

The new condominium property regulations taking take effect July 1, 2019. Here are the highlights:

Fee caps on the prices condo corporations can charge owners, buyers, and mortgage companies for obtaining the condo documents needed to complete a purchase or sale.

$100 max. for an estoppel certificate
$10 max. for each document in section 20.57(1) of the Regulations - which includes the documents needed in AREA’s condo listing and purchase contracts
If a document is attached to or forms part of another document, a fee can only be charged for 1 document
If a 3-day (rush order) is requested, the corporation may charge up to $30 per document, provided that the document is provided within 3 days (excluding holidays)
Owners may make copies of their documents and provide copies to others
Clarifying what documents must be provided to owners, and when, for free:

The minutes from all board meetings held since the last AGM (before or when the AGM notice is sent)
The approved minutes, or draft minutes, of the AGM (within 30 days of AGM)
A copy of the notice filed at land titles reflecting the current composition of the board (within 30 days of AGM)
The results of a vote (within 30 days after the date on which votes must be received)
A copy of the annual budget (at least 30 days before the start of the fiscal year)
If revisions are made, a copy of the revised budget (as soon as possible)
Additional changes - most taking effect July 1, 2019 and the remainder on January 1, 2020:

New rules around meetings, such as requiring more notice to attend general meetings and getting topics on the agenda.
Better voting rules so owners can participate more effectively in meetings.
Fairer processes for issuing bylaw fines
Increased protections for condo owners’ investments
Strengthening how reserve funds are managed (July 1, 2019/January 1, 2020)
New requirements for insurance and rental deposits (January 1, 2010)
One further clarification AREA received was that any electronic provision of documents must be capable of indefinite retention (for example, if the manager provides a download link to electronic files for an AGM, that link cannot be removed or expired).

Here's a closer look at the proposed developments for 17th Avenue S.W. | CBC News A developer set on remodelling Calgary's popular 17th Avenue says some of his plans are already underway but others won't begin for at least five years.

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6 - 314 25 AV SW, Calgary, T2S 0L4 $317,900 - 2 BEDROOMS - 1 BATH - 895 SQ. FT. - Beautiful modern open-concept two-bedroom unit in the heart of Mission! This breath-taking condo is full of upgrades! A large living room contains a cozy tiled corner fireplace. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tiled ba

Adult-Only Condominium Changes
On January 1, 2018 amendments to Alberta’s Human Rights Act took effect, prohibiting adult-only condominiums. A court
order required the province to amend the Act to prohibit age discrimination. The exception is seniors-only buildings that
employ an age minimum of 55 years. This change is immediate for new condo builds.
Overview
As of January 1, 2018:
• Condominium corporations may no longer institute age minimums with the exception of seniors-only buildings, which
may employ an age minimum of 55 years.
• Existing adult-only condominiums with age minimums below 55 years have 15 years to change their bylaws to reflect
the new legislation.
• Until a condominium corporation has updated its bylaws, owners and tenants must adhere to any age restrictions that
are outlined in the current bylaws.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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Calgarians responsible for clearing windrows in front of their property: city The City of Calgary has confirmed it is a homeowners responsibility to clear windrows in front of their property.

Study finds major Canadian cities have room to improve when it comes to densification

Density dilemma Study finds major Canadian cities have room to improve when it comes to densification Densification is a buzzword now in the real estate industry, and it’s