Below is a list of all the Business Edge articles within the Edge Real Estate section. To read the full article, click the article title.
| Date | Article Title |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2008 |
Habitat for Humanity looks to build 'up'
Affordable housing group sees inner-city development in its future |
| Mar 07, 2008 |
Economists see housebuilders weathering storm
Six to nine months until outcome is clear |
| Mar 07, 2008 |
Ottawa-area airport aims to become trendsetter
Fly-in community expected to be an economic generator |
| Feb 22, 2008 |
Ottawa-area airport aims to become trendsetter
Fly-in community expected to be an economic generator |
| Feb 22, 2008 |
Economists see housebuilders weathering storm
Despite a slowing U.S. economy and decreasing housing affordability, especially in Western Canada, the Canadian housing industry should avoid a collapse in 2008, Scotiabank (TSX: BNS) economists say |
| Feb 22, 2008 |
Condo sales drive red-hot Toronto market
Demand for One Bloor units spilled over into heated arguments |
| Feb 08, 2008 |
U.S. real estate bust a boom for Canadians
Investors look south in wake of American housing slump |
| Nov 16, 2007 |
Hospital looks to reduce carbon footprint
Company handles solar thermal system's financing, management |
| Oct 05, 2007 |
Fast-track condo could prove trend-setter
Promises shorter construction project timelines |
| Sep 21, 2007 |
Boomers look south for retirement homes
Washington market seeing growing interest |
| Aug 10, 2007 |
Cows, views ... and room to park the jet
B.C. ranch on the block for cool US$23.5M |
| Jul 27, 2007 |
Cows, views ... and room to park the jet
B.C. ranch on the block for cool US$23.5M |
| Jul 13, 2007 |
B.C. condo rush heating up market
Land constraints forcing cities to think vertically |
| Jun 29, 2007 |
'One-roof' mortgage concept hits Alberta
Market fundamentals positive sign for province |
| Jun 29, 2007 |
Rookie agents flock to fertile B.C. market
Bored driver found his independence |
| Jun 15, 2007 |
'Smart' meters can give consumers an edge
Pilot project finds significant energy savings |
| Jun 01, 2007 |
Universities open doors to major condo projects
On-campus housing developed for public sale |
| Jun 01, 2007 |
Sustainability shines through interior designs.
'Intelligent buildings' winning kudos for energy efficiency. |
| May 18, 2007 |
Edmonton industrial property a hot buy
Conference told city's economy is 'on fire' |
| May 18, 2007 |
Grow-ops a downer for real estate agents
Groups seek clear policy to deal with repercussions on sales |
| May 18, 2007 |
Taking the horror out of home renovations
Knowing your contractor good way to avoid surprises |
| May 04, 2007 |
Recreational properties multiply in eastern B.C.
The demand for owning a piece of paradise in eastern British Columbia continues to rise |
| Apr 20, 2007 |
Housing project taps wood-waste energy
Gasification system delivers heat, hot water |
| Apr 20, 2007 |
New-home builders banking on feedback
Survey data expected to give sector better picture |
| Apr 05, 2007 |
Budget leaves realtors calling for more
Ottawa ignores capital gains tax rollover on small properties |
| Mar 23, 2007 |
Home 'appeal' a popular selling tool
Professional stagers help deliver multiple offers for their clients |
| Mar 23, 2007 |
Developers focused on 'green' momentum
Environmental financing one way to deliver Earth-friendly developments |
| Mar 23, 2007 |
Garage refitting for more than gear-heads
Storage design kits help customers get a grip on the usual clutter |
| Mar 09, 2007 |
Geothermal energy delivering big savings
Ground-source heating attracts interest despite initial costs |
| Mar 09, 2007 |
Garage refitting for more than gear-heads
Storage design kits help customers get a grip on the usual clutter |
| Feb 23, 2007 |
Market forces, not Games, to drive demand
Forum looks to future of housing growth |
| Feb 23, 2007 |
Developers focused on 'green' momentum
Environmental financing one way to deliver Earth-friendly developments |
| Feb 09, 2007 |
Builders cancel contracts at their peril
Courts rule that poor business decisions are not 'Acts of God' |
| Feb 09, 2007 |
Developer pitches idea for smaller stadium
Says Vancouver doesn't need a massive BC Place |
| Jan 26, 2007 |
RenoMark raising the bar for consumers
Program sets workmanship standards |
| Jan 26, 2007 |
Developers adjust as building frenzy eases
Major projects expected to keep activity levels strong |
| Jan 26, 2007 |
Luxury properties sprouting in GTA core
Hotel-condo models are part of tourism miniboom |
| Jan 12, 2007 |
Homeowners look to go off electrical grid
Environmental self-sufficiency driving market |
| Jan 12, 2007 |
MaxWell's approach appeals to rising stars
Company's steady growth speaks to solid business fundamentals |
| Dec 22, 2006 |
Mega-retail complex reflects Calgary boom
Deerfoot Meadows example of commercial space popularity |
| Dec 22, 2006 |
BC Place officials taking long-term view
But questions surround future of property |
| Dec 22, 2006 |
Luxury properties sprouting in GTA core
Hotel-condo models are part of tourism miniboom |
| Dec 08, 2006 |
Seniors housing offers more selection, perks
Hot economy has advocates worried about availability |
| Dec 08, 2006 |
Rocky View holds winning hand with complex
Foundation work just beginning |
| Dec 08, 2006 |
Umbrella to cover commercial industry
Group aims for provincewide unification |
| Nov 10, 2006 |
Location surprise bonus for 'green' builder
Energy efficiency driving market force |
| Nov 10, 2006 |
Builders make hay with straw construction
Energy savings spark return to old practices |
| Oct 27, 2006 |
Housing prime example of economic divide
Coalition seeks answers to housing crisis |
| Oct 27, 2006 |
Mortgage fraud battle grows as values rise
Victim advises due diligence in transactions |
| Oct 13, 2006 |
Levelling prices help cool industry fever
But opportunity still abounds for housing services |
| Oct 13, 2006 |
Award finalists exemplify entrepreneurial spirit
Small businesses help keep real estate industry ticking |
| Sep 29, 2006 |
Revitalization project pumps new life into Queensborough
New Westminster waterfront district to receive major facelift |
| Sep 29, 2006 |
New Urbanism tackles suburbia's sprawl
Downtown Markham is the opposite of urban sprawl |
| Sep 29, 2006 |
Hotel chain to cater to health-care sector
Canad Inns to build on hospital grounds |
| Sep 15, 2006 |
Sustainability key challenge for resort developers
Sensitive areas demand special consideration |
| Sep 15, 2006 |
Research project seeks real-world answers
U of C, Mustard Seed Ministry work to assist Calgary homeless |
| Sep 15, 2006 |
Big plans in works for Forces airbase land
Interested parties seek voice in Ottawa-area consultations |
| Sep 01, 2006 |
Shell rolling out welcome mat for workers
Oilsands camp will provide extra amenities |
| Sep 01, 2006 |
Alberta buyers driving B.C. resort demand
Recreational real estate brisk in Okanagan Valley |
| Aug 17, 2006 |
New campus location reflects UFA's growth
Inflation adding to costs |
| Aug 17, 2006 |
Vancouver lures Calgary's top planner west
New man called 'sophisticated urbanist' by his predecessor |
| Aug 03, 2006 |
Investment niches attract growing interest
Real estate investor Lionel Hinch started with a plan |
| Aug 03, 2006 |
Bridge projects link to new development
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are the next Lower Mainland real estate development hotspots |
| Jul 20, 2006 |
Home tracker gives buyers whole picture
Builder's website allows clients to monitor project's evolution |
| Jul 20, 2006 |
Redevelopment proves heritage site saver
Vancouver spurs projects with incentive program |
| Jul 20, 2006 |
Recreational getaways prove hot properties
Cottage prices explode as Baby Boomers enter market |
| Jul 06, 2006 |
Daytime cleaning helps polish bottom line
Flick of switch cuts down wild bird fatalities, improves security |
| Jun 22, 2006 |
Energy efficiency heats up homebuilding
Insulated concrete forms and geothermal technology gain steam |
| Jun 22, 2006 |
Apartment building sales spike: rents follow
Sales of apartment buildings are on the rise across Greater Vancouver as investors seek to take advantage of high property values and the strong rental market |
| Jun 22, 2006 |
Latest Ottawa airport expansion ready to fly
Phase II work to add 12 gates, new terminal |
| Jun 22, 2006 |
Master stonemason is gathering no moss
Native son busy carving niche on heritage sites |
| Jun 08, 2006 |
Developers catch 'green' building fever
LEED applications rise steadily since program began |
| Jun 08, 2006 |
Tech-savvy generation plugs into high-speed life
New buildings, condos offer network perks |
| Jun 08, 2006 |
Selling own house poses risks, rewards
Online listings popular with do-it-yourselfers |
| Jun 08, 2006 |
Home, healthy home is new store's mantra
Products address concerns over home contaminants |
| May 25, 2006 |
Real estate scene land of milk and honey
Experts predict markets still haven't peaked |
| May 25, 2006 |
High-end estate homes exude luxury, style
Select clients get tantalizing peek at upscale Elbow Valley offerings |
| May 25, 2006 |
Sizzling condo scene defying affordability
Pre-sales move at torrid pace as demand grows |
| May 25, 2006 |
Developers buy in to First Nations option
Long-term leases said to help keep housing prices affordable |
| May 25, 2006 |
Winnipeg airport takes LEED role in design
Airport authority and Assiniboine Credit Union both go 'green' |
| May 11, 2006 |
Developers buy in to First Nations option
Long-term leases said to help keep housing prices affordable |
| May 11, 2006 |
Selling own house poses risks, rewards
Online listings popular with do-it-yourselfers |
| May 11, 2006 |
Home, healthy home is new store's mantra
Products address concerns over home contaminants |
| May 11, 2006 |
Contractor on mission to change industry
TV celebrity launches building foundation |
| May 11, 2006 |
Developers catch 'green' building fever
LEED applications rise steadily since program began |
| May 11, 2006 |
Geothermal customers get financing boost
Joint venture makes utility model more affordable |
| May 11, 2006 |
West Don Lands preparing for renewal
Project's launch ends years of wrangling |
| Apr 27, 2006 |
Online rental sites gaining in popularity
Landlords and renters benefit from extra data about properties |
| Apr 27, 2006 |
Edmonton International set to offer turn-down service
Marriott behind planned new airport hotel |
| Apr 27, 2006 |
Housing crunch spreads across province
Stettler employers going 'extra mile' to attract staff |
| Apr 13, 2006 |
Homeowners plug into automated systems
Wireless or wired, you come to depend on these handy gadgets |
| Apr 13, 2006 |
Developers buy in to First Nations option
Long-term leases said to help keep housing prices affordable |
| Apr 13, 2006 |
National Ballet School dancing in new digs
Former CBC property perfect fit for expansion |
| Mar 30, 2006 |
Concrete frames build support in market
More resistant to fire, weather than wood |
| Mar 30, 2006 |
Retiring city planner calls for new vision
Vancouver needs long-term goals, says co-director |
| Mar 30, 2006 |
Latent demand giving Ottawa commercial jolt
Public service staffing needs helps drive office construction |
| Mar 16, 2006 |
Office market migrates to Calgary suburbs
Downtown costs have tenants rethinking space, parking needs |
| Mar 16, 2006 |
Developer walks the talk on sustainability
But green solutions must become economic solutions |
| Mar 16, 2006 |
Gladstone Hotel's retrofit shows off eclectic flair
Art hotel's recent opening puts Toronto on the global stage |
| Mar 16, 2006 |
National historic site coming back to life
Winnipeg's Union Bank Tower to receive extensive facelift |
| Mar 02, 2006 |
Historic homes restored to former glory
Seminar series offers alternatives to usual renovation methods |
| Mar 02, 2006 |
Tories signal change in housing funding
Strategist says developers will get tax breaks, not 'handouts' |
| Feb 16, 2006 |
Homebuilders warm up to energy trends
Environmentally friendly designs helping to educate consumers |
| Feb 16, 2006 |
Home building to slow: CMHC
Agency says demand easing to sustainable |
| Feb 16, 2006 |
Dynamic cost rise not deterring designer
Shangri-La project has continency for over-runs |
| Feb 16, 2006 |
Solar roof project to light up power grid
Victoria firm heads to Toronto for CNE installation |
| Feb 16, 2006 |
Modular homes deliver bang for the buck
Cost efficiency gives buyers big incentive |
| Feb 16, 2006 |
Mature neighbourhoods going modular
Thinking vertical new trend in bungalow renos |
| Feb 02, 2006 |
Fair weather ahead for residential home sales
No market bust in sight, says U.S. industry leader |
| Feb 02, 2006 |
B.C.'s construction industry woos Europe
Industry looks to fast-track skilled workers |
| Feb 02, 2006 |
Aggressive market sparks bidding battles
Investors forced to accept lower return on their properties |
| Feb 02, 2006 |
Aggressive market sparks bidding battles
Investors forced to accept lower return on their properties |
| Feb 02, 2006 |
Mature neighbourhoods going modular
Thinking vertical new trend in bungalow renos |
| Feb 02, 2006 |
Housing prices attracting younger investors
But experts warn not to count on capital appreciation |
| Feb 02, 2006 |
Planned Winnipeg suburb causing waves
Infrastructure costs and population estimates questioned |
| Jan 19, 2006 |
Landowners shudder when oilpatch calls
Assessment barrier to redevelopment or sale |
| Jan 19, 2006 |
Single-family home starts forecast to decline slightly
Mortgage rates to remain stable, predicts Capital City Savings CFO |
| Jan 19, 2006 |
Solar roof project to light up power grid
Victoria firm heads to Toronto for CNE installation |
| Jan 19, 2006 |
New Toronto office towers on horizon
Large blocks of office space in short supply |
| Jan 05, 2006 |
Residential market hot ticket in new year
Strong economy will help offset rising interest rates: CREA |
| Jan 05, 2006 |
Condo sets new standard for sustainability
Project delivers energy-efficient building at reasonable cost |
| Dec 22, 2005 |
Office business centres leasing alternative
Shared space gives business centre clients added flexibility |
| Dec 22, 2005 |
Homebuyers warm up to radiant heating
Warmth from flooring on the rise |
| Dec 08, 2005 |
Retailers caught in Calgary space crunch
New construction won't dent low vacancy rate |
| Dec 08, 2005 |
City planner urges home-business tax change
New mill rate needed, seminar told |
| Dec 08, 2005 |
Builders woo young, high-tech professionals
Old factories, warehouses get makeovers |
| Dec 01, 2005 |
Sherwood Park project stars on green stage
Village will be showcased at UN conference |
| Nov 24, 2005 |
Sticker shock part of renovation reality
Cost expectations often shaped by television shows |
| Nov 24, 2005 |
Partners hope hostel spurs Gastown revival
Private-sector project could start in 2007 |
| Nov 24, 2005 |
Builders deliver energy savings to buyers
Mississauga community one of first to offer Energy Star |
| Nov 24, 2005 |
Manitoba updates electric licensing rules
Low-voltage installers left out of new law |
| Nov 17, 2005 |
Big Bad Wolf no match for home builder
Prefabricating walls simplifies building |
| Nov 17, 2005 |
Seminars target 'people' side of buildings
Show provides product exposure |
| Nov 10, 2005 |
Builders, police target vandals and thieves
Failsafe Canada uses Web to curb property crime at new-home sites |
| Nov 10, 2005 |
Retail riding to SkyTrain's funding rescue
New West wants to minimize public share |
| Nov 10, 2005 |
Lawyers dip toes into mortgage pool
Brokerage network offers new option for Ontario homebuyers |
| Nov 03, 2005 |
Edmonton pulls into housing start lead
Sizzling market helps dump Calgary to No. 2 in CMA rankings |
| Oct 27, 2005 |
Trades program helps women nail careers
'Boot camp' takes only the most committed |
| Oct 27, 2005 |
Whitecaps pitch total soccer experience
Call planned stadium a major catalyst for area's revitalization |
| Oct 27, 2005 |
Merger creates retail opportunities
Chatham-Kent's growth catches eye of mall developers |
| Oct 27, 2005 |
Antiques mall anchors district's renewal
Regina warehouses becoming a hotbed of economic activity |
| Oct 20, 2005 |
Innovation helping to beat labour shortage
Edmonton market firing on all cylinders |
| Oct 13, 2005 |
Home buyers urged to do their homework
From Realtors to do-it-yourself, options abound |
| Oct 13, 2005 |
Renovation surge linked to rising equity
Operators fear demand may outstrip supply |
| Oct 13, 2005 |
Winnipeg airport facelift bridge to future
New terminal building only part of project |
| Oct 13, 2005 |
Retrofitters promising energy efficiency
Ottawa Hospital quick to accept Honeywell deal |
| Oct 06, 2005 |
Realtors' Row celebrates city's development
Edmonton project showcases real estate board's role in growth |
| Sep 29, 2005 |
Retrofitters promising energy efficiency
Ottawa Hospital quick to accept Honeywell deal |
| Sep 29, 2005 |
Barrie housing market remains strong
Dwindling land supply forcing city to ask province for right to expand |
| Sep 29, 2005 |
Residential data service delivers online
Firm offers monthly intelligence gathering for industry players |
| Sep 29, 2005 |
Solar roof system reflects growing interest
Researcher says existing home refits will cut space-heating costs |
| Sep 22, 2005 |
Niche rental market spells suite success
'Home away from home' offered to on-the-move businesspeople |
| Sep 15, 2005 |
Agents eye prospects in Wabamun aftermath
Better environmental protection may be one benefit of CN rail spill |
| Sep 15, 2005 |
Privacy big selling point for island homesteaders
B.C. residents boast lion's share of island purchases |
| Sep 15, 2005 |
Businesses tap into savings with program
Making efficient use of water cheaper than expanding plants |
| Sep 15, 2005 |
REITs embark on Prairie feeding frenzy
Sector produces dynamic returns for investors |
| Sep 01, 2005 |
Curtains rising on facelifts at 'new' Jubes
One-year moratorium sought on building plans |
| Sep 01, 2005 |
Entrepreneur finds opportunity in waste
'Septic system on steroids' ecologically friendly |
| Aug 18, 2005 |
Rent Bank takes interest in housing needs
Program helps cover deposits and arrears |
| Aug 18, 2005 |
University of Alberta shops for space in Bay building
Jasper Avenue landmark purchase would ease campus shortage |
| Aug 18, 2005 |
Burnaby athletes' dreams closer to reality
Mining boss is driving force behind elite sports facility |
| Aug 18, 2005 |
Huge project may threaten haven for homeless
But Downtown Eastside site is definitely 'edgy' |
| Aug 18, 2005 |
Property owners increasingly wary of mould
Insurers, others learned from U.S. experience |
| Aug 04, 2005 |
Professors lay foundation for better building blocks
plans to examine how readily available, low-cost materials can be used to help reinforce structures built from masonry blocks |
| Aug 04, 2005 |
Builders help navigate custom-home maze
Consultants work with clients to make their dream house a reality |
| Aug 04, 2005 |
Cultural icons poised for major facelifts
Architects seek chance to work on Edmonton landmarks |
| Aug 04, 2005 |
Tides turning for Island developments
Resort to boast Pacific waves, storm-watching |
| Aug 04, 2005 |
Developer counts on storms to sell condos
$45M resort planned for Long Beach area |
| Aug 04, 2005 |
Program enhances condo managers' skills
The demand for courses has increased as the condominium market has grown and in the mid-1990s |
| Jul 21, 2005 |
Ottawa studies selloff of federal buildings
Process could create new era in public-private partnerships |
| Jul 21, 2005 |
New development taps geothermal energy
Builders say energy-efficient project is wave of future |
| Jul 21, 2005 |
Brampton looks to reel in rapid growth
Building cap will ease strain, proponents say |
| Jul 07, 2005 |
Homebuilder tries gender design strategy
Firm unveils floor plans 'by women for women' |
| Jul 07, 2005 |
Real estate is personal, even in cyberspace
Website can be powerful marketing tool for home sales |
| Jul 07, 2005 |
Windsor market strong despite slowdown
Experts say fewer starts part of cycle |
| Jul 07, 2005 |
Condos red-hot commodity across GTA
Banks tighten financial oversight on projects |
| Jul 07, 2005 |
Homebuilder tries gender-design strategy
Firm unveils floorplans 'by women for women' |
| Jun 23, 2005 |
Project welcome facelift for Surrey centre
Construction in Whalley district to begin this summer |
| Jun 23, 2005 |
Ottawa studies selloff of federal buildings
Process could create new era in private-public partnerships |
| Jun 16, 2005 |
International Avenue gets ready for its future
Face of Forest Lawn to change 'forever' |
| Jun 16, 2005 |
Rural Alberta seeks share of growth curve
Commuters drive up value of small-town homes |
| Jun 09, 2005 |
Investors believe sustainability worth wait
Echo Haven development aims to build with environment in mind |
| Jun 09, 2005 |
Classic movie fan turns into screen saver
Restoration of Park Theatre a labour of love |
| Jun 09, 2005 |
Projects turn spotlight on energy efficiency
Ottawa subdivision will build to Energy Star standards |
| Jun 02, 2005 |
Alberta housing market has spring sizzle
Fort McMurray tops all comers in average price |
| May 26, 2005 |
Healthy housing market rebuffs slowdown
Sector boom proving skeptics wrong |
| May 26, 2005 |
Residential real estate still top investment
But author says it should be backed by sound plan |
| May 26, 2005 |
Historic hotel heading down condo lane
Island property converted into the Beach Club |
| May 26, 2005 |
Residential property top investment: author
But sound plan necessary to take advantage of hot market |
| May 26, 2005 |
Red-hot Ottawa housing market cools off
Starts down, but prices still rising |
| May 19, 2005 |
Residential real estate still hot investment
Investing should be backed by sound plan says author |
| May 19, 2005 |
'Smart growth' drives inner-city blueprint
Architect says more daring needed in density for Calgary's Beltline |
| May 12, 2005 |
Charities benefit from designer showcase
Help phone, womens' residence both gain from fundraiser |
| May 12, 2005 |
Industrial site set for extreme makeover
New urbanism guru to tackle riverfront |
| May 12, 2005 |
Square designed to deliver 'people places'
MLSE takes parking lot to put up downtown jewel |
| Apr 28, 2005 |
MLS access keeps investors in driver's seat
But strong market no guarantee of quick sale |
| Apr 28, 2005 |
Living roof poses a growing challenge
Scale of convention centre project gives suppliers pause |
| Apr 28, 2005 |
Housing demand boosting infill interest
Multiple-unit homes grabbing bigger share of starts |
| Apr 14, 2005 |
Construction composites steal market share
Canadian companies at forefront of emerging business |
| Apr 14, 2005 |
Devonian Gardens due for green facelift
Downtown businesses seek information on plan |
| Apr 07, 2005 |
Buy-and-flip house investing takes 'good eye'
Market research key to success, say agents |
| Apr 07, 2005 |
Landscapers dig in for busy growing season
Industry reacts to increased interest in gardens, lawns |
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Memorial Centre finally set to rock Victoria
Proponents hope facility will help revitalize downtown |
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Vancouver airport soars above expectations
CEO addresses challenge posed by growth |
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Condo sales breathing life into market
London sees big demand for downtown units |
| Mar 24, 2005 |
Fort McMurray braces for new housing challenge
New oilsands project to create many new jobs in northern Alberta |
| Mar 24, 2005 |
Renovators ready to nail down busy year
Calgary housing starts likely to fall as resales soar |
| Mar 17, 2005 |
Media group plugs into heart of Edmonton
Business group welcomes interactive storefront |
| Mar 17, 2005 |
Architect lauded for innovative community plan
Project could inspire more livable city core |
| Mar 17, 2005 |
Experts push for earthquake-ready homes
New building code lacks seismic |
| Mar 17, 2005 |
Sussex facelift boosts downtown appeal
Complex expected to reinvigorate Rideau Street |
| Mar 10, 2005 |
Shrinking space puts squeeze on office size
Downtown companies find unique solutions to vacancy crunch |
| Mar 03, 2005 |
Restaurant serves up new digs in trendy area
Project will see former eatery gutted and rebuilt |
| Mar 03, 2005 |
Soaring costs unlikely to put crimp in market
Low inventory means demand to stay strong: analyst |
| Mar 03, 2005 |
Students building toward their careers
Intern program gives teens hands-on experience |
| Mar 03, 2005 |
Homebuilders catch case of spring fever
Marketing campaigns get an early start |
| Feb 24, 2005 |
Home inspections offer window on problems
Home buyers seeking professional scrutiny |
| Feb 17, 2005 |
Design alliance unites diverse companies
Networking group builds on industry unity |
| Feb 17, 2005 |
Art gaining prominence in business environment
Build offices around artwork, not vice-versa, artist says |
| Feb 17, 2005 |
Royal Towers Hotel sale remains hot topic
But owners not confident deal will be reached |
| Feb 17, 2005 |
Physicians weigh in against urban sprawl
But developers argue Toronto is a world leader in population density |
| Feb 10, 2005 |
Mortgage fraud growing with hot market
But numbers remain unclear as criminals aren’t filing reports |
| Feb 03, 2005 |
Investors connect with family thrift stores
Real estate conference benefits women in need |
| Feb 03, 2005 |
New real estate law reflects modern issues
Self-regulation part of accountability effort |
| Feb 03, 2005 |
Queensborough casino building under way
Centre promises easy access to locals |
| Feb 03, 2005 |
Makeover puts bloom on Newmarket
Historic Main Street draws merchants, accolades |
| Feb 03, 2005 |
Brownfield sites greened by redevelopers
Derelict lands given new lease on life |
| Jan 27, 2005 |
Boomers will drive inner-city demand
Economist says Calgary's 'footprint' can't be supported |
| Jan 27, 2005 |
Home-renovation trade continues to build
Pricetag can easily hit six figures |
| Jan 20, 2005 |
Green buildings start to sprout around Toronto
Expert sees annual doubling in eco-friendly construction |
| Jan 20, 2005 |
Real estate adapts to Internet challenge
Agents find it's a beneficial tool, not a threat |
| Jan 20, 2005 |
City emerges from vacancy-rate doldrums
Software industry forecast to double space in 10 years |
| Jan 20, 2005 |
Condo buyers still bailing despite boom
Author says report on leaks largely ignored |
| Jan 13, 2005 |
Oilsands helping fuel real estate bonanza
Edmonton sees 70 records fall in sizzling year |
| Jan 13, 2005 |
Capital's commercial markets looks steady
Same pace as last year predicted for 2005 |
| Jan 13, 2005 |
CREB chief looks for strong market in 2005
Privacy among issues in Calgary real estate |
| Jan 06, 2005 |
Okotoks hospice project one step closer to reality
Society seeking funding stability |
| Jan 06, 2005 |
Brainwave's 3-D plans give buyers total picture
Interactivity added feature |
| Dec 23, 2004 |
Wolf Willow lot auction a howling success
Gavel kept busy as lots sold to several bidders |
| Dec 23, 2004 |
Condo centre convenient one stop shop
Rural resort properties are on the block for urban buyers |
| Dec 16, 2004 |
Home is where our hearts are this season
Habitat store helping build decent housing |
| Dec 09, 2004 |
Exercise is a GO for community activist
Fund-raising effort propels planned centre |
| Dec 09, 2004 |
Construction association building a living history
Industry investment in school-based programs will pay off |
| Dec 09, 2004 |
Condo raises bar in downtown Nanaimo
But tower's effect on waterfront view drawing criticism |
| Dec 02, 2004 |
College raises bar for student residence
$41-million tower to be largest of its kind in West |
| Nov 25, 2004 |
Forest Lawn group targets absentee landlords
Business success looms large for globetrotting entrepreneur |
| Nov 25, 2004 |
Convention centre project shifts into gear
$565M expansion just start of Olympic building boom |
| Nov 25, 2004 |
B.C. market set to sizzle anew in 2005
Weekly price hikes no longer the case in Vancouver market |
| Nov 18, 2004 |
Ukrainian cultural centre to get new home
Grant will help transform buildings into top-rate facility |
| Nov 18, 2004 |
Housing market to tap Imperial Oil arrival
Relocation service faces challenge as head office staff move west |
| Nov 11, 2004 |
Homeowners sour on Alberta resource laws
Oil and gas development not always bad for sales |
| Nov 11, 2004 |
Proposed tower to highlight heritage sites
Project touted as new standard for downtown |
| Nov 04, 2004 |
Healthy market calming interest rate fears
Buyers advised to ask tougher questions |
| Oct 28, 2004 |
Salt Spring project casting long shadow
Islanders worry about environmental impact of village |
| Oct 28, 2004 |
Mould growing to be serious building issue
Controlling water cited as a key to solving outbreaks |
| Oct 28, 2004 |
Vancouver office space crunch looming
Report says downtown core near threshold |
| Oct 21, 2004 |
Calgary’s office market rides hot economy
Suburban office sector growing faster than in downtown core |
| Oct 14, 2004 |
Lifestyle driving force in capital’s housing boom
Edmonton area facing another record year for residential real estate |
| Oct 14, 2004 |
Calgary Place receiving major makeover
‘Heart of the oilpatch’ location highlighted |
| Oct 14, 2004 |
Downtown Eastside project builds optimism
Social housing hailed as overdue |
| Oct 07, 2004 |
Downtown centrepiece reopens for activity
Churchill Square redevelopment is unveiled |
| Oct 07, 2004 |
Beattie captures three top finishes at gala
Alberta Home Builders’ Association honours industry’s high achievers |
| Sep 30, 2004 |
Renovation beauty in eye of the beholder
Using professionals for upgrades deliver best bang for owner’s buck |
| Sep 30, 2004 |
Developers mull future of B.C. Place site
Economy benefits from stadium: official |
| Sep 23, 2004 |
New travel plaza truckin’ its way to Alberta
Edmonton-area hospitality outlet first for province |
| Sep 23, 2004 |
Builders’ group sees web portal as gate to growth
Website will get test drive at housebuilders’ conference |
| Sep 16, 2004 |
New services enhance airport development
Edmonton services taking off |
| Sep 16, 2004 |
Casino expansion a step closer to reality
Coquitlam city council grants approval to deal |
| Sep 09, 2004 |
Housing market continues surprising surge
Alberta defies CMHC’s traditional indicators |
| Sep 09, 2004 |
LEED accreditation signals new design era
New certification recognizes environmental leadership |
| Sep 02, 2004 |
Dual home shows reflect hip, urban scene
Major events loom for Edmonton, Calgary |
| Sep 02, 2004 |
Scenery and weather big draws on Island
Top-end real estate market still at peak |
| Aug 19, 2004 |
Belgravia infills blaze new urban trail
Edmonton project helps thwart urban sprawl |
| Aug 19, 2004 |
Investor turns dumpy ducklings into swans
There’s no substitute for good tradespeople in reno |
| Aug 19, 2004 |
Housebuilders hammer away in Lower Mainland
Greater Vancouver builders work flat out to meet soaring demand |
| Aug 19, 2004 |
Groups anxious to discuss ‘green’ housing standards
Builders worry about effects of guidelines |
| Aug 19, 2004 |
Retail-condo complex solves high land costs
Mixed-use model leads way in crowded core |
| Aug 05, 2004 |
Pooled charity effort buoys Habitat project
Big business partners vault home-ownership assistance to a new level |
| Aug 05, 2004 |
Smaller cities push for vibrant downtowns
Arts and residential growth help give small cities a lift |
| Jul 22, 2004 |
Savvy builders key into virtual blueprints
Alberta firm takes shortcut on information highway |
| Jul 22, 2004 |
Merchants team up to promote Design District
Business initiative draws customers to 11th Avenue strip |
| Jul 22, 2004 |
Virtual gallery a new twist on modern art
Internet puts collection into global spotlight |
| Jul 22, 2004 |
Edmonton real estate sets record pace
EREB cites Alberta Advantage in strong year |
| Jul 22, 2004 |
Storyeum brings Vancouver history to life
$22.5M project injects Gastown with dollars, jobs |
| Jul 08, 2004 |
Market feeling effects of energy economy
Vacancy rates drop in West's big cities |
| Jul 08, 2004 |
Casino project coming up aces for Enoch
Proposed resort predicted to be economic boon |
| Jul 08, 2004 |
Older house will sell if the price is right
Understanding forces of supply and demand will boost odds |
| Jul 08, 2004 |
Suite deals abound for bargain hunters
Renter's market hits western cities |
| Jul 08, 2004 |
Rental property offers long-term returns
First rule for smart landlords: be a handyman |
| Jul 08, 2004 |
Boutique hotel idea appealing to visitors
Comfort-minded investors can buy home away from cold |
| Jul 08, 2004 |
Space final frontier in shrinking office vacancies
Downtown Vancouver building restrictions will send staff to suburbs |
| Jun 24, 2004 |
Holyrood delivers urban village concept
Two large residential buildings may face resistance from settled neighbours |
| Jun 24, 2004 |
Whistler working to avert housing crisis
Sustainability key to future of popular resort |
| Jun 17, 2004 |
Creativity turned eyesore into masterpiece
Critical Mass staff enjoying distinctive digs |
| Jun 10, 2004 |
Housing prices gushing in oilsands country
Fort McMurray struggling to meet demand |
| Jun 10, 2004 |
Fireproofing firm hopes to ignite interest
Kelowna company sells formula to protect cedar shakes |
| Jun 03, 2004 |
Affordable housing advocates make inroads
But much work still remains on bringing down barriers |
| Jun 03, 2004 |
Real estate rookies get crash course in reality
Novice realtor finds hard work, plenty of rewards |
| May 27, 2004 |
Modular sustainable home glides to market
Pre-fab units take shape at Agassiz factory |
| May 20, 2004 |
Realtor's 'bag of tricks' help produce sales
Art of 'staging' translates into profit for industry veteran |
| May 20, 2004 |
'Green premiums' don't have to put buildings in the red
System designed to avoid delaying process |
| May 20, 2004 |
Airport development cleared for takeoff
Non-aviation sources helping boost revenues |
| May 13, 2004 |
Edmonton city centre ready for renaissance
Forum outlines key projects now under way |
| May 13, 2004 |
Three visions coalesce at downtown Y site
Church, YMCA and condos to share new future |
| May 13, 2004 |
Business owners still smokin' after blaze
Optimism rises from ashes of fire |
| May 06, 2004 |
Commercial market opens 2004 on high note: survey
Vacancy rates down, occupancy up downtown |
| May 06, 2004 |
Busy homebuilder garners customer kudos
Morrison Homes captures award for third year in row |
| Apr 29, 2004 |
Real estate forum offered wide-ranging agenda
Annual conference brings together investors from public and private sectors |
| Apr 29, 2004 |
Vancouverites choosing lifestyle over space
Downtown condos spur bidding wars |
| Apr 29, 2004 |
House inspectors search out hidden flaws
Expert knows what evil lurks behind the walls and joists |
| Apr 29, 2004 |
Realtors bullish on Edmonton market
Alberta sizzles in real estate deals |
| Apr 22, 2004 |
Theatre group has Grand plans for future
Live production troupe makes bid for historic building |
| Apr 15, 2004 |
Hunt for dream home becomes nightmare
Cheap mortgages and tight inventory spell sellers’ market |
| Apr 15, 2004 |
Imagination helps produce a reno winner
Clients take makeover route to stay close to core |
| Apr 08, 2004 |
Hidden insulation can harbour horror story
Closer regulation needed for residential housing materials |
| Apr 08, 2004 |
Developers’ dollars work before taxpayers’
How your hard-earned cash pays for that new home |
| Apr 01, 2004 |
Is there life after work for downtown cores?
Vancouver’s ‘living first’ strategy puts housing above old industries |
| Apr 01, 2004 |
Vancouver model has lessons for other cities
‘Living first’ plan has lessons for prairie metropolis |
| Mar 25, 2004 |
Interest rates float Calgary housing market
Real estate board president takes stock of industry highlights |
| Mar 25, 2004 |
Eclectic Calgary avenue ready for facelift
Businesses and residents asked to participate in process |
| Mar 18, 2004 |
Corporate housing demand on increase
Vancouver second-most expensive city |
| Mar 18, 2004 |
B.C. firm challenges home-building tradition
Mass-produced modular homes an answer to growing global need |
| Mar 18, 2004 |
Gay demographic buoys Beltline market
S.W. area booming with mix of clientele |
| Mar 11, 2004 |
Manufactured homes part of community
Developer targets new benchmark in Leduc |
| Mar 11, 2004 |
What have home builders wrought lately?
Show home interiors a sign of the times |
| Mar 04, 2004 |
Fancy faucets and clever crafts steal show
What's new in the world of residential decor |
| Mar 04, 2004 |
Kelowna railyard transformed into living space
Multi-family project to be built on remediated CN land |
| Mar 04, 2004 |
Surrey next hot spot for Lower Mainland
City poised for huge population growth |
| Feb 26, 2004 |
Built Green Homes captures accolades
Builders roll out new eco-friendly program |
| Feb 19, 2004 |
Spruce Meadows wins wetlands protection
Southern Alberta equestrian facility hails city ruling on nearby housing development |
| Feb 19, 2004 |
Architect found new recipe for food plant
Engineers doubted cooling design |
| Feb 12, 2004 |
Homeowners raise roof on shake scandal
Construction issue finally before the courts |
| Feb 12, 2004 |
Transit corridor facelift will erase eyesore
Total package is object of exercise |
| Feb 05, 2004 |
Architect builds ‘green’ into new Airdrie condos
New southern Alberta project to use geothermal energy |
| Feb 05, 2004 |
Kimberley's all-season area booming
Golf and skiing proving magnet for house buyers |
| Feb 05, 2004 |
Calgary, Edmonton office markets look steady
Owner-user projects likely in suburbs |
| Feb 05, 2004 |
Alberta housing market in cooldown phase
B.C. still trails this province in housing starts |
| Feb 05, 2004 |
Lower Mainland hungry for industrial space
Steady year predicted for commercial leasing |
| Feb 05, 2004 |
B.C.'s housing market climbing out of slump
Valuation increases predicted for Lower Mainland |
| Jan 29, 2004 |
Secondary suites legislation demands pragmatic approach
Legalized suites can help boost house price |
| Jan 29, 2004 |
Market seeks new investor to recapture festival air
Eau Claire facility once a downtown magnet |
| Jan 22, 2004 |
Edmonton's nasty main street on the mend
Main drag recovers some of its former pride |
| Jan 22, 2004 |
Foot ferry boosting island real estate
Service proves attractive selling tool for realtors |
| Jan 15, 2004 |
New children’s hospital has grassroots appeal
Families to benefit from new N.W. facility |
| Jan 15, 2004 |
Funds help raise the roof on health centres
Edmonton facility comes together after years of planning |
| Jan 08, 2004 |
Legendary hotel looks to one more round
Classic King Eddy enters New Year with expansion hopes |
| Jan 08, 2004 |
Bear Mountain swings into second phase
Nicklaus project proving a magnet for property sales |
| Dec 18, 2003 |
Hot stocking stuffer includes rich history
Remote island among high-end listings by Colliers |
| Dec 18, 2003 |
School system soliciting private partnerships
Short list of candidates sought to upgrade, build facilities |
| Dec 11, 2003 |
Computer model highlights city's evolution
Commercial campus set to build |
| Dec 11, 2003 |
House hunting and rental advice a click away
Online help available for home seekers |
| Dec 04, 2003 |
Resale housing market still flexing muscle
MLS dollar volume, unit sales up in Calgary, Edmonton |
| Dec 04, 2003 |
Quality checks vital in construction boom
Quality checks vital in construction boom |
| Nov 27, 2003 |
‘Green’ roofs taking root in building plans
Workshops show benefits of planting roof-top gardens |
| Nov 27, 2003 |
Construction boom strains the system
But there are ways to assure quality work |
| Nov 20, 2003 |
Edmonton earns top spot in investment ranking
Alberta's two largest cities rated for investment potential |
| Nov 13, 2003 |
Potential Eau Claire buyer mum on condo rumours
Market's tentative buyer says it's too early for predictions |
| Nov 13, 2003 |
Office-condos keep business close to home
Development will overlook golf course |
| Nov 13, 2003 |
Affordable housing growing in Fort Mac
Backbone of city tested by boom |
| Nov 06, 2003 |
Chateau development seeks balance with park plan
Lake Louise among growing alpine communities |
| Nov 06, 2003 |
Reno hassles can turn into home-wreckers
How to get the job done without the headaches |
| Nov 06, 2003 |
Campuses open to P3 opportunities
Universities prime ground for private-public partnerships |
| Oct 30, 2003 |
Unique architecture expresses Alberta spirit
Edmonton City Hall, Calgary Tower among the Top 50 buildings in the province |
| Oct 23, 2003 |
Realtor ‘Santa’ remembered by affordable housing project
Home-like setting for Calgarians living with challenges |
| Oct 23, 2003 |
$10M golf facility to aid charities
New facility planned near Calgary airport |
| Oct 23, 2003 |
Pride of workmanship evident in manufactured homes
Mobile housing losing country-bumpkin stigma |
| Oct 16, 2003 |
Builders measure up to ‘green’ standard
Home developers kick off environmental program |
| Oct 16, 2003 |
Is sloppy workmanship a sign of the times?
Booming Alberta economy has a down side |
| Oct 09, 2003 |
International real estate investors eye city
Edmonton attracting big interest from overseas |
| Oct 09, 2003 |
Office lease incentives can woo new tenants
Deals available for landlords and customers |
| Oct 02, 2003 |
Steel studs take fireproofing to next level
Trade Centre attacks showed steel’s staying power |
| Sep 25, 2003 |
Trust offers new hope for affordable housing
New public-private partnership takes roots |
| Sep 25, 2003 |
High vacancy rate turns office space into tenants’ market
Commercial sector brightens in quarter |
| Sep 25, 2003 |
Home-business beauty reflects structural soul
Converted house brings texture to neighbourhood |
| Sep 18, 2003 |
Lumber prices new factor for home buyers
But rising costs of wood won’t deter homebuyers |
| Sep 18, 2003 |
Calgary Torode partners buy Vancouver operation
Further expansion in the works |
| Sep 18, 2003 |
Mall battles back from loss of anchor tenants
Londonderry hails arrival of edgier Army and Navy anchor |
| Sep 11, 2003 |
Surge in office leases suggests recovery
TransAlta’s Seebe property could be rezoned for resort development |
| Sep 11, 2003 |
CFB Griesbach to offer eclectic take on community housing
Canada Lands turning former army base into model development |
| Sep 04, 2003 |
Practicality eclipses design mayhem
Edmonton can use more vibrancy and variety |
| Aug 21, 2003 |
Edmonton inferno destroys almost-finished condo complex
Area residents evacuated as wooden structure goes up in smoke |
| Aug 21, 2003 |
Former hotel making room for homeless
Calgary Dream Centre to offer support through residential program |
| Aug 07, 2003 |
Architect ignites interest in new fire centre
Edmonton office struggles with aftermath of fire |
| Jul 24, 2003 |
City parks plan shows natural foresight
Enmax revenue powers vision |
| Jul 24, 2003 |
Bold builders open to alternative materials
New ideas add variety for home industry |
| Jul 10, 2003 |
Resort properties beckon as investment havens
Areas becoming home away from home |
| Jul 10, 2003 |
Bylaw reading smooths way for development
Symon’s Valley project moves step closer |
| Jul 10, 2003 |
Habitat Acres builds nature into master plan
Subdivision a green dream for developer |
| Jul 10, 2003 |
East Victoria looks to a fresh direction
Historic Beltline area has eye on future |
| Jul 10, 2003 |
Alberta's housing market taking a breather
Sizzling market cooling down |
| Jul 10, 2003 |
Low-tech solutions helping defuse energy bills
Innovative Alberta buildings rely on green power |
| Jun 26, 2003 |
Masonry research builds on brick foundation
Edmonton’s LeMarchand Mansion’s masonry still attractive after 100 years. |
| Jun 19, 2003 |
Rentals appealing to resort property owners
Escalating recreational property values spur creative financing |
| Jun 12, 2003 |
Removing hazards painstaking, but critical
Odor beaters on the move |
| Jun 05, 2003 |
Skyview Power Centre moves into final phase
Northwest sector of Edmonton a retail magnet |
| May 29, 2003 |
Keep your bridges - we've got cheap land
Industrial lease rates a steal in Alberta |
| May 22, 2003 |
Coalition unveils new vision for Beltline district
Businesses willing to work on solutions |
| May 22, 2003 |
Renovations showcase new hope for youth
Home design event will benefit two charities |
| May 15, 2003 |
Versatile panels raising eyebrows in Edmonton
Time will judge high-rise application |
| May 15, 2003 |
New life for old hospital grounds
New Bridgeland development rises from the ashes |
| May 08, 2003 |
Historic Calgary Chamber building gets fresh look
Contemporary theme chosen for street level |
| May 08, 2003 |
Energy efficiency plugs profit into buildings
Economics support green approach, building symposium told |
| May 01, 2003 |
Designers raise the bar in entertainment
The Standard set for Edmonton nightclub scene |
| Apr 24, 2003 |
Property tax assessments won't curb appeals
No avoiding annual levies |
| Apr 17, 2003 |
Churches on move to meet changing needs
Some congregations outgrowing their space |
| Apr 17, 2003 |
Leduc-Nisku puts marketing program on steroids
Enhanced website has an eye-in-the-sky comprehensiveness |
| Apr 17, 2003 |
Leduc/Nisku puts marketing program on steroids
Cyber package offers a first point of contact for the region |
| Apr 10, 2003 |
Developers add spice to suburban communities
Edmonton's outer fringes still vibrant |
| Apr 10, 2003 |
Art Central adds splash of colour to core
Failed downtown nightclub rises again as visual arts complex |
| Apr 03, 2003 |
College helps steer jobless youth into trades
Bow Valley program fast-tracks students into construction work |
| Mar 27, 2003 |
Moving to Yankton? Check out the house prices
Real estate index rates Canadian communities |
| Mar 27, 2003 |
Housing frenzy eases in Fort McMurray
Projected residential builds down slightly this year |
| Mar 20, 2003 |
Office vacancies hinge on drilling activity
Downtown real estate market could level off this year |
| Mar 20, 2003 |
Older buildings feeling the heat from fires
Two massive blazes in three days not par for course |
| Mar 20, 2003 |
Retail power corridor gains more muscle
South Edmonton terrain favoured by big-box stores |
| Mar 13, 2003 |
Real estate donations alternative to equities
Philanthropist Dick Haskayne explains value of community investment |
| Mar 13, 2003 |
Developers betting on market strength
Cash is king when it comes to Edmonton real estate |
| Mar 06, 2003 |
Show helps open doors for city’s homeless
'Garage sale' raises funds for foundation |
| Mar 06, 2003 |
Real estate gurus offer investment advice
Defendable advice from legal eagle |
| Feb 27, 2003 |
Market Mall primed for $90-million facelift
Calgary retail centre will 'feel like a refined resort hotel lobby' |
| Feb 27, 2003 |
Affordable housing issue close to home
Task forces tackles housing solution |
| Feb 20, 2003 |
Kimberley beckons Alberta investors
Outdoor lover’s mecca boasts golf, hiking, rafting |
| Feb 20, 2003 |
Shaw expansion boosts convention chances
Upgrade needed to keep edge in meet market |
| Feb 13, 2003 |
Overheated housing markets take a breather
Pace of resales unlikely to meet records in ’02 |
| Feb 13, 2003 |
Calgary home most expensive in Alberta history
Elbow Valley abode hits market at $3.9 million |
| Feb 06, 2003 |
Travellers’ roost gets facelift after Army departs
Downtown Calgary building is back in businesses |
| Feb 06, 2003 |
Bookstore turns page in new location
New site offers more access to customers |
| Jan 30, 2003 |
Apex strives for pinnacle of housing quality
Alberta-based firm leads the way |
| Jan 30, 2003 |
Renovation show proves 'it's just that easy'
Edmonton event brings out upstarts and masters |
| Jan 23, 2003 |
Oilsands to continue fuelling real-estate boom
2003 construction is the big story in Alberta |
| Jan 16, 2003 |
Calgary office vacancies increase slightly
Downtown market vacancy near nine per cent |
| Jan 16, 2003 |
Whirlwind year shows no sign of slowdown
Edmonton's incredible market still on a roll |
| Jan 09, 2003 |
Housing options expand for aging seniors
New projects meet growing demand in Calgary |
| Jan 09, 2003 |
Property values take hike but inventory stays low
Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. offers 2002 insight |
| Jan 02, 2003 |
Victoria Crossing building on potential
Marketing campaign taps into city's 'soul' |
| Jan 02, 2003 |
Night scene comes alive at former morgue
But only the drinks are stiff at this new downtown pub |
| Dec 19, 2002 |
Genesis continues to create in city's north end
Calgary-based firm has projects under way in several communities |
| Dec 19, 2002 |
Builders shutting out the cold with SIPs
Alberta slow to catch on to construction technology |
| Dec 12, 2002 |
Calgary interior designers earn awards
Parchoma & Jones, The Martens Group honoured for work |
| Dec 12, 2002 |
Virtual house plans open 3-D window
Technology offer unique perspective on home-buying |
| Dec 05, 2002 |
There is no real estate bubble, says industry
Executive says Baby Boomers, immigrants part of upturn |
| Dec 05, 2002 |
Builder and health-care workers team up
Providing homes for seniors requires careful planning |
| Nov 28, 2002 |
Freeport seen as vital transportation link
Calgary developer sets sights on airport area |
| Nov 28, 2002 |
Builders helping workers feel right at home
Home-based businesses pay more heed to work environment |
| Nov 21, 2002 |
HouseWeb’s home-spun option has virtual focus
Prospective buyers can tour homes online |
| Nov 21, 2002 |
Luxury condos reach for top of market
One River Park to rise 21 storeys above Saskatchewan Drive |
| Nov 14, 2002 |
Blazes haven't scorched appeal of wood
Recent Coventry fire no cause for alarms |
| Nov 14, 2002 |
C'mon, Edmonton - break out of the beige
Homeowners and businesses should add a touch of colour |
| Nov 07, 2002 |
Capital city house prices continue to climb
Sales down slightly from 2001 |
| Nov 07, 2002 |
East Village image problem not going away
Chunk of central core still needs reviving |
| Oct 31, 2002 |
WEM boasts deep pockets for mall promotion
2002 budget exceeds $3.2 million |
| Oct 31, 2002 |
Mall marches forward with expansion plans
New focus for WEM includes hotel, arena and seniors’ complex |
| Oct 31, 2002 |
Teamwork opens doors to affordable housing
Cyprus Greens complex eases burden for working families |
| Oct 24, 2002 |
New IBM building plugged into the future
Beltline building a room with a view |
| Oct 24, 2002 |
Workplace safety hangs in the balance
Climber instills confidence in business clients |
| Oct 17, 2002 |
Building the heart into a little boy's home
Skilled tradespeople answered call for help |
| Oct 17, 2002 |
There’s more to office leasing than money
Forethought a big part of finding the right space, say realtors |
| Oct 10, 2002 |
Busy builders dread onset of deep freeze
Developers racing to spin out subdivisions before chill descends |
| Oct 10, 2002 |
Fast-growing Airdrie pursues annexation plans
“Little City that Could” copes with success |
| Oct 03, 2002 |
U of C development deal finalized
City, university works out details on new projects |
| Oct 03, 2002 |
Patience key to survival in boom town
What does Edmonton’s rapid expansion mean – for the city, for residents and for industry? Kenton Friesen explores the effects of the surging city in Part 2 of a three-part series. |
| Sep 26, 2002 |
Builders strut their stuff at Three Sisters Creek
New Canmore subdivision takes off |
| Sep 26, 2002 |
Exploring the Dynamics of Growth
What does Edmonton’s rapid expansion mean – for the city, for residents and for industry? |
| Sep 19, 2002 |
Waterford back on track after permit snafu
Walls going back up in wake of massive fire, red tape |
| Sep 19, 2002 |
Going against the grain to save prairie sentinels
Alberta group winning battle to save Leduc elevator |
| Sep 11, 2002 |
Building owners girded by security knowledge
Security of assets and people is a 24/7 job, says BOMA |
| Sep 11, 2002 |
Quarter shares of paradise going, going . . . ,
Albertans buying into Gulf Island boutique resort |
| Sep 05, 2002 |
Penny Lane site redesigned for office giants
New towers distinctly Calgary |
| Sep 05, 2002 |
Downtown building boom defies projection
Multi-family complexes bring city core to life |
| Aug 22, 2002 |
Women building dreams in southeast Calgary
Habitat for Humanity home reflects changing times |
| Aug 22, 2002 |
Project showcases Edmonton's art's desire
Each piece of art has a story to tell |
| Aug 08, 2002 |
Architecture a career to build a future on
Saving heritage buildings also important |
| Aug 08, 2002 |
Arm’s-length RRSPs boon for investors
Foreclosure not a problem in today's housing market |
| Jul 25, 2002 |
Innovation where rubber hits the roof
Homebuyers looking for unique building materials |
| Jul 25, 2002 |
Farmers bail as Hwy 2 corridor soars in value
Land squeeze between Calgary and Edmonton |
| Jul 25, 2002 |
No quick fix rising from Erlton ashes
Blaze hasn't hurt condo sales |
| Jul 11, 2002 |
Downtown commercial vacancies predicted to fall
Good times predicted for Alberta's two biggest cities |
| Jul 11, 2002 |
Edmonton home sales stall while Calgary keeps pace
Provincial activity levels out |
| Jul 11, 2002 |
Urban redevelopment targets city's heart
Inner neighbourhoods hold key to tone of future growth |
| Jul 11, 2002 |
Builders seek solutions to housing crunch
Habitat makes dream come true, but affordable housing crisis continues to gain momentum |
| Jul 11, 2002 |
Investors head back to the land
Recreational property market all the rage throughout Alberta |
| Jun 27, 2002 |
Sowing seeds of change with a natural lawn
Weed-pulling still a perennial favourite |
| Jun 27, 2002 |
Shaw Millennium Park tower a view for the ages
Architectural awards also laud Edmonton's TELUS Plaza |
| Jun 20, 2002 |
BOMA advising prudence for G8 Summit week<br>
Security in place for office buildings<br> |
| Jun 20, 2002 |
Greater Edmonton marches into farm country<br>
Farmers work hard to maintain harmony with city neighbours<br> |
| Jun 13, 2002 |
Museum showcases popular Alberta architect
Red Deer native's retrospective on display at U of C |
| Jun 13, 2002 |
Fossil fuel-based plastics knocking on wood
Oil and gas industry fuels new methods of construction |
| Jun 13, 2002 |
Real estate sizzling as inventory drops
Edmonton housing sector going strong |
| Apr 25, 2002 |
Homebuyers may suffer rate-hike aftershock
First-timers may be shaken out of market by quarter-point jolt |
| Apr 25, 2002 |
Calgary industrial land sales near record low
Report cites lack of supply |
| Apr 18, 2002 |
Building owners seek tele-convergence
Consumers gaining much more choice, columnist says |
| Apr 18, 2002 |
B.C. commercial market lacks Alberta stability
Immigration boosting home prices |
| Apr 11, 2002 |
Whirlwind housing market choking supply
Alberta cities sizzling in 2002 |
| Apr 11, 2002 |
Towne puts new spin on community design
Terwillegar Towne not your typical suburban community |
| Apr 04, 2002 |
Office space reflects character of business
Real estate agent helps companies make statement |
| Apr 04, 2002 |
Multi-family homes get into recycling spirit
More Edmontonians to benefit from blue bin program. |
| Mar 28, 2002 |
Calgary and Toronto top-rated commercial markets
Merrill Lynch survey shows city real estate booming |
| Mar 28, 2002 |
Edmonton ponders growth without urban sprawl
Stackable living gains popularity in North America |
| Mar 21, 2002 |
Office worms join environmental effort
Provincial staffer practises what he preaches |
| Mar 14, 2002 |
Eagles, birdies set to take flight at airport
Changes in the air in bustling Edmonton region |
| Mar 14, 2002 |
Home sales at fever pitch in sellers' market
February called a banner month |
| Mar 14, 2002 |
Edmonton home sales set record
February sizzles despite cold |
| Feb 28, 2002 |
Beltline aims to keep community feeling
Neighbourhood enjoys mix of residential, retail and commercial uses |
| Feb 21, 2002 |
Nature included in new retail centre
115 acres on river set aside for wildlife reserve |
| Feb 21, 2002 |
High rate of housing starts adds to Edmonton's lustre
Commercial market shines |
| Feb 14, 2002 |
Strong Alberta economy fuels thriving real estate market
House prices closing gap in Calgary and Edmonton |
| Feb 14, 2002 |
Economic growth drives demand for office space
Alberta's two cities lead pack in Canada |
| Feb 07, 2002 |
Architects on a Mission to be creative
Inner-city community's character part of city's history |
| Feb 07, 2002 |
Airport developments signal sunnier skies ahead
Edmonton aims to be major player |
| Jan 31, 2002 |
Downtown edifice has roots in oil industry
Barron Building was city's first skyscraper in 1951 |
| Jan 31, 2002 |
Tree-lined community reflects gentler era
A place for memories and strolls |
| Jan 24, 2002 |
Knock on wood - quality floors back to stay
Former boat builder makes waves with wood |
| Jan 24, 2002 |
Warehouse to be transformed into 'business park'
Calgary reputation as distribution hub is growing |
| Jan 17, 2002 |
Renewal hopes rise for Calgary's East Village
Proposal would revitalize corridor east of city hall |
| Jan 17, 2002 |
Demand likely to fuel more record prices
What looms ahead for Edmonton real estate sector |
| Jan 10, 2002 |
Urban village to rise from General's ashes
Former Bridgeland hospital site undergoes facelift |
| Jan 10, 2002 |
Restored heritage buildings add character
Preserving history can also enhance economic viability |
| Jan 03, 2002 |
Office market offers stability in 2002
Calgary's commercial sector still strong |
| Jan 03, 2002 |
Small town girding for big-time growth
Development in Devon designed to attract investors, new neighbours |
| Dec 20, 2001 |
Hybrid warehouse targets freight demand
Fastfrate Inc. takes novel approach |
| Dec 20, 2001 |
Boom tempered by pricey rental market
Affordable housing incentives tangled in rhetoric |
| Dec 13, 2001 |
Faith finds home in village development
Prince of Peace Village aimed at empty-nesters |
| Dec 13, 2001 |
Southern exposure gets needed facelift
But some businesses are being hit hard by lengthy construction process |
| Dec 06, 2001 |
Calgary housing market ready to weather storm
City still leads nation in housing starts per capita |
| Dec 06, 2001 |
New crown planned for downtown Edmonton
Alberta Advantage a selling tool |
| Nov 29, 2001 |
War research plant evolves into funky digs
Ramsay building has air of history while offering high-tech services |
| Nov 29, 2001 |
Young professionals are flocking to loft land
Developers flexible in customizing floor plan |
| Nov 29, 2001 |
Edmontonians planning to buy or renovate
Survey shows residents lead the country in home-buying intentions |
| Nov 22, 2001 |
Partnerships helping ease housing crunch
Fort McMurray uses creativity to solve housing dilemma |
| Nov 15, 2001 |
Alberta's northern star packed to its rafters
Accommodations in short supply at booming Fort McMurray |
| Nov 08, 2001 |
Demand hot for wired northwest community
Panorama is Calgary's first e-community |
| Nov 08, 2001 |
Wood stoves hot ticket for home heating
Pellet stoves popular, but lack cradle appeal |
| Nov 01, 2001 |
Old industrial land reborn as retail mecca
Former railway and cement plant in southeast to be redeveloped as shopping complex |
| Nov 01, 2001 |
Downtown vision brings heart to core
Long-range plan for inner-city Edmonton pays off |
| Oct 25, 2001 |
Resilient resale market resists slowdown
Alberta sector regaining strength after Sept. 11 terrorist shockwaves |
| Oct 25, 2001 |
Promenade facelift key to revitalized core
Edmonton's 104th Street coming of age |
| Oct 18, 2001 |
Facelift restores inner beauty to 1912 classic
Character building now looking for tenants |
| Oct 18, 2001 |
Homes, sweet homes for savvy investors
Residential property investment is all the rage, but make sure you learn the ropes |
| Oct 11, 2001 |
Interactive CD good for home buyers, pros
CD explains how houses are made and what goes in to them |
| Oct 11, 2001 |
Handyman era overtaken by specialist age
Reputation, word-of-mouth your best advantage |
| Oct 04, 2001 |
Alberta's historic buildings battle business interests
Downtown landmarks are vanishing |
| Oct 04, 2001 |
Legal eagles set up roost for hard-working family
New shelters help bring needy in from cold |
| Oct 04, 2001 |
Cochrane's contaminated land cleaned up
Community teamwork paves way for environmental action |
| Oct 04, 2001 |
Office vacancy rates show Alberta still in good shape
Strong local economy buffers cities from economic pinch |
| Oct 04, 2001 |
Golden resort properties woo investors
Albertans snap up real estate at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort |
| Oct 04, 2001 |
Construction industry setting torrid pace
Building sector a reflection of good times in Edmonton |
| Sep 27, 2001 |
Genesis in good books as Taravista unfolds
Calgary developer reaps rewards of years of work |
| Sep 27, 2001 |
Taking the chill out of winter's homecoming
Home designs can be cost-effective |
| Sep 20, 2001 |
Would you like fries with that computer?
Downtown building will have a bit of everything |
| Sep 20, 2001 |
Modern-day landscape overtakes rail tracks
Mackenzie and Mann Park a legacy to railway workers’ dream |
| Sep 13, 2001 |
Richmond Square facelift boosts fortunes
S.W. mall booming since it was redeveloped as an outside mall |
| Sep 13, 2001 |
Westmount Centre gets new lease on life
New retail tenants being sought |
| Sep 06, 2001 |
Housing squeeze eased with low-cost units
Influx of new workers puts strain on existing accommodations |
| Sep 06, 2001 |
School development must match needs
Young families moving to suburbs drain city core |
| Aug 23, 2001 |
Developer-built schools attracting interest
CBE could exchange inner-city properties for schools in new communities |
| Aug 23, 2001 |
Consumers flush with conservation options
Good water is a heritage to be safeguarded |
| Aug 09, 2001 |
Airport-area condos land industrial clients
Clean, quite businesses eyed for 10-bay structure on Pegasus Bay N.E. |
| Aug 09, 2001 |
Broadcast centre a wonder of Worlds
Technology helps transmit international event around globe |
| Aug 09, 2001 |
Edmonton home sales hitting the roof
Alberta capital smashes records for first seven months of year |
| Jul 26, 2001 |
Home inspectors aim for peace of mind
From the Ground Up keeps a watchful eye on buying process |
| Jul 26, 2001 |
Edmonton's trades looking for new blood
Students graduating from school with little manual dexterity |
| Jul 12, 2001 |
Heritage buildings safe in Vic Park future
Stampede expansion plans seal fate of historic community |
| Jul 12, 2001 |
Tradespeople in demand as shortage looms
Flow of trades workers to Canada dries up |
| Jun 28, 2001 |
AFS moves into Deerfoot Tech Centre
New location will improve efficiency, communication |
| Jun 28, 2001 |
AFS moves into Deerfoot tech centre
New offices will eliminate shuttle woes |
| Jun 28, 2001 |
Bedroom communities bid for business
Stony Plain area lures tourists and Leduc region pursues industry |
| Jun 21, 2001 |
Calgary abode a Canadian first for Wingate Inns
Hotel in city's south caters to business travellers |
| Jun 21, 2001 |
B&Bs dish out unique flavour of Edmonton
Accommodation in short supply as games loom |
| Jun 14, 2001 |
High standards needed on scaffolding job
Safety factors driving industry innovation |
| Jun 14, 2001 |
Sustainable offices spell productivity payoff
A few changes can make a world of difference at work |
| Jun 07, 2001 |
Make yourself at home in 'character' office
User-friendly approach has led to two awards |
| May 31, 2001 |
AMJ Campbell's growth a moving story
Company has moved itself — into new premises in Deerfoot Business Park |
| May 31, 2001 |
How 'this old house' can become your new office
As soon as clients step into this quaint house, they start to relax |
| May 24, 2001 |
Ye olde turrets highlight grand new Marquis
Condo project rises up at west end of Eau Claire |
| May 24, 2001 |
Life lease housing new kid on the block
Alternate senior tenure arrangements gaining popularity |
| May 17, 2001 |
Shift Networks building up telecom business
Calgary company develops suite of services for buildings |
| May 09, 2001 |
Chrysler Building lookalike in works
A stylish new face is planned for trendy Eau Claire |
| May 02, 2001 |
Real-estate research critical in changing markets
Information is power in fast-paced industry |
| Apr 25, 2001 |
Regus brings flexible philosophy to Calgary
Company opens 40,500-sq.-ft. space in Bankers Hall |
| Apr 18, 2001 |
World beating path to sustainable home
Homeowners’ dream is to build combustion-free village |
| Apr 18, 2001 |
TV, Net services rolled out to tenants
Boardwalk ‘guests’ can enjoy hotel-like lifestyle |
| Apr 18, 2001 |
City tower features new-look cubicles
Unique office space boasts bells, whistles and wiring |
| Apr 18, 2001 |
Technology changes real estate landscape
E-commerce has renewed importance of people power |
| Apr 11, 2001 |
Boomers buying up second homes
More Calgarians looking for getaway property – and not just for summer vacation |
| Apr 04, 2001 |
Facilities managers make your buildings work
Companies get help taking care of the details |
| Mar 28, 2001 |
Construction cranes arrive in Eau Claire
Times are changing in downtown Calgary |
| Mar 21, 2001 |
Commercial real estate winners named
Building owners and managers honour industry leaders |
| Mar 14, 2001 |
Golf communities no longer in market forefront
High cost of raw land driving down interest in new development |
| Mar 07, 2001 |
Marriott to open all-suite hotel
New Residence Inn to open doors May 1 in Hopewell Business Park |
| Mar 07, 2001 |
Warehouse businesses taking off near airport
Northeast area diversifying its real estate holdings |
| Feb 28, 2001 |
Industrial areas coming of age as good neighbours
Warehouses take up a big part of city's industrial land base |
| Feb 28, 2001 |
Calgary's Garrison Woods development nets top honours
Canada Lands Company captures several awards for work at former CFB Calgary site |
| Feb 21, 2001 |
Lougheed House gets that old familiar feeling
Historic Connaught-area mansion being revamped as a public heritage centre |
| Feb 14, 2001 |
Skyscrapers cope with sky-high energy costs
Office towers and workers changing the way they use power |
| Feb 07, 2001 |
Electric Avenue survives dot.com doom
Former bar strip evolving into business-friendly zone |
| Jan 31, 2001 |
New suburban office space has cost advantage
But city won't see mass exodus from downtown |
| Jan 24, 2001 |
No recession coming, economist tells realtors
Calgary's strong economy will survive short-term slowdown, industry reps told |
| Jan 17, 2001 |
Program helping Inglewood get in shape
Business and residential areas see benefits |
| Jan 10, 2001 |
Real estate prospects looking good for 2001
Alberta still the hottest housing market in Canada, survey shows |
| Jan 03, 2001 |
Building doesn't just look smart – it is
POP switch will open up every telecommunications feature in the world to tenants, says company |
| Dec 20, 2000 |
Inglewood Art space packed with creativity
New gallery bringing new life to former packing plant |
| Dec 13, 2000 |
Fewer houses on sale, more condos sold
Calgary Real Estate Board figures reveal usual seasonal slowdown |
| Dec 06, 2000 |
High-end condos coming to Kensington
Four-storey Providence Point developed to suit the area's village lifestyle |
| Nov 29, 2000 |
Lorraine rising from ashes into office block
Character building on 12th Avenue S.W. gets new life after fire |
| Nov 22, 2000 |
Welcome to Silicon Barracks, high-tech haven
Revamped area on former army base attracts creative businesses |
| Nov 15, 2000 |
Realtors react to demands of new economy
Growing high-tech sector requires flexible approach by commercial landlords and developers |
| Nov 08, 2000 |
Building managers line up e-learning course
Online seminar helps keep floor-space measurements to industry standard |
| Nov 01, 2000 |
Creative people need space with character
Demand for unique office real estate is a market trend in Calgary |
| Oct 25, 2000 |
Wired community’s technology will grow
Calgary builder adapting to wireless world |
| Oct 25, 2000 |
Home-buyers get help from Web site
Calgary businessman moves into cyberspace with 411HomeNet.Inc. |
| Oct 18, 2000 |
Construction industry hard hat and high tech
Local efforts bring smart houses one big step closer to reality |
| Oct 11, 2000 |
Tech tools narrow the search for new home
Real estate agents have become knowledge workers |