Edge Writer: Joy Gregory

Market fundamentals positive sign for province

'Intelligent buildings' winning kudos for energy efficiency.

A bylaw passed near the end of last year's growing season may soon hit lawn-loving residents in the Town of Cochrane where it hurts most - their wallets

Survey data expected to give sector better picture

Professional stagers help deliver multiple offers for their clients

Storage design kits help customers get a grip on the usual clutter

Storage design kits help customers get a grip on the usual clutter

Accessibility now major part of company's offerings

Program sets workmanship standards

Company's steady growth speaks to solid business fundamentals

Deerfoot Meadows example of commercial space popularity

Hot economy has advocates worried about availability

Energy efficiency driving market force

Coalition seeks answers to housing crisis

Small businesses help keep real estate industry ticking

Calgary's new home construction business won't slow down with booming business

U of C, Mustard Seed Ministry work to assist Calgary homeless

Inflation adding to costs

Real estate investor Lionel Hinch started with a plan

Builder's website allows clients to monitor project's evolution

Flick of switch cuts down wild bird fatalities, improves security

Insulated concrete forms and geothermal technology gain steam

Products address concerns over home contaminants

Select clients get tantalizing peek at upscale Elbow Valley offerings

Products address concerns over home contaminants

Stettler employers going 'extra mile' to attract staff

Wireless or wired, you come to depend on these handy gadgets

Downtown costs have tenants rethinking space, parking needs

Environmentally friendly designs helping to educate consumers

No market bust in sight, says U.S. industry leader

Assessment barrier to redevelopment or sale

Clients also receive life skills lessons at Drop-In Centre program

New construction won't dent low vacancy rate

Cost expectations often shaped by television shows

Show provides product exposure

Failsafe Canada uses Web to curb property crime at new-home sites

Edmonton market firing on all cylinders

From Realtors to do-it-yourself, options abound

Researcher says existing home refits will cut space-heating costs

'Home away from home' offered to on-the-move businesspeople

Better environmental protection may be one benefit of CN rail spill

Program helps cover deposits and arrears

Consultants work with clients to make their dream house a reality

Website can be powerful marketing tool for home sales

Homeowners seek ways to minimize risk

Minimizing risks high on homeowners' agenda

Commuters drive up value of small-town homes

Echo Haven development aims to build with environment in mind

Fort McMurray tops all comers in average price

Sector boom proving skeptics wrong

Architect says more daring needed in density for Calgary's Beltline

Help phone, womens' residence both gain from fundraiser

But strong market no guarantee of quick sale

Downtown businesses seek information on plan

Market research key to success, say agents

Industry reacts to increased interest in gardens, lawns

Calgary housing starts likely to fall as resales soar

Project could inspire more livable city core

Downtown companies find unique solutions to vacancy crunch

Home buyers seeking professional scrutiny

Networking group builds on industry unity

But numbers remain unclear as criminals aren’t filing reports

Real estate conference benefits women in need

Economist says Calgary's 'footprint' can't be supported

Brokers say property great place for clients to put money to work

Privacy among issues in Calgary real estate

Society seeking funding stability

Habitat store helping build decent housing

Industry investment in school-based programs will pay off

Business success looms large for globetrotting entrepreneur

Relocation service faces challenge as head office staff move west

Oil and gas development not always bad for sales

Buyers advised to ask tougher questions

Controlling water cited as a key to solving outbreaks

Suburban office sector growing faster than in downtown core

‘Heart of the oilpatch’ location highlighted

Alberta Home Builders’ Association honours industry’s high achievers

Using professionals for upgrades deliver best bang for owner’s buck

Website will get test drive at housebuilders’ conference

Alberta defies CMHC’s traditional indicators

Major events loom for Edmonton, Calgary

There’s no substitute for good tradespeople in reno

Big business partners vault home-ownership assistance to a new level

Business initiative draws customers to 11th Avenue strip

Internet puts collection into global spotlight

Understanding forces of supply and demand will boost odds

Renter's market hits western cities

First rule for smart landlords: be a handyman