The Future Southeast LRT Line

The Future Southeast LRT Line is not expected to be built for 20 to 30 years. The new residential areas in the Southeast area of Calgary are still growing and have not reached a minimum threshold for the LRT line.

The study on the north section of the line has been recently completed. Calgary City Council will decide on the alignment soon. The alignment would run from the Elbow River by the CPR tracks continuing along the west side of CPR and CNR tracks southward until Ogden Road where it would rejoin the CPR tracks until Glenmore Trail.

The Calgary Transit 20 Year Capital Plan (revised February 2004) has now listed the Southeast LRT line in its plans. Construction is to begin in 2019 and be completed to Douglasdale in 2023. The project is not funded and will cost an estimated $549 million.

Six stations on the North end have been planned:

Ramsay/Inglewood

Located: 11th Avenue SE at 10th Street SE

Blackfoot

Located: 26th Avenue SE at 11th Street SE near Blackfoot Trail SE

Highfield/Bonnybrook

Located: Highfield Blvd. SE near Ogden Road SE

Lynnwood

Located: West of Ogden Road SE, North of Lynnwood community

Millican/Ogden

Located: West of Ogden Road SE at 68th Avenue SE

Glenmore

Located: South of Glenmore Trail

Right-of-way has been protected for the second phase of the future line from Glenmore Trail through to McKenzie Towne.

Four stations on the South end have been planned:

Douglasdale (Douglas Glen)

Located: 114th Avenue SE, East of 24th Street SE

Shepard

Located: North side of 130th Avenue SE, West of Barlow Trail SE

New Brighton

Located: 52nd Street SE, South of 130th Avenue SE

McKenzie

Located: 52nd Street SE, South of McKenzie Towne Blvd.

The line will eventually extend south of Highway 22X to a station close to a future Hospital site at 196th Avenue SE.

For more information about future LRT plan, please take a look at the link below.

http://www.calgarytransit.com/pdf/ct_lrt_network_plan.pdf

卡尔加里房屋入冬前的准备

卡尔加里的冬天来得时早时晚，作为屋主，提早做些准备工作是很必要的。下面是十几条小提醒，提早动手，以免太晚了。

检查热气容易逃窜之处，好好给房子保暖

1 – 里里外外检查房子，看看哪些地方有裂痕漏风之处，赶快补上。如果你不确定最佳处理办法，可以排上照片，带着照片去附近的Home Depot问询建议。

2 – 如果你觉得往年冬天室温太低，也许你可以添加一层保温膜。但是你要特别注意，新添加的这层一定保证湿气扩散，要不然湿气累积，墙体会发霉。

3 – 也可以给玻璃上加层塑料薄膜，你可以在RONA或Home Depot 找到Insulator kits，价廉物美。 要是还不够的话，嘿嘿，你可以在塑料薄膜上贴上bubble wrap。

保养锅炉

4 – 要是首次启动锅炉有异味产生，关闭锅炉，找个专家前来查看查看。

5 – 每年找个锅炉专家检测、清洗一次总是有备无患的，这样你的锅炉可以维持更长久。

6 – 按照过滤膜的规格，提前购买几个过滤膜，定期更换/1-2个月换一次即可。太脏的过滤膜，因为热气穿透力差，所以效率低。

清理屋檐槽/eave trough

7 – 小心使用梯子，总之你得站得靠近屋顶，用笤帚或者用手/戴上手套，将屋檐槽内的落叶等垃圾清理干净，要是能用水冲洗得话最好了。

8 – 要是排雨管堵了，积雪在屋檐槽融化后会形成冰溜滴水，对地基、窗户台甚至房屋内部都产生恶劣影响。

9 – 同时排雨管末端也要尽可能远离房屋地基。

防冻措施

10 – 一定要知道房屋水源总控制阀在哪里，预防紧急情况发生。要是你离家有段时间，把室温设置提高一点。同时，查看保险公司条例，看看多久房屋得有人前来查看，要不然万一因天气有关导致的保险，保险公司可能会拒绝索赔。

11 – 如果有空调的话，得将水放干。要是空调有水阀的话，请关闭。同时关闭任何连接室外的水阀屋内开关，打开室外阀门，将水放干。

12 – 要是房屋室外有暴露的水管设施，最好包上保温膜，防止冻裂。

防冬设备

13 – 更新破损雪铲、笤帚，准备冰刀清理人行道、车库前的积冰还是有必要的。      注意：购买高质量的雪铲，缓解腰部疲劳、轻松铲雪还是值得的。

14 – 储备几袋沙子、化冰用品，可以撒在门前人行步道上。

15 – 要是你得在户外停车的话，可以考虑买个汽车发动器/starter。

准备最差的状况

16 – 在目前绝大部分社区使用供电能源的情况下，适当储备打火机、火柴、蜡烛，预防短期停电还是有必要的。也可以考虑安装用电后备装置，防止丢失重要的、没来得及储存的电子文档或者其它敏感电子设备。

17 – 将供电/水、供气服务商联系电话记到方便地方，以备急用。

18 – 储备些不宜腐烂的食物、用水，还有急救箱/first-aid kit，毯子。至少有个紧急疏散的计划，如果特殊情况发生。

卡尔加里公寓系列–维多利亚公园Union Square 2012 年第二季度销售统计

Union Square是卡尔加里维多利亚公园社区一街上三大高层公寓之一，竣工于2009年，建筑商是Apex。由于它的铝合金镶边玻璃外墙，还有它是三大高层公寓最高那幢，所以你一眼就能识别出它来。

其它相关信息如下：

• 27 Stories High
• 163 Condo / Townhome Units
• Commercial and retail spaces on the bottom floors
• Interiors have high-end finishings
• Full stainless steel appliance sets
• Granite countertops
• Full glass floor to ceiling walls
• Beautiful views of Calgary and the surrounding areas

 

2012 第二季度销售统计如下：

• 售出仅一间
• 成交均价– $341,000
• 每平方尺成交均价– $513.55
• 挂牌均价– $349,900
• 每平方尺挂牌均价– $526.96
• 售价/挂牌价比率为 – 97%
• 在市场上挂牌平均天数为– 51 天

Union Square附近便利设施等等细节：

• Talisman Recreational Centre
• Stampede Grounds
• Big Four Building
• Scotiabank Saddledome
• Round Up Centre
• Sunterra Market
• Guiseppe’s Italian Market
• Cilantro
• Una Pizza and Wine
• Red’s Diner
• Macs
• Thai Tai
• Downtown LRT Station
• 还有更多更多!

Evergreen Estates Real Estate Report - Jul. ~Sept.

27 properties were sold in second quarter in Evergreen Estate, 22 of them are Single Family Houses.

The lowest sold price for Bungalow house was $430,000.00

The highest sold price for Bungalow house was $880,000 with walkout basement and size is 1997Sq.Ft. And it locates next to Fish Creek Park.

                                          (landscaping in back yard)

 

The lowest sold price for 2 story house was $458,000.00

The highest sold price for 2 story house was $945,000 with walkout basement and size is 2990Sq.Ft. It has no park view at all, mostly was sold for size and renovation.

 

5 condominiums were sold in second quarter. They are all in Beacon Hill Shawnee Slopes.

The average sold price for one-bedroom-apartment is $241,500.

The average sold price for two-bedroom-apartments is $299,000.

 

Evergreen Estate Sales States:
STYLE	HIGH	LOW	AVG	AVG DAYS TO SELL	TOTAL
2 STOREY/SPLITS	945,000	458,000	637,294.12	37.7	17
BUNGALOW	430,000	880,000	617,400	48.6	5
3&4 LEVEL SPLITS
BI-LEVEL

11个小窍门帮助你整理房子外表，来吸引买家

#1 – Maximizing exposure from the inside out

Almost everyone who is looking to buy a new home begins searching on the internet. If you are selling your home, it is imperative that you have high quality, professional photos. Make sure you have good angles of the front and back including the yard. You may also want to consider taking photos of the street or any nearby parks, playgrounds, schools or recreational amenities. Having good photos means a higher chance of getting potential home buyers to view your property, which is the first step in getting an offer.

#2 – Pretend to be the buyer

Perform a exterior walk of your home with a pen and notepad handy, so you can do an intense evaluation of what looks off, what needs to be fixed, what needs to be cleaned and what may need to be replaced all together. When pulling into the driveway quickly scan your home for other things that have might gone unnoticed, such as a soccer ball on the roof or some siding that has gone missing. Dents, dings and scuffs can all be easily touched up and should be so that you’re home is in the best presentable manner for potential buyers.

#3 – Ask for another opinion

Home owners often become accustomed to paint chips on the garage door, weathered siding, outdoor cobwebs and other mini defects that accumulate over the years. Asking someone you trust who isn’t a part of the household to do their own evaluation can really help give you an idea of what needs to be changed in order to maximize your homes curb appeal.

#4 – Let the light in

Homes with open curtains can seem more inviting and appealing from the street. Try opening up those blinds and curtains and if possible, keep the look uniform for all levels of the house. Homes with brighter interiors sometimes tend to sell faster than their counterparts.

#5 – Basic maintenance

It will do your home well to keep the yard clean of any debris as well as make sure you weed the garden, trim the grass / shrubbery when need be. By keeping the exterior of your house well-maintained, home buyers are left with an impression that the interior is treated in the same manner. Make your home ready

#6 – Look upwards!

Often enough home owners don’t pay any attention to the condition of their roof. Does your rooftop look dirty? Are there any shingles missing? If you are selling your home, having a fully-intact, clean looking roof will substantially boost your homes curb appeal.

#7 – Address numbers

Believe it or not, making your numbers look nice or more visible can boost your curb appeal. Happy looking numbers is a form of prideful ownership. Consider getting numbers that stand out and suit the style of your home.

#8 – Highlight your walkways

Solar lights are an affordable way to highlight your homes landscaping. Try using them along walkways and any other custom features you want to have noticed.

#9 – Lights on for night time showings

If it is night time when you have a showing, try to leave the lights on inside so the buyers are greeted by a welcoming, bright home from the moment they drive up.

#10 – Pressure wash it

Nothing cleans the exterior of your home better than a pressure washer. They are a very affordable to rent if you don’t have one already and are an efficient way to make your home sparkling clean. Make sure you get the walkways, deck area, sides, windows and underneath any roof lips you might have. Try to avoid using a steam pressure washer, as the temperature is so hot it could easily peel any paint off of your home, and also cause serious burns without proper personal protective equipment.

#11 – Colour is good

 

Boost your curb appeal by mixing up the colours of plants in your garden as well as in any deck and window pots you might have. Colourful plants can instantly promote the look of your home for the better. Consider asking for advice at the local garden store to see what plants will have the lowest annual maintenance.

Listing to sell in Calgary?

All of the above items will help you sell your home for the most money in the shortest time frame. For an accurate and current market analysis on your homes value please send an email to info@huijin.ca , I will get right back to you.

卡尔加里公寓系列– Xenex on 12th

 Xenex 公寓楼坐落在卡尔加里市中心788 12th Avenue SW，位于Connaught社区。 交房于2008年底2009年初，是幢18层高的水泥钢筋大楼 ，拥有150个单元。建筑商是声誉显赫 的Bucci。这栋公寓当时很流行，也源于难得的好地段，位于BELTLINE。公寓主要有一室、两室两种，但是也有部分三室户型在2楼，用户可以申请HOME OFFICES，因其独特的ZONING。

13间东向单身汉户型/STUDIO约536平方尺，一室面积716-740平方尺，两室面积883-1200平方尺。顶层套房1600、1800、2045平方尺。套内都有洗衣间。

• Address: 788 12th Avenue SW
• Community: Connaught
• Total Height: 18 Stories
• Total Units 150
• Construction: Concrete
• Building Type: Highrise
• Year Built: 2008/2009
• Developer: Bucci

年度数据如下：

• 目前共售出4间
• 平方尺均价为 $408.29
• 成交价格是挂牌价格的97.23%
• 在市场上的平均天数是112天
• 售出两间一室公寓均价为$309,500
• 售出两间两室公寓均价为$496,000

卡尔加里近市中心Infill房屋 – 独立屋 vs 连体屋

卡尔加里近市中心Infill房屋  – 独立屋 vs 连体屋

准备居住靠近市中心新房子的房主们总是会面临两大抉择，选独立屋呢？还是连体房屋？

(上图为一套West Hillhurst在售的1992年建成的独立屋，还是这三个社区最便宜的呢，挂牌价$699,999)

最明显的区别大家都知道，那就是独立屋中间没有共享的那堵墙。普通的连体屋建筑在50英尺的地块上，所以如果你看到的连体屋DUPLEX占地比这个宽，那就是个好地块。

有时建筑商在50英尺/15.24米的地块上建造2个独立屋，房屋一般宽17英尺。所以，设计方案、建筑格局很重要。但是在50英尺的地块上建造的DUPLEX，就有21英尺宽，提供更舒适的生活空间。

买家购买独立屋，还是连体屋？很大程度上取决了购买预算。

下面是Sunnyside，Hillhurst， West Hillhurst三个市中心北面INFILL房源链接。
http://abmls.mlxchange.com/DotNet/Pub/EmailView.aspx?r=71480523&s=ALB&t=ALB

要是您想了解更多INNER CITY INFILL房源信息，请联系金辉   info@huijin.ca , 403-805-7766。 

卡尔加里的烂漫饭店

Date nights are essential at the beginning of a courtship, maintaining the fire or revitalizing the spark in any relationship. What constitutes a romantic setting? Think candlelight, amorous music, picturesque scenery and a crackling fire. Whether you’re on a budget or looking to splurge, we have a list of restaurants that exemplify romance and will sure make your significant other swoon.

Here are our Best Calgary Date Ideas…

Brava Bistro is a quintessential romantic dining experience in Calgary offering guests an exceptional diverse cuisine, an award-winning wine list and unparalleled service in a simple, yet elegant setting.

• Address – 723 17 Avenue SW
• Phone – (403) 228.1854

Vero Bistro has an incredible seafood platter for sharing. Enjoy plentiful of mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, seasonal fish, lobster tail, king crab claw and calamari. Definitely a best Calgary date idea for those who love sea food.

• Address – 209 10 Street NW
• Phone – (403) 283.8988

Giuseppe de Gennaro broke our hearts when Capo closed. But he has renewed our faith in authentic romantic Italian cuisine by opening Borgo Trattoria. Their menu is based on sharing so try their Orecchio D’Elefante – a meal for two consisting of veal chop, arugula salad and truffle frites. What better way to share a romantic date in Calgary than at Borgo Trattoria?

• Address – 818 16th Avenue SW
• Phone – (403) 245.2202

Summertime at River Cafe screams romance. Try a romantic picnic in the park right on the bank of the Bow River! This Calgary restaurant offers a basket filled with fresh fruit, cheese, candied salmon, a selection of sandwiches and delectable sweets.

• Address – 25 Prince’s Island Park
• Phone – (403) 261.7670

Il Sogno will deliver an unforgettable evening. Amid flickering candlelight, attentive service and haute Italian cuisine, you and your guest will take pleasure in the serene ambience.

• Address – 24 4th Street NE
• Phone – (403) 232.8901

La Boulangerie captures the vivid essence of an outdoor patio cafe in Paris. Offering fresh baguettes, croissants, sandwiches and French pastries, it will be hard to resist ordering just one item. The buttery, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate croissant is a must.

• Address – 2435 4th Street SW
• Phone – (403) 984.9294

Tucked away in Sunnyside, Vendome Cafe is a quaint cafe perfect for a romantic breakfast, brunch, lunch or just a coffee. Share or be selfish by indulging in their tantalizing dessert including fresh fruit on meringue or tiramisu.

• Address – 940 2nd Avenue NW
• Phone – (403) 453.1140

Discover Morocco by taking a trip to Sultan’s Tent. Everything from the stunning decor, hypnotic music and authentic dishes will leave a sensual experience for you and your date.

• Address – 4 – 14th Street NW
• Phone – (403) 244.2333

Treat your date with a unique and charming dining adventure at Jacquline Suzanne’s Bistro. Savour their Grand Marnier scallops with a glass of Pinot Grigio while being surrounded by their eclectic collection of antiques.

• Address – 1219 9th Avenue SE
• Phone – (403) 266.1005

Moti Mahal features rich interiors accented with warm wood furnishings, dim lighting and hanging artwork reminisce the streets of Kashmir. The relaxed yet enchanting atmosphere is an inviting setting to share the wide variety of succulent dishes while sipping on a chai martini.

• Address – 1805 14th St SW
• Phone – (403) 228.9990

购买Aspen Woods房子的三大原因

Aspen Woods是位于卡尔加里西南角的一个高尚社区，它也是卡尔加里人喜欢居住社区之一。（社区排名，请看http://calgaryrealtors.blogspot.ca/2012/08/2012_23.html）。

下面是人们购买Aspen Woods的三大主要原因：

#1 – 房屋质量高

Aspen Woods建筑商都是高端房屋建筑商，比如：

• Crystal Creek Homes
• ALBI Homes
• Duri Homes
• West View Builders Group
• Truman Homes
• Elegant Homes

他们都是award winner、高端房屋建筑商，因房屋质量高及售后服务佳知名。

#2 – 社区空间大

大部分的房屋占地大，意味着更多私家空间，从而引领舒适生活方式。同时社区自然拥有峡谷、林间小道、公园、运动空地等等。

更多房屋本身自带的空间、以及社区配套的生活娱乐空间，使得高端买家密切关注此社区。

#3 – 地段

Aspen Woods即远离喧嚣，又与市中心咫尺之遥。开车去市中心也就15-30分钟，完全看你驾车路线及时间了。这和其它“郊区”社区比较起来，那可不是同日而语的。当然，Aspen Woods并不是到市中心最近的社区，但是它的如下特点足够来弥补：

• 坐在家中即可享受Foothills 和Rocky Mountains景观
• 周边遍布大量便利购物、娱乐设施
• 即时逃离城市、驶往远山
• 社区内也有大量户外活动机会
• 便利前往St. Michael’s Catholic 教堂、西山健身活动中心/Westside Rec. Centre、加拿大奥林匹克公园、Pinebrook高尔夫乡村俱乐部、Elbow Springs 高尔夫俱乐部、2013年初即将开通的西线LRT等等。

社区房源链接如下：
http://www.huijin.ca/communities/aspenwoods.html

SOLD---西南区Somerset 两卧室公寓，步行LRT

c3541157 # 1318 1000 SOMERVALE CO SW $210,000  售出 2012年10月5日

Clean and pristine, this owner occupied, nicely decorated and updated CORNER unit offers 2 generously sized bedrooms, + 2 - 4 piece bathrooms, IN SUITE LAUNDRY and over 960 sq' of living space. This great floor plan has the Master bedroom with 2 closets and its own private 4 pc en-suite privately located at the opposing side of the unit from the large 2nd bedroom. The entry way is spacious and leads to the open concept living area. The kitchen is centrally located, and well planned out. The white cupboards and opening kitchen window make this a bright space. The Living room has sliding glass doors to an expansive corner balcony with South East exposure, a perfect place to take in the early and late day sunshine while providing bountiful natural light into the home. The LRT, immense shopping facilities, Schools, and Public recreational facilities are only minutes away.

Springbank Hill 2012 年第二季度销售统计

大部分居民认为居住在卡尔加里还是安全地

A new police survey says most Calgarians believe this is a safe city to live in.

The results of the 2012 Calgary Police Commission Citizen Survey say more people share that attitude than in previous years.

In 2008, when Calgary topped the nation for gang related murders, most people surveyed were nervous about gang activity in the city.

In 2012, Calgarians' biggest concerns in their neighbourhood seem to be home break and enters.

42 percent of Calgarians 'somewhat agree', Calgary is a safe place to live.

The biggest improvement: 52 percent of citizens 'strongly agree' the city is safe.

That's up nearly 30 percent since four years ago.

2012年9月份卡尔加里房地产市场报告

尽管全国地产不断调整，卡尔加里房地产持续价量齐升！

                                                          ---二手房市场持续缓慢稳定恢复

 Calgary, 十月一日， 2012 –   卡尔加里本月民宅销售持续上涨，比去年同期涨11%。城市界内，前九个月共成交17,018套，比2011年多15%。

大家总谈及全国房地产市场放缓，然而，卡尔加里销售量、成交价格持续改善，没有往回调整的迹象。同时呢，几年来第一次，卡尔加里的秋季市场不同以往、表现特别。

独立屋市场成交量又提高了，尽管新挂牌量持续稳定降低。不过九月份新挂牌还是比八月份强了一点儿，目前市场供给进入均衡状态。

九月份独立屋市场基准价为 $432,900，比去年同期高8%。过去三个月以来，价格表现稳中有升，根本没把夏天度假淡季放在眼里。

截至9月底为止，共管公寓共售出2,762 单元，比2011年涨10%。随着新挂牌量的下降、需求的上升，总体库存的降低已经开始促使价格往上走。九月份公寓市场基准价为 $249,300, 比去年同期涨4%。另外，去年同期价格走势是下降的。

前三个季度排屋共售出2,061套，比去年同期涨 14%。目前市场基准价为$277,700，比去年 同期小涨2%。

近期市场的活跃表现带动了二手房市场回归到长线均线水平，价格复苏。2011年底市场表现大大低于平常年份的销售状况，那时关于全球经济前景的担忧甚多。同时，也有关于美国经济再度下滑、及加拿大国内经济放缓的担忧。

尽管对经济前景不太乐观，但是和去年相比，消费者还是对平原省份房地产保持信心。另外，卡尔加里失业率继续走低，薪金也往上调，全职就业机会涨幅远远超出全国平均水平。