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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
This stunning 1/3 acre lot boasts breathtaking views of the lake, mountains, and city skyline, making it the perfect location to build your dream home. Nestled on a quiet street in the sought-after community of Kinniburgh, this property is conveniently located close to top-rated schools and shopping. Additionally, the proposed urgent care centre in Serenity is just a stone's throw away, providing easy access to medical care when needed.This lot is situated near the end of the lake, offering direct access to the bike paths that connect to the TransCanada trail. Enjoy the serene beauty of the area as you stroll, jog or bike along the picturesque paths. What's more, this land has never been built on before, offering a blank canvas for you to create your own paradise.Zoned as residential es...
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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
2 Story Walkout on Large Corner Lot. OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescription $699,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 Full Bathrooms1 Half Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 2,297 sqftLot: 5,588 sqftYear Built: 2007MLS #: A2004898 Location 265 Hawkmere CloseChestermere, AB T1X 0B9Canada Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay RE/MAX Real Estate Mountain View403-207-1776marjoriemckay@live.cahttp://www.chestermererealestate.com       Listed by: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW Our recent listings 2 Story Walkout on Large Corner Lot. | $699,000 | Chestermere, ABBacking Onto West Creek Pond | $689,000 | Chestermere, ABBring The Extended Family and the Home Business! | $1,495,000 | Chestermere, AB60 Acres Near Chestermere with 2 shops. | $1,825,000 | Chestermere, AB Subscribe to our listing feed Nearb...
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By Byron Henry - eXp Realty, Realtor
(eXp Realty - Calgary)
Calgary Downtown Condo Buildings In downtown Calgary, you will find a mix of two styles of condominium buildings, high-rise and low-rise. One of the first decisions a buyer has to make is the style they prefer. According to the Emporis Standards: High-rise building: A multi-story structure between 35-100 meters tall, or a building of unknown height from 12-39 floors. Low-rise building: An enclosed structure below 35 meters which is divided into regular floor levels. Standards do vary throughout the world. In Calgary, a High-rise building is considered to be 5+ stories and a Low-rise is 2-4 stories. Each of these building styles has its pros and cons. A pro for a high-rise condo is that they typically provide expansive views. A con might be the time spent waiting for an elevator. For a ...
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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
Is privacy a priority?  This walkout bungalow backs onto a greenspace and has the privacy you crave.  Located on a friendly cul de sac, this home has an oversized concrete drive where you can park your boat or smaller RV.   On the main level, you will find a terrific dining room that could be used as an office, a generous kitchen with an island & raised breakfast bar. The kitchen has plenty of storage & counter space. Off the kitchen is an eating area & large family room w/ vaulted ceiling. The primary bedroom has a four-piece bath and a walk-in closet., There is a second bedroom and  4 piece bath to complete the main level. The lower family room is 30 X16 & leads to a flex room, storage area, 3-piece bath, and a very generous 3rd bedroom. You will be amazed by the outdoor space! The ma...
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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
We have been pioneers in marketing our listings in Chestermere with Drone and video tours. Kevin McKay has his drone pilot license, so he can legally run the larger, better-quality drones. He can also edit the videos and blend the inside of the home with the exterior and neighborhood videos. The purpose of these videos is to honestly represent the home as though the buyers were actually walking through the home.   Local and National Marketing!We promote our Drone and Video Tours in the national marketplace, locating buyers that are moving to this area.  If they like what they see they will tell their Buyer’s Agent to show them the home.We Set Up Our Clients For Success!   It is a competitive market out there, and it can change in a heartbeat. With 28 years of experience, we have worked ...
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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
Our family has been selling Chestermere and area homes since 1993.  That is 30 years of working together!  It has worked so well for us that our son Kevin, is coming to work with us.The secret is that we each have the areas that we specialize in.  Marjorie McKay loves marketing and promoting the listings.  Whether it is on our self-managed website, Facebook, blogging, or internet marketing Marjorie has mastered each of these platforms.Kevin McKay is a licensed drone pilot and a videographer.  He is responsible for all of the images you see on our listings.  Having a drone video, and drone photography shows off the exterior of the property, the neighbourhood, the yard, and the proximity to parks, schools, and other amenities.  On acreages, it shows the rest of the property.  Check out ou...
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By Byron Henry - eXp Realty, Realtor
(eXp Realty - Calgary)
Downtown West End Calgary - An Ideal Place to Live for All AgesA picture is worth a thousand words. Downtown West End is a community nestled on the western corner of Downtown Calgary. It is a high density community primarily composed of high-rise residential condominiums. It is bounded on the north by the Bow river - a playground for rafters and paddle boarders, and is bounded on the east by the Downtown Commercial Core - Calgary’s dense business district.The typical West End resident would say it is situated in a perfect downtown location as it allows quick access to the Commercial Core as well as west to the mountains. Although these are great reasons to make the Downtown West End your home, there is so much more. I have compiled a list of my favourite things about this community. Tak...
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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
Collect cars? Home business? Want horses? This 60-acre parcel has lots of potential. The 2668 sq. ft. two-story home has a unique fieldstone fireplace to set off the spacious living room. The dining room will accommodate the whole family. A spacious kitchen with granite counters overlooks the sunny west-facing yard. The master bedroom also has a field-stone fireplace. Lots of room for entertaining inside and out. The yard has a built-in kitchen, and RV parking with hook-ups, there is a 5,295 sq. ft. shop, with 100 amp service, high ceilings, and a small mezzanine. The Quonset is heated with a pellet stove and it is 32 x 48 with 100 amp power. This property has a 6.3-kilowatt backup generator in a separate building, so you are safe if the power goes off. There is room above the garage fo...
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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
This unique custom-built home has room for generations of family! Bring the business! This 10-acre parcel has a 3500 sq. ft. shop with 14-foot high doors. 200 amp service and 100 amp service and a water cistern provide services for the shop. There is an area with a mezzanine for an office, ready to be developed. There is also a setup for livestock. This elegant home is wide open with a very flexible floor plan. 6,278 sq. ft. of total living area including the walkout level. On the 3253 sq. ft. main floor, there are 3 bedrooms and a den up, a main floor laundry room, a powder room, breakfast nook, and dining room. The kitchen is well-appointed with a large pantry with plumbing for another sink. There are two sinks in the kitchen, a 6-burner gas cooktop, a wall oven, a microwave, and a wa...
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By Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay, Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776
(RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW)
Your vacation home, and everyday home in one! This lakefront home was custom-built in 2015. Designed for this lot, this home has plenty of windows, and 10-foot ceilings, with a 19-foot vault in the great room. 3.165 sq. ft. on a west-facing lot on the sandy south shore of Chestermere lake. The main floor is well designed with a generous kitchen, dining room and great room all overlooking the lake. There is also a den, a mudroom, on this floor. The second level hosts an amazing owner's suite with a 19-foot vaulted ceiling, and a huge walk-in closet, the attached bath has a 60 x 36' tiled shower, a private powder room, and a generous soaker tub. There are two more bedrooms with walk-in closets, a fourth bedroom, and a bonus room. There is also a 4-piece bath and a laundry room on the floo...
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By Byron Henry - eXp Realty, Realtor
(eXp Realty - Calgary)
Sunnyside Calgary - More to Offer than You ThinkSo if I’ve heard this question once – I have heard it a million times. Ok, maybe not a million. Here it is: what’s the difference between the Calgary community of Kensington and Sunnyside. Actually, as it happens, not much. Kensington is a business district that crosses the communities of Hillhurst and Sunnyside. So when you hear someone say that they LOVE Kensington – they are really referring to four blocks that include shops, restaurants, pubs, and yes – even a cat café. But THAT is for another day. These four blocks are technically in Sunnyside (and Hillhurst). SO now that we have a basic understanding of what-is-what, let's dive into what makes Sunnyside one of the best communities to live in. And why you should live here. Are you rea...
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By Byron Henry - eXp Realty, Realtor
(eXp Realty - Calgary)
East Village – Why you should live thereIf I could live ANYWHERE in Calgary, this would be it. East Village.  It took a couple tries to get this community built but you know what they say about good wine, patience and perseverance... It is considered a mixed-use neighbourhood and when people say it is in the Rivers District – it really is. Historically, EV has been the forgotten cousin – overlooked, left out, and almost entirely ignored. But no longer.EV is geographically fairly small, but that is what makes it so vibrant. An urban oasis that is nestled just steps from the east end of downtown, south of the Bow River and west of Inglewood. It. Has. Everything. People from all over the city flock to this neighbourhood to explore it. But YOU can live here. This is why you should.Take your...
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By Byron Henry - eXp Realty, Realtor
(eXp Realty - Calgary)
Five of the best things to do in the community of West Hillhurst CalgaryWest Hillhurst has a Walk Score of 40. What does this mean? It means that you can park your car and head out and explore your neighbourhood. Think of the money that you will save by NOT filling up your vehicle – money that you can use to go for a meal, a beer (or two) – or do some shopping. You can live a simpler life and spend your money on things that matter to you. Here is a list of MY top things to do in West Hillhurst.Go for Breakfast!Head to a neighbourhood icon - Dairy Lane Café – a modern, intimate café offering farm-to-table Canadian grub. Have a hankering for grass-fed burgers? Vegan burritos? Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwiches? They got it. Drop by for indoor and patio dining – or pop over and grab takeo...
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By Byron Henry - eXp Realty, Realtor
(eXp Realty - Calgary)
Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Hi-Rise Condo in Downtown CalgaryAccording to Calgary Economic Development's  Calgary Head Offices - Fact Sheet 2021, Calgary contains the highest concentration of head offices in Canada with 71% of them being oil and gas companies.Boom and Bust Leads to Head Office ReductionThe Calgary economy has been tightly tied to the oil and gas industry. When oil prices are high, the city and province reap the rewards. When prices are low, it is just the opposite. It has been a constant cycle of boom and bust.The last seven years however have seen an unprecedented exodus of head offices from the downtown core. This started with the sudden reduction in WTI crude prices from $93.17(USD) in 2014 to $48.66(USD) in 2015. This caused many oil and gas companies to re-eva...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Douglasdale, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationDouglasdale and Douglas Glen are two lovely master-planned communities in Calgary's southeastern outskirts. Douglas Glen is located on the Bow River's eastern bank, with Deerfoot Trail to the south and Douglas Glen to the north. McKenzie Park runs along the southern side of Douglas Glen, with 130 Avenue SE as its border. Residents in both developments enjoy a variety of amenities as part of a master-planned community. Schools and neighborhood parks are intentionally located to ensure that families in the region have access to convenient amenities. A well-established commercial sector can also be found northeast of the intersection of Deerfoot Trail and Douglasdale Boulevard. You'll love what the Douglasdale and Douglas Glen n...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
McKenzie Lake, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationMcKenzie Lake is a residential community of Calgary, Alberta, located in the southeast. The Bow River runs through the area on the west, 130 Avenue on the north, Deerfoot Trail on the east, and Stoney Trail on the south. McKenzie Lake, one of Calgary's most popular residential communities, is a master-planned housing property that offers a luxurious living environment close to everything you need. In the middle of the subdivision, there is a private lake. Beautiful outdoor spaces are provided by riverfront parks, which are complemented by smaller community parks located throughout the community. Residents also have convenient access to Deerfoot Trail's several shopping areas and retail stores. The property has schools, and ...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Mahogany, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationOn the southern suburbs of Calgary, Alberta, Mahogany is one of the numerous new home subdivisions. To the east of Auburn Bay, south of Copperfield, and northeast of Seton, the master-planned community is located. The suburb is bordered on the west by 52 Street SE, the north by Stoney Trail SE, the east by 88th Street SE, and the south by Rangeview Boulevard. Mahogany, like other projects in the area, has a number of man-made lakes that add to the community's overall beauty. The Mahogany Beach Club is located in the center of the suburb, which has a circular pattern. The Mahogany Boulevard, which encircles the entire suburb and connects the numerous neighborhoods, acts as the neighborhood's main road. Mahogany real estate is fai...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Chaparral, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationChapparal is a charming suburban town in Calgary's southern outskirts. The development is bordered on the north by Stoney Trail SE, on the west by Macleod Trail SE, on the south by 194 Avenue SE, and on the east by the Blue Devil Golf Club. The suburb is called after Chaparral Lake, which is a beautiful water feature within the community. Select public parks, green areas, and a waterfront community center are available to residents, providing handy enjoyment for all families in the area. Residents of this neighborhood on the outskirts benefit from a short commute to the city center and easy access to surrounding shopping, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Cul de sac patterns are common in the area, reducing the amount of tra...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Sundance, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationSundance is a residential neighborhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bordered on the north and east by Sun Valley Boulevard, the south by the Marquis of Lorne Trail and Highway 22X, and the west by Macleod Trail. Sundance is located west of Fish Creek Provincial Park, close to schools and public transportation. Residents may spend a wonderful day outside with their families by visiting neighboring wildlife spotting and birdwatching areas. The Sundance Lake community was founded in 1982. The Sun Dance of the Native American Indians who lived on Alberta's gorgeous plains was credited with the name. They lived in the Fish Creek Valley from 6,500 BC to the early 19th century, according to local history. In 1883, when one of the...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Auburn Bay, Calgary, AB Community and Real Estate InformationAuburn Bay is one of a number of new home complexes on Calgary's southeastern fringes. The new development is bordered on the west by Cranston, on the south by Seton, on the east by Mahogany, and on the north by Inverness. 52 ST SE, Seton Boulevard, Deerfoot Trail, and Stoney Trail SE are some of the roads that run around its perimeter. The new neighborhood, which is located on the outskirts of the city, enjoys relative isolation from the city's major metropolitan districts while still being close enough to make your daily commute a breeze. Like other towns in the area, Auburn Bay has an artificial lake in the middle of the community. Residents have easy access to a wide range of outdoor attractions, including a small beach ad...
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