It’s the 21 century. It’s a brave new world out there. Technology is ever-changing, and methods of advertising change with the wind. The new online media tool of the week is like a chameleon changing its colors. With all of this going on around you, and all of the possible ways to market a home,...
Price: $229,900 Size: 1114 sq.ft. Style: 1.5 Storey Area: Mountview “BUILT TO LAST!” Great potential in this quaint 1.5 storey in the popular neighborhood of Mountview! Nice open design on the main floor and in the basement will allow great opportunities for further development. This home has been well maintained over the years, with some...
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Price: $184,900 Size: 924 sq.ft. Style: Condominium Area: Johnstone Park SHOWHOME STYLE! Immaculate main floor condo in Johnstone Crossing, comes with 2 PARKING STALLS! Bright, open layout and beautifully upgraded. Kitchen includes centre island with sink and breakfast bar, black appliances, corner pantry and a nice dining area as well. Stackable washer / dryer is...
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Price: SOLD! If you were looking for a property like this, the unit next door is still available, and another duplex is almost complete in Westpark, that will be the exact same floor plan as this unit. Mike Wiseman True North Realty 403.896.8383 mike@mikewiseman.com http://www.mikewiseman.com
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2012 is off to a great start. People seem to have an interest in buying this year. 2011 business was down, but that is real estate. Great website here. Best of luck to everyone in 2012, realtors, purchasers and sellers.
The longer I am in real estate, the more this topic comes up with buyers and sellers. It really is quite the topic of discussion for people when looking to make a move in real estate. I had written a blog post a while back on new vs. old and the potential return on investment...
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As someone who grew up in an older home in a matured neighborhood…OLD IS GOLD! Homes built in the 50s and 60s will outlast most new homes!
Hey Heather! Nice to get a perspective from someone who has done both, hope you guys are enjoying the new (old) home!
Older 100%, we’ve done the new. And after a few years became unenchanted. Between the house settling and trying to get warrenty work (not getting into that), and privacy. When our backyard after ten feet became our neighbours front yard. Was not for us. With older it can be a headache and a surprise of ‘whats next to go’? We are redoing our deck this summer since all the tiles are literally falling off. But for the character and privacy (10 mature trees) I wouldnt have it any other way
Thanks for the note Colette! I am on-board with you there, fixing up an old house can be a ton of fun 
I am all about the old house for the mature yard and character. And considering I am an interior decorator, fixing up an old house is the fun part for me!
Haha, thanks for the comment Brian, as I suspected efficiency vs. maturity is a great topic of discussion. Positives and Negatives on both sides of the coin. Delburne can only hope you are right, they need the uptick in house value 
I’ve built two new houses, and have been landscaping for 10 years, watching teesny little trees struggle for life. Dollar for dollar, we’ve spent thousands on landscaping. We could have spent that on a stainless steel kitchen in an older home. But, our utilities are less now than they were 10 years ago.
It’s Utility bills vs. mature yard for me. the rest is a wash.
Won’t be building again. Pretty soon the new houses in Red Deer will be in Delburne anyway
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