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Finding the Gems Trico Homes’ The Gems Series caters to the needs of multi-generational families
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SHOW HOME PROFILE
Classic lawn games and summer toys will keep everyone active and entertained
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Luxuria Homes’ wows with its inaugural show home in Legacy
COMMUNITY
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Affordable, spectacular homes by the river in Wolf Willow
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What’s happening this year at the Calgary Stampede
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Modern farmhouse designs bring a stylish Stampede flavour to the home
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Yee-haw is right! This Stampede season there seems to be more to celebrate, especially first-time homebuyers who can now get a helping hand from the federal government in the purchase of their home. The federal government, through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), just announced the details of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive that could lower the monthly mortgage payments for qualified new homebuyers. Beginning in September, qualified first-time home buyers can avail this shared-equity mortgage program that will see the federal government contribute up to 10 percent towards the cost of a home in exchange for an equivalent equity stake in the property. This is very welcome news that could see the stagnant Calgary housing market start gaining back some ground. According to the CMHC, a family buying a $500,000 home could save as much as $286 per month or more than $3,430 a year. “Our proposed measures will reduce the monthly mortgage for your first home by up to $286. This will mean more money in the pockets of Canadians and will help up to an estimated 100,000 families across Canada,” says Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the CMHC. With more new communities and new home designs coming up in Calgary, that is welcome news, indeed. That incentive can probably work wonders for buyers looking to get into Trico Homes’ new The Gems Series, which is specifically designed for bigger, multi-generational households. Our cover feature introduces readers to this innovative concept that makes its debut in the community of Redstone. We also explore the new community of Wolf Willow by WestCreek Developments that is just getting ready to launch new show homes that offer an affordable riverside lifestyle. We also get the details of Luxuria Homes astounding new show home in Legacy, and the Valentia II is just full of surprises. This Stampede month, we also thought to bring you some new insights on what to expect at the Stampede grounds this year. Our STYLE writer, Christina Loc, talks about fitting your house in the engaging modern farmhouse décor that really fits the Western theme of Stampede. Check out my Around Town news column as well to get the low-down on all the new communities and new home related events happening in the city. It’s exciting to see what’s coming down the road.
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IT’S ALL FUN and games when you can get outside and enjoy those summer vibes. Grab your family and friends then head to the nearest park, your favourite picnic spot, or your go-to campground. When our summers are short yet sweet, it’s high time to unwind in the great outdoors (and it’s as easy as starting in your own backyard). Here for a staycation? These classic lawn games and summer toys will keep everyone active and entertained. Don’t forget to capture all the memories too so you’ll have plenty to look back on and laugh about! NL
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Finding the Gems Trico Homes’ The Gems Series caters to the needs of multi-generational families
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hanging times encourages new thinking. In its nearly three decades of operations, Trico Homes has always kept this spirit of innovation alive in its line of products. The introduction of its new Gems Series proves again its adeptness in fulfilling the demands of a changing market. The concept of multi-generational homes is a relatively new one to Calgary. Having aging parents living with your family under one roof has not been the norm here. But the influx of new cultures where this living arrangement is preferred has influenced the market in a big way. Now there is growing demand for bigger, better designed homes to fit the wants and needs of multigenerational families, and Trico Homes proves again that they are up to the task of providing just what this market wants. Trico’s Gems Series homes that is being introduced first in the northeast community of Redstone is the dream home for homebuyers with extended families living with them. They can fit the needs of multigenerational households who take familial responsibilities to heart, and is perfect even for those who want to support their mortgages through the ability to rent out a portion of their home. “We saw an opportunity to create a new product line that was currently not available in the market,” says Trico Homes’ Vice-President, Marketing, Wanda Palmer. The Gems address the unique needs of families with multiple generations and multiple families living under the same roof. “Our customers communicated their desire for togetherness with elements of privacy. They also shared the importance of flexible, customizable floor plans that maximize functionality and convenience. The Gems
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Series homes offers creative solutions to these needs through unique and elegant designs that provide exceptional value,” she says. Trico won’t be the first homebuilder to target this growing multi-generational market. But they are the first to incorporate all the most popular features that multi-generational households look for in their dream home. These include flexible parking options, standard side entrances, legal suites, spice kitchens, main floor bedrooms with full baths and even options for extra main floor suites.
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Trico has also addressed the biggest problem with existing multi-generational homes: parking. Even if those homes do have five bedrooms, they normally only get a double front attached garage, which may not be enough to suit the vehicle needs of such large households. But in Redstone, The Gems Series not only has wider lots, they are the only ones that offer front drive parking with additional lane access.
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FAST FACTS BUILDER: Trico Homes COMMUNITY: Redstone MODEL: The Gems Series STYLE: Customizable multigenerational homes with front drive and rear lane parking options SIZE: Front Drive Models are from 1,700 to 2,300 sq. ft., while laned models start at 1,900 sq. ft. PRICE: Starting from the $430’s includes home, lot and GST WEBSITE: www.tricohomes.com Register for further information The Emerald 1,973 square-feet
“Redstone’s Phase 9 offers a unique selection of home sites that are not readily available in most areas of the city,” Palmer says. “Trico is the only builder here with these wider lots to accommodate front drive homes with lane access.” Additionally, Redstone is zoned for legal secondary suites, which makes it even more suitable for the Gems Series. Six new show homes are opening on July 13 that illustrate the ingenuity of the Gems Series homes. The Gems Series offers unique home sites wider than any others in the community (ranging from 36- to 46-feet). This allows Trico to incorporate more amazing features in the Gems home designs. The Gems Series consists of three unique front drive homes with rear lanes and two laned homes with a parking pad or double garage options. Front Drive models range from 1,700 to 2,300 square-feet, while the two laned models start from 1,900 squarefeet. “The pricing will be released at our VIP event. People can register on the Trico website for more information,” Palmer says. The entirety of the Gems Series will be available initially only at Redstone, the inclusive young neighbourhood by Qualico Communities that has become an integral part of the New North. Its Emerald and Sapphire laned models are also currently offered in the northwest community of Livingston. Redstone is also the perfect community to launch Trico’s new line of homes, as it has already attracted a diverse range of buyers from first-time home owners to young families, and downsizers. The community has also embraced its multi-cultural identity and has long offered multi-generational homes — in fact, it may be the birth place of the term. “Redstone is an established community with great accessibility to major roads and amenities. It has been one of the fastest selling
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communities in the N.E. There are interconnecting pathways throughout the neighbourhood creating a true sense of community. Redstone will also have a future LRT station, schools and commercial plaza of its own, which is very important to our customers,” Palmer says. The Gems Series fits right at home here. “We designed these homes with our customers’ needs for comfort, convenience and multi-generational living in mind,” she adds. “Trico is very focussed on creating innovative solutions and options for today’s homebuyers. The needs of families change and evolve and we want to make sure our products continue to provide the best in function, style, flexibility and value.” n CALGARYHOMELIVING.COM
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LASTING IMPRESSION Luxuria Homes’ wows with its inaugural show home in Legacy WRITTEN BY
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M A K I N G A G O O D first impression is always important, and when you are a young homebuilder looking to make its mark in a community, it is doubly crucial. Consider that important first step accomplished for Luxuria Homes, as its show home in Legacy — Valentia II — has definitely made quite an impact in this estate community in the southeast. With the help of Gioia Interiors, elegance and opulence blend with functional style in this 2,401-square-foot family home. A loving attention to detail — from its designer stone accented exterior to its well-put-together open concept interior — creates a stylistic symphony of family-oriented comfort and grandeur. It has an additional 800 square-feet of developed space in the basement that brings to bear its full potential for family living. Hap Randev, Luxuria Homes’ Vice-President for Sales and Strategy, says they are quite proud of how Valentia II came out, pointing out that it was specifically designed for Legacy and reflects the vibrancy of this young community by WestCreek Developments. “We are excited to say that people have been very enthusiastic about the new show home,” she says. “People love the fresh design with its unique touches such as the cozy library and spacious mudroom. They also gravitate towards our messaging of custom homes at affordable prices and are truly blown away by all the standard features that are included in our homes.” Luxuria Homes has been building homes in Alberta and surrounding areas for the past 20 years, but the builder feels
that coming into Legacy is the next step up in their growth. “The response from people has been incredible, they love that they have the ability to customize right from the blueprint, and cannot believe all of the luxury features which are included as standards in our homes. We are thrilled with the response to our show home opening and have been fortunate to have quite a few sales already,” Randev says.
OPPOSITE PAGE TOP Grace and elegance are very much in evidence throughout this estate style family home. “Our Valentia II is designed with a modern European Farmhouse interior while the exterior boasts elegant French Country touches. As with all our homes, this particular plan maximizes usable living space with a fresh and inviting design,” Randev says.
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ABOVE As with every other Luxuria Homes offering, “luxury comes standard” in the Valentia II. The home’s French Country exterior complements the stately streetscape of Legacy’s estate community. “Legacy is a great place to live and raise a family,” Randev says. “It is a community built to last generations with all the necessary amenities nearby while still maintaining its natural environment. It has a small-town neighbourly feel that you don’t often find in new communities anymore.” LEFT The kitchen is the beating heart of the home. Designed to amaze and to entertain, the wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring, one-and-a-quarterinch quartz countertops, full-length designer tile backsplash and high ceilings combine to give it a rich, warm feel. Function is not far behind with the tons of storage space provided and the extended eating ledge on the large centre island is perfect for busy families.
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fast facts BUILDER: Luxuria Homes COMMUNITY: Legacy DEVELOPER: WestCreek Developments STYLE: The Valentia II is a two-storey, triple-garage esatate family home SIZE: 2,401 sq. ft., with 800 sq. ft. developed basement PRICE: Valentia II is at $835,000 ADDRESS: 116 Legacy Mount S.E. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.luxuriahomes.ca
RIGHT The vaulted ceiling of the bonus room adds to the grand appeal of the Valentia II, and this area at the top of the stairs provides the perfect environment for families to gather for movie nights or for playing video or board games. It is situated at the top of the stairs and provides a buffer between the master bedroom and two other bedrooms to afford each family member a sense of privacy.
ABOVE The luxurious master ensuite is designed for relaxing comfort and features his-and-hers sinks along the full-length vanity, a sexy 10-millimetre glass shower stall, a stand-alone tub and a separate water closet. “We created our standard finishes package based on the feedback we received from our clients, our standards include all of their needs and most of their wants. Because of that, we can confidently state that our clients typically spend less than $5,000 on actual upgrades,” Randev says. LEFT The brilliant design touches that permeate the home are even more apparent in the main bath with its blue shiplap feature wall and two sinks with bronze taps and matching light fixtures. The functionality of the home also comes through in the spacious second floor laundry and unique library with built-in shelving.
BELOW The lovely developed basement with wet bar and tons of built-in shelving puts the finishing touch to a truly astounding home. The Valentia II is at $835,000, and Luxuria Homes offers homes in Legacy starting from $475,000. NL
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RIVERSIDE DREAMS Affordable, spectacular homes by the river in Wolf Willow n WRITTEN BY
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RIVERSIDE COMMUNITIES TRADITIONALLY in Calgary have been the domains of big, estate homes for the affluent. And who can blame them? The views, and a lifestyle close to nature that riverside communities afford is one everyone wants, but few can afford. WestCreek Developments’ new Wolf Willow community aims to change all that, as it introduces a wide range of home products that promises to bring affordability to this much-sought after riverside lifestyle. Sitting on the west banks of the Bow River, just on the border of Fish Creek Park, Wolf Willow will have fee-simple townhomes, duplexes, laned homes, and front drive garage move-up homes. With prices starting from the $180,000s, it is as aspirational as it is attainable.
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“THE NEW COMMUNITY OF WOLF WILLOW BY THE BOW RIVER BRINGS AFFORDABILITY AND STYLE IN A RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE.” “The new community of Wolf Willow by the Bow River brings affordability and style in a riverside community for everyone,” says Kalida Goldade, marketing manager at WestCreek Developments. This lush, nature-endowed environment in the southeast is almost like stepping into another world of quiet calm and comfort. Residents can easily go fishing any day with the Bow River right at the backyard, nature hikes can be an everyday adventure, enjoy bird-watching from the comfort of your own deck or patio. “Wolf Willow offers every opportunity to enjoy nature,” Goldade says. “But we’re also just a short drive away for major urban amenities.” There are plenty of commercial establishments already existing in the nearby communities of Chaparral Valley, Walden and Legacy. “We’re readily accessible to and from Stoney Trail and Macleod Trail. You really do get to enjoy the best of both worlds here,” she adds. Safe, too. Flood mitigation was top on West Creek’s mind when they started developing this former asphalt plant and gravel pit. “This site didn’t flood in 2013 when the city experienced it’s worst flooding,” Goldade says. “But we did our due diligence. We brought in six million cubic metres of dirt to raise the site above the one-in-a-thousand-year flood level, that means there is a .001 chance of it flooding each year.” Wolf Willow is just under 500 acres and will have approximately 3,500 homes on build
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out. It will also have 150 acres of open space that will include seven playgrounds. “These won’t be your usual tot lots, we plan to do something very special with the playgrounds here,” Goldade promises. Considering the previous playground work WestCreek has done in their other current communities of Legacy and Cornerbrook, those will be something to look forward to. There are also two future school sites in the community, Goldade says. “Knowing that there will be schools in the community some day is an important factor for many young families.” Wolf Willow lines the Bow River from 194th to 210 Avenues S.E. with entry from the community of Chaparral. It is a well-designed, well-engineered community, where the streets are designed to bring you back to the river. The main street will have a 15-metre wide park running down the middle of the street. “It is not your typical median,” Goldade says. Homes will have a blend of traditional and contemporary designs
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that updates the conventional riverside home look with a more modern bent. Shane Homes will be offering duplexes; while Trico Homes, Jayman BUILT and Morrison Homes will have laned homes and front drive garage homes. Fee-simple townhomes are from Stepper Homes and Madison Avenue Group; and Cove Properties has an apartment-style condo development in Phase 1. Show homes will be available to view starting this summer but a grand opening party is scheduled in September. “Wolf Willow has been designed with a pedestrian environment and connectivity as the primary focus by linking residential areas to parks and natural areas including Fish Creek Park and a dog park that south Calgary very much needs,” she adds. Its name connects the community further to its natural heritage. “We named it after the silvery-green wolf willow plant with flowers and berries that had covered the property,” Goldade says. “Bringing the community back to its roots and natural state is very important to us. Therefore, naming it after a native plant with important ties in the past, was chosen,” she points out, adding that the plant will run along the natural park surrounding the river when the community is complete.” NL
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Local businesses Gicor Renovations, Marvel Cabinetry and stylist Deanna Reddy collaborate to give their client the dream modern farmhouse kitchen. Beautiful painted cabinets, gold accents with ceiling and wall details make this space come together nicely.
armhouse has been on-trend and ongoing for years now. It is a style that elicits great enthusiasm from many, no matter the era. It remains popular because people are drawn to how practical, warm, comfy and inviting this style feels. It is a design that takes up a huge share on social media like Pinterest, Instagram and on television network HGTV. And with Stampede descending upon the city, I thought this would make for a great topic for this month’s discussion in STYLE. While classic and traditional farmhouse interiors might be clichéd or over-thetop for some, praise of the modern farmhouse is truly deserved. With its cleaner lines and fresh feel, this reinvented style is taken to a whole new level that will appeal to many. The great thing about modern farmhouse design is that its overall look covers a diverse range, meaning there are countless ways to be creative, all the while stylish.
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IF YOU ARE BUILDING NEW, IT WILL BE EFFORTLESS TO PULL THIS DESIGN CONCEPT TOGETHER.
Objects like these modern day abstract bull statues are a great addition to a modern farmhouse design. This line is available at Bracko Brothers.
A modern farmhouse can draw from design characteristics from all or some of the following farmhouse styles: rustic, country, French, Scandinavian, coastal, traditional, colonial, and industrial. You can find inspiration from previous design eras to create a design that is truly unique to you. The key to pulling this look together is to incorporate some or all of these modern farmhouse elements. STICK TO A NEUTRAL COLOUR PALETTE. Keep things fresh by adhering to whites, offwhites, soft beige, greys, greige (a combination of grey and beige), and black. The crispness from a neutral palette with touches of dark accents is stunning! DO add pops of colour for added interest. Select colours that can be found in nature. Popular colours include navy blue, sage green, warm tones of yellow and burnt orange.
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RIGHT The D-Bodhi Shelfmate is made of reclaimed teak and is a great way to dress up your walls. This line is available at Metro Element.
DON’T add too much or too many accent colour(s). The whole idea of modern farmhouse is to evoke unfussiness. Having too much colour will take away from the desired tranquil feel. Go for subtle hints of colour. THE KITCHEN TRULY IS THE HEART OF THE HOME. Make a bold statement in the kitchen by sticking to a neutral colour with painted shaker style cabinets as the base of your design
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While Mason jars were on trend for a while, opt for kitchen accessories with sleeker and cleaner lines. Upgrade those Mason jars for more upscale glass containers. Incorporate woods, metals, marble and concrete in to your space
and then create an edgy look by mixing metals and incorporating other natural elements such as rustic woods and natural stone.
DO use white subway tiles for your shower walls and enclose it with glass framed in black metal. Consider black grout for extra drama. I’m feeling flushed just thinking about that combination!
DO recognize it’s the small details that make a space stand out. Use a combination of knobs and handles mindfully grouped and placed in a pattern that is visually appealing. Splurge on a beautifully patterned marble backsplash. While a two-inch overhang is a typical builder standard for countertops, opt for a sleeker more polished look by tightening the overhang of your countertops to make your kitchen look less utilitarian and more like a furniture piece. Lay your hardwood flooring or tile in a herringbone or ladder pattern.
DON’T go too heavy and rustic with metal and don’t go too shiny or brassy with golds. Combining a bit of industrial into your design is fine but don’t overdo it. Matte black, brushed or antique gold is the preferred choice. Both polished and brushed chrome work for silvers.
ACCENT WITH MIX METALS. BLACK, gold and silver are key to adding sophistication and edginess to any modern farmhouse. Consider mixing these metals on lighting and plumbing fixtures, handles and knobs, lamps and accent furniture pieces.
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CREATE DEPTH WITH TEXTURE. Cozy up a room by combining leather, fur, sisal rugs, wicker accents, quilts and knitted throws to contrast against the metal, stone and wood pieces. DO tastefully accessorize your space with iconic items from the early farmhouse days. Decorative antler horns, milk jugs filled with eucalyptus or cotton stems and black-framed farmhouse animals in black and white prints or canvas are nice hints of a bygone era minus the kitsch factor. DON’T use poly-filled pillows. The look is too stiff and does not give off the plush look and feel a toss cushion should have. Feather-filled is the preference or at least opt for a down alternative.
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DON’T — please — use multi-coloured glass mosaics on your backsplash. While glass mosaics are still fine, use a neutral coloured tile. Multi-coloured glass looks chaotic and is outdated.
This Lyla Stool would look stunning in a modern farmhouse kitchen. It has contemporary sleek lines yet the saddlelike quilted seat in tan reminds us of the good ol' western days. This line is available at CF Interiors.
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NOT ONLY ARE THEY VISUALLY ATTRACTIVE BUT ALSO THEY PURIFY THE AIR AND ARE BENEFICIAL FOR THE HEART, MIND AND SOUL. Plants always make a space feel cozy. Add visual interest and texture by using a mix of pots and plants.
BRING THE OUTDOORS IN. Hardwood floors, rustic beams, shiplap and wood furniture pieces are great ways to bring nature into the home. Concrete and marble are also highly desirable materials in a modern farmhouse.
purify the air and are beneficial for the heart, mind and soul.
DO accessorize with tree stumps, grape wood and driftwood branches.
DON’T use any type of plant. Be conscious of the plants you select. Flowering plants with colourful blooms can take away from your neutral palette and can be distracting. If you are building new, it will be effortless to pull this design concept together. If you are renovating, you will be amazed by how simply splashing some white paint on your walls will instantly freshen and brighten up your space. The look of modern farmhouse is easy to transition to and is here to stay. Its elegance, clean lines and sophistication make this design feel timeless and classic, whilst the use of natural materials makes it warm, inviting and desirable. NL
DON’T use a high sheen finish on your hardwood product. While hardwood floors with a high sheen was popular for years, a matte natural finish is the more desired effect. Incorporate greenery and plants. PLANTS ALWAYS MAKE A SPACE FEEL COZY. Not only are they visually attractive but also they
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DO grow herbs. The fragrance and convenience of having herbs is something that takes us back to a time when produce was locally grown in your own backyard.
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t’s that time of the year again! July brings arguably the best ten days of summer, along with warmer weather and longer days. This year the Calgary Stampede runs from July 5th to 14th so get ready to saddle up and enjoy the ride. The traditional staple events are always something to look forward to, the rides, rodeo, The Bell Grandstand Show, Coca-Cola Stage, Nashville North and the Virgin Mobile Concert Series that takes place at the Saddledome, only to name a few. One thing I think all Calgarians look forward to is the release of the new midway food! The Calgary Stampede vendors always find a way to put a twist on fair foods and this year is no different.
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For the usual snacks we come to expect this year you will be able to find: • Bacon onion rings on a stick • Cereal sugar, cinnamon bun and cotton candy mini doughnuts • Flamin’ Hot Cheetos corn dogs and veggie corn dogs • Pickle cotton candy • Smoked Turkey tacos Ice cream is always a big hit on those hot days when the sun is beating down on you. Stampede always takes it up a notch with the ice cream flavours as well. • Butter Beer – for our Harry Potter fans out there • Churro cone • Gold – a chimney cake ice cream cone covered in 24k gold • Mochi • Pickle • And a monster bug bowl that is topped with real edible monster creepy crawlies Now what we have all been anticipating, the weird and out there food offerings that come every year. • BBQ chicken hearts on a stick • Deep-fried Twizzlers • Dill pickle pops • Flamin’ Frog legs • Deep-fried ice pops • Octo Leg on a stick • Octo lolly • Pickle Pizza • And something called the ‘snickle dog’ that is a pickle, hot dog and Snickers bar wrapped in a tortilla and deep-fried. There are a lot more food options to tickle your taste buds, so make sure to check it out for yourself. The Virgin Mobile Stampede Concert Series is one of the biggest events and brings along a lot of big name country music stars. This year Zac Brown Band, Sugarland and Tim McGraw will all be visiting our lovely city during the Stampede. Nashville North also brings in a lot of country headliners and this year expect to see Emerson Drive, Kiefer Sutherland, Jess Moskaluke, Chad Brownlee and so many more it is simply too much to name. Speaking of music, it is not only country tunes that grace the Calgary Stampede. The Coca-Cola stage is also a very popular venue that is completely free to all those at the Stampede! This years headliners include the likes of Feist, Dashboard Confessional, Metric, T-Pain and many more. The stage is packed with local, national and international performers for all ten days straight. There is so much to do at the Stampede and it is certainly difficult to fit it all into one day, so make sure you plan it all out, especially since you don’t want to miss out on anything. Check out calgarystampede. com for a full guide on the 2019 Calgary Stampede. NL
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Homes by Avi’s 24th Stampede Dream Home opens ALMOST AS UBIQUITOUS and satisfying as the free pancake breakfasts, the Stampede Rotary Dream Home from Homes by Avi is set to open its 24th version this coming Stampede season from July 5 to 14. Homes by Avi has built the Dream Home for the last 24 years in support of the Rotary Club of Calgary South. This year, the home encompasses a theme of modern farmhouse complimented by fresh and simple finishings that exude calmness. The two-storey, 2,455 square-foot home is thoughtfully designed to showcase classic architecture and purposeful functionality while exuding calm through the textiles, finishings, and classic décor.
“Homes by Avi is proud to participate once again alongside the Calgary Stampede and the Rotary Club of Calgary South for our 24th Dream Home,” says Charron Ungar, Homes by Avi CEO. “Every year we do our best to showcase the best design and finishing trends the Calgary housing industry has to offer. The end result is always fantastic and the ability to help maximize ticket sales through the excitement generated by our Dream Home makes us very proud to be a part of it all.”
The Woods in Legacy begins WESTCREEK DEVELOPMENTS is embarking on the next phase of its young, vibrant community of Legacy as it begins sales for The Woods. It is the most ambitious undertaking for WestCreek as it aims to build the homes right in the middle of a thick forest of aspen that marks the southern portion of this southeast community. “Legacy’s heavily forested portion and the ridge are its two defining qualities and we knew they would be perfect home sites when we were planning the community,” says Kalida Goldade, marketing manager at WestCreek.
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Livingston milestone THE NEW NORTH community of Livingston marks a milestone with the start of construction of the Livingston Home Owners Association centre. “Livingston is a community that truly has it all, it was built to create togetherness and community bonds that will enhance quality of life for each resident,” says Brendan McCashin, Senior Development Manager at Brookfield Residential. “The HOA will help bring residents together and create important connections that will give Livingston a unique feeling and experience.” Exclusive to Livingston residents, the new HOA will be a 35,000-square-foot facility with a six-acre park anticipated to open in summer 2020. Features will include a splash park, day care, multi-use gathering spaces, and an outdoor amphitheatre for concerts and movies. The HOA will be the centerpiece of the community and will invigorate community spirit. “Our goal is to find the right mix of programs and events to bring neighbours together in ways that reflect the community’s wishes, assets and demographics,” says McCashin. “What the HOA offers will be a reflection of what the community residents want and need.”
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Homes in The Woods will be surrounded on three sides by the mature trees, and all care was taken in ensuring that the land was relatively untouched after all the servicing and utilities work were done. “There will be a minimum of 10 metres of trees in backyards and between homes,” Goldade tells Around Town. Jayman BUILT, Trico Homes and West Creek Homes will be offering homes here starting from the $600,000s. Offered are wide-shallow homes with triple car garages, bungalows will also be available. Show homes are slated to open this fall.
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Brookfield Residential relaunches Artesia AFTER ALMOST A year since Brookfield Residential took over the remaining lots in Artesia, the renowned homebuilder and land developer is ready to unveil their first two estate show homes in this prestigious community just south of Calgary. The 1,654-square-foot Catania and the 2,700-square-foot Imperia show homes from Brookfield Residential set the stage for a community where every home is a show home during a posh garden party on June 22. Neighbours and guests, as well as members of the media, business and real estate community, were on hand to celebrate the momentous occasion that marks a new era in the community that received the highest possible accolades by BILD Calgary. Artesia holds Community of the Year designation, announced at the pres-
tigious Calgary real estate awards ceremony earlier this year. “We are especially ready to welcome discerning homeowners — people inspired by sophisticated yet livable design, who hold their natural surroundings dear to heart, who resist any compromise around convenience or easy access to excellence in shopping, dining, edu-
cation, wellness and healthcare,” says Justin Castelino, Brookfield Residential Marketing Manager. The Artesia builder group includes Brookfield Residential, Augusta Fine Homes and Homes by Avi. Homes in Artesia start from the $800,000s. Find the new show homes at 5 and 9 Sweet Water Place, Heritage Pointe.
Government of Canada introduces new incentives for first-time homebuyers THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT is introducing a new set of measures to boost the new home market and help Canadians buy their first home. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced the details of the FirstTime Home Buyer Incentive that could lower the monthly mortgage payments for qualified new homebuyers. The shared-equity mortgage program will see the federal government contribute up to 10 percent towards the cost of a home in exchange for an equivalent equity stake in the property. “Through the National Housing Strategy, more middle-class Canadians — and people working hard to join it — will find safe, acces-
sible and affordable homes,” says Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the CMHC. Under the program, a family buying a $500,000 home could save as much as $286 per month or more than $3,430 a year. “Our proposed measures will reduce the monthly mortgage for your first home by up to $286. This will mean more money in the pockets of Canadians and will help up to an estimated 100,000 families across Canada.” The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive program, which starts on September 2, 2019, will help middle class families take their first steps towards homeownership by reducing monthly
mortgage payments required for first-time homebuyers without increasing the amount they need to save for a downpayment. This program complements other measures taken in Budget 2019 to support first time homebuyers with their downpayment such as increased RRSP withdrawal limit from $25,000 to $35,000 The Government of Canada has allocated $1.25 billion over three years (starting in 2019) for this program. The incentive will be available to first-time homebuyers with qualified annual household incomes up to $120,000. Budget 2019 also previewed the Shared Equity Mortgage Provider Fund, a five-year, $100-million lending fund to assist providers of shared equity mortgages to help eligible Canadians achieve affordable homeownership. This will support an alternative homeownership model targeted at first-time homebuyers, help attract new providers of shared equity mortgages and encourage additional housing supply. The fund will be launched on July 31st, 2019, and will be administered by CMHC. NL For more information on the program and how to apply, go here: www.placetocallhome.ca/fthbi/ first-time-homebuyer-incentive.cfm
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By Marty Hope
SOUTHERN STARS Anthem United transforms southern Calgary with two new communities TALK ABOUT KEEPING busy. Anthem United is keeping its corporate plate full as it continues to change the face of a large chunk of land in the south part of the city, west of Macleod Trail. On the heels of Belmont, which is now in the second phase of development with more than 100 homes sold to date and with its own townhome project launching there in September, the company has started to reshape more of the former agriculture and grazing land into two new communities — Sirocco at Pine Creek and its sister community Pine Creek. Pine Creek, spread out over about 120 acres and with a projected population of somewhere around 3,000 at buildout, is south of Belmont; and Sirocco, slightly larger at 176 acres and with about 4,000 residents when complete, is west of Pine Creek and borders the Sirocco Golf Club. By the way, both can be accessed by turning west off Macleod Trail at 194th Avenue and 210th Avenue, or turning south from Spruce Meadows Way onto Sheriff King Street. “Sirocco has front drive showhomes now open and Pine Creek will have their first opening in early July,” says Anthem United’s marketing manager Megan Starke. “The grand opening for show homes in both communities is scheduled for September 14.” And the stable of builders put together by Anthem United for both communities is pretty much a who’s who of the Calgary region’s residential construction industry. In Sirocco, Trico Homes, Sterling Homes, Shane Homes, and Morrison Homes are put-
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ting up front-drive homes priced from the $500,000 range. NuVista Homes will be providing paired homes. Down the road in Pine Creek, Trico and Sterling are building front-drive homes from the $400,000 range while paired homes will come from Morrison and Shane and are priced from the $330,000s. As is noticed from the price levels, Sirocco will have a higher profile than Pine Creek. But, says Starke, despite the price variance affordability and quality remain at the forefront for builders in both communities. Sirocco, though, will have more amenity lots — some overlooking a pond in the first phase while many in the future phases will back onto the golf course. “Sirocco at Pine Creek will be an aspirational but attainable community,” says Starke. “Homeowners will immediately have a sense of arrival with the additional landscaping and higher architectural standards throughout the community. “Pine Creek offers homeowners a price-conscious community, something that has been achieved through lot design and home styles.” Given the pricing options, housing types and styles in both Pine Creek and Sirocco, what will the buyer profile look like? “What it means is we will be attracting a wide range of buyers, from young couples looking to buy their first home together, move-up families looking for extra space,
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or right-sizers looking for a home that suits their new lifestyle,” Starke says. So, indeed, Anthem United is keeping itself busy in Calgary and expects to launch nearly 800 acres of new communities before this year is out. “Calgary is a core market for Anthem,” says Elva Kim, vice-president of sales and marketing. “[Calgary] is affordable, has a well-educated population, and is a great place to raise a family. We see population and job growth continuing to strengthen and Anthem will be here providing great space to those people requiring it.” NL
Marty Hope. For more than two decades Marty Hope has been reporting on the housing and development industry in Calgary, throughout Alberta, and across Canada. In March, he was presented with the Maple Leaf Award from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association which is given annually to a non-builder member in Canada for contributions to the industry. CALGARYHOMELIVING.COM
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