editor’s Note

FINDING BALANCE

PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

EDITOR

New Home + Condo Guide

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I’ll probably be the last one to complain about the heat. 30oCplus temps? I say bring it on. But I am missing the cool evening walks with my dog, which is the one thing I’m looking forward to – along with the changing colours of the season – in the coming few weeks.

What everyone else is probably looking forward to is a balanced lifestyle. And for new homebuyers that is something easier than ever to attain in Encore West Grove Estates. This latest community from Bri-mor Developments, which graces our cover this issue, promises attainable, luxurious living in the middle of an already well-established community. And the newly-opened showhomes from Encore’s exclusive builder – Cedarglen Homes – expertly show the lifestyle that awaits here.

We’ve got so much more news about Calgary’s lively new home market inside. We have Rockford’s timeless design in their Axis townhomes that has recently seen a surge in demand and are now ready to release new buildings to keep up. Calbridge Homes is also touting their latest grand prize showhome for the Hospital Home Lottery and how designing these multi-million-dollar homes has been reflected in the designs of their own homes.

For those who haven’t been to Airdrie in a while, you will be more than surprised at the outstanding growth this city has achieved in such a short while. We spoke to locals, including a recent transplant to the city and to McKee Homes whose name is forever linked with Airdrie, to tell us what lifestyle awaits in this small town with a big heart.

And if you don’t already know, we also have the list of finalists in the 2021 BILD Alberta Awards. See if your favourites made this most prestigious list.

If you need more convincing that the excitement is back, just check out the stories in our Inside Calgary about what other communities and showhomes are opening up.

+Explore Airdrie and all its new communities and lifestyle Page 37 And don’t forget to check out our special coverage of Southpoint in our oversized insert inside.

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