Aspen Woods is an upscale community located in the southwest corner of Calgary and is one of the preferred residential areas for Calgarians.

Here are the top three reasons people choose to buy a home in Aspen Woods:

#1 – High-Quality Homes

The builders in Aspen Woods are all high-end home developers, including:

• Crystal Creek Homes

• ALBI Homes

• Duri Homes

• West View Builders Group

• Truman Homes

• Elegant Homes

These award-winning luxury home builders are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and excellent after-sales service.

#2 – Spacious Community

Most homes in Aspen Woods sit on large lots, offering more private space and promoting a comfortable lifestyle. The community itself also features natural ravines, forested pathways, parks, and open recreational spaces.

The combination of generous home lots and abundant community amenities makes Aspen Woods highly attractive to luxury home buyers.

#3 – Prime Location

Aspen Woods offers a perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. While it is set apart from the hustle and bustle, downtown Calgary is only a 15 to 30-minute drive away, depending on the route and traffic. Compared to other "suburban" communities, this is a significant advantage.

Although Aspen Woods is not the closest community to downtown, it more than makes up for it with:

• Stunning views of the Foothills and Rocky Mountains from home

• A wealth of nearby shopping and entertainment options

• Easy access to nature and mountain getaways

• Plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities within the community

• Convenient access to key landmarks such as:

  • St. Michael’s Catholic Church

  • Westside Recreation Centre

  • Canada Olympic Park

  • Pinebrook Golf & Country Club

  • Elbow Springs Golf Club

  • The West LRT line, set to open in early 2013

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.

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.

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。

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坐落在落基山脉脚下的卡尔加里是加拿大阿尔伯塔省新西部的核心，是Bow River 和Elbow River交汇处。因为我们的独特地理位置，Chinook风吹来，我们就会有很多暖洋洋的冬日。事实上，我们的光照平均天数远远高于国内其它城市。下面是很多人喜欢卡尔加里的原因，我希望你也能找出自己的原因。

1. 卡尔加里经济是全国表现最好的城市，形形色色的行业包括能源、金融、制造、运输、高科技、影视等等。

2. 卡尔加里没有省税、个人收入税构架也相对有优势

3. 卡尔加里被 Globe and Mail评为加拿大最佳工作城市，被 Today’s Parent 杂志评为加拿大最适合家庭居住五大城市之一，近期又被排名全球最适合居住城市之第五名。

4. 更毋庸提及一个半小时之内就能抵达的落基山脉、Banff国家公园。

5. 卡尔加里是全球惟有的三个没有老鼠的地区。（应该是数量相当低的三个区域之一吧。我就在老房子逮过老鼠。）

6. 卡尔加里人可以全年365天，一天24小时走进医院，享受免费诊断。（我 怎么就听说很多检查都排了很久很久呢；实在等不急的，干脆就死了算了。看来凡事都是相对的，人家强调的是“不花钱，就能看病。”）

7. 卡尔加里拥有大大小小500多公园、野生动物观测点、自行车骑车道和爬山小路。

8. 卡尔加里拥有加拿大41%的20-44岁年轻人口，平均年龄仅36岁!

9. 卡尔加里是北美城市土地面积最大的城市之一

10. 加拿大最高的人均收入城市，是全国人均百万富豪最多的城市!

11. 是加拿大总部公司最多的第二大城市，是人均总部公司最多的第一大城市!

12. Largest plus 15 network in North America

想知道什么是 plus 15 network，请看下面链接

http://www.lifeincalgary.ca/2008/04/22/calgarys-plus-15-network/

13. 亚省拥有全国最多的高尔夫球场

14. 卡尔加里拥有600多处湖，是水上爱好者的乐园

15. 拥有北美最长的行人步道系统

16. 加拿大拥有的石油资源位居世界第三名，而这些资源97%来源于亚省。

17. 卡尔加里人拥有住房数量比例全国最高

18. 加拿大人生活质量仅次于丹麦，尽管我们拥有更多的土地及数不尽的资源。（这和卡尔加里也沾边？毕竟，我们是全国五大城市之一。）

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_100_largest_municipalities_in_Canada_by_population

19. 加拿大高等教育注册比例全球最高

20. 加拿大拥有世界上9%的再生水资源（这应该往前排名次）

21. 世界上伟大的盛事之一---牛仔节Calgary Stampede!（这也算啊？你别说，这几天收音机上讲过了，GOOGLE搜索卡尔加里市排名第一的是STAMPEDE。牛啊！）

22. 卡尔加里志愿者数量全国最高。（有钱了，多做善事也轻松啊。）

23. 卡尔加里是世界上生活健康、居住安全的几大城市之一。（也是，这两天全市才产生了今年第十起谋杀案，那还是打架斗殴住院一年后，一病不复还的。）

24. 我们的城市盛产农业产品，牛肉、麦子、大麦等等。世界闻名。

25. YYC,卡尔加里机场正在兴建加拿大最长的飞机跑道、最高的主控塔。是加纳大几大繁忙机场城市之一!

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卡尔加里市中心社区建筑许可的增加，是市中心优质住宅区建筑热潮的明显信号。那么，这股热潮到底有多火爆？据卡尔加里市政府报告，2012年5月的建筑许可数量相比2011年5月增长了95%。过去几个月建筑许可大幅上升，因此预计2012年剩余时间内，市中心住宅建设将持续增长。

市中心地块的受欢迎程度甚至达到挂牌不到24小时就被抢购，甚至在上市前就已售出的程度。买家和建筑商有时甚至挨家挨户询问是否有人愿意出售。这种情况在Hillhurst 和 Altadore 等备受追捧的社区尤为明显。由于需求旺盛，卡尔加里部分地区的地块价格在过去12至18个月内上涨了30%！

Altadore 是西人非常喜欢的靠近市中心的高档次社区，离市中心仅几分钟车程，很多房屋将市中心美景尽收眼底，周边环境宜人，这些也许就是它吸引买家的地方。

Altadore 在售房源信息链接

Currie Barracks 是Crowchild Trail西边在原军队营地上分三期建设开发的高档社区。排屋的起价都70多万，独立屋几乎是百万起价。

Currie Barracks 在售房源信息链接

Garrison Green 社区位于 Currie Barracks 的南面，也是在军营旧址建造起来的次新区。就像它的名字一样，区内有很多绿化，小区社区别具一格。

Garrison Green 在售房源信息链接

Glendale 距离市中心不到3公里，这就是为什么很多INFILL都在这里兴建。

Glendale 在售房源信息链接

Killarney 有您居家想要的一切，轻松逃离市中心，前往山里；或者几分钟内就能开车驶往城市东面。
Killarney 在售房源信息链接

Richmond Park and Knob Hill 地段非常便利，几乎轻松前往卡尔加里想去 的任何便利服务场所。
Richmond 在售房源信息链接

Rosscarrock 也是具市中心不到3公里，备受很多尽可能靠近市中心上班族的青睐。

Rosscarrock 在售房源信息链接

Shaganappi 半边是GOLF球场绿地、半边是居民区，中间被BOW TRAIL隔开，到市中心不到5分钟，目前又有LRT2012通车的新概念。

Shaganappi 在售房源信息链接

South Calgary 这一社区很特别：不少房屋有市中心的景色，骑车到市中心也才几分钟的事。INFILL项目如火如荼。
South Calgary 在售房源信息链接

Spruce Cliff 就位于BOW RIVER的南面，因其将DOWNTOWN景色就收眼底而知名。市场炙手可热！

Spruce Cliff 在售房源信息链接

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The latest statistics from AVENUE magazine for 2012 have been released. What interests us the most is how the 'best' communities were selected. The ranking is primarily based on survey responses where participants were asked which factors matter most when choosing a neighborhood to move into or settle in long-term.

The survey results show that low crime rates, reasonable commuting times, and pedestrian-friendliness are among the top concerns for respondents.

If large lots and spacious yards are not an option, people tend to prioritize proximity to children's playgrounds and adult fitness centers. When living close to friends and relatives is not a necessity, people value having restaurants and cafés nearby for social gatherings with family and friends.

Additionally, respondents are highly concerned about property value appreciation, so they closely follow community price growth rankings.

1、Varsity

2、Arbour  Lake

3、Bowness

4、Haysboro

5、Fairview

6、Lake Bonavista

7、Southwood

8、Lakeview

9、Crescent Heights

10、Tuscany

11、Altadore

12、Aspen Woods

13、Elbow Park

14、Mckenzie Towne

15、Beltline

16、Springbank Hill

17、Hillhurst

18、Cranston

19、Montgomery

20、 Sunnyside

21、 Inglewood

22、 Scenic Acres

23、 Cliff Bungalow

24、 Andrews Heights

25、  Ramsay

Stunning fully finished executive walkout with gorgeous views. This SAM Awarded upgraded home has a functional open floor plan and is perfect for entertaining. Upon entering the home you have a flex/dining room just steps away from amazing views to enjoy from the living room, breakfast nook or from the expansive deck. The gourmet kitchen is wrapped in maple cabinetry, granite, custom tile, stainless appliances, walk through pantry and a huge island. The Birch flooring throughout the main level continues up the stairs to the rock encrusted wall of the bonus room and down the hallway to 2 bedrooms and an expansive master suite with dressing room! The master ensuite features a step up coner spa tub, his and hers sinks with vanity seat and elaborate tile throughout the flooring and shower. The walkout basement is fully finished with a sit up bar flexible family room with two way fireplace to den/spare room and another amazing bathroom. Enjoy the warm afternoons on the covered patio on you landscaped pie lot.

ASPEN  WOODS

Framing the southwest edge of the city, residents love the mountain views, ravine trails, close proximity toWestside Recreation Centre, quick downtown commute — soon to be made even quicker by the arrival of theWest LRTline — and excellent shops and services atAspen Landing.

Saturday in the ’Hood

Whether it’s a latte at Good Earth, brunch on the patio atRedwater Rustic Grilleor shopping atSomething2Wear, pedestrian-friendlyAspen Landing Shopping Centreis the place to be.
NearbyAspen Stone Commonsalso offersA Ladybug Bakery and Caféfor pastries,Blush Lanefor produce andMetrovinofor wine.

Stats

Population 4,469
Median household income $151,692
Median home assessment $743,000
Median condo assessment $354,000
Home ownership 87.95%

SPRINGBANK  HILLS

With a variety of dwellings from multi-family and single-detached homes to acreages, Springbank Hill marries the countryside to the surburbs. Locals enjoy an active community association and easy access to major roads and shopping.

Saturday in the 'Hood

Located southwest of Springbank Hill along the Elbow Riber, Griffith Woods Park offers eight kilometres of hiking trails, excellent birdwatching and a rare cluster of white spruce.

Stats

Population 8,388
Median household income $116,470
Median home assessment $632,000
Median condo assessment $281,000
Home ownership 85.60%

如果您是首次购买公寓的买家，并正在寻找新公寓，了解用于描述不同类型公寓的术语至关重要。为方便起见，我列出了不同公寓类型的缩写。

公寓“风格”定义

STUDI（单间公寓）：一个综合生活区，包含一个指定的卧室。

APART（单层公寓）：所有生活空间都位于同一层。

APARTM（多层公寓）：多层住宅单元，指包含超过一层已完工生活空间的公寓或公寓式住宅。

LOFT（阁楼）：通常是由工厂、仓库或其他商业空间改造而成的大型开放式空间，或专门设计成类似风格的住宅。这些空间通常具有非常高的天花板、大窗户，有时还包括混凝土地板和天花板。

PENTH（顶层公寓）：位于建筑物顶层的特殊公寓。它可能拥有专属设施，例如私人入口或电梯，并且通常占据整个楼层。

VILLA（别墅）：通常是独立或半独立的平房式住宅，带有与生活区在同一层的附属车库，并注册为公寓产权。公寓规划可能会将车库计入单元面积。

在卡尔加里市场购买公寓的优缺点

优点（Pros）

1. 价格较低：与独立屋相比，公寓的价格通常更低，是首次购房者或预算有限的买家的理想选择。

2. 维护成本低：公寓的物业管理公司负责建筑外部维护、公共设施保养和园艺等，减少了业主的负担。

3. 便利的地理位置：许多公寓位于市中心或主要商业区，靠近公共交通、购物中心、餐馆和工作地点，生活更加便利。

4. 设施齐全：许多公寓配备健身房、游泳池、会所、停车场等设施，提高生活质量。

5. 安全性较高：公寓通常设有门禁、监控系统和保安人员，相较于独立屋更具安全保障。

6. 投资回报潜力：如果公寓位于优越地段，随着市场增长，未来有升值潜力，并且可以作为出租物业获得稳定的租金收入。

缺点（Cons）

1. 物业费较高：公寓业主需要支付每月的物业管理费，这可能随着时间推移而上涨，并增加购房成本。

2. 空间有限：相比独立屋，公寓的居住空间较小，储物空间不足，适合单身人士或小家庭，不适合大家庭居住。

3. 转售难度：公寓市场可能供过于求，转售时竞争激烈，影响房产升值速度，特别是在市场疲软时价格波动较大。

4. 限制较多：许多公寓有严格的管理规定，例如禁止养宠物、限制租赁或装修等，影响业主的自由度。

5. 土地权益有限：购买公寓意味着仅拥有单元内部空间，而土地属于整栋建筑的共有财产，不像独立屋那样拥有土地所有权。

6. 市场波动风险：公寓市场受供需关系影响较大，价格可能不如独立屋稳定，在经济低迷或房地产市场下滑时可能更容易贬值。

综合来看，在卡尔加里购买公寓适合预算有限、追求便利生活和低维护成本的买家，但需要权衡物业费、转售难度和市场波动的风险。

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The Calgary Real Estate Board's market statistics indicate that transactions in surrounding towns have been exceptionally active since 2012. Just how active? You wouldn’t know until you see the numbers—they're quite surprising! However, compared to the transaction volume within the city limits, these numbers are still relatively modest.

Below is a detailed comparison of transaction data, showing which areas have higher sales volumes. One area worth highlighting is Canmore, where, in most cases, condominium sales outnumber those of detached homes.