Category: Home Buying

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What to Consider about Buying a Condo in 2024

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Buying a condo is not just a financial decision—it’s a lifestyle choice. For those who want to spend more time outside and less time inside, especially in a nature-centric community like Wolf Willow, a condo can be an excellent choice. First-time home buyers, young families, and individuals contemplating downsizing often appreciate the convenience and sense […]

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Home Buying 101: Questions a First Time Home Buyer Should Ask

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Purchasing your first home is a significant milestone—and it’s one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make in your life. With that comes all the feels; it’s exciting, scary, and maybe even intimidating, but with the right knowledge and guidance, it can be a smooth and rewarding experience. As a first-time home buyer, it’s crucial […]

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Wildlife Safety and Living Life Next to Fish Creek Park

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Welcome to Wolf Willow, a south Calgary community nestled in Fish Creek Park’s backyard, where nature thrives and community spirit flourishes! This stunning natural area in the city offers a haven for wildlife, and a place for residents to connect with nature. By implementing a few simple practices, we can ensure that our presence in […]

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From Flooring to Furniture: Designing a Pet-Friendly Home

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Designing a home that works for both you and your furry friends can be a daunting task. While you want your home to look stylish and put-together, it’s also important to ensure your pets are comfortable and safe. But don’t worry—there are lots of ways to make your home pet-friendly without sacrificing style! When you […]

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Transform Your Outdoor Space: Landscaping Ideas for Your New Home

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One of the most exciting aspects of new home ownership is designing your space to reflect your individual style. Creating a beautiful backyard not only enhances the aesthetics of your property but also provides a functional space for relaxation and entertainment. Here are some landscaping ideas to help you transform your new home’s outdoor area […]

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in Wolf Willow

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Look no further than Wolf Willow, the hidden gem of southeast Calgary, when you’re ready to buy a home. Nestled in a peaceful and scenic area of the city, Wolf Willow is the perfect place to call home. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider making Wolf Willow your new community. #5 […]

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When to Consider Downsizing Your Home

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Post updated on March 17, 2023 for clarity. There comes a time in life when you start thinking about your home and whether it’s the right fit for your lifestyle. While the idea of downsizing might bring up scary thoughts like getting rid of all your things, what it really means is choosing the right […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Mortgage in Calgary

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How to get a mortgage in Calgary Buying a home is incredibly exciting, but it can also feel confusing dealing with all the paperwork that comes with it. Getting a mortgage can seem intimidating but it’s an essential part of the home-buying process, so we’re going to break it down step-by-step. But first, what is […]

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New Wolf Willow Community Updates for Winter 2022

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An exciting new year brings exciting new changes and updates to our Wolf Willow community. In early 2023 we’re welcoming new phases, neighbourhood landscape changes, and improved infrastructure, so let’s get into the details. Here are the Latest Wolf Willow Updates Infrastructure and Landscape 210th Avenue will connect with Wolf Willow With this major new […]

The front elevations of two duplexes in Wolf Willow.

Everything you Need to Know About Architectural Controls

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There’s a lot to consider when shopping for a new home. One of the first things that gives an impression of any particular Calgary community is what the houses look like. Wolf Willow is one of these master planned neighbourhoods in south Calgary, so we’ve compiled a bit of information to help our future homeowners […]

Choosing Your Perfect Home in Wolf Willow: Laned Homes

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If you’re looking to buy a house in Calgary, you’ll need to answer two questions early on: which community do you want to live in and what style of home will suit your lifestyle? Once you’ve found your perfect community to settle down in (Wolf Willow), it’s time to choose your home model and homebuilder. […]

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5 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask Their Home Builder

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Buying your first home is an exciting time for anyone, but it can also be intimidating. All the forms and paperwork, banking and lawyers involved in home buying in Calgary can become confusing, uncharted territory for a first time home buyer. Working with a builder to build a home from the ground up can add […]

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New Wolf Willow Community Updates for Fall 2022

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After a busy first half of the year in Wolf Willow, we’re excited to share some new updates on what’s next for the community in fall 2022 and beyond. New Show Home Parade and Community Development Over the summer, construction really picked up on the west side of Wolf Willow. The new show home parade […]

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Wolf Willow Builder Profile: Morrison Homes

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The next homebuilder we’d like to feature in Wolf Willow is none other than Morrison Homes. They are currently one of our 9 builder partners who have been here since the initial development of the community. Read on to learn about this amazing homebuilder and the seasoned expertise they bring with them to Wolf Willow. […]

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Wolf Willow Homeowner Testimonial: John and Stevens

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John and Stevens are the latest Wolf Willow residents to share their homeowner story with us. They moved to the community in August 2021 and have since had some time to settle into their new Jayman BUILT home. Read on to see what drew them to the community, what was on their home buying “must […]

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Cove Properties: Wolf Willow Builder Profile

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Interested in owning a condo by the Bow River and only steps from Fish Creek Park? One of Calgary’s premier luxury home builders, Cove Properties, is currently breaking ground in Wolf Willow on their new condominiums! Who is Cove Properties? Established in 1992, Cove Properties is bringing 30 years of building expertise to the community. […]

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WestCreek Homes: Wolf Willow Builder Profile

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The next homebuilder we’d like to welcome to Wolf Willow is none other than WestCreek Homes. They’re part of WestCreek Developments, who is the developer of Wolf Willow. WestCreek’s focus is communication and providing their customers with all the information they need upfront. This means you don’t need to go through a salesperson to customize […]

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Wolf Willow Builder Profile: Truman

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We are so excited to announce a new home builder is coming to Wolf Willow – please welcome Truman! They will be building a new condo building just south of the commercial site in phase 5, with construction starting soon. As we excitedly wait for the details to be finalized, we thought we’d help you […]

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Wolf Willow Homeowner Testimonial: Shinean and Marideth

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Proud new homeowners Shinean and Marideth took possession of their Jayman BUILT laned home in December of 2021. They were so excited to move to our budding community here in south Calgary. We checked in to see what drew them to Wolf Willow and what excites them about being new homeowners. Why Wolf Willow? The […]

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Wolf Willow Community: Spring 2022 Updates

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Happy March! With spring on our doorstep, things are about to get very exciting here in the community. As the snow starts to melt, construction in Wolf Willow will pick up. Here’s what you can look forward to developing over the next few months. Wolf Willow Community Parks and Playgrounds We are excited to announce […]

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Wolf Willow Builder Profile: Madison Avenue Group

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Looking to purchase a townhome? Look no further than one of our amazing and trusted home builders – Madison Avenue Group. With over 40 years of experience building award-winning homes, they bring so much quality to our growing community here in south Calgary. Read on to learn more about this respected Wolf Willow home builder. […]

The Trico Homes laned home showhome in Wolf Willow.

Wolf Willow Home Owner Testimonial: Manraj and Rasina

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Earlier this year in May 2021, Manraj and Rasina moved into their new home, built by Trico Homes, in the budding South Calgary community of Wolf Willow. We chatted with them to see what drew them to Wolf Willow and what excites them about the community. Drawn to the neighbourhood Manraj and Rasina were looking […]

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How to Transform Your Flex Room into a Relaxing Retreat

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When you think about the long winter months here in Calgary, adding a flex room or “bonus room” to your home could be just the thing you need. These flexible spaces can evolve into a multitude of rooms over time depending on your lifestyle. You can even transform it into a relaxing retreat that you […]

Rendering of a front garage home with grey siding in Wolf Willow.

What to do with that Garage!

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Garages are an amazing addition to any home and can be more than just a roof over your vehicle. This functional flex space can be tailored to fit your needs – whether that be an area to enjoy your hobbies, extra storage space, or to work on your side hustle. With 6 out of the […]

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Meet Shane Homes: Wolf Willow’s Duplex Builder

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There are eight Wolf Willow home builder partners who are helping us build this beautiful new community, and one of those is Shane Homes. Who is Shane Homes? Shane Homes is a Calgary home builder who has been family-owned and operated for 40 years. They offer several programs for homebuyers, including a variety of value-added programs, but the thing that sets them […]