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Canada’s real estate sector has been on fire throughout the entire coronavirus pandemic. All sectors of the market have seen unprecedented growth from B.C. to the Maritimes with record setting home valuations and sales activity. Even as the pandemic winds down and we see a return to normal, the Canadian Real Estate Association has just […]

  When you are buying a new home, there are a few things to consider such as price and location, but you must also ask yourself what type of lifestyle you want to enjoy and how much time you are willing to dedicate to fixing, repairing, mowing the lawn, painting the fence, shoveling snow or […]

  As of June 1st, the minimum stress test qualifying rate for unsecured mortgages is proposed to increase to an average of 5.25%, an increase from the current five-year benchmark rate of 4.79% set by the Bank of Canada. What does this rate increase mean to you?  it means that after June 1st, you may […]

      The double primary suite plan styles are becoming all the rage and are highly sought after. Once you understand the concept, it is hard to resist the practicality, privacy and flexibility these home styles offer. It then becomes clear as to why these home styles are gaining such popularity.    These unique layouts offer more than just a large second bedroom, they offer […]

  Vesta is proud to announce our Copperstone Townhomes in SE Calgary won the ‘Best Townhome / Villa – New Development up to $299,900’ at the 2020 BILD Calgary Region Awards. We would like to recognize and thank our employees, trades, vendors and consultants for all the hard work that has gone into designing and […]

Tucked away in a quiet corner of southeast Calgary, the community of Copperstone has an enviable reputation as a hidden jewel. But it isn’t much of a secret now as many continue to discover the multifaceted lifestyle it offers. It has since become a challenge for its developer and exclusive homebuilder, Vesta Properties, to keep […]

As you may be hearing in the news, lumber and building materials are soaring, driving up the price of new homes.  Despite the pandemic, the housing market has gained strength with increased demand for new home building and people are spending more time repairing and remodeling their existing homes, leading to high demand and shortage in supply.   With the spike in prices, these […]

In the spirit of new beginnings, we’ve consulted our experts to come up with some resolutions that will make your home a more organized, colourful and beautiful place to live in the new year. Here are our four picks for be best practical home improvement resolutions to take your home to the next level: 1. […]

The hidden jewel of the southeast gained a little more sparkle, as Vesta Properties opens two new double front garage showhomes in its young, dynamic community of Copperstone. The pair of family-friendly double front garage homes feature a modern, luxurious style that pack a visual punch. The Eastwood is a 2,096-square-foot four-bedroom home with three-and-a-half baths (yes, three!). While the Bradford is […]

It’s safe to say that 2020 certainly hasn’t panned out the way any of us anticipated when the ball dropped at the stroke of midnight earlier this year. We’ve likely all experienced different levels of stress, worry and anxiety the last couple of months. Now with winter approaching, many of us will be foregoing outdoor […]

The temperature is cooling off, the sun is setting earlier, you’ve wrapped up your patio furniture–but before you put away your gardening tools, here are a few flower buds you’re going to want to plant in the ground at your Copperstone home in Calgary for a beautiful and delightful surprise come the spring. Alliums: These […]

Ah, fall. The season of pumpkin spice everything, cable-knit sweaters, and riding boots. It seems like as the leaves change, so do our choices in colour palettes, taste buds and clothing attire. By why shouldn’t we extend the same fall fun to the interior of our homes? Here are our tips to bring the fall […]

While the summer of 2020 likely felt way different than usual, it definitely wasn’t cancelled. It goes without saying that while it wasn’t feasible for some events to occur this year, there was and still is plenty to do in Calgary this year to enjoy before the season starts to wind down all within driving […]

If you are looking to purchase a new home in Calgary, you are likely going through the process of reconciling your finances with home prices to determine how much you can afford. Sometimes this financial review can leave house hunters frustrated with the limitations of their buying power, especially now with the tightened restrictions on […]

With warm weather upon us in Calgary, there’s no better way to enjoy the city’s most scenic spots than from the seat of a bicycle. Biking and walking is a great way to safely practice social distancing while getting fresh air. Whether you prefer winding recreational trails, rugged mountain biking terrain or paved road riding, […]