Inside Calgary - January 5, 2024

What’s happening Excel Homes is proud to announce that it has been named as a Best Employer in North America by Kincentric, a global organization that recognizes workplace expertise and leadership. The recognition is part of Kincentric’s assessment that measures and identifies organizations who have transformed their people practices to drive better business results.

“We are truly delighted to have been recognized as a Kincentric Best Employer, which demonstrates our genuine commitment to our people and our continued focus on creating an engaging and agile environment built on trust and shared values,’’ says Sean Nolan, President and CEO of Excel Homes.

For over three and a half decades, Excel Homes has built over 14,000 homes in over 80 Alberta communities and has earned over 70 awards for design and industry excellence.

Cardel’s Aspire showhome wows in Rangeview by Genstar

Cardel Homes marked its entry in the young southeast community of Genstar by Rangeview with the opening of its first showhome here – the Aspire.

The Aspire is a new floorplan from this multi-awarded homebuilder and the 2,3291-square-foot showhome is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, front-drive garage model. It is a worthy debut that fits right in the concept of this dynamic, family-oriented community.

The Aspire showhome realizes the full potential of this model, and includes a fully developed walkout basement.

The main floor brings together the classy open concept design with a knack for style. The stately fireplace brings a literal and figurative warmth to the great room, the kitchen is at once functionally designed with lots of workspace with the expansive centre island with white quartz tops commanding the scene.

Visit the showhome at 120 Mallard Drive SE. Cardel is slated to unveil another showhome in Rangeview soon. Go to cardelhomes.com for more.

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New semi-estate and townhome showhomes from Baywest Homes

Baywest Homes opens new semi-estate and townhome showhomes in Rangeview by Section 23, giving new homebuyers a wide range of floorplans and budgets to choose from in this blossoming garden-to-table community in the southeast.
The 2,289-square-foot Dahlia semi-estate showhome brings a stately elegance to the community with its expansive windows and a dramatic great room with an open-to-above ceiling. The main floor comes with a den/office and a butler’s pantry to serve a mix of stylish functionality. While upstairs is a second-floor laundry and a luxurious ensuite with massive wlk-in closet in the primary bedroom.

The Heirloom Street Townhomes are from the $480,000s and offer a brilliant starter home flair. They are designed with modern living in mind; bright, inviting spaces to gather, entertain and relax. Best of all they have no condo fees.
Visit the street town showhome at 85 Heirloom Way SE, and the Dahlia is just across the street at 8 Heirloom Drive. Or go to baywesthomes.com for more.

Avalon Master Builder opens first Net Zero community

Avalon Master Builders opens its first Net Zero and Net Zero Ready townhome community in the northwest community of Livingston.

Discover ZEN Livingston in Calgary’s new North – offering two- and three bedroom two-storey townhomes and one- and two-bedroom level-living flats, these new homes bring stylish, environmentally conscious living to the forefront.

“These homes redefine efficiency, as Net Zero Homes produce as much energy as they consume annually, outperforming traditionally built homes,” says Chris Williams, President at Avalon aster Builder. “Net Zero Ready homes, offer the same comfort and health benefits of a Net Zero home but without solar panels, setting a new standard for sustainability.”

He adds that these Net Zero townhomes are at the forefront of sustainability and affordability. “Net Zero homes involve no extra costs to you or the environment,” Williams adds.

Prices start from the $230,000s. Find out more at avalonhomes.com.