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Canadian Gov't Moves to Protect & Strengthen Canadian Housing Market

Oct. 27, 2008
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Okotoks, Ab - A Wonderful Place to Live...

Oct. 24, 2008

Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, the Town of Okotoks is a young, vibrant and friendly community of 20,000 residents. Okotoks is flanked by the front range of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and is situated only 18 kilometres (15 minutes) south of Calgary's city limits.

Thinking about moving to Okotoks...? Call the Jay Magnussen Real Estate Team today for community information, neighburhood details, an update on the housing market, and more.

Natural beauty, ideal location and all of the ammenities of a big city right here in small town Okotoks including but not limited to:   

- Extensive River Valley Pathway System 
- 3 Local Public Golf Courses 
- Fishing 
- Horseback Trail Riding 
- Ball Diamonds 
- Soccer Fields 
- Skateboard Park 
- BMX Track 
- Swimming Pools 
- Curling 
- Health Centres/Spas 
- Skating/Hockey Leagues
- Gymnastics 
- Dance Schools 
- Lacrosse 
- Bowling 
- Camp Grounds 
- Cinema
- And more...

Okotoks is not only known in the Foothills for it's excellent academic and spiritual opportunities but also athletics, both youth, amateur and semi=proffessional.

Okotoks Jr. A Oilers: The Centennial Centre in Okotoks is the home of the "Okotoks Jr. A Oilers" of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). Ask the young minor hockey player struggling to get his bag in the arena door, "Who do you want to play for when you grow up?" The answer is sure to be simple, "The Okotoks Oilers!" Visit www.okotoksoilers.com for schedule, tickets and team info.  

Okotoks Dawgs: The brand new Seaman Stadium offers the "Dawgs" baseball team to The Foothills and the folks of Okotoks have responded in droves, filling the stadium to the 'burm'. Visit  www.dawgsbaseball.ca for schedule, tickets and team info.

The town also boasts a local airport located on the East side with a wide range of Air Ranch housing choices.

Did You Known...

- Okotoks is the second fastest growing community in Canada with a 46% growth rate since 2001.
- Okotoks was established as a town in 1904.
- The name Okotoks is derived from the Blackfoot word "okotak" which means rock.

The 6 "W"'s of Real Estate

Jan. 22, 2009
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USING BODY LANGUAGE TO COMMUNICATE THE RIGHT MESSAGE

Jan. 20, 2009
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Great Location - But For Whom???

Jan. 9, 2009
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What to do When the Home Inspector Finds Something Wrong....

Jan. 7, 2009
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Real Estate Resolutions

Jan. 5, 2009
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Quote of the Day...

Jan. 2, 2009
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Sustainable Okotoks…

Dec. 29, 2008
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Alberta's Housing Market Settles...

Dec. 2, 2008
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Your Credit Rating DOES Affect Your Mortgage

Nov. 20, 2008
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"Right Price Analysis"

Nov. 14, 2008
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Clutter - The Answer Lies in Psychology

Nov. 12, 2008
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Curb Appeal - Well Worth the Time and Effort

Nov. 4, 2008
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Canadian Housing Market Stabilizing

Oct. 29, 2008
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Quote of the Day

Oct. 20, 2008
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