04-04-2015, 12:38 PM
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THE Chuck Storm
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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The only explanation I can think of is...Move to ----> forum.drunkpuck.com
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04-04-2015, 01:40 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
Bit of a side comment, but I always love it when people that buy in High River, or some other town outside the city, downplay how long it takes them to get into the city and make the argument that their commute is really no different than people that live in the suburbs. Daily commuters that live in Okotoks will claim their commute is the same as those that live in the deep NW, while those that live in Cochrane will make a similar claim of those that live in the deep south. Uhhhh...
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Originally Posted by OMG!WTF!
No doubt. It blows me away when people actually tell me it's worth living in Airdrie and working in Calgary. Worst theory ever.
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People are amazing at deluding themselves. They'll believe what they need to believe to feel better about their situation.
They'll commute the one time at 3 am in the summer and take that as their reference "average commute time" for the rest of their lives. Laws of physics aside, they'll never average up for rain, snow, normal traffic or traffic accidents, etc. that inevitably happen. You can pretty much take what people say about their commute and at least add 50% to it or even double it to be realistic.
Oh, and don't forget: "You're richer than you think."
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04-04-2015, 02:59 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Originally Posted by Minnie
Well can't be completely horrific - this guy bought a place easily enough.
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If you want pre flood values for your home it is that bad. My neighbour on the right has had his home for sale for a year and a few months. The one on my left has been for over 6 months. Fears of another flood are still on buyers minds.
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04-04-2015, 06:28 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
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Guys we all know Airdrie is just 15 10 minutes from downtown Calgary. This is a well established fact.
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04-04-2015, 09:55 PM
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^ I understand that it can be 15 when there has been some snow, and a couple of accidents and the wind is coming from the south
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04-04-2015, 10:33 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Northendzone
^ from what I can see the residential rate in Calgary is roughly 6.1% vs high rivers 8.7%.
Surprised the difference is that much. I'd assume the avg market assessment in Calgary is higher
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Calgary has a humongous commercial tax base, which pays a lot of the freight for municipal services. Bedroom communities and small towns don't have this so residential rates are generally higher.
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04-04-2015, 11:16 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
Bit of a side comment, but I always love it when people that buy in High River, or some other town outside the city, downplay how long it takes them to get into the city and make the argument that their commute is really no different than people that live in the suburbs. Daily commuters that live in Okotoks will claim their commute is the same as those that live in the deep NW, while those that live in Cochrane will make a similar claim of those that live in the deep south. Uhhhh...
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Google has Cochrane to Calgary at 31 mins.
Auburn Bay at 25 mins. If you factor in the mess that is Deerfoot south they actually aren't that far off.
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04-04-2015, 11:32 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
Bit of a side comment, but I always love it when people that buy in High River, or some other town outside the city, downplay how long it takes them to get into the city and make the argument that their commute is really no different than people that live in the suburbs. Daily commuters that live in Okotoks will claim their commute is the same as those that live in the deep NW, while those that live in Cochrane will make a similar claim of those that live in the deep south. Uhhhh...
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What they never tell you is how horrible the communte is during a winter storm or when the highways are covered in snow and ice.
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04-04-2015, 11:50 PM
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Offered up a bag of cans for a custom user title
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Westside
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Originally Posted by DoubleF
I feel for the OP that a first time buyer has all sorts of difficulties and High River in the mix and whatnot... but I'm confused as to what he is requesting here.  |
I am just as confused by your post. 
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04-05-2015, 03:07 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Your Mother's Place.
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Last edited by vanisleflamesfan; 04-05-2015 at 10:58 AM.
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04-05-2015, 03:59 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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To be fair, when I moved to Blackfalds 3 years ago, everything I looked at was new, and there was definitely a ton of misrepresentation going on as far as the "Estimated 2012 taxes:" segment of every listing i remember viewing.
I ended up purchasing @324, and taxes listed for homes I had viewed ranged from 21-2400. Pretty sure that the first year rates ended up being 2950ish- neighbours told me it was an approved hike to fund much needed infrastructure, schools, and an awesome rec/multi centre which ended up being built within walking distance.
..Then the next year's came in at about 3300.. And this year I believe was in the 3590 range.
Can't blame the guy for being upset about being blindsided by taxes.. I suppose this is my fault for not realizing that smaller communities are more prone to spikes.. Doesn't make it any easier to swallow.
I have no idea how that compares to city rates, but I have a feeling that it's pretty high for my assessed value
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04-05-2015, 11:49 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Nage Waza
I am just as confused by your post. |
 Sorry. I really mean't that his situation sucks, but he never asked a question.
I'm thinking his post was just a rant.
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04-06-2015, 11:25 AM
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Dances with Wolves
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Section 304
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Reminds me of an old friend that bought in a tiny little mountain town to get away from the city. In fact, it was so tiny that theirs was the only home purchase of the entire year and rare enough that it actually made the newspaper.
In summary: They'd better love it because they are never getting out of there.
High River is of course not in that ballpark, but I think the town is going to need a few more years of flood-free living before people are comfortable moving in.
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04-06-2015, 11:33 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by 2ArmBands
Google has Cochrane to Calgary at 31 mins.
Auburn Bay at 25 mins. If you factor in the mess that is Deerfoot south they actually aren't that far off.
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Well since I did this exact move I am at a 5 min difference between being from New Brighton downtown vs Cochrane downtown. The big difference for me is no stop and go traffic to and from Cochrane where as the drive from New Brighton is a grind. Also the highways seem to get better treatment on snow days then city roads. Also depends what part of downtown you are in. Since I am on the west side leaving downtown is very quick and easy. If I was on the east it would be painful escaping the gridlock
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