Top tips for Calgary Home Sellers

March 30th, 2016
Getting ready to sell your home?  You need to take a few minutes to read my top tips for Home Sellers!1.  A clean home always shows better than one that is dirty or cluttered.2.  Price your house for the market in which you are selling.3.  Attending to small repairs will pay off.  Anything you try to hide will come out during the home inspection. 4.  Make sure you can say “yes!” to as many ...

The one thing that worries first-time home Buyers (and why it does not matter)

March 23rd, 2016
First-time home Buyers typically share one common worry:  will they be able to afford their own home?  Of all the worries I encounter when helping a Buyer, this is often the easiest to address!  One of the great things about the home buying process is that it is unlikely you will be able to finance a home that you truly cannot afford. Addressing a Buyer’s financial concerns is usually a fa ...

Enjoy a Staycation this March break!

March 16th, 2016
With the weather we have been having this winter, you do not need to go far to enjoy some sunshine!  If you are staying around town this March break, there is plenty to keep your kids busy.  These are some of my top tips for things to do this March Break. Devonian Gardens Butterfield Acres Easter Egg Hunt Spring Break Escape at Participating Chapters/Indigo locations Inglewood Bird Sanc ...

Why shopping local matters

March 9th, 2016
In this day and age of global connectivity, many people are looking to connect locally within their own communities.  One of the best ways to do this is by shopping local.  Accessing the stores and services within your neighbourhood has many benefits beyond supporting the local economy. Get to know your neighbours When you are accessing local home based businesses or retail stores then yo ...

Preferred Client Update!

March 2nd, 2016
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Housing sales slow than typical February (CREB report)

March 2nd, 2016
Monthly prices decline for fifth consecutive month. Click here to view the full monthly stats package. February sales totaled 1,127 units in Calgary, a 6.63 per cent drop over last year and 37 per cent lower than long-term averages for the month. City wide unadjusted benchmark prices totaled $445,000 in February, a 0.63 per cent decline over January and 3.45 per cent lower than levels reco ...