Zoom Calls with SANTA! Book NOW! Just because we can’t see Santa in person this year does not mean we still can’t visit with him virtually! This year CIR REALTY is hosting Zoom Calls with Santa for that very reason.How it Works:You will be asked a series of questions on the registration form that will give Santa the information he needs to chat with your children over the call (for example ...

No Change to Prime Interest Rate in Canada At the end of October, the Bank of Canada announced that it would be leaving the overnight rate unchanged, which means that the Prime rate will remain at 2.45 per cent. They suggested that this low rate environment will  continue through until 2023, with the pandemic and resulting low inflation and GDP, as well as low oil prices being a key driver ...

City of Calgary, October 22, 2020 – Third-quarter activity was far better than original expectations, as sales activity in the city improved by nearly 12 per cent over last year's levels. Some of the shift in the third quarter reflects activity that likely would have occurred in the second quarter. The housing market also benefited from easing lending rates and previous price declines. Gain ...

Did you know that CIR Realtors can opt to make a charitable donation with a portion of each cheque they receive?  My clients get to pick which organization I donate to and they can choose between our local Ronald McDonald House or Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society. This initiative has always been important to me and it has become even more so this year.  You can click here to learn more abou ...

Six Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for Fall It’s that time of the year again here in Alberta. The weather is cooling down, soon enough leaves will start turning red, and fall will be upon us. What should you do to ensure your yard and garden look their best next spring? 1. Don’t Forget to FertilizeFall is the best time of the year to apply fertilizer to your lawn. Your grass will be starting to ...

5 Questions to Determine How Big of a Home You Actually Need 1. Is this my ‘forever’ home, or is ‘right now’ good enough?While you can’t predict the future it is possible to evaluate the likelihood you might be moving in coming years. If so, then maybe you don’t need to buy that perfect “forever home” where you’ll grow old; maybe a “right now” home is good enough.2. What will my income loo ...

Open Houses are Safe and Permitted Under Phase 2 If you are in the market to purchase a property, visiting open houses is a great way to gauge what’s for sale in a certain community. Although open houses are now permitted under Phase 2, there are a few things to note for your own safety and the safety of the seller.Access is limited to one family group at a time. If another family group is ...