Overall sales activity was down again in August, totalling 1,567. However, this figure does not reflect the big differences in activity between the detached sector, versus the high density apartment and attached segments of the market. “While overall sales have eased for detached homes, so too has the amount of new listings on the market preventing inventories from reaching previous highs ...

Buying a home with a legal suite can be a great way to become a Landlord and earn income to help with mortgage payments.  I have some tips to help you buy a home with a legal suite that will help your financial dreams come true instead of becoming an absolute nightmare. Choose the right neighbourhood.  Do your research.  Talk to your Realtor to find out which neighbourhoods have homes wit ...

House hunting can be stressful at the best of times.  Trying to house hunt with children can make the process even more challenging!  Here are some of my best tips to help you and your children have a successful house hunting experience. 1.  Involve your children in the process.  Ask younger children questions about what colour they would like their room painted, what they like about the ho ...

Alberta home sales decline year-over-year in July The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) compiles provincial MLS® sales data for dissemination to REALTORS® and other interested groups. The data that is provided represents statistics provided to AREA by way of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). For more detailed statistical information for Boards/Associations or for individual ...

The other day I was in a store and wandered down an aisle that was apparently some sort of time tunnel to the future because it was packed with fall and Halloween decorations.  I bid a hasty retreat and thought to myself “uh uh. . . no way.  I am not saying goodbye to summer quite yet!”  I put together this list of summer Calgary staycation ideas so that we can get the most enjoyment possib ...

There are plenty of things in life that you can DIY like learning how to change your vehicle’s oil, minor home repairs, and refinishing furniture just to name a few.  One of the things that most people should not try to DIY is buying or selling their home.  Using a trusted and experienced Realtor can make a world of difference when you are dealing with one of the biggest investments of your ...

Preventing Break-Ins A home invasion can be one of the most unsettling things a person can experience. One of the best ways to prevent theft is good old-fashioned information, so we’ve compiled a list of steps you can take to make your home more secure. Lock Up! Whether you are going on a holiday, a trip to the supermarket, or simply out to your backyard—lock your doors. Use a good lock—o ...

In step with City census data on declining net migration levels, housing sales activity totaled 1,741 units in July, a 12.6 per cent decrease over last year and the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year sales declines. “Continued pullback of sales activity is a sign of economic conditions,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie. “The number of unemployed workers keeps rising and wh ...

Whether or not they realize it, every home buyer has a set of deal breakers that affects their home buying experience.  Simply defined, a deal breaker is a factor that can cause a potential Buyer to decide not to purchase a particular home.  Every Buyer will have their own set of deal breakers that are defined by various factors including personal preferences, finances, past experiences, an ...

One of the questions I am often asked by potential new clients is what can they expect from working with me.  Who better to answer that question than someone who has worked with me?  One of my clients, Natalie, was kind enough to put together a few paragraphs on her experience. “We were looking for an affordable home in Calgary and went to look at an open house we thought would be within ...