Why Getting an Annual Real Estate Review is Important Your Real Estate investment is likely the biggest single expenditure in your lifetime so why not keep a pulse on its value? Life can happen fast and keeping a relationship with your trusted Realtor can benefit you in many ways.1) You will learn the real time value of your highest valued asset.2) Realtors can give you the real sco ...

  Are Sales Numbers Returning to Normal? Calgary's housing market saw a much-needed boost in October compared to the same month a year before, according to numbers recently released by the Calgary Real Estate Board. There were 1,644 units sold citywide—marking a 16% increase over October 2015. The biggest jump came from sales of detached homes valued between $300,000 and $400,000.The move m ...

Coming off a month of stronger sales activity, November's housing market returned to previous trends. Year-over-year monthly sales totaled 1,227 units, which is nearly three per cent lower than last year and 17 per cent below long-term averages. "November was the first full month with CMHC's new lending rules in effect," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie. "As suspected, the ga ...

Alberta home sales record first year-over-year increase in nearly two years 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/Associ ...

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House hunting can be very time-consuming.  The amount of time it takes to find your new home can depend on various factors including market conditions and availability of listings.  These things are completely out of your control.  Despite this, you can increase the efficiency of your house hunt using a few tips that I have learned during my time as a Calgary Realtor.    Find the right Rea ...

Different Opportunities for Condo and Single Family Home Buyers in Today’s Market There is a lot of new coverage around what is happening in the Calgary and surrounding area real estate market right now, specifically when it comes to how different types of property is performing. Consumers looking to buy a condominium or a detached single family home find themselves in very different posit ...

City of Calgary, Oct. 3, 2016 – The segment of Calgary’s housing market with the greatest influence on the overall market is showing signs of pricing stability. The detached benchmark price totaled $503,400 in September, which is 3.3 per cent below last year, but the second consecutive month at this price level. While overall economic conditions remain soft, for now the detached sector is ...

When your home is on the market, you need to keep it in show-ready condition as much as possible.  That can seem like an insurmountable feat when you have a busy family with a full roster of activities!  Here are some easy tips to help you keep your busy home organized and ready for showings. Make it easy to store and find things Baskets are a great way to make it easy to store and find t ...

Alberta home sales edge down year-over-year in August 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 indivi ...