It is no secret that a well-staged home shows better and sells faster.  Buyers have a hard time seeing beyond the room in front of them so you cannot rely on their creativity and imagination to help them see the best features of your home.  When it is done properly, staging can highlight your home’s most desirable features and create an emotional connection with Buyers.  Here is a list of 5 ...

August sales activity falls below long-term averages Click here to view the full monthly stats package. Calgary’s residential resale housing market recorded further easing in absorption rates in August due to weaker sales activity. Sales in the city declined by 27 per cent to 1,643 units last month relative to the same time last year, and 12 per cent below 10-year averages. “Persistent we ...

Condominiums offer a form of home ownership that has become increasingly popular across Canada over the last few decades.  The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) explains that a condominium, also referred to as a condo, is a form of legal home ownership.  Condos can be in a variety of forms including townhouses, low rise residential buildings, single detached houses, and vacant ...

Regardless of whether you are moving out, moving on, or moving up, there are a few things to consider when deciding where to buy your next home.  Sure, it is easy to fall in love with a beautiful home but it is more important to love the area than the home.  You can easily change the interior of a home but you cannot change what is right outside your front door.  Here are my top 5 things to ...

We all know that summer is the most popular time of year to move.  Sometimes a new house means that your child will have to start their academic year at a new school.  Here are some tips to help ease your child’s transition to their new school. 1. Visit the school Contact the administration office of your child’s new school to find out if they have any back to school events planned in the ...

Putting together a wish list is one of the most fun parts of house hunting.  It is a great way to dream a little and, more importantly, it is a key tool that allows you to prioritize your needs and your wants.  This tool can help your Realtor to better understand exactly what type of house you are looking for.  A wish list can also help narrow down what is really important to you and give y ...

You have probably noticed that the internet and social media are here to stay.  Being online is a great way to keep in touch with family, friends, and brands that you are interested in.  You can use social media to check out companies you might want to work for, research products before you buy, and find out how long-lost acquaintances have fared in life (yes, we all do it).  The internet a ...

It’s moving day!  You are full of excitement and . . . maybe a little dread.  Moving days are tough.  There is so much to do and only 24 hours in a day.  Here is a list of my favourite tips to help you have a stress free moving day. 1. Wear comfortable clothes. 2. Pack an overnight pack for each family member.  Include pyjamas, a change of clothes, medications, and toiletries.  This will ...

  Overall, Calgary is considered a safe city.  Aside from locking our doors, many of us do not give safety a second thought simply because we are lucky enough to live in a place where not much happens.  Even if you live in a historically safe area, it is a good idea to ramp up safety and security when selling your home.  Here are a few things you can do to keep you and your home safe durin ...

If you are looking for a home in Calgary, you are probably using the free Realtor.ca app to check out properties for sale in your favourite neighbourhoods.  This incredibly useful app was developed by the Canadian Real Estate Association and is accessed thousands of times a day by Buyers and Realtors.  Most Buyers use the app to look at property information and pictures.  This app can do so ...