Changing Demographics Affect All Of Us
A changing society is certain to affect almost everything surrounding it, including real estate. For example, as more divorces occur, more older singles enter the market for a home. Many of these newly single buyers are downsizing, even though they need to accommodate children on a full-time or part-time basis. It’s ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on May 7, 2013
Sellers’ market conditions push up prices across all categories
The monthly statistics package is available here.
Calgary, May 1, 2013 – The benchmark price of single-family homes reached a new high of $452,900 in April, as market conditions that favour the seller finally drove prices above the unadjusted peak of 2007.
“It’s really encouraging to see that the Calgary ...
Posted by Willemina Stikker-Breemhaar
on May 2, 2013
Company here that will do a check on the health of the Condo that you are contemplating. Give me a call and I can put you in touch with them and at least you can have peace of mind.
Posted by Leanne Larsen
on April 14, 2013
Walk into this well maintained Bungalow, which has an Open floor plan with lots of natural light. 3 large size bedrooms on main floor include hardwood floors, newer window treatments and newer paint. Fourth bedroom is in the basement, with a family room, laundry room and cold room for food storage. Out back there's a three car (20' x 39') 780 sq ft garage with additional storage in attic . There's ...
Posted by Noor Shihab
on April 11, 2013
Alternatives to a Traditional Garage Sale
Do you have stuff in your home that you need to sell? Perhaps you have some suits or dresses that no longer fit, an older living room set that you've just had replaced, or a vinyl record collection you've been hanging onto for years.
If a traditional garage sale is not an option for you, there are other ways to sell those items.
For example, you could ...
Posted by Deborah Scruggs
on April 1, 2013
As a prospective home buyer you have responsibility during the viewing of homes. You need to be sensitive and respectful when touring properties with your agent. Here are a few simple guidelines to follow during your home hunting days:
Dress appropriately Aim to look innocuous and don't let your clothes give anything away. You don’t want to look scruffy, but equally, if you look too smart ...
Posted by Dale Green
on March 20, 2013
Calgary, March. 1, 2013 – Total residential sales for the month of February 2013 totaled 1,711 units, a one per cent decline over the previous year. Accounting for the leap year in 2012, activity in the single family market resembles last year’s activity. However, even with one less day in the February 2013 figures, condominium sales have made significant gains increasing by 13 per cent ...
Posted by Willemina Stikker-Breemhaar
on March 7, 2013
CREB 2013 Forecast
Posted by Christine Dionisio
on March 6, 2013
Snow starts to melt, days are getting longer, songs of birds fill the air. The end of winter is upon us. Here are a few reasons why spring is a premium time to list your home. 1. BUYER'S COME OUT IN SPRING With the weather is warming up, it is natural for people to come out in Spring to enjoy the sunshine. Spring is a time of renewal therefore we typically feel refreshed and relieved Winter ...
Posted by Martin Darknell
on March 4, 2013
January sales and prices rise over previous year
The monthly statistics package is available here.
Calgary, Feb. 1, 2013 – Residential real estate sales in the city of Calgary started the year on a positive note, increasing by 15 per cent over the same month in 2012.
Total sales were 1,230 units, a significant increase over the 1,068 units last year. But sales remain well below ...
Posted by Willemina Stikker-Breemhaar
on February 6, 2013