How often have you heard that saying about real estate? Location, Location, Location.
The last few days I have been attending the Banff Western Connection Real Estate Conference and I've been thinking about "The Location". I just love Banff and coming here at all times of the year. I don't get to ski as near as often as I would like, but standing on top of the resorts here and ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on January 29, 2011
Red Deer... Local seniors and persons with disabilities will have access to more specialized housing, thanks to capital funding from the province.
The funding is being provided through the Affordable Supportive Living Initiative. The more than $4.2-million provincial grant will help develop 36 new affordable supportive living units at Bethany CollegeSide.
"This capital funding will help develop ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 23, 2009
So, there has been a lot of conflicting information in the media recently from recession talk, financial markets and strength of banks, and the housing market. This has made it very difficult to come up with any kind of game plan in order to prosper in these changing times. I think it is very important that we take a step back and look at the broader picture so that we can position ...
Posted by The Walper Team
on February 12, 2009
Yesterday AREA (the Alberta Real Estate Association) installed the board of directors for 2009. I'm pleased to announce that Janice Resch is one of them. Janice Resch is part owner of Century 21 Advantage, a company that has deep family roots for her. Janice has been active with the Red Deer Real Estate Board now called CARA (Central Alberta Realtors Association) for years and served ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on January 29, 2009
Weekly Stats # Listings # Sales # Price Changes Nov. 17-Nov. 23 44 26 60 Listings declined a little bit this past week, which is not a bad thing. We still have plenty of listings to choose from and from a selling standpoint it helps to get the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 24, 2008
Looking for a small town loaded with potential? Penhold may just have what you are looking for.
Penhold although small in stature is the only "bedroom" or "commuting city" with in 15 - 20 minutes of Red Deer that has experienced an increase in MLS sales volume. The average sale price for real estate in Penhold has also experienced growth over 2007, not matched by Blackfalds or Sylvan ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 21, 2008
How is the Real Estate Market in Red Deer Alberta? Well as you can see it is still quite healthy. There are many listings on the market creating conditions for a buyers market. The average sale price in August for single family homes (houses) was quite strong. The average house sale price in August 2008 being $346,40, which is 99% of 2007's average house sale price of $351,467. August and July ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 16, 2008
CENTURY 21 CANADA is raising funds during a year long, nation wide fundraising campaign found at www.century21kidstocamp.ca.
CENTURY 21 agents from across Canada are committing to raising at least $2100 for active living programs and services offered by Easter Seals provincial members including our highly touted Easter Seals summer camps. Their support is incredible and to support a CENTURY 21 realtor ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 11, 2008
Back to school may be the most wonderful time of the year for those of us with kids. The question is will it be the same for the real estate market?
August turned out to be a mixed bag yet again. The single family home sales were strong if you were priced right and not in a higher price point. Town houses and duplexes are settling out into a good groove. Apartment condos on the other hand not ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 5, 2008
Alberta budget surplus announcement good news for all. Tuesday the Alberta government released latest budget information for the province. Finance and Enterprise Minister Iris Evans released the province's First Quarter Update, showing a forecast surplus of $8.5 billion for 2008-09, $7 billion higher than predicted in Budget 2008. Higher-than-budgeted resource revenues will enable government to increase ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 27, 2008