How's the market? Prices going up?
I hear those questions and many like them quite often. The real estate market in Red Deer is reportedly different than Calgary or Edmonton. Last week the numbers were:
Weekly Stats
# Listings
# Sales
# Pending Sales
# Price Changes
# Off Market
Net loss/gain
Active Single Family Listings
Total Active
Dec.28/09-Jan. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on February 11, 2010
We finished 2009, the end of the first decade of the "New Millennium". This month we've been busy returning to work focusing on new goals for the new Year. At Century 21 Advantage we have also been preparing for our kick off meeting. This is the meeting where we present tips, tools and information to our associates so that they can better serve your real estate needs. This year ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on January 23, 2010
The Men of MOvember here at Century 21 Advantage are doing their part to change the face of men's health.
If you haven't heard of "MOvember", it is a global initiate to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer. You can learn more at www.Movember.com.
However rather than just go to the Movember web site I encourage you to visit the Century 21 Advantage Team fundraising page for MOvember ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 20, 2009
October is truly a season of change with harvesting done or in final stages, snow appearing and disappearing, leaves turning, and houses on the move.
We've officially entered the 4th fiscal quarter for 2009. So how are we doing? A recent article in the Red Deer Advocate would have you believe that the market outlook is quite flat and bleak. This week we've experienced market news ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 14, 2009
Join the Century 21 Advantage home buying team Monday September 14th to learn how you can buy a home with confidence.
If you have always wanted to know how to get out of renting and into your first home, or perhaps you haven't made a move for a number of years this is for you.
Find out the ins and outs of negotiating an offer to purchase, why you need use a lawyer and what they do, what does the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 13, 2009
Start enjoying the career you've always wanted and thought about. Real Estate.
A Career in Real Estate is more than a job or going to work it's a fun rewarding business. When you bought your first home or your last home was it a sad angry endeavour? No I bet it sure wasn't. In fact I bet you were excited and happy. Experience that all the time. Helping some ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 13, 2009
Real Estate sales in Red Deer slowed down in July from the peak in June, while temperatures soared into the 30's and sun was plentiful.
Sales per price range in Red Deer.
2009
100& Under
100-150
150-200
200-250
250-300
300-350
350-400
400-450
450-500
500-550
550-600
600-700
700+
Total
JAN
5
4
3
8
27
7
5
0
3
0
0
0
0
62
FEB
3
4
6
15
33
21
14
7
6
3
0
0
1
113
MAR
5
5
10
24
26
21
17
8
2
3
2
0
0
123
APR
5
5
17
31
43
30
17
13
7
6
1
2
1
178
MAY
3
3
13
33
47
43
26
8
6
6
5
3
1
197
JUN
4
8
13
38
57
44
23
10
11
2
2
0
1
213
JUL
5
4
20
33
44
30
21
7
6
4
2
3
0
179
TOTAL
30
33
82
182
277
196
123
53
41
24
1041
Information ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 5, 2009
June 2009 was a busy month for MLS® sales in Red Deer. The Central Alberta REALTORs® Association (CARA)recorded 213 sales for June 2009 which exceed 2008 sales number 213.
So the market is busier for sales than last year, it is good news but premature for a celebration. It is still quite competitive if you are selling. We have been carrying inventory ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 6, 2009
Welcome to Summer!
Officially we marked the summer solstice(equinox) 2009 this past weekend. It is to early to say whether or not the peak of sales activity also aligns with the longest day of the year, historically the two are close. The kids in school are no in their last week, and Canada is one week away. July and August tend to be full of family vacations, and enjoying the short ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 23, 2009
CMHC news release today.
The seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts increased to 128,400 units in May from 117,600 units in April, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
"The increase in May is broadly based, encompassing both the singles and multiples segments," said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre.
Housing starts are expected ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 8, 2009