April Continues to improve upon February and March numbers.
The warm spring weather combined with low interest rates are certainly bring out the buyers. Reports from our associates hosting open houses is that the open houses are busy. All that extra traffic has turned into sales for sellers. The number of sales so far for the month of April is at 162 sales in ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 28, 2009
Spring clean your home office with safety, security, and peace of mind at our:
Spring Shredathon May 2nd, 9 a.m. - 3 pm Parkland Mall West Parking Lot
Century 21 Advantage wants to protect your identity, and clean up your home office.
Everyone has information that needs to be disposed of in a safe, secure manner. Saturday May 2nd Century 21 Advantage and Merlin Shredding Inc. will destroy the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 13, 2009
From Stats
The rush to sell is slowing down in Red Deer Alberta, and the real estate activity remains strong however the real story is the impact of supply and demand. The demand for housing is closer to 2004 levels today, and a mere 52% of the record demand of 2007.
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Red Deer MLS March Stats
New Listings
Sales
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Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 4, 2009
Spring has sprung, well mostly it has sprung, OK it should be springing any moment.
It's time to start looking at houses if you are planning a move this spring or early summer.
Century 21 Advantage is hosting April is Open House Month.
From LOGOS
Come in and talk to one of our associates during an open house in the month of April and you could win 2,100 Air Miles!! ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 31, 2009
Electricity consumption in Red Deer was down 2.5 per cent thanks to Red Deer citizens who heard the Earth Hour call, powered down and turned off their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Red Deer citizens helped save 8,800 kWh of electricity, which is enough energy to run The City's entire traffic light system continuously for five days. They helped save enough energy to run four cars for ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 30, 2009
Will you be observing Earth Hour tonight?
SATURDAY 28 MARCH AT 8.30PM YOU CAN VOTE EARTH BY SWITCHING OFF YOUR LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR - EARTH HOUR.
Earth Hour has more buzz and momentum this year than in previous years.
Earth Hour Origins
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour.
In 2008 the message had grown ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 28, 2009
Last week in real estate was another steady week. Friday was a highlight on the financing front when it was annouced by mortgage brokers the 5 year rate was available at 3.99%.
Yes 5 year mortgage at 3.99%!! Wow record low rates combined with excellent selection and buyer negotiating ability makes for an ideal time to buy real estate. Today I spoke with Scott at Regional Mortgagevia ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 24, 2009
Two comments or questions asked of us that we hear most often today:
"Is the market going down more?"
"I'm waiting for the prices to come down further"
Quite often people are surprised when I mention that houses are selling. I think too many people are listening to CNN or Canada Am, and getting national news or news from other regions mixed up with local news. The reality is yes ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 20, 2009
March continues to roll along following the increase in volume that occurred in February.
Weekly Numbers:
We noticed a slow down in the number of listings coming on. This is a positive sign for sellers already on the market, they enjoy the decrease in competition. This is not a trend yet we shall continue to monitor the weekly movement as well as monthly.
March at a glance:
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Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 18, 2009
A few green spirited Century Twenty Oners at the office today.
Maybe it's because my name is Patrick, but I think St.Patrick's day is a great day.
Your Friend in Real Estate,
Patrick Galesloot
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 17, 2009