Its been an active spring and summer market so far for Red Deer real estate. The volume of activity has been more consistent than last year and the sales volume has been higher. Overall Good News for sellers and reassurance for buyers that the housing market is stabilizing and balancing in Red Deer.
MLS® Residential Sales Versus Listings, July 2011:
This are the shapes we're ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 3, 2011
One of the most common questions we get asked is "how's the market?".
That question always should be answered with a "it depends", because it truly does depend ion what market you're referring to. Red Deer is the largest Central Alberta Community but is surrounded by several other communities withing 30 km, such as Sylvan Lake.
Sylvan Lake is a great community and has a different market ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 25, 2011
Ya Hoo!
Parade day and the start of Westerner Days! Bring on the Pancakes & Chili, Midway and Munchies.
Everyone seems to have their personal favourites on parade day, whetehr it's horses, the shriners on their little cars, the bands, the pipers or the cars. The pararde is a hit for the whole family.
I thought this guy was cool. Not very seasonal but looks ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 20, 2011
Not to be just a lawn ornament Gnomes are part of the family and community this summer.
This summer Century 21 Advantage is proud to take part in the JDFT Strong summer of Gnomes. Not just a summer time prank moving Gnomes but a fun family activity. Find the Century 21 Advantage Gnome. Send us a photo of your adventures with the C21 Gnome and you could win 100 Air Miles. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 13, 2011
Be sure to head down to Bower Ponds on Friday.
Bower Ponds in Red Deer is the place to be for Canada Day Celebrations. Every year Bower ponds is the venue for the 143rd birthday celebration with international foods booths, music and fun. It's put on by the city with help from the red Deer Cultural Heritage Society.
Festivities kick off Friday July 1st 2 11:00 am and conclude with ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 29, 2011
An Epic Ride completed this past weekend (June 25, 26th).
I signed up to take part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer that recently took place. I'd like to thank everyone for their support whether it be donations, or encouragement it all meant a lot. http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/pgalesloot
I was one of 2,280 cyclists that took part in this years event. The combined total ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 28, 2011
Signs of spring:
Green Grass,
Leaves
Dandelions
and For Sale Signs
Some years it seems as if those for sale signs pop up as fast as dandelions. The warm spring and summer weather certainly brings more people out and about looking at houses. After all would you rather move in -40 and snow or +20 and sunny?
This morning The CMHC crew was in Red Deer and delivered the economic ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 2, 2011
Alberta Venture published their list of Best communities to do business in Western Canada and Red Deer is on that list.
This is what they had to say:
"Red Deer, Population: 90,084 As anybody who's had the pleasure of watching the value of their home skyrocket in recent years understands, it pays to live in a good neighbourhood. That's true of cities as well, and Red Deer happens to live in one ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 2, 2011
The downtown district currently known as the Railyards is searching for a new name.
Red Deer’s Greater Downtown Action Plan, calls for new street and pedestrian connections to the riverfront, and a new pedestrian bridge linking parks areas to the developed city centre. The area presently known (or referred to as) The Railyards will become a high density residential district, with ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 29, 2011
The support from Red Deer and Central Alberta was very uplifting to see and experience. What started with a couple of working mom's deciding to help out turned it to donation central and the rallying point for the area. It seemed as though everyone wanted to help and all they needed was some direction and a point. JDFT was that.
This weekend The Alberta Government released ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 22, 2011