Christmas time may not seem like the ideal time to be hunting for a home. Many people will put there plans on hold because of the busy holiday season. However now more than ever maybe the ideal time to make your move.
Signs the Red Deer real estate market is changing:
Decrease in listing volume.
The number of listings available at any given time makes up "supply". ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on December 17, 2010
December is always an exciting time of year with all the Christmas festivities. When you add in buying a home or planning to move in over the holidays you should be mindful of the business hours that impact your closing.
Below are the Christmas hours for Century 21 Advantage. Our hours are similar to many of the legal firms, banks, and other real estate firms. If you are looking ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on December 14, 2010
When you're up you're, and when you're down you're down.
2010 has been a year that looks like a roller coaster ride for MLS® sales volume in Red Deer. If you have been trying to sell your home it may not have been the fun ride you anticipated either. At the end of November the Red Deer real estate market for MLS® sales was a bright spot.
2010
100& ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on December 8, 2010
This morning it was -31C and the windchill put that even colder in the the -40's!
Is your home handling the cold?
Whether or not you are moving or just want to improve the heat in your home this year or next, here are a few things you can do:
Upgrade your furnace to a high efficiency,
I personally like the variable speed fan models. Less of a blast of the cold air when you turn ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 24, 2010
Thank you to everyone that came through our October Open Houses.
We accepted ballots for an Air Miles draw for 1,000 Air Miles. Only thing you had to do was come to an open house and fill out a ballot. No purchase necessary. It was a busy October for Open Houses and after many ballots entered the winner is...
Charmaine Ronney, who came through one of De's open houses
Congratulations ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 8, 2010
What a turn out.
The mall (Parkland Mall) appeared to be jammed packed from 1:00 - 2:00 today and slowly got a bit quieter the closer it came to 4:00. The unofficial count in based on Halloween candy. This year we picked up what added up to 2,000 pieces of candy.
What started as an alternative to taking the kids door to door in cold weather is now the start of Halloween festivities ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 31, 2010
booo oooo ooooo insert scary movie soundtrack here.
Yesterday we had a few people in the office get into the Halloween spirit. Sunday is "fright night" at Parkland Mall. each year we take part and decorate the kiosk, give out candy and sometimes play games.
Stop by Sunday between 1 and 4 while the candy lasts. It's a great way to get the little ones out and enjoying the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 30, 2010
Local radio station Big 105 stopped by the office looking for our top notch receptionist and all around great person, Sandra Miller.
Sandra entered to win the Big 105 At Work Office Perk. She won this weeks prize pack consisting of a yummy Edible Arrangement and some tasty Van Houtte coffee. Crossing fingers for the grand prize.
Thank you Sandra and thank you Big 105!
mmmm coffee, ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 30, 2010
What you need to know about the settlement agreement between CREA and the Competition Bureau.
It was ratified by the members of CREA on the weekend. Some of the headlines indicate that this has changed the face of real estate. Some of the media claims certainly seem like that is indeed the case. The reality is here in Red Deer Alberta the changes don't amount to a huge difference.
The ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 27, 2010
It's here!
The Century 21 Canada iPhone App is here.
Works on your iTouch and iPad as well as the iPhone. Yes we're excited to not only have a great mobile version of our web site. http://m.century21.ca/ but we keep making finding your next home easier.
Check out the iPhone app in the App store:
Great features we love about this app so far...
Location based ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 17, 2010