The Town of Penhold is located approximately half way between Red Deer and Innisfail. Roughly 13 km south of Red Deer on Highway 2A, and the junction of Highway 42. It is a small growing bedroom community with a population of 1,961 (2006 stats). The potential for future growth is definitely there, making Penhold an ideal Town to invest in for future development. With its proximity to the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 7, 2007
In fact it was another busy month for real estate in Red Deer. It was very similar to October 2006. There was a total of 100 Single family homes sold in October 2007 compared to 101 in 2006. The similarities continued with the average sale price. The average sale price for 2007 single family homes was $338,856 and in 2006 it was $333,138.
Our growth has slowed to a point where we've caught up to ourselves. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 2, 2007
The Red Deer Real Estate Board released their stats yesterday for September. A few of the highlights are:"BUYERS BENEFIT FROM BALANCED REAL ESTATE MARKET"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERed Deer – October 9, 2007 – Throughout Central Alberta homes continued to change hands at areasonable rate last month according to the MLS® figures released by the Red Deer & District RealEstate Board.Residential sales ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 10, 2007
Recently I was having a conversation about the market with a few friends and
colleagues. Those that were not Realtors were asking about the so called
price decline in Listings. "How much do you think the market will fall?"
they asked me. I look at them and reply "fall?".
The market is competitive and yes there is pressure on price, and on the surface
it may seem like ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 7, 2007
There is so much to see and do in Central Alberta in any season. Recently
I had an opportunity to take some time off with a few friends and enjoy a round
of golf. Sure there was a frost delay as there are in many areas across
Canada this time of year, but it was worth it. One of the joys of golfing
is enjoying the outdoors, and taking in the scenic views of a well cared for
course. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 6, 2007
It's October 1 and we've officially entered the last fiscal quarter for 2007. What an exciting year in real estate again. Dramatically different then 2006, and I can't wait to see how the rest of the year unfolds and 2008 begins.
Penhold historically has been somewhat quiet in comparison to the neighbors. 2007 is year best characterized as people on the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 1, 2007
Got to love the weather in Alberta. Really it is fantastic. We get some terrific weather patterns throughout the year. Here in Central Alberta we are immune for the most part to long durations of extreme heat and extreme cold. We have a moderate climate and we are blessed with warm westerly winds a.k.a Chinooks that thaw our winters and warm our hearts.
Our weather changes dramatically and we ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 28, 2007
What great Canadian city wouldn't have a "Coronation Park"? Regina has one, Calgary, Toronto and...
Of course Red Deer does, and my Google search for "Coronation Park" turned up 106,000 results. Of course I didn't go through all them to check for relevant to Canada as there are some I'm sure in Australia, and other Commonwealth Countries. So are we unique by having a "Coronation Park"?
Well, ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 28, 2007
Red Deer lies in the "parkland" of Alberta. Evident when driving North from Calgary on The QE2 highway, you are welcomed by rolling hills, green fields and trees galore. A rather sharp contrast to the prairie fields of southern Alberta.The trees that are abundant in Red Deer, and the lush river valley are not the only attractions to the area. Red Deer had some distinct architecture, fixtures, parks ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 24, 2007