Father's day weekend with Red Deer Kinsmen club means it is time for the Kinsmen Camp Out.
Every year the Red Deer Kinsmen get together for a camping weekend. The Red Deer Kinsmen is a social club made up of young men who raise money for the communities greatest needs. The largest and main fundraiser we do as a club id the Dream Home Lottery. The Dream Home campaign has grown to ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 22, 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
The Central Alberta Realtors Associaiton (CARA), was the recipient of the "Quality of Life" award.
From Banff Western Connection
Nancie Mackie, the Association Executive Officer, accepted the award from outgoing AREA President. Quality of Life award was awarded to CARA for there commitment to donating $250,000 to Red Deer Hospice. More on the Quality of Life program ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on January 30, 2009
The numbers are in and we've been reviewing the 2008 Red Deer real estate market quite a bit here at Century 21 Advantage.
Quite a journey it has been with highs and lows in financial markets, and changes to price frequently. There were a lot of sales in the City of Red Deer. The graphs below are compiled form MLS data provided by the Central Alberta Realtors Association.
The average ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on January 18, 2009
Numbers for the local real estate market here in Red Deer, were recently released. Despite a global economic freak-out on a local level real estate remains stable over all. The weekly sales volume reacting to media, but overall we're experiencing a consistent trend.
Compared to a year ago September sales have been good, but 2008 has more spikes. Possible media connection with the ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 10, 2008
Looking for a small town loaded with potential? Penhold may just have what you are looking for.
Penhold although small in stature is the only "bedroom" or "commuting city" with in 15 - 20 minutes of Red Deer that has experienced an increase in MLS sales volume. The average sale price for real estate in Penhold has also experienced growth over 2007, not matched by Blackfalds or Sylvan ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 21, 2008
The bank of Canada decided to hold interest rates steady on September 3rd. The department of Finance set a date with imposed restrictions on 40 year amortizations and the use of zero down. The kids went back to school, and families settled into to back to school mode etc...
So where are we now?
The number of new listings began to cool off during the first two weeks of August, and this ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 15, 2008
Back to school may be the most wonderful time of the year for those of us with kids. The question is will it be the same for the real estate market?
August turned out to be a mixed bag yet again. The single family home sales were strong if you were priced right and not in a higher price point. Town houses and duplexes are settling out into a good groove. Apartment condos on the other hand not ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 5, 2008
Tuesday the Alberta government released latest budget information for the province. Finance and Enterprise Minister Iris Evans released the province's First Quarter Update, showing a forecast surplus of $8.5 billion for 2008-09, $7 billion higher than predicted in Budget 2008.Higher-than-budgeted resource revenues will enable government to increase its savings this year and cover the full cost of ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 27, 2008
Joffre is located 23 km northeast of Red Deer, Alberta. For most residents of the area, the petrochemical site and the bridge over the river are more synonymous to Joffre than the actual village. A few name changes over the years with the exception of the large NOVA Chemicals.
NOVA Chemicals' Joffre manufacturing facility lies just east of Red Deer, Alberta, and is the largest ethylene ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 17, 2008