Market Update Nov 2018

Media release: Oversupplied market weighs on prices City of Calgary, November 1, 2018 – Source – CREB Elevated inventory levels compared to sales, are causing prices to ease further in Calgary’s housing market. Citywide benchmark prices totaled $426,300 in October, trending down for the fifth consecutive month and resulting in a year-over-year decline of 2.9 per cent. “Job growth in this city remains…

Real Estate Price Declines For Second Consecutive Month In Calgary

The prices, for two consecutive months now, has dropped Averages of sales activity remains less than lasting. Calgary, Nov. 2, 2015 – Elevated inventory levels in October contributed to a second consecutive month of price declines in Calgary’s resale residential housing market. Benchmark prices declined 0.7 per cent from the previous month, and 1.2 per cent from the same…

Home Buyer Tips & Tricks

When you’re thinking about purchasing a home, what else do you look at besides the property itself? is it safe? what are the top schools? is it reasonably close to your job? Lets not forget about shopping.. Whats the commute to and from nearby stores? There may be a few other things you haven’t thought of which is what we’ll...

Calgary High and Low Housing Price Stats

So far the Smallest and Maximum Amounts Paid for Homes in 2015 As our local housing market is extensive and frequently evolving. These figures in 2015, so far, give you a sense of the wide range of possibilities in the city. – Apartment Condos – Least expensive – $88,000 – Size: 282 sq. ft. in Applewood Most Expensive…

RE/MAX Activate 2015 – Victoria BC

It was that time of year again! Time for all the Remax realtors of Canada to gather and network. This years annual convention was held in beautiful Victoria Canada. It had been a long time since we had been to Victoria, but I will not make that mistake again. What a beautiful City! The weather was perfect and the food…

Sell or buy first? 

As a current homeowner, you might be planning you next move to a new home. You are now stuck with the dilemma of whether to buy or sell your existing home first. You could try to buy a home with a condition that says the purchase is subject to the sale of your existing home but in most markets that…

Ultimate Home Staging Checklist

Ultimate Home Staging Checklist Staging a home to sell is a conscious effort to prepare your home a step above the competing listings on the market. You want a potential buyer to walk into your home and feel like they have to have it! Staging is not easy to do but with some effort the results could truly pay off….

Cost of Buying a Home, Plan your Budget Wisely

There are many costs associated with buying your first home or your dream home. There are upfront costs and ongoing costs that you need to consider when planning your home-buying budget. Upfront costs may include: – Down Payment – This needs to be ready at time of purchase and its source to be verifiable by the bank. – Initial and…

June Sales Consistent with Typical Levels

Calgary inventory levels ease Calgary, July 2, 2015 – Despite the 18 per cent year-over-year decline in June home sales, for a total of 2,183 units, transaction levels remain only five per cent below the 10 year average for June and three per cent above levels over the past five years. “We’ve seen less concern from consumers lately,” said CREB®…

July 2015 Calgary Real Estate Market Update

Dear Friends, School is finally out and the long days of summer are upon us. The season is short and so the calendar is jammed packed with festivities galore throughout the city. Check out our eclectic guide to some of the hottest, upbeat and unique festivals in some of our city’s greatest parks and venues. While you’re enjoying the season,…