One of the most rewarding parts of being a condo owner can be the amenities that come with living within a condominium community. The amenities of a particular building could also be a huge factor in deciding to buy, not only for the added convenience of certain services, but having a lot of amenities affects […]
Online Calgary Real Estate: Homebuyer Stats
A recent study released by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), outlines 2013 trends in homebuying, and what the average homebuyer does to search for a home. The use of online resources has proven to be an asset for homebuyers, as laid out in the 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report. So how […]
Calgary Condos FAQ: Condo Fees
If you’re currently a condo owner, or are thinking of becoming one, you’re likely familiar with the term ‘condo fees’. While most people would likely say they believe their condo fees should be lower, the reality is your fees are there for a reason, and it’s a good thing to know where your money is […]
Calgary is Driving National New Home Price Growth
According to the New Housing Price Index, a 0.6% hike in Calgary is driving the national average to 0.1% growth. In fact, they stated that Calgary has been the top contributor of new home prices nation-wide for the past 9 months, thanks to strong market conditions here. Prices are up over 6% in Calgary year-over-year, […]
Homebuying in Calgary Alberta: Family First Time Home Purchase
According to the National Homebuyer Preferences Survey released this week, Albertans rank family in high priority when choosing where they want to live. Highlights of the survey: • Albertans most likely of Canadians to choose ‘family-oriented’ as a community necessity • 19% of Albertans rank family-friendly as a priority for community selection • 25% of […]
A New Condo Resolution System for Calgary, Alberta
A new condo resolution system has been introduced in Alberta, that will help thousands of condo owners avoid legal fees and save time in condo disputes. “Everyday, hard-working Albertans who live in a condominium can’t afford $200 or $300 or $500 an hour to pay a lawyer.” It’s common for condo owners to disagree with […]
Expired: What to Do When A House Didn’t Sell in Calgary
Dealing with an expired listing? There are several factors as to why your home may not have sold: market conditions, the home is in bad shape, etc. Whatever the reason, you can still do something about it when you re-list. • Use a REALTOR: if you tried this first time around on your own, you’re […]
New Luxury Home Sale Record in Calgary
There’s about three months left in the year (hard to believe), and Calgary has already set a new record for the number of luxury home sales in one year. The number of properties over $1 million sold in Calgary this year is 545, and counting. The record for most luxury sales in a year was […]
Strong Summer Real Estate Home Sale in Calgary
According to numbers released by CREB today, residential home sales in Calgary showed strong activity this summer—up over 27% from last year. The level of transactions was well above long-term trends for the month, mostly due to improved activity in the single-family sector. However, on a year-to-date basis, activity is only slightly higher than expectations. […]
Empty Nester: How to Sell the Place You Call Home in Calgary
It doesn’t matter what the situation is, maybe you’re ready to downsize, or move into a more suitable home for your retirement years. There are thousands of home sellers in the same position, after years of non-stop family traffic, the rooms in your home are just too bare now—time to move on. There are a […]