Homebuying can seem a little overwhelming, so wouldn’t you like to make it a whole lot easier (and save yourself some money too)? Most Calgarians have two objectives when searching for a new home, they want to: find the ideal home, and buy it for the least amount of money possible. Some patterns emerge when […]
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Calgary Fixer-Upper Homes Myths & Facts – Part 2
This is part two of our blog series on the real facts (and myths) involved in purchasing fixer-upper homes. It’s important to do your research and prepare for these types of purchases. Myth: once the house is renovated and ‘fixed up’, I can turn around and sell it for double […]
Calgary Fixer-Uppers Homes: Myths & Facts
Before you make the decision to purchase a fixer-upper home, you should make sure you do your homework so you understand these types of homes. While fixer-uppers can often present a good deal, there are some important points to be aware of so you understand the realities. Myth: I can make a ton of money […]
Should I Buy Resale or Search for a New Calgary Home?
So you’re ready to make the move to another home (or maybe your first home), should you go resale or new? Well this really depends on what your housing needs are, there are advantages to both. Several factors will come into play when you make this choice: your taste, financial situation and the composition of […]
CREB: Strong Calgary Real Estate Sales Growth in July
CREB released numbers earlier today that indicate real estate sales activity in Calgary has actually grown since last year. Did the flooding in our city contribute to this growth trend? CREB’s economist, Ann-Marie Lurie, says yes. “Some of this activity is related to the displaced renters and owners seeking other accommodation.” “But those consumers already […]
Calgary Real Estate Post-Flood Decisions: Rebuild or Relocate?
After the province announced strict new building rules following the flooding last month, Albertans in flood-ravaged areas have big decisions to make now. So should you rebuild or relocate? There are a few things to think about… The new legislation that will come down in the fall, prohibits future development in floodways (areas most affected […]
Did the Flooding Boost Calgary Luxury Home Sales?
An apparent boom in luxury home sales this month, has been attributed to the affects of post-flooding, according to several real estate experts. Already this month our city has set a new record, four homes sold over $4 million in one month (and the month isn’t even over yet). From July 1 to 9, there […]
Why Selling Calgary Homes with a REALTOR Will Actually Save You Money
We came across a very interesting infographic recently, REALTORS vs. For Sale By Owner, which outlined several stats which debunk the myth that selling your home yourself is cheaper. Here are some of the reasons why using a REALTOR to sell your home will actually save you money: • On average, homes for sale by […]
Will there be Single-family Homes or Condos for Sale in Calgary?
A recent survey by the Manning Foundation was released, that polled Calgarians on various issues involving their city. One of the results we found interesting, was that Calgarians were split 50/50 on whether more single-family homes or condos should be built as the city grows. According to a story in Metro Calgary: “The survey also […]
May Calgary Housing Market Stats
According to numbers released by CREB this week, residential sales in Calgary improved from last year, mainly boosted by the increasing condo market here. Right now conditions are favouring the seller, according to the press release by CREB: “There is downward pressure on inventory levels, because there are fewer than normal new listings at a […]
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