This week, Avenue Magazine released their annual list of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods, a ranking of the top 50 communities as voted on by Calgarians. We decided to take a closer look at the communities in the top 10, and give you some insight on what to see and do there. In the number one spot, […]
Low Dollar is Boosting Canadian Recreational Property Markets
This week, RE/MAX Canada released its 2016 Recreational Property Report, which outlines a number of important trends, most notably that the economy is boosting the recreational property market in Canada. A number of factors are contributing to a trend that is seeing more Canadians buying investment recreation properties, and more Canadians looking to rent them […]
What is a ‘micro loft’?
A new report released by Genworth Canada, is reporting that increasing numbers of first-time homebuyers are choosing to buy micro lofts, a growing trend. And it’s not just for affordability, it turns out this is a desired home choice for many. If you’ve been hearing the term ‘micro loft’ lately, it’s for good reason. With […]
The Community of Mahogany is Leading Calgary in Growth
Mahogany is a lakeside community in Calgary’s southeast, that for the second year in a row, is leading the city of Calgary in single-family building permits for the first quarter. According to the City of Calgary’s planning and development department, Mahogany finished off the first quarter of 2016 with 100 applications, more than double the […]
Luxury home sales are up 20% in Calgary
The luxury home market in Calgary has rebounded after last year’s dip in sales numbers, with home sales over $1-million up over 20 per cent from last year. Home sales in the city valued at more than $1 million totalled 118 over the first three months of the year – up more than 20 per […]
What do you do when your home didn’t sell?
If your home has just come off the market and hasn’t sold, don’t be discouraged. The reason it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want […]