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5 Reasons You Should Buy a Home in 2016

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of your uncertainty with Calgary’s economy and marketplace, we’re here to set the record straight and give you some very good reasons why buying a home in the New Year is a great idea. It’s a buyer’s market: According to the most recent statistics released by […]

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Are you ready to buy your first home? How to tell

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments you’ll make in your lifetime, so it’s important to be sure that you’re ready. With oil priced the way it is right now, industry experts are predicting that home prices will continue to drop, putting buyers in the driver’s seat in the real estate market. […]

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City Report: Calgary Properties are Holding their Value

While homeowners in Calgary haven’t been dealing with the best of circumstances this year with the economy and the real estate market, there is some great news coming out today from the City of Calgary—properties are holding their value. This comes as preparation is being done for the mailing of the 2016 City of Calgary […]

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Lots of Brand New Condos Coming — What to Understand

Calgary’s condo market is sitting with a new and unique opportunity for buyers. For one, there is a huge influx of condo inventory as a handful of brand new condo projects are nearing completion. Secondly, prices are down due to this inventory and the economy, it makes for great conditions for buyers. The primary multi-family […]

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Holiday House Shopping? It’s a Buyer’s Market in Calgary

According to the most recent statistics released by CREB, Calgary is sitting in a buyer’s housing market right now. These conditions are due to a combination of factors: high inventory and lower sales activity in the real estate market. To put this into real numbers: November sales were down 28% from last year, and new […]

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What do you do if 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 […]

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The Stable Real Estate Sector Nobody is Talking About

Earlier this week, we shared some insights about what’s really behind the luxury real estate ‘doom and gloom’ headlines in Calgary lately. While the media continues to focus attention on the negative aspects of the economy and real estate market, let’s be clear about one thing—the sky is not falling. Some sectors naturally took a […]

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The Truth About Luxury Real Estate Auctions in Calgary

The above property was one of two Prides luxury properties that were the centre of a lot of media attention earlier this month, with several reports headlining that luxury properties were going for half their asking price in Calgary. The 9,200-square-foot house located in Priddis, 40 minutes southwest of Calgary, was listed for $3.9 million but purchased at […]

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Moving to Calgary? We can help

RE/MAX Len T. Wong & Associates understand the particular challenges that confront families when relocating. Whether you are relocating to Calgary or moving out of town, Len and his Calgary real estate professionals will help you meet your goals with their honest and professional approach to real estate. Len has more than fifteen years experience […]

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The State of Calgary’s Condo Market

The sharp drop in oil prices this year has clearly taken a toll on Calgary’s economy and as a result, our housing market. The condo market has historically been relatively unaffected by the usual up and downs in the marketplace, but we’re dealing with a different situation this year. However, if you understand a bit […]

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