This month, RE/MAX of Western Canada released their Spotlight on Luxury report, outlining the state of the housing market in properties above the $1-million mark. And while it might seem like the oil slump is damaging the luxury home market in our city, the reality is things have moved towards a far more balanced place. While […]
Will the neighbourhood you’re buying in go up in value?
When you purchase a home, you’re hoping it will continually go up in value — just like a good investment. However, there’s something else that you want to see go up in value as well: the neighbourhood. In fact, the neighbourhood plays a key role in what the home will be worth in years to come. If the neighbourhood […]
What to do when your home didn’t sell
Did you have an experience where your home didn’t sell, and the listing expired without results? 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® […]
Upping Your Curb Appeal for Spring Selling
Spring is when things generally heat up in the real estate market in Calgary, and the warmer weather allows homeowners to focus on improving curb appeal of their home as well. When you’re in the process of selling your house, you have to remember that the potential homebuyers need to be able to picture […]
For ‘Golfers Day’: A Look at Calgary’s NW, NE, & SW Golf Communities
Today is Golfers Day, and in honour of that, we thought we’d share some of Calgary’s best golf communities. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just enjoy the pristine landscaping a golf course can offer a neighbourhood, Calgary is full of communities boasting beautiful courses. Here’s a quick look at some of our favourites: […]
Is Your House for Sale in Calgary? Stay Competitive!
This past weekend, clients of ours, were featured in the Globe and Mail for a story on Calgary’s “downturned” real estate market. The headline of the story “Calgary home sellers trapped in a downturn market”, paints a bit of a muddy picture about the reality of the housing market in our city right now. The […]