The start of a new year means reflecting the past twelve months, helping us recognize that 2018’s housing market actually favoured those in search of a new property in Calgary. When making any purchase, buyers love to see and hear the word affordable, especially when making large purchases like a house. In recent years, we […]
RE/MAX Forecast: 2019 Real Estate in Calgary
Well, another year of buying and selling has passed us by – and what a year it’s been! The new year brings with it time to reflect on the past twelve months and see what the future holds for local Calgary and Canadian real estate markets. 2018 was a slow year for real estate, with […]
What’s the upside to a down condo market?
It’s not a new trend, we have been hearing about this for a while, the condo market is experiencing a down period. With an influx of new apartment buildings under construction or coming onto the market soon, condo inventory is high in Calgary, which is driving prices down. Not to mention the addition of resale […]
85 per cent of Calgarians have a good quality of life
A large majority of Calgarians — 85 per cent — say their quality of life is ‘good’, according to the latest Citizen Satisfaction Survey results. The annual survey results were published by the City of Calgary earlier this week, showing some interesting trends in how Calgarians feel about our city and the services we receive. […]
Report: real estate recovery continues in Calgary
According to a recent report from CREB, recovery in the real estate market continues for our city. Last month, Calgary marked a ‘modest improvement’ in sales, as well as an increase in the number of new listings. Despite the shift in inventory this month, second-quarter activity continues to demonstrate improved supply-demand balance and price stability. […]
Resources for those relocating to Calgary
Moving to a new city can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily if you’re considering a move to Calgary, we have tons of experience in relocations and we’ve got some resources to get you started. It is no surprise to Calgarians that their home has been ranked the 5th most liveable […]
RE/MAX Spring Market Trends Report: Calgary 2017
RE/MAX Canada recently released their ‘2017 RE/MAX Spring Market Trends Report’, based on survey results, and it reveals some interesting trends not only in Canada, but in Calgary too. In Western Canada, particularly in Alberta, slowly recovering oil prices, low interest rates, and US approval of the Keystone XL pipeline project have renewed buyer optimism, […]
Is that community a good investment? How to tell
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 […]
The top 5 Calgary communities for ROI
Money Sense Magazine recently released their list of top neighbourhoods for Calgary, and while the list may surprise you, it won’t once you see these numbers. Money Sense bases their rankings on return on investment and where is an excellent place to buy a home right now, turns out these five Calgary communities are amazing […]