CREB released their 2017 forecast report today, which outlined some general optimistic trends, including that Calgary’s apartment sector is expected to start to turn around this year. Home buyers can look forward to more balanced conditions in the condo market this year, thanks to stabilizing in the price and inventory of the sector. The attached […]
RE/MAX 2017 Housing Outlook for Calgary
Last week, RE/MAX of Western Canada released their 2017 Housing Market Outlook, which assessed cross-canada real estate trends from 2016, and forecasted predictions for the coming year. As for Calgary, while 2016 didn’t necessarily wow, 2017 shows a bright light for not only housing but our economy as well. There were however, several wins for […]
The Benefits of Going Green
It’s Canadian Environment Week, and the media and Canadians alike are all abuzz about all the ways we can preserve and protect our environment. But simple, eco-friendly living can start right at home, and there’s plenty of reasons to do it. Homes with green features offer a number of benefits for homeowners: money-saving, energy saving, etc. […]
Making Moving to Calgary Easy
Moving can be stressful, especially if moving means planting your family in a new city. However, the team at Len T. Wong & Associates specializes in relocation and moving to Calgary, with a wealth of resources and knowledge in this area. But here’s a few helpful links to know if you’re planning a move to […]
Budget 2016 & Real Estate
The Federal Budget was announced this week, and you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about the numbers, changes and promises that came out of that. Many parts of the budget pertain specifically to real estate and housing, and if you want the rundown, here it is: Investing in date on foreign homebuyers: the government pledged […]
Selling a home that didn’t sell once
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 […]
Trading up to a larger home this year? Here’s some tips
A report released today, is forecasting luxury home sales in Calgary to increase in 2016, due to lowering prices in that sector. If you’re looking at trading up your home for a bigger one, here’s some mistakes to avoid. 1. Rose-colored glasses Most of us dream of improving our lifestyle and moving to a larger […]