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 […]
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 […]
Tips for Hanging Your Holiday Lights
If you’re planning on getting started on hanging your holiday lights this month, we’ve dug up some tips to help you: Check the lights first — this will allow you to find any burnt out bulbs and replace them before you hang them up. Map out where you want your lights to be. Take into account […]
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 […]
9 Steps to Home Selling Success
Yes, the real estate market has changed this year. Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale never sell. It’s more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller mistakes in order to sell your home fast and for the most amount […]
Calgary Break-Ins: How to Increase Home Security
On Monday night, there were a string of break-ins in southeast Calgary, which has prompted the Calgary Police to urge residents to increase their home’s security. Since June, there’s been over 150 home and garage break-ins in our city, which is nearly double that of the same time last year. Here’s some tips for increased […]