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November Real Estate Statistics
Increased listings, strong sales, and price growth The Calgary Real Estate Board released the November stats, saying new listings in November reached 2,227 units, nearly 40 per cent higher than the exceptionally low levels reported last year at this time. Gains in new listings occurred across…
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Calgary
Winter doesn’t need to be frightful and can actually be quite delightful with many free outdoor skating rinks operated by the City of Calgary ready for you to enjoy. So, lace up your skates and get outside for some winter fun at one of these…
Commuting in Calgary
Sure, we may not live in a city with nightmare commutes like Toronto or Montreal but we still face rush hour gridlock during our daily commutes. Whether you drive, take transit, bike or walk, Calgary has awesome traffic infrastructure to help make your journey a…
What to know when you are buying an older home
Do you love the charm and character of older homes? Purchasing a home of a certain age comes with absolute pros – they are generally close to all amenities in established neighbourhoods – but you also need to be aware of the potential pitfalls you…
The Clean Energy Improvement Program
Have you heard of the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)? Administered by Alberta Municipalities through the City of Calgary, the program assists residential property owners with the upfront costs of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. The costs are repaid through a Clean Energy Improvement…
October Real Estate Statistics
Price gains continue in Calgary's real estate market as inventory remains low October sales activity slowed over the last month in alignment with typical seasonal patterns. However, with 2,171 sales, levels were 17 per cent higher than last year and amongst the highest levels reported…
What is a stigmatized property?
The time for ghoulies and ghosts is almost here but have you ever thought about whether that home you are considering making an offer on might have a spooky resident already?? A “haunted home” is what we call a stigmatized property in the industry and…
Monthly Community Highlight: The Westbrook Communities
This month’s community profile is a little different as we take a look at the 10 communities which make up the Westbrook area in SW Calgary. Comprised of Glenbrook, Glendale, Killarney/Glengarry, Richmond, Rosscarrock, Shaganappi, Spruce Cliff, Westgate, Wildwood and Upper Scarboro/Sunalta, this beautiful group of…
What is a Real Property Report?
There are many things to prepare when getting ready to list your home and one of those that my clients are often unaware of is the Real Property Report (RPR). When selling a single-family home or a bare land condominium in Alberta, the seller is…
Property Measurements and You
When I’m listing a home, it’s not uncommon for me to have to explain to my sellers why their home might measure smaller than when they first bought it. But how can a property measurement change if the house hasn’t?? This all comes down to…