Home Buyers
The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction Home
If you’re in the market for a home, you might be wondering whether buying a brand-new construction is the right choice for you. In my 3+ decades as a real estate professional, I’ve worked with many clients who’ve considered new builds, and it’s always a…
December 2024 Statistics
2024 marks another strong year for sales and price growth CREB® released the final stats package for 2024, saying the year ended with 1,322 sales in December, a three per cent decline over last year, but nearly 20 per cent higher than long-term trends. Overall…
November Real Estate Statistics
Supply on the rise, but not across all price ranges The Calgary Real Estate Board released the latest statistics, saying, as we transition into winter, Calgary's housing market is following typical seasonal trends, with activity slowing compared to the fall. However, year-over-year demand remains relatively…
Get to Know Nadine: Your Trusted Calgary Real Estate Agent
I know many of you have probably already seen my name on many Facebook pages, real estate sites, many national & local news stories as well as Google searches. However, I wanted to share a little bit more about myself and my real estate journey.…
How the Bank of Canada Interest Rate Cuts Can Affect You as a Homebuyer or Homeowner
On October 23rd the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut interest rates to 3.75% and it’s more than just a headline in the financial news. For homebuyers and homeowners alike, a rate cut can significantly impact their financial decisions and the cost of owning a home.…
Major changes to mortgage rules – what you need to know
The Canadian government is shaking things up for homebuyers with some major changes to mortgage rules, set to roll out in December 2024. Here’s a rundown of what’s changing and how these updates might impact you if you’re looking to buy, build, or renew your…
October Real Estate Statistics
Supply levels improving for higher-priced homes The October real estate statistics have been released by CREB® saying, sales gains for homes priced above $600,000 offset declines at the lower end of the market, resulting in October sales that were similar to last year. The 2,174…
New Land Titles Registration Levy in Alberta: What Homebuyers Need to Know
As of October 20, 2024, homebuyers in Alberta saw a change in their closing costs due to a new Land Titles Registration Levy introduced in Budget 2024. If you're in the market to buy a property, this is something you'll want to be aware of,…
September Real Estate Statistics
New listing growth driven by higher-priced homes CREB® released the September real estate stats with the headline being that new listing growth was driven by higher-priced homes. Rising sales in the upper price ranges were not enough to offset the pullback occurring in the lower…
Buying for the Short-Term: Tips on Protecting Your Home’s Value
When buying a home, many envision settling in for years or even decades. However, not all home purchases are long-term. Whether it's due to personal preferences, life transitions, job relocations, or unexpected changes, sometimes life necessitates a short-term stay in a property. If you find…