Home Sellers
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…
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 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…
Dens versus Bedrooms
The number of bedrooms your home has is a definite selling feature when advertising the listing and there has been much debate about what exactly qualifies as a bedroom versus a den. While there is no specific definition of a bedroom, there are codes and…
September 2023 Calgary and Area real estate statistics
Calgary home sales at record highs in September, yet supply remains a challenge - October 3rd, 2023 Sales reached another record high in September with 2,441 sales. Despite the year-over-year gains reported over the past four months, year-to-date sales are still nearly 12 per cent…
The best time of year to buy a house
I’m often asked when the “best” time of year is to buy a house in Calgary. Seasonal timing is actually a factor to consider, along with current prices, market, inventory and interest rates. I have my preferred timeframes but let’s go over the pros and…
Time to winterize!
It’s true, the cold snaps are coming and fall is the best time to start winterizing. Taking these steps to protect your home from the elements will not only help keep your home warm and cozy for the season but will also lower your winter…
August sees record-high sales amidst historic low inventory pushing prices higher
Thanks to a surge in the condominium market, August sales reached a record high with 2,729 sales. Despite the record levels reported over the past several months, year-to-date sales are still down by 15 per cent compared to last year. While new listings did improve…
What does low inventory mean for you?
The Calgary real estate market has been dealing with a declining inventory for some time now, meaning there aren’t enough home listed to keep up with buyer demand. If you are planning on buying or selling anytime soon, it’s important for you to understand what…