Persistent sellers’ market conditions drive up prices City of Calgary, December 1, 2021 – Driven by growth in demand for all property types, there were 2,110 sales in November, just shy of the record for the month set in 2005. “Lending rates are expected to increase next year, which has created a sense of urgency… [Read More]

Since July 2014, the RECA, the Real Estate Council of Alberta, made it mandatory that realtors sign an agreement with buyers. These service agreements have always existed, but before this agreement became mandatory, most realtors didn’t use them. Even today, sometimes realtors take buyers home hunting without any agreement in place. It is mandatory, but… [Read More]

Market continues to favour the seller in October City of Calgary, November 1, 2021 – There were 2,186 sales in October, a record high for the month and over 35 per cent higher than longer-term averages. Year-to-date sales are on pace to hit new record highs and are currently 61 per cent higher than average… [Read More]

Selling a home means allowing buyers in your home to view the property. In recent years, there was a strong increase in the use of cameras and listening devices in private homes. As a seller, it is important to know if cameras and listening devices are allowed to spy on and listen to potential buyers… [Read More]