June 2018 real estate statistics will be released in early July – please check back then!
Bring your realtor when buying new home from the builder
You are allowed to work with your own realtor when you buy a new build home, directly from the builder. The show homes in Calgary are all staffed by sales people, who work in the best interest of the builder. Sales people in show homes are not licensed like realtors are, and these sales people… [Read More]
Real estate stats May 2018
Lending conditions weigh on housing demand City of Calgary, June 1, 2018 – May sales activity continue to ease with the largest declines occurring in the detached sector. Additional gains in new listings continue to increase inventory levels. City-wide sales activity in May totaled 1,726 units and is 19 per cent below last years’ levels. This is… [Read More]
guaranteed sold in 90 days or we buy it
“Your house guaranteed sold in 90 days or we will buy it”. It sounds very appealing, until you read the small print. Most likely it is not your best option as a seller. But for the agent, it is a great marketing tool to get contacted by a motivated seller. Looking at the bigger picture,… [Read More]
Real estate stats April 2018
Soft Sales Continue in April Prices steady, but struggles in Alberta economy weighs on housing City of Calgary, May 1, 2018 – Changes to the lending industry and a challenging economic recovery are weighing on sales activity in Calgary’s housing market. Supply levels have not adjusted to the weaker demand environment, and that is preventing… [Read More]
Pulling Title or Land Title Search for Calgary homes
Title is a government certification of ownership of the property and it shows any particulars registered on title. Here is an introduction to pulling titles for Calgary homes and land title searches.
Real estate stats March 2018
Housing market inventory on the rise Prices remain stable compared to last year City of Calgary, April 2, 2018 – As expected, slow sales this quarter have persisted through March in the City of Calgary. This is not a surprise, after stronger growth in sales at the end of last year following the announced changes to… [Read More]
Calgary’s real estate statistics explained
As a Calgary home owner (or prospective home owner), it is understandable you want to know the value of Calgary homes and keep up with the real estate trends in your community. We offer a variety of free resources to help you understand the Calgary real estate market.
Real estate stats February 2018
A Bumpy Road to Recovery Calgary housing market prices hold, but sales fall City of Calgary, March 1, 2018 – Residential home sales declined in February, but a decline in new listings helped keep prices steady this month. Sales totaled 1,094 units in February, 18 per cent below last year’s activity. Easing sales occurred across… [Read More]
Real estate stats January 2018
Housing Market Déjà Vu in January As expected, Calgary sales activity similar to last year City of Calgary, February 1, 2018 – The new year opened predictably, with monthly figures close to the Januarys of the past three years. With new mortgage rules and rates officially in effect, sales activity in January remained comparable to… [Read More]