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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…
August Real Estate Statistics
Calgary housing market sees shifts The August stats have been released by CREB®, reporting that the Calgary housing market saw a shift as activity continues to move away from the extreme sellers’ market conditions experienced throughout the spring. Easing sales, combined with gains in supply,…
Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates Again: What It Means for the Economy
On July 24, 2024, the Bank of Canada announced another reduction in its target for the overnight lending rate, lowering it from 4.75% to 4.5%. This move, widely anticipated by financial markets, marks the second rate cut since the onset of the pandemic four years…
July Real Estate Statistics
Supply levels improve, taking some pressure off prices CREB® released the July statistics saying, with the busy spring market behind us, we are starting to see some shifts in supply levels. With 2,380 sales and 3,604 new listings, the sales-to-new listings ratio fell to 66…
A Guide to Low-Income Supports in Calgary
Living on a low income can be challenging, but Calgary, and the province, offers various supports and resources to help individuals and families navigate these difficulties. From housing assistance to food security programs, here's a comprehensive guide to the low-income supports available in Calgary. Affordable…
5 Must-Try Day Hikes Near Calgary
Calgary serves as a gateway to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. Surrounded by the majestic Canadian Rockies, we have an abundance of outdoor activities, including an array of breathtaking day hikes within just an hour's drive. Whether you're a seasoned…
2022 saw record-high sales and double-digit price growth
CREB® released their final monthly stats package for 2022 saying the year saw record-high sales and double-digit growth. December sales eased, however, slowing sales over the second half of 2022 were not enough to offset earlier gains as sales reached a record high of 29,672…
Looking Ahead to 2023
2022 is quickly coming to an end and I’m so grateful for my family, friends and clients who helped make it such an amazing year. I’m also so excited for what 2023 will bring and so is Macleans who released their annual look at the…
2022 on track to be a record year for sales
Residential sales in the city slowed to 1,648 units, a year-over-year decline of 22 per cent, but 12 per cent above the 10-year average. The pullback in sales over the past six months was not enough to erase gains from earlier in the year as…
French Real Estate Blog
While I know that today’s tech allows all my wonderful readers to view my content in whatever language they choose, I still focus on sourcing other original resources for my many French-speaking clients. CREA, the Canadian Real Estate Association is one of my many go-to’s…