Real Estate
What to know when you are buying an older home
Do you love the charm and character of older homes? Purchasing a home of a certain age comes with absolute pros – they are generally close to all amenities in established neighbourhoods – but you also need to be aware of the potential pitfalls you…
The Clean Energy Improvement Program
Have you heard of the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)? Administered by Alberta Municipalities through the City of Calgary, the program assists residential property owners with the upfront costs of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. The costs are repaid through a Clean Energy Improvement…
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…
Relocating to Calgary – The Rental Reality
I handle a LOT of relocations and the shortage of properties for sale is presenting unique challenges for those wanting to make Calgary home. It’s important that you are aware of the reality and have a plan in place before you buy your ticket to…
First Time Home Buyer Incentives
Are you thinking about making the move from renting to homeownership? Did you know there are incentives to help make the move a little easier for first-timers? Programs and rebates can make your purchase more attainable, sooner so let’s check out some of the available…
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…