Real Estate
Buying a Home “As-Is” – Foreclosures and More
Buying a home “as-is” can be very tempting, especially in a seller’s market like Calgary is currently experiencing. Low supply and the price point can be factors that drive people to these kinds of properties. A CREA blog covers the risks and rewards of buying…
What a seller is looking for – other than money!
When in a seller’s market, like Calgary is experiencing right now, being prepared to offer full-price is probably the reality you are facing. Of course, money talks when preparing your offer to a seller but is one piece of the puzzle - there are actually…
June Another record-high month for Calgary
The housing market in Calgary witnessed a surge in apartment condominium sales, setting a new total residential record with 3,146 sales achieved in June. Although year-to-date sales are currently 23 percent lower than last year, they remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. Notably, there has…
Unusual Regulations Across Canada
Having a general understanding of the regulations and bylaws in your city is important – they let you know what is and isn’t allowed but there are some particularly odd ones on the books that you might not expect. Here are some of the most…
Condo Board Questions to Ask
Condos are a popular first step into homeownership and desired by seniors looking for low-maintenance living. Purchasing a condo is quite different than if you were buying a single-family home and there are some questions you will want answers to before you finalize your purchase.…
Monthly Community Highlight: Quarry Park
This month’s community is the truly unique Quarry Park, located in SE Calgary. Built on the banks of the Bow River, this area was built as a self-sustaining hub with markets, shops & services, a variety of residential housing options, green spaces and corporate office…
Design Trends for 2023
Summer can be the perfect time to tackle some projects around the house and CREA has an article with some awesome design trends for 2023 for you to explore what might fit in with your own unique style. Trends are a great way to get…
May sales reach a record high
Thanks to a significant gain in apartment condominium sales, May sales rose to 3,120, a new record high for the month. While the monthly gains have not outweighed earlier declines, this does reflect a shift from the declines reported at the start of the year.…
Signs you should sell your home soon
It can be tough to make the decision to sell your home but if you know how to read the signs, it can be so much easier to commit to making the move. There are a lot of factors at play, so let’s break down…
Most Googled real estate questions – answered!
Google can be incredibly helpful for so many things – from cooking to health to the latest trends, many turn to this powerful tool for the information they need. And real estate questions are no exception! So, here are some of the most frequently Googled…