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WHY IS THE MARKET BOOMING?

Posted on Apr 05, 2021 in Real Estate News



After experiencing a lull in the market following the pandemic's start almost a year ago, we are now seeing record-breaking sales and seller’s market conditions nearly across the board. Historically, boom times for Calgary real estate occur when we have large amounts of in-migration coupled with strong local economic conditions - neither of which w...

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WHERE TO DECLUTTER & DONATE IN CALGARY

Posted on Apr 01, 2021 in All About Calgary



While the excitement surrounding the Marie Kondo Method has died a bit, decluttering never goes out of style. It just feels. so. good. If you're like us and got super into spring cleaning this year, you probably have A LOT of clothing and household items bagged up and ready to toss/donate. But now there's a decision to be made! Since there are coun...

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APRIL 2021 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Apr 01, 2021 in Market Updates



Calgary Housing Market Sees Best March Sales in Over a Decade! - The initial impact of COVID-19 on the housing market began last March. One year later, it is not a surprise that March sales in 2021 were higher than in 2020. However, at 2,903 sales, this was the highest March total since 2007. “Low lending rates and improved savings have supported s...

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MARCH 2021 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Market Updates



With gains in every price range, residential sales activity in February totalled 1,836. This reflects the best February since 2014. “Despite continued COVID-19 restrictions, housing activity continues to improve. Much of the strong sales activity is expected to be driven by exceptionally low mortgage rates,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lur...

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RISING POPULARITY OF BASEMENT SUITES

Posted on Feb 04, 2021 in Real Estate News



Over the years as the market has changed, so have our priorities as a society and the things that potential buyers are looking for in a home. Basements suits have become a desirable feature across the board, and the same can be seen when looking at new Infill properties. One reason basement suites have been gaining in popularity is that there is th...

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FEBRUARY 2021 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Feb 03, 2021 in Market Updates



January sales were the highest they have been for the month since 2014, as housing market momentum from the end of 2020 carried over into the start of 2021. Sales activity improved across all product types and across all price ranges. “Discount lending rates are exceptionally low, which is likely attracting all types of buyers back into the market...

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