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Sales remain strong in September

Posted on Oct 06, 2021

City of Calgary, Oct. 1, 2021 – Residential sales totalled 2,162 in September, nearing the record high for the month recorded in 2005. Further gains in new listings likely supported some of the sales growth that occurred this month.

“While sales activity in the fall tends to be slower than in the spring months, the continued strong sales are likely...

Federal election recap: What does another Liberal minority mean for Calgary real estate?

Posted on Sep 27, 2021

Federal election day has come and gone. Now that the dust has settled – with the exception of a few hotly contested ridings where final votes are still being counted – we know that Justin Trudeau’s Liberals will be returning to the House of Commons with another minority government.

Currently, the Liberals are elected or leading in 159 seats (+2), th...

Why Do-It-Yourself Homes Sales are a Major “Don’t”

Posted on Sep 27, 2021

Some projects lend themselves to a DIY approach, but others, like open heart surgery and selling your house, are better left to the pros.

Though the thought of saving a few dollars might be tempting, many people do not understand the time and effort required go the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) route.

One reason for this lack of understanding is that the...

Market continues shift toward more balanced conditions after torrid start to the year

Posted on Sep 02, 2021

City of Calgary, Sept. 1, 2021 –

Citywide sales in August reached 2,151 units, 37 per cent higher than last year and 25 per cent higher than long-term trends. Sales have slowed from the record-setting pace seen earlier this year, but on a year-to-date basis, the eight-month total of 19,516 sales is higher than annual sales figures recorded over the...

Price Growth Slows as Supply to Demand Balance Improves

Posted on Aug 10, 2021

City of Calgary, August 3, 2021 –

July sales totaled 2,319 units, which is well above long-term averages and the best July on record. The pace of sales growth has eased over the past few months, but so too has the pace of new listings growth. This has helped prevent any further monthly gains in inventory levels, and while overall supply remains slig...

Four backyard staging tips to make your home ‘sale-ready,’ inside and out

Posted on Jul 22, 2021

Most sellers in this day and age recognize the value of staging a home’s interior, but what about the backyard?Especially in the summer months, when outdoor spaces often look their best, a well-staged backyard can be a major selling point and might just help you seal the deal with a buyer.

Here are four staging tips that will have your backyard turn...

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