VIP access to the New FIRST Condo Development in the East Village

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I wanted to bring some exciting news about one of the new East Village developments that is about to launch. I was fortunate to have attended the realtor launch for the New East Village FIRST Condos by Fram Stokker, which are promising to be a great addition to Calgary’s Inner City. FIRST consists of both an 18-storey concrete building and a … [Read more...]

New MLS® Home Price Index for Calgary

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I attended a REALTORS® presentation for the new MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) and I believe this is going to be a great tool to help price property. The new index was introduced on Feb 6 by the Canadian Real Estate Association in partnership with Canada’s five largest real estate boards – Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Calgary, Toronto and … [Read more...]

New Condo Developments in Calgary

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With Calgary's economy and migration increasing, Real Estate developers are finally starting their engines. Spurred on by these increases and armed with the knowledge that the rental market will continue to exhibit a low vacancy rate, developers have once again  started to introduce new builds to attract renters and empty nesters. With so many … [Read more...]

January’s Calgary Real Estate Update

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Here are January's Calgary Real Estate numbers which are listed below. The numbers demonstrate that it continues to be a buyer's market with over 4 months of inventory, but nearing balance. Overall Calgary Real Estate Market YTD Single Family and Condominium sales totaled 1,078 This was a 1% increase over 2011 Year-to-date listings … [Read more...]

7 Things to Look for in a New Neighbourhood

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One of the most important decisions when purchasing a home is location. Whether seeking a secluded getaway from the daily hustle, activities, schools, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community. Choosing a neighbourhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important … [Read more...]

Calgary 2012 CREB® Real Estate Forecast

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Every year CREB® (Calgary Real Estate Board) has their annual forecast. Here is where they predict in which direction Calgary's Real Estate will be going. This year the predictions looks quite optimistic, with many gains. Alberta continue's to lead the way in the Real Estate Market in Canada; due the expected gain in Oil. Here's a quick snapshot … [Read more...]

New First Time Buyer Testimonial

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lav for helping me find my very own condo! As a first-time condo buyer and a new Calgarian, I did not know much about the buying process or the city itself. Lav listened to my needs and expectations and helped identify neighbourhoods that best suited my lifestyle and budget. Lav was patient throughout … [Read more...]

Calgary December 2011 Real Estate Update

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Here are December's Calgary Real Estate numbers which are listed below. The numbers demonstrate that it continues to be a buyers' market with over 5 months of inventory. Both Condos and Single Family took a bit of dip in sales from last year. Overall 2011 fared much better, with an 8% increase in sales and continuing decline of listings. I'm … [Read more...]

Accredited Buyer’s Representative ABR®,

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As an Accredited Buyer's Representative, I have gone through additional training, have proven experience representing buyers and that extra edge you have been looking for. I am your ABR®. What makes an ABR® the right choice for you? The ABR® designation is only awarded to licensed real estate professionals who complete specialized … [Read more...]

The most important part of a Condo Purchase or Sale is the Condo Documents.

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Whether you're buying or selling a condo, the most important part of the transaction is the condo documents. They basically state how healthy the condo is and how the condo board governs. Each condo has different bylaws or rules and they affect whether you can have pets, satellite dishes and detail the responsibilities of the owner, to name a … [Read more...]