Calgary Real Estate Blog - Jeff Mikolajow

Just Listed! Coventry Hills Bungalow on Corner Lot MLS® C3508523 $354,900

We have just listed 34 Coverton Circle NE for sale in the popular Calgary community of Coventry Hills!

View the full listing details including pictures, Google Map information and more! MLS® C3508523

Coventry Hills Bungalow on Corner Lot
This Coventry Hills home on a great corner lot is bright with lots of windows to let in the sun. You will enjoy the extra spacious living room and the vaulted ceilings throughout the main floor. Kitchen has maple cabinets, plenty of counter and cabinet space and an eating nook. The back door provides easy access to the garage, yard and space for your BBQ! This home shows very well! Fully developed basement has a huge L-shaped family room with some shelves and a corner gas fireplace, a big bedroom and a 3piece bath…

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Just Listed! Willow Court Green 2 Bedroom Condo MLS® C3508136 $181,500

We have just listed #408 11010 Bonaventure Drive SE for sale in the popular Calgary community of Willlow Park!

View the full listing details including pictures, Google Map information and more! MLS® C3508136

Willow Court Green 2 Bedroom Condo
Great location across from Southcenter Mall, Fish Creek Library, Safeway, Trico Center which offers fitness, skating, children's programs, child care and MUCH more. On Bus routes, close to LRT, coffee and specialty shops, major transportation routes and a quick drive to downtown. This two bedroom condo offers a cozy main floor with living, dining and kitchen charmingly decorated and lovely. Good location with a nearby courtyard and completely fenced yard. Two large living and master bedroom windows are newer,…

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Looking Forward to the RE/MAX of Western Canada No Limits 2012 Conference!

I am attending the RE/MAX Western Canada "No Limits" Conference in Victoria on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 10, 2012!

This is a great opportunity to keep updated on the newest trends in real estate and to meet other RE/MAX REALTORS from across Canada - and enhance my personal referral network to help clients moving to and away from Calgary.

If you are also going to be in attendance please let me know and I will be sure to introduce myself!

You can follow me on Twitter, send me a message or call me at 403-852-4222.

Also, you can follow the Conference conversation on Twitter at #nolimitscon

See you in Victoria!

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Calgary Real Estate Board Launches New MLS Home Price Index

The Calgary MLS House Pricing Index has launched today, and is the best way to estimate home prices based on specific features that are typical to an individual neighbourhood. Using information such as square footage, number of rooms, bathrooms and half-bathrooms, whether the property has a fireplace and/or finished basement, lot size or the age of the property, the Calgary MLS HPI is the best way to determine pricing trends and gain insight into a particular housing market.

Calgary home prices up from a year ago

New price tool shows year-over-year growth

Calgary, February 6, 2012 – The year-over-year value of homes in Calgary increased in January 2012 by 2.7 per cent, according to a new price measurement tool vetted by academia and financial…

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Just Listed! Killarney 3 Bedroom Attached with Double Garage MLS® C3506994

We have just listed 2439 33 ST SW for sale in the popular Calgary community of Killarney Glengarry!

View the full listing details including pictures, Google Map information and more! MLS® C3506994

Killarney 3 Bedroom Attached with Double Garage
Attached Two Storey in Killarney with over 1800 square feet above grade and a double garage. Main floor features a winding stair case with dark stained wood railings and iron spindles that also opens to the basement. Formal living and dining areas at the front and a large family room with gas fireplace and casual eating area separated from the kitchen by an island with raised eating bar. Plenty of cabinet space, built in wine racks and a corner pantry area for extra storage! Upstairs in the master retreat, a 3…

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Calgary Real Estate Board CREB Statistics for January 2012

Its interesting to note that starting next month, the Calgary Real Estate Board will change the way it presents its statistics with the new MLS® Home Price Index (HPI). The MLS® Home Price Index will be able to more accurately depict the real estate market than average & median pricing and will be the most current and detailed gauge for Calgary home and condo prices.

Typical January for Calgary real estate

The housing market pointing towards price stability

Calgary, February 1, 2012 – Home sales in the City of Calgary are off to a slow start as buyers show continuing caution, according to figures released today by CREB®.

"Overall, the market is behaving as expected for the winter season," says Bob Jablonski, president of CREB®.

The…

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Just Listed! Updated Acadia Bungalow with Garage MLS® C3506392 $374,900

We have just listed 440 96 Avenue SE for sale in the popular Calgary community of Acadia!

View the full listing details including pictures, Google Map information and more! MLS® C3506392

Updated Acadia Bungalow with Garage
3 bedroom bungalow in the heart of Acadia with refinished oak floors, new bathroom & soaker tub, updated windows, furnace and a whole lot more! Single detached garage and a great yard! Close to schools, shopping and transportation! Call today to be the first to view this lovely home. View all Calgary Real Estate Board MLS® listings for sale in Acadia.

Easily create and save customized searches of the Calgary Real Estate Board MLS® by neighbourhood, MLS® Number, postal code, city or Google Maps.

Looking for the newest MLS®…

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What is a Real Property Report?

What is a RPR Real Property Report?

In Calgary, a real property report with City of Calgary compliance is an important document that is generally required to be supplied by the seller of a house and some types of condos before title transfer (and payment) takes place.

A real property report is a survey of the land that shows improvements (all buildings, fences, patios etc) as well as boundaries and compliance with municipal requirements.

Once completed by an Alberta Land Surveyor, the real property report must be reviewed and endorsed by the municipality.

Sellers are encouraged to have one done as early as possible so that they have the opportunity to remedy any problems that may arise from the report. If, for example, a fence is found to be…

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Calgary Real Estate News (CREN) January 27, 2012

We've updated the Calgary Real Estate Marketing section of our website to include a copy of our advertisement from the January 27, 2012 issue of Calgary Real Estate Board News.

CREN® is published by and distrbuted weekly with the Calgary Herald! It is available for pick-up in over 1250 locations through Calgary and the surrounding communities - at Co-op, Safeway and Sobey's grocery stores, financial institutes, LRT stations, restaurants, hotels, real estate offices, and many other locations.

Buying a home may be the largest and most complex financial transaction you ever undertake. If you’re ready to buy a home, wouldn’t you prefer to work with the most qualified real estate professional you can find? Jeff Mikolajow is an Accredited Buyer's…

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Just Listed! Royal View Estates! 3 Bedroom Condo with Double Attached Garage! MLS® C3505987 $329,900

We have just listed 21 Royal Crest View NW for sale in the popular Calgary community of Royal Oak!

View the full listing details including pictures, Google Map information and more! MLS® C3505987

Royal View Estates! 3 Bedroom Condo with Double Attached Garage!
Two storey condo attached with double attached garage! Great location! Neutral colours and efficient floor plan. Entrance has high ceilings and is very spacious. Kitchen and eating nook with island overlooking lovely living/great room with gas fireplace is very nice and open. 2-piece bath on main with laundry facilities as well. Lots of windows allow tons of natural light. Upstairs has master bedroom with 4-piece ensuite bath and two other bedrooms and another 4-piece bathroom. Basement…

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