Calgary Real Estate Insights & Community News - Calgary Real Estate

National resale housing activity improves in October

OTTAWA – November 15th, 2010 - Seasonally adjusted national home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards climbed 4.6 per cent in October 2010. The monthly rise in activity builds on similar increases in August and September. As a result, activity now stands 13.3 per cent above July levels, when it reached this year’s low point. Three-quarters of local markets posted monthly increases in seasonally adjusted activity in October, led by Toronto and Vancouver.

As further evidence that the market is returning to normal, sales activity in October stood halfway between the recessionary low reached in December 2008, and the record level activity posted in December 2009.

Actual (not seasonally adjusted)…

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Calgary Buyers Remain Cautious - Calgary Real Estate Board Statistics October 2010

Sales of million dollar plus homes a bright spot in 2010 market

Calgary, November 1, 2010 – Home sales in the city of Calgary were down month-over-month in October 2010, showing signs that buyers still remain cautious, despite signs of economic recovery.  Year-over-year sales continued to trend lower in the month of October, according to figures released today by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®).

The number of single family home sales in the month of October 2010 shrank by 7 per cent at 888, compared with September 2010, when sales were 958.  The number of condominium sales for the month of October 2010 was 310. This was a decrease of 15 per cent from the 366 condominium transactions recorded in September 2010.

Year-over-year, the number of…

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Calgary Real Estate News - October 22, 2010

We've updated the Calgary Real Estate Marketing section of our website to include a copy of our advertisement from the October 22, 2010 issue of Calgary Real Estate News. 

Use our website to easily search MLS® listings in Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie and surrounding area! Our site allows you to save your searches and be automatically notified of new listings that match your criteria!

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 Representative.

In this issue, our advertisement features the following properties:

Maple Ridge Two Storey…

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Consumer Tipsheet - Buying and Owning a Condominium in Alberta

The Condominium Property Act and regulation affects condominium owners, buyers, sellers and developers. This tipsheet provides an overview of the key topics that you need to be aware of when buying and owning a condominium. It does not cover all the special circumstances or unique situations that can arise.

• Information about the Legislation
• What is a Condominium?
• Condominium Corporation
• Bylaws
• Board of Directors
• Condominium Contributions (Fees)
• Voting Rights
• Reserve Funds
• Buying a Condominium
• Living There
• Personal Information
• Resource and Referral Information
• Buying and Owning a Condo tipsheet (pdf)

Information About the Legislation

The Condominium Property…

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Calgary Home to Home Magazine - October 8, 2010

Use our website to easily search MLS® listings in Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie and surrounding area! Our site allows you to save your searches and be automatically notified of new listings that match your criteria!

We've updated the Calgary Real Estate Marketing section of our website to include a copy of our advertisement from the September 10, 2010 issue of Calgary Home to Home Magazine.

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 Representative.

In this issue, our advertisement features the following properties:

Harvest Hills Two Storey
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Market for luxury homes remains brisk, in spite of soft summer

Kelowna, BC - Residential real estate markets across Canada are set to return to more normal levels of activity after a brief summer pause, but most are unlikely to exceed robust sales posted in the final half of 2009, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.

The RE/MAX Market Trends Report Fall 2010, highlighting trends and developments in 19 major centres, found year-to-date sales (January to August) ahead of 2009 levels in 11 markets (58 per cent).  Prices were up year-over-year in all cities, with five experiencing double-digit gains in 2010 (Vancouver and St. John’s up 16 per cent, Sudbury up 13 per cent, and Winnipeg and the Greater Toronto Area up 11 per cent).  Balanced conditions prevailed in most markets (79 per cent), with St. John’s,…

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Buyers Market Continues in Calgary - Calgary Real Estate Board Statistics September 2010

Home sales in the city of Calgary increase month-over-month in September 2010

Calgary, October 1, 2010 – Home sales in the city of Calgary were up month-over-month in September 2010, the first uptick in sales since April 2010.  Year-over-year sales continued to trend lower in the month of September, but at a pace slower than previous months, according to figures released today by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®).

The number of single family home sales in the month of September 2010 grew by 10 per cent at 958, compared with August 2010, when sales were 867.  The number of condominium sales for the month of September 2010 was 366. This was an increase of 1 per cent from the 364 condominium transactions recorded in August 2010.

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Just Listed! Renovated Bungalow on Maple Ridge Golf Course! $619,000

We have just listed 164 Mapleburn Drive SE for sale in the popular Calgary community of Maple Ridge!

View the full listing details including pictures, Google Map information and more! MLS® C3445926

Renovated Bungalow on Maple Ridge Golf Course!
BACKING ON MAPLE RIDGE GOLF COURSE!! WOW!! BEAUTIFUL RENOVATIONS!! New Thomasville Kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances and silgranit sink. Open and lovely plan featuring Two-sided wood burning fireplace finished in slate and enjoyed from living or family rooms. ENJOY THE FABULOUS VIEW OF GOLF COURSE WITH LARGE WINDOWS AND GREAT ACCESS TO DECK AND BEAUTIFUL PERGOLA. Bathroom finished with travertine and marble and boasts large Bain ultra air-jet bathtub with heated backrest. Master Ensuite…

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Calgary Home to Home Magazine - September 10, 2010

Use our website to easily search MLS® listings in Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie and surrounding area! Our site allows you to save your searches and be automatically notified of new listings that match your criteria!

We've updated the Calgary Real Estate Marketing section of our website to include a copy of our advertisement from the September 10, 2010 issue of Calgary Home to Home Magazine.

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 Representative.

In this issue, our advertisement features the following properties:

Willow Park Estates…

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Just Listed! 2 Bedroom Inglewood Condo!

We have just listed 312 1415 17 Street SE for sale in the popular Calgary community of Inglewood!

View the full listing details including pictures, Google Map information and more! MLS® C3444469

2 Bedroom Inglewood Condo!
West facing 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo in popular Inglewood! Close to 9th Avenue shopping and restaurants with quick access to downtown and Deerfoot Trail. Bright and open with laminate flooring through living and dining rooms. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and counter space with room for a small table as well. Master bedroom has 4 piece ensuite and huge walk in closet with shelving and room for storage. Second bedroom is well sized for a roomate and includes a wallmounted queen size Murphy bed. This unit is over 1000 square feet…

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