Five tips for first-time homebuyers
Posted on May 01, 2024
For most of us, buying a home will be the biggest purchasing decision we make in our lifetime. Adding to the weight of that decision is going through it the first time.First-time homebuyers can benefit tremendously from receiving extra advice throughout the purchase process. It's difficult to know exactly what to expect, but most issues can be reso...
Types of registrations you may see on a title certificate
Posted on May 01, 2024
When you are buying or selling a home, it is important to review a current copy of the title to ensure everything looks accurate. Along with reviewing the names and legal description of the title, you also want to look at the registrations on the title and understand what they mean.Here is a list of commonly seen registration and what they mean.
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Price growth persists in Calgary as seller's market prevails
Posted on May 01, 2024
Sales in April rose by seven percent compared to last year, to 2,881 units. While the pace of growth did ease compared to earlier in the year, sales remain 37 percent higher than long-term trends for the month. Much of the growth in sales has occurred for relatively more affordable, higher-density products.
At the same time, there were 3,491 new li...
At the same time, there were 3,491 new li...
Home prices expected to climb in spring real estate season
Posted on May 01, 2024
Tight supply of homes for sale along with a market with an appetite to buy could push home prices upward.Calgary’s resale real estate market, already marked by high buyer demand amid dwindling supply, is likely to get a lot hotter now that the busy spring season has arrived.
Traditionally, the busiest time of the year for real estate, the spring mar...
Building your green Home
Posted on May 01, 2024
Green home sales are growing in Calgary and Edmonton. In 2023, they grew by 22 per cent compared to 10 per cent for conventional homes.
This increase means that homebuyers are shifting their focus to greener homes because they are more environmentally friendly, save money on utilities, have a potential value increase, and allow homeowners to get ta...
This increase means that homebuyers are shifting their focus to greener homes because they are more environmentally friendly, save money on utilities, have a potential value increase, and allow homeowners to get ta...
March reflects strong seller's market and price increases
Posted on Apr 01, 2024
March sales rose to 2,664 units, a 10 per cent year-over-year gain and much higher than long-term trends. While new listings did pick up over last month, the 3,172 units were still below what we typically see in March and not enough relative to sales to drive any change in the supply situation. In March, the sales-to-new listings ratio rose to 84 p...