Do you live in Cranston? Or maybe you just love garage sales? Come and take part in the Cranston Parade of Garage Sales, June 2nd from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will have more than 60 homes taking part this year (maybe more), and we’ll have signage everywhere to direct you. Last year’s event was a huge success, and we’re looking to improve on that.If you live in Cranston and want to take part, here’s how: (more…)

I’m excited to announce our new Home Page is live on CalgaryHomeListings.ca. After months of re-design, our ’2.0′ version of our website makes searching for homes, condos, and acreages a snap. We’ve improved the Quick Search area to make it cleaner and with more choices for your search parameters, moved our featured listings up to the top for easy reference, and made it simple to click on whatever you’re looking for, like community prices, a mortgage calculator, and an easy home evaluation button. The Acreage Search is now just above our Featured Community area. It’s the simplest way to find any Calgary MLS listing. (more…)

Selling a home in the winter (a Canadian winter, not the snowbird winter we dream of) is a very good strategy, and better statistically than most consumers know. A study done in 2009/2010 showed that the the price, days on the market, and selling percentage to list price was all better than the median average for the entire year, when comparing winter sales to the rest of the year. One of those factors is the number of new listings, which tends to peak in the Calgary market in April and May. January and February is somehow seen as a less attractive time to list, but the truth is, you have less competition, and the buyers that are looking are actually serious buyers. After all, who would go out in the snow and below zero temperatures if they weren’t serious about moving? Here are 7 tips to selling your home in the winter successfully: (more…)

I have seen many contracts (unfortunately) that have the appearance of having been written on a cocktail napkin. The process of writing a purchase contract should be thorough and clear. It also should follow the ‘kiss’ philosophy. An unclear term or condition can put both the client and the Realtor in a bad position. A good example of this is in an article regarding an ‘Approval by Seller’s lawyer’ clause. (more…)

The commercial and retail development talked about for the Deep South is one step closer. This recent article outlines more specific plans for the area immediately surrounding the new South Hospital, which will open in stages beginning in the spring of 2012. Seton will be a massive mixed use area of retail, office space, recreation, and multi-family residential. Have a look at the article I have linked to this blog post above. It has a really cool 3D video of Seton as developers invision it over the next 6-10 years. (more…)

According to an article posted today, financial experts don’t believe that a further interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada will have much of an effect on home buyers. The impact to home buyers article seems to allay some fears that the buying public is very fragile at the moment. My opinion? Read on… (more…)

Carma Developers has released more details of the master plan for the area surrounding the new South Calgary Health Center. The plan is part of a larger strategy to allow residents to work, play, and shop close to where they live. (more…)