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Looking for news on what's happening in the Calgary and Cochrane, AB Real Estate market?  Read on to find valuable insights for both home Buyers and Sellers...

Crafting A Successful Offer to Purchase on Calgary and/or Cochrane Real Estate

Posted on Nov 07, 2023

Experience is key when crafting an enticing offer to purchase on a Calgary and/or Cochrane, AB home; particularly so when the market is as brisk as it is today. 

When constructing a successful offer to purchase, one would be remiss to not take the Seller's position into perspective; what is it that is important to them?

- Price: Price is typically the...

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Closing Costs for Calgary & Cochrane First-Time Home Buyers

Posted on Nov 06, 2023

Buying your first Calgary or Cochrane, AB home is an exciting experience. What are the costs associated therewith?

First and foremost, it is important to note that enlisting the assistance of a licensed Realtor to look after your best interests as a home buyer COSTS YOU NOTHING; it is the Seller whom is responsible for compensating the respective Re...

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Calgary and Cochrane Real Estate Price Gains Remain Strong in October

Posted on Nov 02, 2023

The number of home sales in both Calgary and Cochrane are amongst the highest ever reported in October; a phenomenon that has led to price gains in both municipalities; specifically:

- Calgary homes have appreciated by 9.70% over this time last year.

- Cochrane homes have appreciated by 7.40% over this time last year.

Know of anyone looking to buy or...

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Cochrane, AB Homes Appreciate by 30% in past 3 years.

Posted on Oct 18, 2023

According to the most recent Calgary Real Estate Board's sales data, Cochrane homes have appreciated by 30.12% over the past 3 years alone. For all intents and purposes, the Cochrane home that was purchased for $500,000 in October of 2020, is now worth $650,000 👀. Know of anyone looking to Buy or Sell? Please send them our way; you (and they) will...

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Relative Residential Real Estate Affordability (i.e. Calgary vs Cochrane)

Posted on Oct 04, 2023

A quick exercise in current Real Estate affordability...

According to the September, 2023 Calgary Real Estate Board's sales data: The benchmark sale price of combined home segments (i.e. detached, duplex, townhome & condo) in CALGARY, AB is currently $570,300. The benchmark sale price of combined home segments in COCHRANE, AB is currently $530,700. 

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Fall 2023 in Cochrane, AB

Posted on Sep 25, 2023

Gorgeous view of our Canadian Rockies through the colour-coated Cochrane, AB Foothills ❤️.

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