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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...

Improving Real Estate Market in September

Posted on Oct 05, 2020

The recently released Calgary Real Estate Board's (i.e. CREB's) September 2020 Real Estate sales statistics boast positive indicators within the local markets. Sales are up and inventories are down, which in turn is beginning to place upward pressure on pricing. In summary...

CALGARY


DETACHED HOMES:

Average Sale Price: $488,800 (+0.91% year/year).

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Bedroom Communities Offer Big Bang for the Buck!

Posted on Aug 10, 2020

According to the recently released July 2020 sales statistics, the average home price in Calgary is $485,800. By comparison, the average home in Cochrane costs $433,700 (i.e. 11% more affordable than Calgary), while the average home in Airdrie costs $370,200 (i.e. 24% more affordable than Calgary). 

On a budget? Don't write our 'bedroom communities...

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Hot Property Alert (fresh to market)!

Posted on Jul 03, 2020

63 Ranchridge Road NW

Nestled onto an established tree-lined street; close to parks, schools, public transportation & Crowfoot Crossing shopping district. A fully finished, well maintained walk-out bungalow offering solid curb appeal, large dbl attached garage & front courtyard. An immaculate open floor plan with hardwood vaulted ceilings; flooded w...

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COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE CALGARY & AREA REAL ESTATE MARKET...

Posted on Jun 02, 2020

How has COVID-19 impacted the local Real Estate market is a question we’ve been hearing a lot lately from both Clients and Friends. In a nutshell...

- April 2020 home sales were down 66% from the norm.

- May 2020 home sales were down 44% from the norm.

- Prices are down 2% year over year & 0.4% month over month.

“The initial shock of COVID-19 and socia...

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April 2020 Calgary & Area Sales Stats

Posted on May 01, 2020

Calgary Real Estate Board, May 1, 2020: After the first full month with social distancing measures in place, the housing market is adjusting to the effects of COVID-19.April sales hit 573 units, a decline of 63 per cent over last year. "The decline in home sales does not come as a surprise. The combined impact of COVID-19 and the situation in the e...

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COVID-19 Weighing on Calgary and Area Housing Market

Posted on Apr 01, 2020

Calgary Real Estate Board, April 1, 2020:  After a strong start to 2020, economic conditions have dramatically changed, as COVID-19 is impacting all aspects of society. The economic impact is starting to be felt across many industries. This includes the housing market. March sales activity started the month strong, but quickly changed, as concerns r...

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