Prices steady, but struggles in Alberta economy weighs on housing City of Calgary, May 1, 2018 – Changes to the lending industry and a challenging economic recovery are weighing on sales activity in Calgary’s housing market. Supply levels have not adjusted to the weaker demand environment, and that is preventing price recovery. “Slower sales do […]
NEW STRESS TEST REGULATIONS PROMPT CANADIAN HOMEBUYERS TO INCREASE BUDGETS, RE-EVALUATE HOME FEATURES OR DELAY THEIR PURCHASE. WHILE HOMEBUYERS ARE FEELING THE IMPACT OF REGULATORY CHANGES, THE SPRING MARKET FORECASTS BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD. A recent RE/MAX survey conducted by Leger found more than one in four Canadian homebuyers report feeling pinched by the stress test, […]
Thinking of going it alone? If you sell the home yourself, you will get limited exposure by putting up a sign, running some ads, and telling your friends. If you work with a REALTOR®, you will get instant and mass exposure to a large number of prospective home buyers. A REALTOR® has access to the […]
Q: What is referred to as an exclusive listing? A: Exclusive listings are often referred to as listings which are not entered on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). There are various types of exclusive listings so be sure to ask your REALTOR® to explain the specific terms and limitations of each type. Q: Can I […]
Without a doubt, the purchase of a home is among the most important events in anyone’s lifetime. You need to be assured that the professional you hire to take care of you at this crucial point in your life is reliable and has your best interest at the forefront. I’ve put together a quick guide […]
