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Just Listed 220 Edgepark Blvd

Friday, October 23rd, 2020

 

MLS: A1044251

Full Details at:  https://www.tswrealestategroup.com/for-sale/220-edgepark-boulevard-nw–60713140

Book a private viewing: https://www.tswrealestategroup.com/contact

Outstanding opportunity!

Rarely do you find a 1653 Square foot bungalow in desirable Edgemont.  Great potential with a fantastic layout.  As you enter you walk into the living room area that is connected to the formal dining room. Continue to the kitchen and dining nook that is open to the large Family room with wood burning fireplace surrounded in stone.  Master Bedroom is spacious and offers a 4-piece ensuite bath.  Complete the main floor with 2 additional bedrooms, main bath, and main floor laundry.  Step out your back door onto a large deck that takes you to your oversized double garage.  Downstairs provides large windows giving you plenty of natural light and is mostly undeveloped waiting for your creative touches.  Location is close to schools and a short trip to shopping (Super store, Costco) and is only a few minutes to Nose Hill Park for all your outdoor enjoyment.

 

Just listed – Adult living in the Sierra’s of Tuscany

Friday, October 9th, 2020

Enjoy Adult living at it’s finest. 1158 sq ft unit in the Sierra’s of Tuscany with stunning south facing views and 2 underground parking stalls.

MLS A1059360  Price just reduced to $445,000

Welcome to the desired Sierra’s of Tuscany, a 40+ adult building loaded with amenities to fit your lifestyle.  Open concept living featuring stunning unobstructed south views of the park and mountains and comes with two parking stalls (one titled) which is exceedingly rare in this complex.  This beautifully maintained 1158 sq ft. home features 9-foot ceilings and air conditioning. A great layout with kitchen open to dining room & living room. Master bedroom is spacious and features an ensuite bath and walk in closet.  Relax on your sunny, covered deck with park and mountain views.  Second bedroom can double as a den/office.  Includes a separate Laundry room with storage cabinets. Fantastic location, walking distance to LRT.  Complex offers amenities galore with car wash, indoor swimming pool & hot tub, a movie theatre, ballroom, arts & crafts room, exercise room, bowling alley, pool table, workshop, gym, library & Guest Suites. Complex has a strong social committee which offers many organized events.

Check out full details at https://www.tswrealestategroup.com/for-sale/240-223-tuscany-springs-boulevard-nw–61307302

Calgary Real Estate Market Snapshot – Oct 1, 2020

Saturday, October 3rd, 2020

What is really happening in the Calgary Real Estate Market?

The market is simply a result of Supply and Demand therefore we look at both Supply (inventory) and Demand (Sales) and the relationship between the two.  We also update you on the current benchmark price for all housing sectors.

Following is a graph that shows the months of inventory for each housing sector.  Looking at a 2-year trendline gives you and indication of where things are really heading.

Months of Inventory

Graph shows the 2 year trend of Months of Inventory for all housing sectors in the Calgary Real Estate Market.

 

Following is a summary of what I deem to be the most important numbers.  Again, we look at Total Inventory, Sales for the past 30 days, Months of Inventory and of course the benchmark price.  All numbers are taken from the Calgary Real Estate boards monthly stats package.

 

 

Gord’s commentary for the month (just my opinion).

Another extraordinarily strong month in the Calgary Real Estate Market.  Total sales were up 24.87% from Sept 2019.

 Calgary Listing Inventory

Our total listing inventory dropped in all sectors for a total decrease of 3.79%

 Calgary Sales:

September sales beat August sales by 8.2% and like inventory it was in all sectors.  This is unusual as September typically shows a decrease in sales.  It feels like we are now in the middle of the Spring Market.

Sales Compared to 2019:

It is critical to note that in all my other numbers I look at month over month.  This shows us the numbers this year compared to last year.

 

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2019 801 973 1327 1544 1915 1775 1642 1580 1365 1440 1146 858
2020 861 1195 1175 573 1080 1747 1835 80 1702      
Change +60 +222 -152 -971 -835 -28 +194 -7 337      
% change +7.49 +22.8 -11.4 -62.8 -45.5 -1.6 +11.82% N/A 24.87%      

 

 Calgary Real Estate Benchmark Sales Prices:

For the second month in a row the Benchmark Sales Price increased overall and increased in all sectors except Semi Detached which remained the same.

 Calgary Real Estate Sales Prices Year to Date

Since the start of 2020 prices have increased for Detached homes, Semi-Detached, and overall.  Attached row are showing $9,300 less that the end of 2019 and apartment condos are down by only $400.

Current Months of Inventory (Absorption Rate): 

As inventory declined and sales increased our months of inventory decreased for all sectors.

All sectors are now sitting in a balanced market position with the exception of Apartment condos which are still very much in a buyers market with 6.76 Months of Inventory.

It is also important to note that these numbers vary by community, and by price range.  If you would like numbers for your community contact us.   For example, many communities if I look at listings under $500,000, they are showing being in a Sellers Market position and are getting competing offers.

 

 

Just listed this stunning renovated Bungalow in Douglasdale

Thursday, October 1st, 2020

Check out this awesome home that just went for sale.

MLS # A1038612

For more Details see: https://www.tswrealestategroup.com/for-sale/15-douglas-shore-close-se–60443172

To Book a Showing Contact me

Bright and beautiful, fully renovated 1637 sq ft. bungalow in a fantastic location, across from a park and just minutes to Fish Creek Park offering miles of trails at your fingertips.  Fully renovated with a chef’s kitchen, hardwood flooring, mostly new windows and loads of extra touches for your comfort.  Main floor features newer kitchen with a massive island with granite, walk through pantry, Stainless Steel appliances, gas stove, built in ovens and a bar fridge.  Living room features vaulted ceilings, loads of windows providing natural light, fireplace, built in speakers, and access to your deck.  Master bedroom features vaulted ceilings, ensuite bath, and a large walk in closet.  Finish off the main floor with a Den, a second bedroom and main bath. Downstairs features a large Rec room with Roughed in wiring for a pool table light, work out room, 2 additional bedrooms (non-egress windows), laundry room, bath, and a large storage room. Garage is oversized and has roughed in wiring for an electric heater. Relax in your private backyard with a large deck with built in umbrella, a beautiful patio, mature trees and LED lighting that illuminates the yard.  For added comfort sellers have added air conditioning, water softener, alarm system, vacuum system, sprinkler system, exterior pot lights and a gas line for BBQ and fire table. Location, Location, Location, Situated in Douglasdale just minutes to Fish Creek Park for hours of enjoyment, close to all amenities including golf course and easy access to Deerfoot Trail.  Must see to appreciate.

Just listed beautiful Townhouse in Evergreen

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020

Just listed:  104, 19 Everridge Square SW Calgary T2Y 5J6

MLS A1024857

List Price: $195,000

Outstanding  opportunity for Investor or first time home buyer.

See full details

Open Concept Living

Amazing open concept living, enjoy this ground floor unit is located close to schools, playground, transit and shopping.  Features a spacious open layout from Kitchen to Living room.  Excellent Value in this spacious unit with low condo fees. Easy access to backyard through patio doors.  Kitchen features breakfast bar, pantry and newer stainless-steel stove and microwave.  Spacious Master bedroom. Second bedroom could be used as a home office.   Offers Insuite laundry with storage and parking stall directly in front of unit.  In floor heating unit replaced aprox 2 years ago.  Condo fees only $228. Month.  Pet friendly with board approval.

 

Calgary Real Estate Market Snapshot for July 2020

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

Amazingly the Calgary Real Estate Market has recovered from Covid.

What is really happening in the Calgary Real Estate Market?

The market is simply a result of Supply and Demand therefore we look at both Supply (inventory) and Demand (Sales) and the relationship between the two.  We also update you on the current benchmark price for all housing sectors.

Following is a graph that shows the months of inventory for each housing sector.  Looking at a 2-year trendline gives you and indication of where things are really heading.

Months of Inventory – Graph shows the 2 year trend of Months of Inventory for all housing categories in the Calgary Real Estate Market.

Following is a summary of what I deem to be the most important numbers.  Again, we look at Total Inventory, Sales for the past 30 days, Months of Inventory and of course the benchmark price.  All numbers are taken from the Calgary Real Estate boards monthly stats package.

Calgary Real Estate Stats

 

Gord’s commentary for the month (just my opinion).

Well, we seem to have returned to a more normal market.  July’s sales outpaced 2019 July Sales by 6.56% and that was after a slower start in July.

Calgary Listing Inventory

Inventory in all sectors except Semi-Attached increased this month. The largest increases were in the Detached and Apartment Sectors which each grew by 170 listing.  Listings in the Semi-Detached sector declined by 30 listings.

Calgary Sales:

July’s sales increased in all sectors except Attached Row homes where sales were 40 less.

Overall sales increased by 88 listings or 5.04%.  In my opinion this is very good as sales in the first few weeks were slower.

Sales Compared to 2019:

It is critical to note that in all my other numbers I look at month over month.  This shows us the numbers this year compared too last year.  As you can see July’s sales beat last year by 194 sales or 11.82%.  As a Realtor, it almost feels like July was the start of our Spring market even seeing lots of multiple offers. I will not predict how long this trend will last.

 

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2019 801 973 1327 1544 1915 1775 1642 1574 1365 1440 1146 858
2020 861 1195 1175 573 1080 1747 1835
Change +60 +222 -152 -971 -835 -28 +194
% change +7.49 +22.8 -11.4 -62.8 -45.5 -1.6 +11.82%

  

Calgary Real Estate Benchmark Sales Prices: Some increases are nice to see.

Detached homes increased by $11,000

Semi-Detached Increased by $5,700

Attached Row decreased by $3,700

Apartment Condos Increased by $2,500

Total Market increased by $6,700

 Calgary Real Estate Sales Prices Year to Date

For the year Semi-Detached have now seen an increase of $3300.

All other sectors are still in negative territory with Attached Row homes seeing the largest decrease at $12,200.

Current Months of Inventory (Absorption Rate): 

Detached, Semi-Detached are both sitting in a balanced market position while Attached-Row and Apartment condos are both sitting in a buyer’s market position.

 

It is also important to note that these numbers vary by community, and by price range.  If you would like numbers for your community contact us.   For example, many communities if I look at listings under $500,000, they are showing being in a Sellers Market position.

 

 

 

Stunning Bi-Level in Tuscany Just Listed

Sunday, July 5th, 2020

Just Listed this stunning Bi-Level Home in Tuscany.

MLS: 4306068

More Details Here

Stunning Bi-Level

Stunning Bi-Level located on a quiet street in Tuscany.  A unique open bi-level plan with an additional bonus room above the garage.  Soaring vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows provides an abundance of natural light, features new laminate flooring central air and water softener. Kitchen features cherry cabinets, newer stainless appliances updated lighting and provides access to your 2-tiered deck for entertaining.  Living room features vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace. Master bedroom features vaulted ceilings, a 4 – piece ensuite and walk in closet.  Additional Bedroom and main bath complete main floor.  A few steps up you will find the massive bonus room which makes a great office space or family recreation room. Basement is professionally developed and provides a large recreation room, an additional 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and tons of storage space.  Enjoy the benefits of living in Tuscany with the amenities and activities of the Tuscany Club, close to shops, groceries, restaurants, schools.  Great location to escape to mountains.  For your commute to work the LRT is only a few minutes away.

More details and complete photos here

Calgary Real Estate Market Snapshot for June 2020

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

What is really happening in the Calgary Real Estate Market?  Everything you need to know at a glance.

What is really happening in the Calgary Real Estate Market?

The market is simply a result of Supply and Demand therefore we look at both Supply (inventory) and Demand (Sales) and the relationship between the two.  We also update you on the current benchmark price for all housing sectors.

Following is a graph that shows the months of inventory for each Sector.  Looking at a 2-year trendline gives you and indication of where things are really heading.

2 year Market Trend

 

Following is a summary of what I deem to be the most important numbers.  Again, we look at Total Inventory, Sales for the past 30 days, Months of Inventory and of course the benchmark price.  All numbers are taken from the Calgary Real Estate boards monthly stats package.

A quick look at key numbers in the Calgary Real Estate Market.

 

Gord’s commentary for the month (just my opinion).

Much to everyone’s surprise the Calgary Real Estate market has come back as quickly as it declined with Covid-19.

Calgary Listing Inventory

Our listing inventory increased in all sectors.  The good news is that inventory increase less than sales.  Keeping our inventory in check is important in keeping balance in the market.

Calgary Sales:

June’s sales increased by a whopping 61.76% over may sales.  Again, this increase was in all sectors.  All sectors increases were in the 60% range except Semi Detached where the increase was less at 47.24%

Sales Compared to 2019:

It is critical to note that in all my other numbers I look at month over month.  This shows us the numbers this year compared too last year.  In June, our sales ended at 1.6% less than last year.   It is important to note that total sales in the first week of June were only at 301.  By the last full week of June we 492 sales so if all weeks were as strong as the last week we would have blown out last years sales.  Another interesting note is 492 is the highest number of sales in a week since June 2017.

One last mote on sales:  CMHC ( the government’s mortgage insurance company) changed the qualifying rules and the change came into effect as of July 1, 2020 so some people may have jumped into the market before this change came in.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2019 801 973 1327 1544 1915 1775 1642 1574 1365 1440 1146 858
2020 861 1195 1175 573 1080 1747
Change +60 +222 -152 -971 -835 -28
% change +7.49 +22.8 -11.4 -62.8 -45.5 -1.6

  

Calgary Real Estate Sales Prices:  In my opinion fairly good considering Covid.

Detached homes increased by $500.

Semi-Detached decreased by $1,800

Attached Row increased by $100

Apartment Condos Decreased by $1,700

Total Market decreased by $300

  

Calgary Real Estate Sales Prices Year to Date

Sorry to report that all sectors have declined in year to date pricing. The lowest decline is in Semi-Detached at .62%  The largest decrease was in Apartment Condos and they lost 3.18%

 Current Months of Inventory (Absorption Rate): 

At the end of June all sectors except apartment condo are less than 4.0 months of Inventory so all are in a balanced market. Apartment condos were a 6.79 which is a good improvement from 10.13 at the end of May.

It is also important to note that these numbers vary by community, and by price range.  If you would like numbers for your community contact us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocating to a Different Town or City

Tuesday, June 16th, 2020

Moving around the corner or even across town is relatively simple because you are likely familiar with the various neighborhood’s and you can access them anytime. If there’s a listed home you want to view, you can simply go see it. Relocating to a different town or city, however, is much more challenging. It may not be possible for you to make multiple visits to see homes for sale. You may also be unfamiliar with the various neighborhood’s.  So what do you do if you want to move out-of-town or need to relocate due to work?

Your first step is to get the information you need.

  • You’ll want up-to-date data on the neighborhood’s so you can pinpoint the ones that are the best fit for your needs and lifestyle.
  • You’ll also want to get a sense of the types of homes for sale in those neighborhoods — style, size, features, listing price, etc.
  • A conversation with a Local agent can be a wealth or information.
  • Once you have an idea of area’s of interest have your agent set you up on a listing’s search – If you have time do this 3 -6 months early so you get a sense of prices in neighborhoods.

Your next step is to schedule a day (or more)  to view homes.  Remember buying a home is a huge investment so its wise to not rush the process. This visit must be carefully planned so you only see those properties that are likely to be of interest. You don’t want to travel all that way only to end up seeing properties you wouldn’t likely buy. What a waste of time!

So, if you’re relocating, you’ll need help. Give me a call. I can help make the relocation go smoothly for you.

Just Listed 1210 Coopers Drive SW

Monday, June 15th, 2020

 

Huge Price Reduction

Now only $599,000

MLS # A1036321

Don’t be fooled by the front photo that may look like a starter home.  With over 3570 square feet of developed living space and a 603 Square foot Attached garage this home is a stunner.

View online Listing @  https://www.tswrealestategroup.com/for-sale/1210-coopers-dr-sw–C4302051

Stunning family home in Coopers Crossing

Contact us for further information or your private viewing.