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April 25th, 20142559 Charlebois Drive NW
April 16th, 2014Stunning location, located on one of the most desirable streets in Charleswood with a sunny south facing yard. Excellent project home for a renovation. Walking distance to LRT, Confederation Park, University and Shopping. 1660 sqft 4-level split features 3 bedrooms up, main level features kitchen and large living room and third level is walk out. Third level also features a rec room and 4th bedroom. Lower level features bedroom, bathroom and work shop. Complete the package with an oversized double garage and large backyard.
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MLS # C3610253
62 Citadel Meadow Gardens NW Calgary Ab. T3G 5N4
April 3rd, 2014Perfect starter home or investment .
Pride of ownership shows in this immaculate, open concept 3 bedroom end unit townhouse with double garage backing onto a green belt. Quiet location in complex and low condo fees make this home very attractive. Feature’s spacious living room with cozy corner gas fireplace patio door to step onto your deck to enjoy your morning coffee. Kitchen features pantry and newer stainless steel appliances. Master Bedroom is large and features a 3 piece ensuite and walk in closet. Two other bedrooms are spacious. Basement in undeveloped, has rough in for bath and is awaiting your creative design. Double attached garage is insulated and dry walled and includes cabinets. Close to transit. Visit our video tour at http://youtu.be/2Xj5gyIcq4U
MLS C3605900
Bathroom Upgrades using overlays
April 1st, 2014If you’re considering a bathroom update, you’re probably familiar with the
typical approaches, such as replacing a countertop or toilet, or removing all
the fixtures and finishes to complete a floor-to-ceiling renovation.
However, there is another, far less expensive way to make an older
bathroom look brand new: using overlays.
An overlay is simply a new surface applied over an existing one. For
example, instead of replacing an old and worn bathtub – which is costly –
you can purchase an overlay system (called a tub liner) that fits on top of
the existing bathtub. It’s a little like giving your tub a facelift!
You can do the same thing with your bathroom countertops and floors.
Overlays come in a wide variety of styles and finishes – some of which can
make your bathroom look significantly more upscale. Compared to a major
renovation, the installation of overlays is relatively straightforward. A tub
liner installation, for example, can be done in a day.
You can learn more about overlays at your local home improvement centre
and at specialty bathroom showrooms. If you have questions about renovations
and getting your money out of renovations give me a call.
Quick Ways to Keep on Top of Cleaning Your Home
April 1st, 2014Start at one end of the house and keep moving to the other end. Then…
• Cleaning is much easier when everything has a home. Work on creating organized storage for all of the things that end up being scattered around the house, like papers, mail, shoes, & toys.
• Use a large laundry basket to collect items such as toys or clothing that need to be returned to a different room. If you have multiple offenders, use multiple baskets. After you have finished tidying every room, take 5 minutes to put away the collected items.
• Save sweeping/mopping and vacuuming until the end, and then do it all at once. If you have mostly hard surface floors, use an industrial dry mop to wipe the floors each day. It takes only a couple minutes to run it over all the floors and then shake it off outside. About once a week, do a really thorough sweep and then use a Swiffer WetJet to mop.
• Likewise, save the glass cleaning for the end as well. Once the house is completely clean, grab window cleaner and a rag and run around doing spot checks on the glass doors and windows. Wipe the bathroom mirrors as well as the fixtures and sink.
• Keep daily shower cleaner in the bath/shower and spray down after each use.
• Store your toilet brush in a container of bleach; replace the bleach once a week.
Calgary Real Estate Market Snapshot April 2014
March 31st, 2014Want to know what’s really happening in the Calgary Real Estate Market. The market is driven by supply and demand so here we show the inventory (supply) and sales (demand) and the effect on the price of Calgary Real Estate. A simple way to keep up to date on the Market. The Calgary housing market is deeply entrenched is a Sellers Market with very little supply and strong demand. This month sales increased by 38% and our inventory only increased by 12.0%.
Below are the details along with a few comments, all numbers were taken from the Calgary Real Estate Boards Stats package for Realtors.
Below is a summary of some key areas with a few short comments.
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Calgary Listing Inventory: Inventory levels increased this month in all categories. This is very normal for this time of year however the increase is not enough to keep pace with the increase in sales. There is still a shortage of homes on the market and the good ones are selling very fast, usually in the first day with competing offers.
| Inventory |
February 2014 |
March 2014 |
Change |
| Single Family Home |
1894 |
2052 |
+158 |
| Condo Townhouse |
324 |
389 |
+223 |
| Condo Apartment |
677 |
791 |
+114 |
| Total |
2895 |
3232 |
+337 |
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Calgary Sales:
Sales in March increased in every category over last month which is to be expected at this time of year. Last year the increase in sales was 24% so this year it is substantially higher.
| Sales |
February 2014 |
March 2014 |
Change |
% Change |
| Single Family Home |
1230 |
1699 |
+479 |
+38% |
| Condo Townhouse |
265 |
341 |
+76 |
+29% |
| Condo Apartment |
359 |
445 |
+86 |
+24% |
| Total |
1854 |
2485 |
+631 |
+34% |
Calgary Real Estate Sales Prices:
In March, the benchmark price increased for all categories. Watch prices continue to rise until the inventory starts to rise.
| Sales Prices |
February 2014 Benchmark Price |
March 2014 Benchmark Price |
Change |
| Single Family Homes |
482,800 |
490,600 |
+7,800 |
| Condo Townhouse |
309,700 |
313,100 |
+3,400 |
| Condo Apartment |
283,400 |
287,200 |
+3,800 |
Sales Prices “Year to Date”
Year to date prices – same as above, Prices have increased in all categories. Good news if you are a homeowner and not so good news for those wanting to get into the market.
| Sales Prices | Dec 31 2013 Benchmark Price |
March 2014 Benchmark Price |
Change $ |
% Change |
| Single Family Homes |
472,200 |
490,600 |
+18,400 |
+4.0% |
| Condo Townhouse |
307,100 |
313,100 |
+6,000 |
+2.0% |
| Condo Apartment |
278,600 |
287,200 |
+$8,600 |
+3.0% |
Absorption Rate (Months of Inventory) (the inventory divided by the number of sales in the last month). What does this mean you might ask?
|
Buyer’s Market |
>4.0 |
|
Balanced Market |
Between 2.8 to 4.0 |
|
Seller’s Market |
<2.8 |
Absorption Rate: The numbers are still going down which is putting us in more of a seller’s market position and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. In March our inventory increased by 12.0% and our sales increased by 34.0% making it even a stronger market for sellers. As mentioned above competing offers are happening all over.
| Absorption Rate |
February 2014 |
March 2014 |
Change |
| Single Family Homes |
1.54 |
1.21 |
-.33 |
| Condo Townhouse |
1.22 |
1.14 |
-.08 |
| Condo Apartment |
1.88 |
1.78 |
-.10 |
| Total Calgary |
1.56 |
1.30 |
-.26 |
**Please note that these numbers do change on a community basis and more so for towns. If you would like to find stats on your community just let me know. If you have any questions about this summary, the attached stats package or any Real Estate questions please feel free to contact us.
If you know anyone else who might enjoy seeing our monthly summary please feel free to pass this on. Gord, Eric & Brent
92 Harvest Glen Rise NE Calgary T3K 4C1
March 21st, 2014Pride of ownership shows in this beautiful bungalow. Upon entry you will appreciate the vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and bay windows. Main floor features living room with fireplace, dining room. Kitchen is very functional and provides newer fridge and convection oven. Features a dining nook and a door to your beautiful south facing 2 tiered deck and large yard. Master bedroom features a 4 piece ensuite. Two other bedrooms and main bath finish off the main floor. Downstairs is fully developed with large family room, hobby room with attractive French doors, large bedroom, a smaller office/bedroom, bath and laundry room. All this located in desirable Harvest Hills which provides golf course, parks, schools, shopping and now provides easy access to Deerfoot trail and the airport.
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1201 Millrise Point SW Calgary Alberta T2Y 3W4
March 20th, 2014New listing. Beautiful, bright and open best describes this Condo. This corner unit two bedroom, two bath condo is in excellent condition and has recently seen upgrades including quality laminate flooring, light fixtures, stainless steel appliances and window coverings. Ideally located this second floor unit has no other units above. Upon entry you will enjoy the spacious layout, functional kitchen, lots of windows that provide natural light and your fireplace. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large south facing deck. Master bedroom features a 4 piece ensuite. Insuite laundry. Titled parking stall is #70. Quiet 45+ adult building. Small pets allowed with approval. Complex located a short walk to LRT Station. heck out our video tour at
27 Cimarron Vista Circle Okotoks Ab. T1S 0B1
March 19th, 2014Pride of ownership shows in the beautiful open concept Trico family home on a large lot. Many builder upgrades including 9 foot ceilings and an expanded dining nook. Main floor features Great room with fireplace, separate den, Kitchen with pantry, large island with eating bar. Dining nook is larger than most and features a patio door so you can enjoy your morning coffee on your deck. Upstairs you will find the large master bedroom with a walk in closet and a 5 piece ensuite complete with heated floors. Two additional bedrooms and a Jack & Jill bath. Upstairs also boasts a large Bonus room and laundry. Down is fully developed with Rec room, family room, large bedroom and Alle spilleautomatene hos Maxino blir levert av spillutviklerne Net Entertainment og Microgaming. a full bath. Home features central vacuum and a sound system built in. Large pie lot with space and accessibility to add RV parking. Check out our video tour at http://youtu.be/cVnDHHsqGiw MLS Listing C3605354
558 Saddlecreek Way NE Calgary Ab. T3J 4R8
March 18th, 2014Awesome new listing.
Beautiful family home backing onto the pond/reserve. Home features many upgrades with built-ins throughout. Open entrance leading to living room with fireplace. Kitchen features stainless appliances, gas stove and a large island. Dining room features more built in cabinetry and a patio door leading to your deck. Grab your morning coffee and enjoy panoramic views of the pond. Upstairs you will find the stunning master retreat with 9 foot ceilings, 5 piece ensuite and walk in closet. Finish off the upstairs with two additional bedrooms and a space for your office. Downstairs is fully developed with a large rec room casino bonus and full bath. Yard features dog run and pond. Nice location with unique views, close to ring road and shopping at Saddletowne. Click here for our video tour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJDl-W6QzQA&feature=youtu.be MLS number C3605171
