Have You Had Trouble Selling Your Calgary Home This Year?

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.

We've talked to a lot of homeowners who are wondering why their home failed to sell in the spring and summer months. There are many reasons why this might have happened, so we're here to give you some tips on how you can turn your luck around.

It's likely that you overpriced your home. After gathering statistics for the spring and summer months, we found that 26% fewer homes were sold at or above list price in the summer than in the spring. This means, as the year has progressed, we've seen fewer multiple offer situations that typically drive home prices up.

We have some quick tips for you if you have had trouble selling in this changing Calgary real estate market:

-Reset your price expectations. It's important to check recent sales in your area. That way, you know what buyers are willing to pay for a home like yours in today's market.

-Revisit your goals. You may need to restructure your mortgage to get your desired results. You may not be able to get a cheaper one, but could potentially secure better terms. 

-Speak with an agent. We can help you determine what it is about your home that's preventing it from being sold. We'll give you advice on how to navigate this changing market so you can get your home sold for a desirable price.

These tips should help bring your current selling troubles to an end. If you would like more advice or would like to discuss another real estate topic, don't hesitate to give us a call. We are always available to be your Calgary real estate resource. 

What is Your Calgary Home Worth in Today's Market?

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.

The Calgary market is always fluctuating - what your home is worth today may be very different next week. Also, real estate is hyper-local, so conditions vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. So what is the best way to determine the value of your home? There are many online resources available to you, and those vary in quality and accuracy. You can also have an appraiser come out and take a look at your home - there are many good ones in the area who have a wealth of experience. 

While these aren't bad ways to find your home value, if you're serious about selling your home, your best option is to talk to a Calgary real estate expert. Because we have access to information and resources no one else does, we are your best source for accurate and up-to-date information on listings and market conditions. 

If you are planning on selling, we need to meet so we can look at different strategies to effectively market your home. If you are planning on buying, we can help you find the dream home you've always wanted. Simply give us a call or shoot us an email - we're always available to assist you.

Top 5 Things To Know About Calgary Real Estate for Summer 2014

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.

I have some good news for those of you looking to buy or sell a home in Calgary in the coming months: The market is back to normal!

With a smaller inventory than last year, we've sold more homes. Additionally, the average home price is up by 10%. 

This is important for Calgary homeowners, because your home value is going up and you know it will be continue to appreciate.

If you have considered buying there is simply no better time. The number of listings has doubled since earlier this year, meaning there is a wide selection of homes available. You have more choices, so you no longer have to fight over a home that isn't exactly what you need.

Here are the 5 things to consider when buying or selling a Calgary home this summer:

1. The market is back to normal. This means there aren't as many multiple offer situations as there were at this time last year and buyers aren't being forced to settle for homes that are less than ideal.
2. Average sales price is up. Now is the time to get the maximum value for your home.
3. Low interest rates. With rates still at historic lows, financing your home is very affordable.
4. Healthy demand. If your home is priced right and looks great, we have plenty of buyers.
5. Don't always trust the media. With all the conflicting information out there, it's difficult to know which is accurate. Often, market data is months old and no longer relevant.

As you can see, we have ideal conditions for both selling your home at top value and buying a home that accommodates your needs.

I'd be happy to guide you through the buying and selling process. 

As always, reach out to me with any questions you may have about the Calgary market!

Calgary Real Estate Market Update- Spring 2014

If you're looking to buy a home in Calgary or surrounding areas, click here for a full home search. If you're looking to sell and curious about the market value of your home, click here for a free Home Value Report. Please feel free to contact me at (403) 701-8998 for a free real estate buying or selling consultation to answer any of your questions.

Calgary Real Estate Market Update

I want to continually educate my clients in order for them to make the best real estate decisions possible. Because of this, I have prepared a market analysis for the Calgary real estate market.As many of you may know, when homes come onto the market in Calgary they tend to sell quickly and the numbers I'm looking at prove that.

• Sales are up by 15-18% compared to last year.

• The average sale price for Calgary homes increased by 8-10% from last year.

Three factors that are influencing the market here are:

• A strong inflow of people moving to Calgary over the last few years.
• Really good employment rate here in Calgary
• Very tight rental market.

With that being said, here's my advice to Calgary home buyers: Do your homework before you start looking for properties; know what you can afford, and hire a professional who knows what you're looking for. 

If you're selling a home in Calgary: Do your homework to come up with an accurate home price. You will probably need to hire a real estate agent to do this so that you can get the best price for your home, and to ensure that it does not sit on the market and lose value.

Hopefully all of this information has been valuable to you. If you have any further questions about the Calgary real estate market, please give me a call or send me an email. I am always here to help!