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Great family home in the community of Douglasdale

Published September 3, 2020

Easy access from Deerfoot Trail to 309 Douglasbank Court SE

You can own this spacious family home in Douglasdale – a desired location in southeast Calgary. Features include:

Large living/dining room
Massive kitchen with stainless steel appliances, corner pantry, lots of cupboards, centre island, breakfast nook
Family room with wood burning fireplace off the kitchen
Main floor laundry & 2 pc. bathroom finish off the main level
Open staircase upper level – 3 bedrooms, 4 pc. main bathroom, master including walk-in closet, pc. ensuite, loft overlooing lower level & front entry
Lower level awaits future development
Double attached garage and pie-shaped landscaped yard
Located across from small green space, moments from pathways, shopping

More pics, info & price: https://billbrandsma.com/new-listings/309-douglasbank-court-se/

Call Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-606-1765 today. We specialize in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Calgary 2020 Fall Market Outlook

Published August 27, 2020

Canadian housing market expected to remain active for the remainder of 2020 due to pent-up demand and low inventory levels, say RE/MAX brokers and agents

“A 3% increase is expected in Calgary, Alberta for the remainder of the year.”

Article courtesy of blog.remax.ca/canadian-housing-market-outlook/

Should we have a re-sale inspection or not?

Published August 19, 2020

Before a serious buyer makes an offer on your home, he may want to have a professional home inspector check your house from top to bottom. The option of hiring a professional home inspector is open to you, the seller, as well.

An inspection in advance of putting your home on the market is a good idea. It will allow you ample time to fix the things that you may not have known about, ultimately allowing you to ask for and receive a better price for your home.

Providing a pre-inspection may also reassure prospective buyers that no major surprises are in store. Better you find them and take care of them before an inspector hired by a potential buyer discovers them!

If you need a referral to a quality inspector, contact Bill Brandsma Real Estate, specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area. Call 403-606-1765.

Immaculate attached bi-level — 5816 Bowwater Crescent NW

Published August 11, 2020

Located one block from the Bow River pathway system and Shouldice Park, this home offers:

Cozy living room
Bright kitchen with large eating area with sliding doors to front deck
2 bedrooms up
4 pc. bathroom
Lower level suite (nonconforming) offers 2 bedrooms, 4 pc. bathroom, kitchen & living room
Large windows in the basement
Laundry room located on the entrance level; used by both units
Private backyard with double detached garage
New concrete pad out front for extra parking
Furnace, hot water tank and electric panel all replaced in 2013; roof replace in 2011

Don’t miss out on this great starter home or rental property!

More pics, info & price: https://billbrandsma.com/new-listings/5816-bowwater-cr-nw/

Call Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-606-1765 today. We specialize in Calgary and the surrounding area.

July 2020 Calgary Real Estate Stats

Published August 6, 2020

If you like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Calgary real estate market so that you can make informed decisions, click the link below for an excellent overview of CREB’s 2020 summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics.

“Detached and semi-detached home sales rise, but economic uncertainty remains.”

https://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Housing_Statistics/07_2020_Calgary_Monthly_Short_Summary.pdf?la=en

For more information about the current market or for details about the Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-606-1765.

Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Home prices relatively stable on year-over-year basis

Published July 30, 2020

“The Calgary real estate market provided many stories in the second quarter of 2020, from a drastic year-over-year drop in sales in April to an almost full year-over-year recovery in June.”

Finally, some optimistic news. Read on https://bit.ly/3g8OXAC

Article by Myke Thomas for Calgary Herald

Welcome to 208 Glamorgan Place SW

Published July 22, 2020

Top-to-bottom fully renovated bi-level home in the community of Glamorgan

This home is a gem and must viewed to be appreciated. Features include:

Large open kitchen with island & huge eating area with access to rear deck
Bright living room with mountain view
2 bedrooms up, the master with walk-in closet, 3 pc. bathroom the second with walk-in closet
Main floor 4 pc. bathroom
Lower level offers 2 extra bedrooms, 3 pc. bathroom, large family room with wood burning fireplace and laundry room
Landscaped yard is newly fenced and has a double detached insulated garage

All renos have been done with top quality materials and craftsmanship including:

New kitchen with granite counters
New stainless appliances
Hardwood floors throughout
3 new bathrooms
New furnace, new hot water tank, new electrical panel
New back deck
New roof, some new windows, new hardy-board siding exterior

Steps to large park with playground area and ball diamonds. Just move in and enjoy…

More pics, info & price: https://billbrandsma.com/new-listings/208-glamorgan-place-sw/

Call Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-606-1765 today. We specialize in Calgary and the surrounding area.

June 2020 Calgary Real Estate Stats

Published July 16, 2020

If you like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Calgary real estate market so that you can make informed decisions, click the link below for an excellent overview of CREB’s 2020 summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics.

Sales activity in June continued to trend up from the previous month

“Recent price declines, easing mortgage rates and early easing of social restrictions are likely contributing to the better-than-expected sales this month,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.

https://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Housing_Statistics/City_of_Calgary_Report.pdf?la=en

For more information about the current market or for details about the Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-606-1765.

Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.

6+ acres of paradise bordering the Little Red River

Published July 8, 2020

Located one hour from Calgary, this beautiful slice of recreation property is located at the end of a dead end road. Enjoy it now while you make plans for a future home or cottage. The property offers a combination of large spruce, poplar and some clearings with views. Imagine fishing and swimming with friends and family…ahhh, the peace & quiet of paradise

More pics, info & price: https://billbrandsma.com/new-listings/6-acres-of-peaceful-paradise/

Call Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-606-1765 today. We specialize in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Another Canada Day is virtually right around the corner

Published June 29, 2020

What are we celebrating anyway?

Canada Day celebrates the birthday of Canada. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act – formerly known as the British North America Act.

This year we should take a moment to appreciate our country and the unity and strength we have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there have been serious social and economic costs, our adherence to the restrictions put in place have made a difference. Let’s keep it going…

Happy Birthday Canada!