Summer cleaning can be easy and economical!

Published August 26, 2018

Make your house sparkle in minutes using simple, cost-effective all-natural products. Natural do-it-yourself cleaning solutions are more environmentally friendly than commercial alternatives. Make simple, gentle eco-friendly recipes using everyday household products.

Your house doesn’t have to smell of chemicals to be clean! Try these 4 common household items https://bit.ly/2obIqeR

Inspection or no inspection?

Published August 20, 2018

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 403-253-5678.

804 Hunterhaven Road NW – perfect handyman opportunity

Published August 14, 2018

Attention…priced to sell!

1300 sq ft bungalow requires some updating but in a superb location on large corner lot

Features include:

large living room
spacious kitchen with separate
eating area
4 pc. main bathroom
3 bedrooms; master has 2 pc. ensuite
lower level awaits your personal touch
new metal roof
carport
located close to schools, shopping and public transit

More pics, info & price: https://billbrandsma.com/listings/159-804-hunterhaven-road-nw-/

Call Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-932-4433 – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Making your home look it’s best to increase its sale price

Published August 9, 2018

Did you know that when you’re preparing your home for sale it’s critical to look at it through potential buyers’ eyes? It’s true. If you look at your home this way, you can potentially not only improve your property’s curb appeal, but you can potentially increase the the sale price of your home.

Who wouldn’t want the highest possible price?!

Don’t turn buyers off, turn them on! By implementing effective strategies for cleaning, repairing, decluttering and neutralizing every room you’ll provide a crisp, clean slate to help potential buyers see themselves in the space – in fact, you’ll help them imagine themselves in their home!

It doesn’t have to take a ton of cash to meet your objectives; a little organization and some elbow grease will do the trick.

Get started on your mission today. It’ll definitely be worth the effort! For more tips, contact Bill.

Bill Brandsma Real Estate, specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area. Call 403-606-1765 today.

Great opportunity for investors!

Published August 1, 2018

26 ST SW, Killarney/Glengarry, Calgary, Alberta

This prime 75 x 125 ft lot 2025 at is one of the last lots of this size in neighbourhood.

Features of this immaculate fully developed 1500 sq ft bungalow include:

bright kitchen w/ eating bar & sliding doors to rear deck
large living room/dining room
main floor den
original hardwood floors on the main
3 bedrooms up
updated 4 pc. bathroom
lower level offers a fully self-contained, separate entrance,
one-bedroom suite
extra storage & laundry area
single detached garage

This home is located directly across from a city park and is situated on a park-like setting. Lot could be split into 1 – 2 – or 3 parcels.

More pics, info & price: https://billbrandsma.com/listings/161-2025-26-st-sw-killarneygleng/

Call Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-932-4433 – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Home hunting this summer?

Published July 24, 2018

For most Canadians, owning their own home is a life-long dream. It brings with it pride of ownership, security and the feeling of control over which improvements are made and how much they cost. There’s also the chance your home will increase in value, making it a sound financial, as well as a lifestyle investment.

When buying a home, you have to juggle three important factors — your prospective home’s location, style and cost.

Location – your choice of location depends primarily on where you work and whether you want to commute, and also on your family lifestyle. Some real estate representatives suggest that, if you’re considering the future resale value of your home, it’s wiser to buy a modest home in the best neighborhood you can afford than the most expensive home in a modest neighborhood.

Style – when trying to decide what style of home to buy, it’s a good idea to draw up a master list of all the features you want your new home to have. Try to be honest about what you’re looking for. Your vision will likely change based on what’s available in your price range.

Cost – your goal may be to buy a single family detached home in an urban neighborhood for $400,000, but you may have to settle for two out of three. An urban semi-detached home may be available for your price, or you may need to look in the suburbs for the price and style you want.

If you are thinking of making a move, or just curious about the real estate trends in a specific area, please feel free to contact us any time at 403-606-1765 or email bill@billbrandsma.com. It is our pleasure to help you.

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

Calgary June Monthly Stats

Published July 16, 2018

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 2018 summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics:

Weak sales activity in Calgary and beyond continued into June. Learn more:

http://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 403-932-4433.

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

Stunning 2-storey in pristine showhome condition

Published July 9, 2018

18 West Ranch Road in Southwest Calgary

This one-owner home is situated on a beautiful, private landscaped yard with mature trees. Features include:

large front entry
9 ft. ceilings on main floor
beautiful kitchen with island and maple cabinetry
large living room with fireplace and bright eating area
large bonus room on second level
3 bedrooms
5 pc. bathroom
master includes 4 pc. ensuite and walk-in closet
developed basement with large windows, family room, games area, fourth bedroom, 3 pc. ensuite
double insulated attached garage

Searching for a new home this summer?

You will be hard pressed to find a home in this move-in condition just steps from parks and shopping.

More pics, info & price call Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-932-4433 – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.

Calgary Stampede July 6-15, 2018

Published July 3, 2018

Celebrating 106 years of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!

Join us at the parade Friday July 6th, 2018 with this year’s Grand Marshal Olympic snowboarder Mark McMorris. The parade procession through downtown Calgary streets is the annual kick-off to the Calgary Stampede. It begins at 8:55 am, but head down to the parade route early to ensure you get a great viewing spot.

For 10 days it’s a citywide celebration of true western hospitality in a party atmosphere!

So much to see and do…

The Calgary Stampede has grown into one of the world’s richest rodeos, one of Canada’s largest festivals and a significant tourist attraction for the city.

The Stampede attracts over one million visitors per year and features an exciting parade, thrilling rodeos, the midway, concerts, stage shows, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing, First Nations exhibitions and so much more…

Don’t miss out! Head downtown to the parade Friday morning and on to the Stampede grounds for some foot-stomping, heart-pounding action and a truly memorable experience.

For event information visit www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/attractions/parade/watch-parade

Considering buying in Calgary? Have a house for sale?

Published June 25, 2018

Buying and selling a home is a complex process any time, requiring real estate expertise to ensure the transaction is completed competently and professionally. A Realtor will help you wade through all the questions, uncertainties and possibilities.

When you choose Bill Brandsma Real Estate you will have over 25 years sales experience working for you. The skills and knowledge we’ve acquired over the years allows us to handle all your needs in the professional manner today’s market demands. We will guide you smoothly through any and all real estate processes with honesty, efficiency, knowledge and genuine care.

At Bill Brandsma Real Estate, we welcome any questions or concerns about Calgary’s housing market, interest rates, the housing forecast and more. Get in touch at 403-606-1765.

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