We’ve joined forces with RE/MAX!

Bill Brandsma has recently made the move to join the RE/MAX team in Cochrane, Alberta, a great decision for his real estate practice.

Bill already has over 25 years sales experience and is one of the most successful and sought after Realtors in Calgary and the surrounding area. RE/MAX is a professional and progressive real estate company that has become an industry leader around the world. By combining Bill’s skills and knowledge that he’s acquired over the years with the latest tools and technology at RE/MAX, Bill will provide his clients with even more extraordinary results.

Whether buying or selling your home Bill will guide you smoothly through any and all real estate processes with honesty, efficiency, knowledge and genuine care.

Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area. To get in touch, call Bill at 403-932-4433.

Without them there would be no freedom

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On Friday November 11, 2016 we pay tribute and remember those members
of the armed forces – some who selflessly sacrificed their own precious lives in the
line of duty — who have served their nation in war, in armed conflict, and in the
effort of sustaining world peace.

Past, present and future we salute those who have served and those who continue
to serve at home and overseas. Without them there would be no freedom.

44 Barber Street NW, Langdon

Great Home. Great Location. Great value!

This beautiful family home is a fully finished 2-storey featuring a large front entry, main floor den and large great room, a large sunny bright kitchen with an island and large eating nook with deck access to a private backyard. The upper level offers a large bonus room with vaulted ceiling, 3 bedrooms, 4 pc. bath and the master has a full 4 pc. ensuite.

This family-friendly home sits on a huge landscaped lot with a large deck, hot tub and a handy storage shed. Great access to Calgary and much, much more. Must be viewed to be appreciated. Priced to Sell!

Click here for photos and full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/90-44-barber-street-nw-langdon/

Curious to know more? Call 403-932-4433 for details.

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

As the saying goes, spring forward, fall back…

Winter is only weeks away and freezing cold nights aren’t the only major change winter brings. Sunrise and sunset will be an hour earlier so that there’s more light in the morning.

Daylight savings time will end with a “fall back” to standard time on Sunday November 6, at 2 a.m.

“Daylight Savings Time” is a way of making better use of the daylight in the evenings by setting the clocks forward one hour during the longer days of summer, and back again in the fall.

So, don’t forget to turn back your clocks this weekend and enjoy that extra hour of sleep Saturday night!

October 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats

“Sales activity rose across all product types in comparison to last year”…

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 summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics:

http://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Statistics_Package/2016/October_2016.pdf

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.

Calculate Your Required Down Payment Under The New Canadian Rules

Down PaymentAs of February 14, 2016, new federal rules require larger down payments on some home purchases. If you’re a first-time buyer buying property less than $500,000, nothing changes. Over $500,000 however, there are changes that will definitely affect down payments.

If you’re uncertain about what the changes will mean for you and your family, have a look at this Royal Bank infographic to discover more:

https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/calculate-your-required-down-payment-under-the-new-canadian-rules/

For more information about the current market or for details about the new mortgage rules, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-932-4433.

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

Mortgage rules: What do the changes mean?

On Monday Ottawa announced new rules aimed at making it harder to get a mortgage.

New Federal Mortgage RulesThe federal government is instituting significant changes to Canada’s mortgage rules aimed at ensuring homeowners will survive an increase in interest rates. (File/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Read full article: http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/mortgage-rules-what-do-the-changes-mean-1.3102794

For more information about the current market or for details about the new mortgage rules, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-932-4433.

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

Time to Change Your Furnace Filters

Clean or change the filter on your furnace regularly so that it will run more efficiently.

To keep your furnace working at its optimal performance you need to either change or clean your furnace filter on a regular basis. Furnace filters that become clogged with dirt and dust particles don’t clean air efficiently and force your furnace to work harder. Not to mention that dirty filters can increase operating costs and affect the life and efficiency of heating and air conditioning equipment.

If the filter is reusable, remove it, wash down with a hose and then re-insert. Otherwise, you’ll want to replace it with a new one. Always invest in the best filter you can afford after considering your furnace requirements. Not only will it clean your household air better, it may not need to be replaced as frequently as a cheaper model.

Check back in the months ahead for more household tips!

September 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats

Detached prices stabilize in soft market…

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 summary of Calgary’s residential monthly statistics:

http://www.creb.com/-/media/Public/CREBcom/Statistics_Package/2016/September_2016.pdf

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.

2016 Leaf & Pumpkin Composting Program

This year’s Leaf & Pumpkin Composting Program will run from Saturday September 24 to Sunday November 6, 2016.

During this program residents can recycle their bagged leaves and pumpkins by taking them to a leaf and pumpkin composting drop-off location. Composting leaves and pumpkins is an easy way to keep material out of the landfills and is one of the many ways people can reduce waste, reuse and recycle.

Brown bags are best!

Residents are encouraged to use paper yard waste bags, available at many local yard and garden retailers. They are:

1. Better for the environment

Because these bags are made of paper, they are completely compostable along with the leaves and pumpkins, leaving no waste behind. Plastic bags are not compostable and are unfit for recycling after the contents are removed, so all that plastic ends up in the landfill.

2. More efficient

City workers can put paper yard waste bags straight into the compost rows without the additional step of opening the bags and removing the contents.

Seasonal drop-off locations have been set up around Calgary. Drop-off Locations »

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