Perhaps the timing’s right for a home restoration project

“According to CREB, issues surrounding the price differential of oil, falling global energy prices and a lack of pipeline access are affecting employment opportunities and consumer confidence in the city. In addition, stricter lending conditions and higher interest rates are also negatively affecting sales.”  – Amanda Stephenson, Calgary Herald Updated: January 30, 2019

Yes, oil prices have dropped, jobs have been lost and projects have been put on hold, but this is a normal course of events when you live in a resource based economy. Sounds disillusioning currently, but as always, it’s not all doom & gloom as the silver lining in Calgary is it’s resilient market.

Meantime, spring is just around the corner! If you’re hoping to sell sometime in the next little while, perhaps while waiting for housing prices to recover it would be the best time to consider a home enhancement project.

Head out for some inspiring tips and ideas at this year’s Calgary Home & Garden Show. It runs from February 28 – March 3, 2014 at at the BMO Centre & Corral Stampede Park. Hundreds of exhibitors, retailers and industry experts showcase products and tips for anything and everything pertaining to home improvement, organization and renovation.

Bill Brandsma Real Estate welcomes any questions or concerns about the best ROI reno ideas, housing trends, interest rates, the housing forecast etc. Call 403-606-1765.