Celebrate Alberta’s Heritage Day
There are plenty of fun things to do with your family and friends this long weekend in Calgary.
Many families visit Heritage Park and take a trip back through time, while others take in the festivities at Prince’s Island Park or at the Inglewood Sunfest.
Enjoy all the fabulous Music Fests, Shakespeare by the Bow or even a visit to our local museums. Fort Calgary, won’t disappoint. It celebrates Alberta’s Heritage Day with interpretive tours, movies, crafts, face paintings, a treasure hunt and genealogy presentations. Something for everyone!
For more information see August Long Weekend Activity Guide
River Bank Beauty
Here’s your opportunity to own a great piece of land!
1.4 acre gem is nestled on the banks of the Little Red River in a park-like setting with mature trees and hunting and fishing right out the door.
This 1650 sq ft immaculate, fully developed bungalow is a beautiful home offering a large living room with wood burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings, large bright kitchen with island, eating area with access to the patio, master bedroom with lots of closet space and access to the 5 pc bathroom, and much, much more…must be viewed to be appreciated.
Click here for photos and full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/81-river-bank-beauty/
NEW LISTING! 99 Covepark Place NE
This bright, spacious home features vaulted ceilings and boasts a large living room, gourmet kitchen with lots of cupboards, counter space, centre island and large eating area.
The upper level has a large master bedroom with full ensuite including jacuzzi tub, walk-in closet, a 2nd large bedroom and 4 pc. main bathroom. The third level is a walk-out and has a large family room, 3rd bedroom/office and 4 pc. bathroom. The lower level awaits your development.
Located on a quiet Place within a block from 2 schools, this beautiful 4-level split is fully fenced, beautifully landscaped, has a rear deck for entertaining, a covered porch, and much more!
Click here for photos and full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/88-99-covepark-place-ne/
June 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats
“…sales compared to new listings and standing inventory started returning to more balanced levels…”
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/June_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.
Having Difficulty with your mortgage payments?
If you’re struggling to make your mortgage payments because you or a family member has lost a job or you’re just having trouble making ends meet due to other financial issues, the best solution is to find out how you can work with your lender.
Here’s some excellent mortgage payment advice from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/co_005.cfm
Don’t let these temporary problems overwhelm you! Take those initial steps to resolve the problem and you’ll be able to relax in no time.
For more information contact Bill Brandsma at 403-932-4433.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
May 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats
“Calgary’s housing inventory was on the rise once again…”
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/May_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.
Planning your weekend?
The City of Calgary has more than 8,000 hectares of parkland and natural areas, as well as 800 km of pathways.
Check out some of Calgary’s most beautiful parks, gardens and green spaces and get out there and enjoy some Vitamin D and all the fun, family-friendly sports and recreation activities over the summer!
http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/All-city-parks.aspx
Need to sell your home quickly?
A REALTOR can speed the selling process in many ways!
The key to selling quickly and getting top dollar is exposure. The more people who see your home, the sooner you will find a willing buyer.
How do you get the most exposure?
A REALTOR has access to the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). This service, a computerized system operated by the local real estate board, compiles information about listed properties in the area and makes it accessible to member companies. As a result, when a REALTOR lists your home, REALTORS from other companies learn about your home and try to match it with buyers with whom they are working. These buyers may include people from out-of-town who are trying to relocate to your area.
A REALTOR can speed the selling process in other ways:
- By specializing in real estate, a REALTOR knows market values and can therefore
help you set a competitive price for your home. - A REALTOR can free you from the hassles associated with showing your home
and screen out people who are merely curious. - A REALTOR is objective when negotiating with buyers and experienced in reading
the fine print of contracts. - By staying on top of the mortgage market, a REALTOR may know how to wade
through financing tangles and clinch a sale. - Selling a home is not something that anyone can do in their off-hours. It’s a
specialized service best handled by a professional. Best handled by a REALTOR.
Contact Bill Brandsma today! He will provide a free market evaluation of your home and property so you get an accurate idea of current market value before you sell.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate, specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Call 403-932-4433.
Effective Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Sale
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!
Check out Creb’s Home Staging Checklist – Making Your Home Look its Best for some great tips. 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 403-932-4433 today.
JUST LISTED!
Gorgeous 3 level attached home in West Hillhurst
Great floor plan perfect for urban professionals!
Beautiful kitchen with top of the line appliances, large island & large eating area, cozy living room with great views of downtown, upper level offers 2 large bedrooms, 4 pc. bath and 4 pc ensuite in master & much more. walk to the river, bike paths to downtown and shopping, transit just a few steps away!
Click here for photos and full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/79-93-20-street-nw/