All the updates are done, just move in!
2707 49 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta
This completely renovated bungalow is located in the heart of Glenbrook. Features include an open concept layout with a bright living room/dining room, and new hardwood floors throughout the main level. The entire house has been freshly painted and the kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, an island and stainless appliances. Fully landscaped with a fenced yard and a double detached garage.
Great location backing onto Calgary Christian School, steps to Optimist Park and transit. Learn more https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/63-2707-49-st-sw/
Get in touch with Bill Brandsma Real Estate at 403-932-4433 – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Live in a quiet retreat full time or on weekends
16 Upper Ridgeland Estates, Mountain View County, Alberta
Located 2 miles west of Water Valley in the Upper Ridgelands is where you will find this quiet 3.27 acre retreat. Nestled in the spruce trees is this 1400 sq. ft. one and a half storey walkout cedar home. Features of this home include large kitchen with eating area, cozy living room with wood burning fireplace and built in book shelves, small sun room area with lots of windows to the west….
Great value for this property…learn more https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/64-16-upper-ridgeland-estates-wat/
August 2015 Calgary Real Estate Stats
Higher inventories in some segments
“…resale housing market recorded decrease in sales activity…”
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/CREBcomOld/Statistics_Package/2015/August_2015.pdf
For more information about the current market or for details about the August Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-253-5678.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Is your home exterior looking a little tired these days?
Freshen it up with a “siding” facelift!
Siding allows you to change both the colour and texture providing an instant and dramatic change that will take years off your home’s appearance while adding new personality to its exterior.
Vinyl siding offers a variety of benefits making it the perfect option for home exteriors:
- it is available in a diverse selection of colours, textures and profiles, i.e. you can choose a grainy texture and colour to look just like wood
- it is extremely flexible and durable and has the ability to withstand elements such as high winds, intense sunshine, rain and snow
- it is lightweight and one of the easiest exterior claddings to install
- it is cost effective – available in different styles designed to fit different budgets
- it is very easy to maintain – in fact, almost maintenance free! – hose it down every now and again to keep it clean
If your home is looking a little weathered and worn these days, or you feel it just needs an updated look, consider revitalizing it with quality lifetime siding. It’s beauty and aesthetic benefits will breathe new life into your home while providing great curb appeal!
For more tips to improve your home’s market value, feel free to contact Bill Brandsma at 403-253-5678.
FREE Home & Property Evaluation
Bill Brandsma knows property values!
By utilizing the right tools, Bill can assess what your property is valued at today and provide you with the most accurate home evaluation.
Some of the issues that Bill will advise you on with your FREE Home & Property Evaluation are:
- How to sell your home for maximum dollar in today’s market
- Current financing options
- About building inspections
- Financing questions like whether you should refinance or get a new mortgage
- Tips that will help you save thousands buying a home
- Low cost repairs that could instantly increase the value of your home
- Additional fees to keep in mind when selling
Now’s the perfect time to find out what your property’s worth. Save yourself time and money by using this FREE service!
Bill Brandsma Real Estate, specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area. Call 403-253-5678 today.
Struggling to understand today’s housing market?
As always in uncertain times there is much speculation about the economy, employment rates, and the housing market, to name a few. With oil prices taking a beating in 2015 this has certainly been the case in Alberta, and specifically the Calgary real estate market. Despite the many doomsayers during challenging times, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. The following excerpts from credible sources in their respective areas of expertise indicate that yes, we’re feeling the pinch, but prices still haven’t crashed and it’s not the end of times, as some would have you believe!
Of interest…
- “Calgary’s housing market continues to withstand the slowdown in the oil patch, with home prices rising 0.14 per cent from last July. Calgary prices sit 0.7-per-cent lower than their peak in November, but have rebounded slightly after bottoming out in April.” Tamsin McMahon – Real Estate Reporter with Globe and Mail
- According to the BMO Economics research note released yesterday (August 14, 2015) ”Calgary home prices “are effectively flat lining, not correcting more sharply as some feared.”
- An RBC Economics Report states in a Monthly Housing Market Update for August 14, 2015 states:”A gradual recovery in oil sensitive markets became more evident in July with home resales rising relative to June in Calgary and Edmonton (after pausing in Calgary and taking a step back in Edmonton in the previous month). A jump in new listings in both regions accompanied the sales advance, helping to ease the demand-supply conditions, notably for Calgary, where market conditions remain tilted in favour of sellers. Down-ward price pressures still remained contained in Calgary with the MLS HPI remaining unchanged on a month-to-month basis; however, annual price growth slowed to only 0.1% from 0.5% in June.”
- “Sales (demand) so far in August are below historical averages, but then again, so are new listings (inventory). It’s very much a subdued but balanced market.” Calgary Real Estate Review – Mike Fotiou, Associate Broker with First Place Realty
If you’re looking to buy or sell but are feeling confused an uncertain about the Calgary real estate market, call Bill Brandsma at 403-253-5678. He’s experienced, knowledgeable, committed, and ready to answer any questions you may have.
July 2015 Calgary Real Estate Stats
Stable inventories…market remains balanced
“…no change to the month-over-month price…”
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/CREBcomOld/Statistics_Package/2015/July_2015.pdf
For more information about the current market or for details about the July Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-253-5678.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Heritage Day in Alberta
Heritage Day is celebrated in Alberta on the first Monday of August each year. In 2015, Heritage Day falls on Monday August 3. Perfect, another summer long weekend ; )
Although it is not a statutory holiday, and businesses can choose whether or not to recognize the day as a general holiday, many Calgarians use this day as an optional holiday to celebrate the province’s heritage.
There are plenty of fun things to do with your family and friends.
If you love the outdoors, you may want to use the long weekend to go on a camping trip, a hiking tour, an afternoon stroll on our city’s fantastic pathways, a trip to the zoo, or even just a quiet retreat.
Many families visit Heritage Park and take a trip back through time, while others take in the festivities at Prince’s Island Park. A visit to the local museums, such as 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!
Or maybe you prefer the indoors and that’s OK too! There are tons of things from which to choose. You can play board games at home, catch a movie, walk the mall, enjoy a concert, or even have a blast learning at the Science Centre.
For those who just love to kick back you could share a chat over a special coffee, or enjoy a leisurely meal at your favourite hangout. Whatever you do, celebrate in style…
We wish everyone a safe & enjoyable Heritage Day long weekend.
Understanding Your Local Housing Market
It’s true that 2015 has been a challenging year for the Calgary housing market due to the economic shifts, but the Calgary Housing Market Outlook forecast says the market is showing signs of stability and is not as bad as some believed it would be.
By understanding the housing market, you’ll have a better sense of what, where and when to buy.
Buying a home is an important lifestyle and investment decision. You want to buy at the best price possible. You want your monthly payments to be as affordable as possible. You want your home to increase in value as much as possible.
To make sure all that happens, it’s important to look beyond your individual purchase before you buy. You need to look at larger market conditions. What’s happening around you (house price trends, mortgage rate movements, new home construction) will have an influence on your purchase. The more you know the more control you have.
In a buyer’s market, the number of homes available for sale exceeds the demand, so prices will either stabilize or drop. With fewer buyers and more homes, you not only have more options to choose from, you also have greater negotiating leverage. You have more time to look for the right home and you can evaluate the choices without feeling pressure to act too quickly.
Another major influence on your decision to buy is the mortgage interest rate. What rates are available now? Will they drop in the immediate future? Will they rise? If so, by how much?
So many questions and things to consider!
If you’re struggling to understand today’s housing market or having difficulty moving forward because the details of buying or selling a home seem overwhelming, give Bill Brandsma a call at 403-253-5678 or email bill@billbrandsma.com.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate — experienced, knowledgeable, committed, and ready to guide you smoothly through any and all real estate processes.
June 2015 Calgary Real Estate Stats
Conditions remain relatively stable
“…minimal pressure on home prices…”
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/Statistics%20Package/2015/June%202015.pdf
For more information about the current market or for details about the June Calgary Real Estate Monthly Statistics, get in touch with Bill Brandsma at 403-253-5678.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.