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/
April 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats
“new listings increased = inventory gains across all sectors = market imbalance”
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/April_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.
Home for Sale, Rural Foothills MD Alberta
54 Ranchers Hill Road
Excellent location in the Priddis area this home is 15 minutes to Calgary and the new South Health Campus.
4700 sq. ft. custom built walkout boasts gourmet custom cabinetry kitchen with top of the line appliances, large island/eating bar, 9 ft. ceilings, beautiful hardwood, slate and upgraded berber flooring, a 2-sided fireplace which separates the great room and the kitchen eating area, developed basement, beautiful landscaping and much, much more!
Click link to view photos and for full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/80-54-ranchers-hill-road/
Curious to know more? Call 403-932-4433 for details.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
JUST LISTED Mountain View County!
River Bank Beauty! Spacious 1650 sq ft immaculate fully developed bungalow located 1 hour NW of Calgary on Highway #22. Large vegetable garden, mature trees and relaxing fire pit area right along the bank of the river. Hunting and fishing right out the door. This property must be viewed to be appreciated!
Click link to view photos and for full listing info: https://billbrandsma.com/listings-2/81-river-bank-beauty/
For more details call 403-932-4433.
Bill Brandsma Real Estate – specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area.
March 2016 Calgary Real Estate Stats
“home prices declined further in March…”
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/March_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.
How’s your curbside appeal?
Spring’s arrived and it’s time to start thinking about the exterior of your home again!
For a beautiful lush lawn this season, check with your local garden store and mark the calendar for the best times to weed and feed your yard.
For more tips, contact Bill!
Bill Brandsma Real Estate, specializing in Calgary and the surrounding area. Call 403-932-4433 today.