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City of Calgary, Oct. 1, 2021 – Residential sales totalled 2,162 in September, nearing the record high for the month recorded in 2005. Further gains in new listings likely supported some of the sales growth that occurred this month.

“While sales activity in the fall tends to be slower than in the spring months, the continued strong sales are likely being driven by consumers who were unable to transact earlier in the year when supply levels had not yet adjusted to demand,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie. “The market continues to favour the seller, but conditions are not as tight as they were earlier this year.” 

After hibernating all winter long we all get antsy for some sunshine & a fresh start. Personally, spring time makes me anxious to get my home in order every single year. I am more motivated to declutter and take on pesky tasks that I have been putting off all winter to watch Netflix in my free time; such as cleaning my home office.

Now that we are deep into spring and warmer days are imminent ask yourself the following, have you power raked your grass, fertilized, decluttered the yard from dead plants, weeds & dog doo? The list goes on and on!

We all have our own ‘to do’ lists but there are a few items we may all be forgetting about;
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The housing market is a competitive place. We want your home to be the showstopper on the runway. Dressing your home up for the sale helps maximize the value of your home and brings you one step closer to your final goal – a successful sale. Here are a few tips that can help you get your home ready for its big debut on to the market.

Conquer First Impressions

They say never judge a book by its cover, but unfortunately consumers across the board can’t resist a good first impression. Ensure your walkways are swept & shovelled where necessary, your grass cut, your trees and shrubs pruned, and your entry is clear & inviting.  Another trick is to try keeping your porch lights on longer in the evenings in case potential buyers are driving by to scout the home. Continue reading →