I was doing a little office cleaning the other day, rearranging files and purging when I came to a a stack of files that were ready to be shredded.  These consisted of failed real estate transactions. Could be many reasons such as offer not accepted, conditions not waived.  But the biggest surprise to me was just how many files there were.  Files that I spent a lot of time on. Time would  have included setting up showing, taking clients to view, writing offers to say nothing of my gas, lunch or ... Full Article...

Where to buy: Top 10 cities Jesse Kinos-Goodin, Financial Post • Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 When investing in real estate, sometimes it’s necessary to look beyond your own backyard. The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), a national organization of investors, has compiled what it says are the top 10 Canadian cities in which to invest. Few are major cities and some are surprising. Don Campbell, president of REIN, as well as one of the researchers on the study, says the results are base ... Full Article...

Mario Toneguzzi, Canwest News Service · Friday, Jun. 4, 2010 CALGARY — Calgary is the best place in Canada to invest in the residential real estate market, according to a report released by an investors' group Friday. The Real Estate Investment Network’s report said Calgary experienced one of its best economic and real estate periods in Canadian history a couple of years ago, but then entered a strong, and needed correction. “During the economic downturn, Calgary’s marke ... Full Article...

House prices have peaked for the year BY SUNNY FREEMAN TORONTO — Skyrocketing home prices appear to have reached their height and are expected to stabilize for the rest of the year and into 2011 as the real estate market cools significantly, economists say. Gregory Klump, chief economist at the Canadian Real Estate Association, foresees a slight decline in year-over-year prices in the latter half of 2010 before they flatten in 2011. This will happen as new listings come onto the market ... Full Article...

That is a common question being asked recently.  And I think it is a good time to buy.  Although interest rates have risen recently, they are still very low. Add that to the fact that housing prices are low, what time could be better.  The market is showing slower growth, 8% up from this time last year.  The energy industry is now starting to hire again so the economy is rebounding especially in Calgary. So my answer is yes.  It is a good time to buy a property in Calgary

Why rent when you can own and start building weatlh for yourself.  In Calgary right now is the perfect time to buy a home or condo.  Prices and interest rates are low.  That along with new measures brought in with the new budget makes it the best time.  For first time homebuyers check out this website for Federal Budget details.. http://www.budget.gc.ca/2009/home-accueil-eng.html If you would like to explore you options, give me a call. 

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