Amidst economic challenges, housing market ends 2020 on a high note!

City of Calgary, January 4, 2021 –

With December sales of 1,199, this is the highest December total since 2007.

"Housing demand over the second-half of 2020 was far stronger than anticipated and nearly offset the initial impact caused by the shutdowns in spring. Even with the further restrictions imposed in December, it did not have the same negative impact on housing activity like we saw in the earlier part of the year," said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.

Attractive interest rates along with prices that remain lower than several years ago have likely supported some of the recovery in the second half of the year. However, it is important to note that annual sales…

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10 Tips For Making Your Home More Appealing to Buyers Featured Image

Boost buyer appeal and sell your home faster (and for more money) with the help of these ten proven tips.

1. Work With a REALTOR®

First thing’s first. We recommend enlisting the help of an expert Edmonton REALTOR®, and for several reasons. Not only will they help you price your home both competitively and fairly (a sure-fire way to attract buyer interest), but they’ll also ensure your listing gets noticed with a fully comprehensive marketing plan.

See our previous post: 6 Great Reasons to Choose a REALTOR®

2. Price Your Home Right (the FIRST Time)

Speaking of pricing, you must price your home right the first time if you hope to sell quickly and for the most money possible. Many sellers are tempted to overprice their home, thinking it…

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If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to
start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the
game if you start planning now.
What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by starting
the process this month, you’ll be in excellent shape when you’re ready to list in
the spring.
Here are just a few examples of what you can do in December to get the
process started:
- Walk your property and note any maintenance issues that need attention.
- Decide which items to stow or sell to declutter your home.
- Determine what improvements you’ll need to make in order for your home
to look great to buyers (i.e. painting.)
- Find out approximately how much your property will likely sell for…

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 Alberta introduced new regulations on November 25, with the biggest change was a further restriction of social gatherings. Covid is a serious threat.

As an agent, can I show safely? YES. Is it safe to sell your home? YES. Safe to buy? YES.

Watch this short 5 minute video to learn the protocols and safety steps that we, as Alberta Real Estate agents, members of the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), and MaxWell, take to keep you safe.

Here is the newest Alberta Covid announcements:

https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx Alberta Real Estate Association's (AREA) practice tips for agents:…

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The Top Economic Stories of 2020 Part 5 of 5

   

After a sluggish 2019, it was hoped that Alberta’s economy would pick up steam in 2020.

Then COVID happened.

The negative economic effects of the pandemic were initially underestimated. COVID-19 was seen by many as a short-term disruption that would be over almost as soon as it began. If only.

Once it was clear the pandemic would be with us for some time, the negative economic effects were overestimated with talk of another Great Depression making headlines.

The economic…

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