With the cooling off of the housing market this year, the federal government confirmed this week that the introduction of the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account will be launched on April 1. The
Low inventory expected to put upward pressure on Calgary MLS prices
If you’re wondering what the Spring residential real estate market is going to be like in Calgary this year, take a look at some of these numbers. It’s all about the inventory. And the
A quarter century as #1 Office Worldwide: RE/MAX Real Estate (Central)
As a top producing office for a quarter of a century, RE/MAX Real Estate (Central) felt it was important to clarify worldwide awards it has won and the number of years, as its new
Another banner year for RE/MAX Real Estate (Central)
It’s been another banner year for the team at RE/MAX Real Estate (Central) in Calgary. At the recent 2023 RE/MAX R4 Convention in Las Vegas, it received six awards including two for being the
Location a key appeal for Crescent Heights neighbourhood
In the world of real estate, everyone will always tell you it’s all about location. Location, location, location. And when it comes to Calgary neighbourhoods, you can’t beat Crescent Heights with its placement just
Homebuying activity expected to remain strong in Calgary
While interest rate hikes served to destabilize most major Canadian housing markets beginning in 2022, homeowners are well-positioned to ride out the coming storm in large part due to lower loan-to-value ratios on new
Vibrant Bridgeland a sought-after neighbourhood
The Bridgeland inner-city community was established in the 1880s by immigrants moving to the area. By 1903 it was incorporated as a village and then annexed by the City of Calgary in 1910. Over
Canadians shifting to fixed rate mortgages
Rising interest rates across Canada have impacted residential real estate market activity in a significant way in the past year. They’ve also impacted how Canadians look at mortgages these days with the higher carrying
Another record year for residential MLS sales in Calgary
Calgary’s resale housing market may have cooled down a little bit in the second half of 2022 but it’s still going to set a record this year for MLS sales. As of Wednesday, the
Dear Santa: Can you help boost the real estate market?
Dear Santa, I know you’re a pretty busy guy right about now, getting ready for your epic journey. And you must receive millions of letters with people asking you for so many gifts. I
Calgary realtor’s success based on mindset, consistency
When hockey legend Borje Salming passed away recently, Calgary realtor David Pellettier reflected on the reasons why his boyhood idol was so successful. “I grew up in Toronto. A big Leafs fan as a
Calgary realtor forges a career in real estate and football
Since July 2021, Ryan Sceviour has been juggling a career as a realtor with his professional football career as an all-star offensive lineman with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. After getting