Purchasing A House: A Solid Long Term Investment

How come you are using your well-earned money to pay off the landlord’s mortgage? Why don’t you use that rent money to purchase your own home? These are questions most people ask themselves once they start giving consideration to moving from the rental market into owning a home. For most people, thi

Calgary Real Estate Market Update – January 2018

January 2018 – Market Update The Calgary real estate market opened predictably in the new year, with monthly figures close to those of January for the past three years. With new mortgage rules and rates officially in effect, sales activity in January remained comparable to last year, as rising sales

Calgary Real Estate Market Update – December 2017

December 2017 – Market Update Elevated inventory levels continue For the second month in a row, sales on all types of homes improved in December. However, an increase in new listings has kept inventory levels lifted and pushed benchmark prices down for the fifth month in a row. During the first half

Calgary Real Estate Market Update – November 2017

November 2017 – Market Update November marks a rise in sales The November housing market was spurred by a rise in sales, particularly in the lower price ranges. Sales totaled 1,411 units in November, an increase of 15 per cent over last year. This is comparable to longer-term averages for the month