February 2012

There are 7 blog entries for February 2012.

Calgary Communities

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 9:50pm. 28 Views, 0 Comments.

 

Calgary is rated one of the top five cities in the world in which to live: it’s one of the safest and cleanest cities anywhere on the planet.

This all starts at the community level.

Calgary is divided into four main quadrants (northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest) and laid out in a grid system. Streets run from north to south, while avenues run east to west.

Each of these quadrants is comprised of many distinct communities: there are now 184 individual Calgary neighbourhoods. These communities are clean, safe and well-designed, and each has its own unique benefits.

The inner city, including the downtown core, comprises all four quadrants, and includes more densely populated residential areas and commercial…

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Alberta economic snapshot for February 11, 2012

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 9:27pm. 29 Views, 0 Comments.

Alberta economic snapshot for February 11, 2012

Beacon News | February 11, 2012 |

 

Finance Minister Ron Liepert released the 2012 budget

Troy Media – ATB Financial

The global downturn and precipitous drop in natural gas prices turned Alberta’s fiscal picture on its head a few years ago. After a string of strong surpluses, the provincial government was hurdled into a deficit position in the 2008-09 fiscal year – and deficits have persisted ever since.

That position, however, is expected to eventually end. On Thursday, provincial Finance Minister Ron Liepert released the 2012 budget. The government still expects the deficit position to continue this fiscal year, with spending exceeding revenues by approximately $886…

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Calgary Real Estate Stats

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 4:40pm. 31 Views, 0 Comments.

Calgary Real Estate Stats

Active Stats

Total on Market: (based on residential sales that include Single Family Homes and Condominiums)

Calgary Real Estate Currently For Sale

 AverageMinMax
List Price:$ 509809$ 5000$ 12000000
Days On Market: 55 days0 days2022 days
Sq. Ft.: 1554 sq ft.215 sq ft.9300 sq ft.
Price / Sq. Ft.: $329 /sq ft.$7 /sq ft.$20930 /sq ft.
Beds:3.1 beds0 beds8 beds
Baths:2.3 baths0.0 baths8.5 baths
Home Age:21.2 years0 years112 years

Sold Stats (Last 90 days)

Total Sales: 3619 (based on residential sales that include Single Family Homes and…

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Why Coose RE/MAX®

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 3:51pm. 19 Views, 0 Comments.

When you choose a RE/MAX Sales Associate to sell your home or help you in the homebuying process, you''ll experience an exemplary level of service.

RE/MAX agents are The Hometown Experts With a World of Experience®. They are the most knowledgeable agents, with the experience and community connections to assist you in the homebuying process. Across the globe, they're the people next door, or just down the block.

RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today's market. That's why customers going through the homebuying and selling process know RE/MAX Associates as The Real Estate Leaders® and why no one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

Customer Satisfaction

The proof of quality service is in repeat customers and in…

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Canadian home sales pull back in January

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 3:38pm. 21 Views, 0 Comments.

 

OTTAWA – February 15, 2012 – According to statistics[1] released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity retreated in January 2012 from the strong finish reported for December 2011.

Highlights:

  • Home sales were down 4.5% from December to January.
  • Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity came in 4.0% above levels in January 2011, and stood even with the 5 and 10 year averages for January sales.
  • The number of newly listed homes edged down 1.4% from December to January.
  • With sales down by more than new listings, the national market shifted further into balanced territory.
  • The national average home price was up less than 2% year-over-year in January,…

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REALTOR® Code Of Ethics

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 3:30pm. 17 Views, 0 Comments.

tn_remax-pros_187REALTOR® Code Of Ethics

CREA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice has been the measure of professionalism in organized real estate for over 40 years. The first code was approved in 1913 at the convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards held in Winnipeg. The first Code of Ethics specifically prepared for members of The Canadian Real Estate Association was approved by members in 1959.

The Code establishes a standard of conduct, which in many respects exceeds basic legal requirements. This standard ensures that the rights and interests of consumers of real estate services are protected. As a condition of membership, all REALTORS® agree to abide by the Code.

Some of the requirements of the Code…

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February 2012 Market Report

Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at 9:27pm. 19 Views, 0 Comments.

February 2012  Market Report

Typical January for Calgary Real Estate
The housing market pointing towards price stability
Calgary, February 1, 2012 – Home sales in the City of Calgary are off to a slow start as buyers show continuing caution, according to figures released today by CREB®.“Overall, the market is behaving as expected for the winter season,” says Bob Jablonski, president of CREB®. The year-over-year volume of residential sales in the City of Calgary dropped, but the inventory of available homes declined even faster in January 2012.
    The City of Calgary residential market recorded 1,078 sales in January, nearly one per cent below the same month in 2011. This is in part related to the drop in new listings, which…

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