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Calgary Real Estate Info

Buying or Selling a House is one of the Biggest Decisions you and your family will make.  As your Local Military Relocation Expert you can Trust me to always get the best price for you, whether Buying or Selling.  Looking for fixer-uppers? Looking for your dream home?  Learning what to be on the lookout when viewing homes? My experience, local knowledge and education will ensure you always get the best possible service and results in the Calgary Real Estate market.

In 2023, real estate market conditions in Calgary were stronger than in most other major markets in Canada. The benchmark home price climbed for much of the year and reached a record-high $557,400 in November. Between January and December, the city’s benchmark price increased by about 10%. 

Still, Calgary homes were less than half the price of similar homes in Vancouver or Toronto, which drew a lot of out-of-province buyers, says Mark Neustaedter, a local eXp real estate agent. (Zoocasa, the author of this study, is wholly owned by eXp World Holdings.) That demand has ultimately driven prices up, he says. 

While this trend benefited current home owners, helping them build more equity in their homes, first-time home buyers were pushed toward more affordable property types—especially as prices for detached homes increased.

“Overall, the story for 2023 in Calgary real estate was soaring apartment condo sales,” adds Neustaedter. There wasn’t as much inventory for other property types, so “apartment condos were the only segment to experience year-over-year sales gains,” he says.

 

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Working with me will help you save time and ensure that every step of the process is handled professionally. With my assistance, I will help you secure the best investment possible and ensure that your Real Estate decision is one you’ll appreciate for years to come.

I know that purchasing a home is a great financial investment; I can make it one of your best. Allow yourself every opportunity to be successful by working with a professional, like myself.

Get your Mortgage Pre-Approved, talk to your Bank, Accountant or Financial Adviser to ensure you know your upper price range when shopping for a home.  Beware of Real Estate Agents trying to up sell you.  Flatly refuse to look at homes that are priced above your set limit.  You don’t want to end up “House Rich and Cash Poor”.  One of the biggest things you have to consider in this decision is your lifestyle – and the cost of maintaining it.

Do not Buy a Home based on emotions.  Experts say this can be quite common with first-time buyers. Check the emotions at the door and think with your head. Always keep in mind the re-sale value of the home you want to purchase, and remember that in real estate it’s all about location, location, location.   Military and RCMP personnel have to be mindful of getting caught in a “Buyer Market” when they are selling and possibly facing a “Seller Market” at their new location.

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Ensure your Home is Priced Accurately for Location and Neighborhood.   Listen to your Professional Realtor and ask questions about how they arrived at their price.  Some eager Realtor’s will gladly List your Home at the Price you think its worth just to get the Listing.   This can be a Two Edged Sword,  you may even get a lot of viewings and traffic at Open Houses.  Experienced Realtors will use your Over Priced home to help sell a nearby home that is more reasonably priced.   Also you can expect a phone call after 2 or 3 weeks to discuss Lack of Interest and having to Lower the Price.   You gamble that the Perfect Buyer for your home may have moved on to another property due to over pricing home.

Home Staging makes your home more appealing.  Getting rid of Clutter is Job One to ensure your home doesn’t present itself as too small for family living.  After a Home Staging you may even think about staying in your home.  Do not start plugging in air fresheners all over the house.   If you know someone is coming bake something appetizing that smells good, like cookies.  Leave them out on a plate with a note for “Potential Buyers” to enjoy.

Open houses can be intrusive but have shown to get results.  If your home is located in an area close to major traffic, that is generally indicative of a reasonable expectation that the open house signs will pull in visitors. I advertise all Open Houses online. Many a home buyer has had no desire to buy a home until she spots an open house and subsequently falls in love.

Professional Photography is a must into today’s internet and MLS environment.   It’s not enough to just get the angle right in the photo, the most popular photos are rich in color and depth, and they entice. Ask to approve the virtual tour or photo tour before it publishes.

Military & RCMP Relocation Realtor

As your Local Calgary Military Relocation Expert I know how hard it is to move your family at a moments notice, and I also understand how frustrating it can be going through a relocation move during your military career. We know there are lots of obstacles, stress and time-constraints when making these moves, and we’re here to help make this transaction and any others in the future, stress-free. We decided, after seeing many families struggle to find information regarding their move, the new city, schools and try to jam it all into a week of looking and purchasing a large investment, that we should make things even easier on families. You can find information on local schools, hospitals, information on the Brookfield process and tips for buying or selling your home. 

Contact Helena Burman to discuss your upcoming move or to arrange for your House Hunting Trip.  Helena is your Local Expert and can help make your Buying or Selling Process as “Stress Free as Possible”

Phone  403-399-6240

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Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) – effective 1 April 2024

 

1 April 2024 version

Departmental Authority: Director General Compensation and Benefits (DGCB)

List of chapters

Part 1 – General Principles and Commonalities

  1. General
  2. Administration
  3. Common Relocation Entitlements

Part 2 – Main Benefits

  1. House Hunting Trip (HHT) and Destination Inspection Trip (DIT)
  2. Interim Lodgings, Meals and Miscellaneous Expenses (ILM&M)
  3. Travel to New Location (TNL)
  4. Rented Residence – Acquisition and Disposal
  5. Sale and Purchase of a Residence
  6. Shipment/Storage, and sundry relocation expenses

Part 3 – Special Circumstances

  1. Service Couples
  2. Specific moves within Canada
  3. Moves to and from outside Canada
  4. Moves of Reservists
  5. Moves to Intended Place of Residence (IPR)

Glossary of Acronyms

Canadian armed forces relocation directive[PDF – 2.38 MB]

Clarification bulletins in effect

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