This is an overview of the Calgary housing market trends. If you're curious about your communities average house price, housing inventory, or how long it takes us to sell a home, all this can been broken down and emailed to you. Our home price data is always updated every 15 minutes. This data combined with our local experience will give you a thorough understanding of both the local Calgary real estate market and your community requests, so that in the end, you'll be able to make a well-informed decision about where you'd like to live.

When it comes to selling your home, hiring a real estate agent not only means less work, worry, and risk, it means hiring someone who is knowledgeable and well versed in all aspects of the real estate industry.

 You want someone who knows your neighbourhood, your community, and has the experience necessary to sell your home quickly and for the best price. 

Choosing to work with a RE/MAX Real Estate Central Professional means choosing someone who will help you with the following throughout the entire transaction:

• Determine the best asking price for your home
• RE/MAX Calgary Agents are professionals who have access to the tools and technology they need to market your home to sell
• …

Could your home use a facelift? Summer is the perfect time of year to make some changes to your living space. After all, you want the place where you and your family spend most of your time to be a warm, welcoming and healthy environment.

Whether you’re planning a major makeover for your bathroom or a simple DIY project for your bedroom, here are some key tips to help you plan your next renovation:

Start by identifying your goals. Have a clear understanding of your motivations – the why behind your project. Do you want a more functional layout that will give you improved living space? Do you need to overhaul the attic to create an office so you can work from home? Whatever the reasons, be sure you list all the problems and how your reno will solve…

Alberta’s largest city, Calgary, is situated 80km east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. It is known as the sunniest major city in Canada with an average of 2,300 hours each year and is home to the Calgary Stampede, a 10-day outdoor event with incredible shows, amazing food and non-stop entertainment.

We know that Canadian’s truly celebrate the liveabililty factors of their neighbourhood – the qualities that give homeowners the true satisfaction of their home within the context of a neighbourhood. In fact a Leger survey conducted by RE/MAX revealed that 89% of Canadians recommend their neighbourhoods to others. Unlike your home, neighbourhoods cannot be changed, so it is important to assess what…

Canadians love where they live; RE/MAX Report explores some of the best places to live in Canada

• 89 per cent of Canadians would recommend their neighbourhoods to others
• Major Canadian cities are a beacon for liveability

Canadians genuinely celebrate the liveability factors — the qualities that give each homeowner the true satisfaction of his/her home within the context of a neighbourhood — when it comes to choosing a property to buy and live in. In fact, 89 per cent of Canadians would recommend their neighbourhood to others according to a recent RE/MAX survey conducted by Leger.

The latest RE/MAX report examined a variety of quality of life factors and how they impact Canadians’…

A lot of people think that visiting only one open house event or not visiting any at all is okay when planning to buy a house. This isn’t right. We suggest all our clients visit as many homes for sale as they can. Here are some reasons why we recommend the same.

Several Options to Consider

The primary benefit of visiting a lot of homes for sale is that you get to look at several homes. Not every house in Calgary will be similar and have the same amenities and features. While visiting several homes, you may find certain features and amenities that were not even in your expectation list. Visiting various open houses will help you redefine your needs and expectations and let you cover things that you may have missed out.

Learn…

Planning a renovation this summer?

Check out the top trends in design, products, and techniques for transforming your home.

Kitchens and bathrooms. If you’re looking to make a big change this year, a kitchen or bathroom renovation is the way to go. These two rooms continue to top lists as the most popular remodeling projects, especially if you’re looking to sell your home as they typically provide the highest return on investment and add significant value in the eyes of potential buyers.

Florals. Floral-print furniture is a popular way to incorporate this trend in your home. A bold patterned chair or sofa is a great option and really pops when paired with a solid wall colour to keep the space grounded. Or, try a fun wallpaper in a floral…

A lot of homeowners feel that it is pointless to repair, clean, maintain, and prepare your home well before selling it. This is because anyway, they’ll be moving out. However, we have some solid reasons to prepare your home for sale first. Those reasons are as follows:

1. Organised Open House

You are planning to put your home for sale, and organising open house events is something that you will have to do, without any doubt. Organising open houses will bring more potential buyers to your property. It is crucial that you organise, clean, and decorate your home before these potential buyers visit you. The well-organised and managed house will help the buyers to go to every part of your home and inspect it thoroughly. For instance, if you have…

People are largely using the internet to buy things online. Just like groceries and furnishings, people are also trying to use online websites to buy houses. Multiple listing service or MLS is a website designated for buying homes online. Or if not buying, then at least getting to know several homes available on sale. As a home seller, you can use a MLS listing to their fullest to gain fast and valuable results. Let's look at the benefits of using an MLS in depth.

Large Scope

When you try to sell your house on your own or with the help of your real estate agent, the potential homebuyers will be people who are associated with you or your agent. But when you use MLS listings, you can target a larger market thanks to the internet. All you have…

If you are trying to put up your home for sale, now is the best time to do it. It’s a no-brainer that spring and summer are the best seasons to sell your house. That’s the reason why you see a high number of homes getting sold before summer ends. To ensure that your house is one in those high numbers, you need to follow these tips.

Use Multiple Listing Services

Gone are those days when you could only place the "Home for Sale" signboard outside your house and get a lot of queries from potential homebuyers. You need to do a lot more today to spread the word across. In such a competitive period, using a multiple listing service (MLS) can be a smart move. Talk to your real estate agent and get your home listed on some popular MLS websites even…