Tips on Buying Commercial Property

The decision to purchase commercial property in Calgary must be carefully considered. Here are some tips that can help you land a commercial real estate perfect for your needs.

On Making Your Home Shine Amongst Diamonds

There has been a lot of luxury houses for sale recently, so it might become hard for your house to stand out. However, you can do some adjustments that can help you land the perfect buyer. Here are some tips how to sway buyers into purchasing your home.

Find Your Calgary Dream Home with MLS®

The Canadian housing market is experiencing a boom, evident by the unforeseen increase in prices of Calgary real estate in 2013. Future Calgary homeowners should not fret about these prices, as they can use the MLS® to help them find their dream home at a good price.

Top Locations to Invest in Alberta Real Estate

Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to diversify a portfolio. When time comes to finally cash in on your investment, factors such as security and location play a large factor in determining the resale value of a real estate property. For a clearer idea of what makes a piece of property desirable, here are a few real estate projects that have caught the attention of many Albertans that may give you some ideas:

Mosaic Mirage in McKenzie Towne

This row of condominium townhouses boasts “single and double attached garages surrounding a central courtyard”, as well as two-to-three bedroom floor plans reaching over 1,300 square feet. The site is also in close proximity to High Street, which is home to many business establishments ranging from restaurants to dental practices.

The Park Condos in Calgary

This 19-storey mix of condominium and apartment already shows promise for its naturally appealing location: right between Central Memorial Park and Haultain School Park. It currently features 156 units for sale, which are almost sure to be claimed fast, given The Park Condos' easy access to the 17^th Avenue SW commercial district.

The Guardian by Hon Towers

Located between 11 Avenue Southeast and 3 Street Southeast, the condo-apartment hybrid sports 44 storeys of 321 single and double bedroom suites, with most of the former and all of the latter having their own parking spaces. It has Italian kitchens and bathrooms designed by Laura Vroom Design, as well as amenities like a yoga-Pilates studio.

Hasten Your Home Sale with These Tips

Relocating is never easy and neither is selling your old home to finance the new one. When months pass by without any buyers, consider doing home improvements to make your property more attractive and increase its market value. Where do you begin though?

2014 will be Great for Real Estate in Calgary

Retrospectively, 2013 was a good year for real estate in Calgary. Sales data disclosed by realtors indicate significant sales upsurges from 2012 alone, for single-family units, condominium apartments, and condominium townhouses. Real estate experts are even convinced that this feat can be replicated for the next two years.

In other words, there seems to be no better time to buy real estate in Calgary than now. Many realtors support this, saying that employment growth and migration in the city have augmented, backing the demand for housing, increased sales, and pricing. Others also mention how the city’s economy in 2013 has outperformed almost every other region in Canada in the previous year. With luck, the city may be able to reach the same heights for 2014, thanks to the new influx of jobs and employment opportunities.

Indeed, the job market shows no signs of slowing down and this helps the real estate market to thrive. Realtors also add that companies worldwide have been hiring professionals throughout Canada, and as a result has put Calgary on the map. Despite the calamities that struck the metropolis, residents show a deep sense of community and togetherness. This proves that Calgary is a great place to live in, not only because of its growing economy, but also because of kinship and belongingness.