Calgary has been considered on of the best cities to live in Canada for some time now.  Recently with the strength of Alberta's and Calgary's oil & gas industry improving this has created a booming economy all around, with jobs and opportunities abound in all industries.  This has also had a positive impact on the Calgary real estate market, with real estate investment being beneficial. This is a a trend analysts expect to continue for years.

Prior to 2007 Calgary real estate home prices rose by an increadible and inprecidented 118%! After the recession in 2008 the local real estate market was sluggish, with both single family and condo properties giving back some of the gains realized in the earlier boom.

2012 was an increadible year for Calgary & area real estate, with the highest number of sales completed since the 2007 boom and marked a new high for average home prices. 

Higher sales volume & prices have continued through to 2013, with volumes up 10% over last year's numbers and both average & median single family sale prices reaching new record levels. November 2013 metro sales for the city of Calgary were up 19% vs 2012 numbers.

Calgary property is in high demand. The proof is in the pudding - the average Calgary real estate listing sells in less than 6 weeks. Many of the most desirable properties for sale on the MLS System will sell in a day or a few days.  The Calgary & area real estate market promises to be strong through 2013. It is a good time to buy a home, and a good time to sell your home! 

If you're searching the Calgary or Okotoks real estate market - get a leg up by working with our experienced and qualified Calgary Real Estate Agent or Okotoks Real Estate Agent. It's a choice that will save you time & money! 
 

CALGARY HOUSING MARKET STATS

Summary of CREB Housing Statistics from November 2013

• Average single family home selling price up 5.8% from November 2012 with the average single family home selling price is $516,446  
• Average condo selling price up 4.6% from the same time last year = $326,912
• Average Days on Market (DOM): 39 Days for Single Family Calgary home listings sold
• Total sales for Calgary or homes + condos = 1,730 properties, up 19% from last November

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Please fill out our contact form, or call 403-650-7332 for assistance anytime you need to know more about Okotoks real estate or Calgary real estate or any property that interests you. When you're ready to take the next step toward purchasing a home, we're here to help!

SantaVision, presented by RE/MAX Agents of Calgary & Area, has become an annual Christmas tradition which takes place at Calgary Zoo’s Zoolights. SantaVision allows kids of all ages to talk to Santa direct from the North Pole via a webcast. 

Since 2007, over a half million visitors to the Calgary Zoo have seen the SantaVision.TV set. Millions more on the internet as visitors who chat with Santa share this wonderful Christmas experience with their family and friends world wide.

After visiting the Calgary Zoo's Zoolights and chatting with Santa, folks can log onto http://www.santavision.ca/santa_video_visits/ to view their viedeo chat anytime. 

CHECK OUT:

• Follow Elf Vicki on Twitter at @SantaVision

• 20 Things to do At The Zoo

• Rebuild the Calgary Zoo

• North Pole Games

Our ReMax Real Estate Team knows that selling a house can be stressful. Making the decision, preparing the house for sale, keeping it clean, waiting for a buyer, dealing with offers, and advancing to the closing table – all of these steps can involve discomfort. This is a huge financial transaction with many emotional aspects. But you can get it done – and it may even be easier than you anticipate; especially if you have the knowledge and guidance of an experienced ReMax Realtor like ones of The Jay Magnussen Real Estate Team, serving clients in Okotoks and Calgary.

One thing to keep in mind is that you're not alone - our Calgary and Okoktoks Realtors work with our clients every step of teh way from staging the home right through to closing! As experienced, professional real estate agents, we can guide you through the process, help resolve any issues that come up, and ensure that your home sells for the optimal price in a timely manner.

We, at The Jay Magnussen Real Estate Team, refer to our straegy as "The 3P's to Home Selling"; with the goal of selling your home for as much money as possible, in the least amount of time possible. 

Prepare - The Preparation of your home for sale should not be taken lightly (ie: repairs, staging, etc.) The first impression is the MOST important. FACT: A potential buyer will determine if they like, or do not like, your home in the first 8 seconds of walking in the door! Savannah Magnussen, Business Manager for our Okotoks & Calgary Real Estate Team is a certified home stager and will come to your home, at no charge, to help prepare it for sale!  

Present - The presentstion of your home refers to showing your home at it's BEST! Have it clean, well kept, de-cluttered, smelling nicely, etc. This, again, leads to a good first impression.  

For some great tips, checklists, videos and advice on how to present your home for sale visit: http://www.remax-western.ca/are-you-fit-sell 

Price - Pricing your home correctly from the point of listing, to avoid price reductions and wasted time, will save yu time & money!  

If you have any questions about home selling, or would like to speak to one of our Remax realtors about selling your home, please contact us - we GUARUNTEE to return your contact form in less than 24 hours!