Friday, September 10th, 2010

I just read this article. What does it mean? Call me, I would love to explain it. ___ CALGARY – Calgary’s housing market continued its summer slowdown in July, although prices appear stable, new figures show. The Calgary Real Estate Board said Tuesday single family home sales were down 42 per cent from the same [...]

I know  a lot of you are looking to sell your home in Chestermere, or perhaps buy a new home in Chestermere, and are wondering how to go about your renovations or upgrades. Just read this great article from Mike Holmes that helps explain what kind of help you will need when renovating your home. [...]

The provincial government has committed just over $1 million to expand and develop John Peake Memorial Park in Chestermere, Culture and Community Spirit Minister Lindsay Blackett announced yesterday. The project includes a shoreline realignment, lakebed reclamation, developing a parking lot for the boat launch and irrigation. “This redevelopment will have a positive impact for Chestermere [...]

The real estate market is looking great. The forecasts for 2010 are looking very promising. This is a great time to get into Chestermere real estate while the pricing is still at the buyers advantage. Combine great home pricing with great mortgage rates, and you have a real value as a consumer. Contact me directly [...]

These are such promising times for new and experienced home buyers to purchase a home, or sell their home. Interest rates are great, housing prices have been rebounding for months. I just read a great article on the CalgaryHerald.com about resale value. – About 10,000 resale homes changed hands in and around Calgary from June [...]

CRCA Recreation Programs and Special Events Update Chestermere Rec Centre                  Dec 1st 2009 Current & Upcoming Programs: Fall Programs currently running: Munchkin Soccer and Floor Hockey for  3 – 5 yrs, Indoor Soccer, Adult Drop In Volleyball and Badminton, Mother Daughter Fitness, Musical Theatre Christmas Production, Before & After School  Care Program with room [...]

Hi Guys! There are a ton of great events coming up in December for the residents of Chestermere. If you have any questions, email me or contact the names below! Community Christmas Party Saturday, December 12th Chestermere Rec Centre (Admission: Donation to the Food Bank) Activities:  1 – 4 pm  Rec Centre Hall Santa’s Workshop [...]

Whether it’s wood-burning, gas, electric or pellet, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure you get the proper size, style and model to fit your spacious home or compact condo. Over the years, options have grown exponentially. Today, consumers can buy an electric unit for a few hundred bucks or splurge on a [...]

I found some great information provided by the Canadian Revenue Agency (www.cra.gc.ca) about our new tax credit. – Save up to $1,350 on home improvements purchased before February 1, 2010. Put your tax dollars back into your home. What is the HRTC? Under proposed changes, the HRTC is a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible [...]

I just read this interesting article on the affordability of homes and the timing in today’s market. From Yahoo.ca RBC Economics says home ownership in Canada became more affordable for the fifth straight quarter. Senior RBC economist Robert Hogue says in a statement that home affordability level has now been restored to pre-housing boom levels. [...]