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How to pick a REALTOR®

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Eighteen questions you should ask a Realtor before hiring Buying or selling a home is likely the biggest transaction people will make in their lives. For example, the average MLS® System sale price in Calgary, as of the end of April, was close to half a million dollars. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, […] http://dlvr.it/PFMlSB

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The height of luxury

Real Estate News from Industry Experts Vancouver-based developer encouraged by uptick in luxury home sales Vancouver-based developer Concord Pacific says it is encouraged by the Calgary market. Sales of its Eau Claire luxury condo tower, The Concord, have hit 67 per cent. “It’s coming out of the ground. We’re pouring the P1 (parking) level and you have to understand that this […] http://dlvr.it/NmYKHl

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Roar!

Real Estate News from Industry Experts CREB awards showcase Calgary’s ‘exceptional’ REALTORS From community impact to mentorship distinction, Calgary’s real estate community honoured some of the city’s most exceptional REALTORS® at the second annual ROAR Awards this past weekend. At this year’s event, which was held at TELUS Spark, and emceed by Canadian comedienne and actress Jessica Holmes, five exceptional REALTORS® took home hardware in categories that included Marketing Excellence, Mentorship Distinction, Community Impact, Commitment to Education, along with the award for People’s REALTOR®.… Read More Roar! is a post from: CREBNow http://dlvr.it/B1Wbz8

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“In it together” with CREB president Corinne Lyall

Real Estate News from Industry Experts CREB president Corinne Lyall has joined a litany of other Calgary names in the new campaign In It Together. “With all the negative talk in the media and the community about the price of oil and the economy, we believe that it’s time to turn the tables on the situation and focus on solutions,” reads the website.… Read More “In it together” with CREB president Corinne Lyall is a post from: CREBNow http://dlvr.it/8q4smJ

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Consumer confidence impacting demand

Real Estate News from Industry Experts CREB’s monthly stats show Calgary sales in January total 880 units, below typical activity Low oil prices throughout January, combined with a shifting outlook in the energy sector, caused unease for consumers. As a result, monthly housing sales activity fell to levels not seen in five years. “Economic conditions this year are expected to be weaker than original estimates provided in December 2014,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.… Read More Consumer confidence impacting demand is a post from: CREBNow http://dlvr.it/8MLqB9

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In quotes: CREB PAC Day

Real Estate News from Industry Experts CREB’s PAC (Political Action Committee) Day includes delegates from the province and real estate stakeholders. The day allows for the opportunity for networking and discussing policy issues facing members of the Calgary Real Estate Board as well as consumers. Here’s some quotes from a collection of the day’s featured speakers: Jonathan Denis, Minister of Justice “Where are the clusters of grow-ops?… Read More In quotes: CREB PAC Day is a post from: CREBNow http://dlvr.it/5kx9SJ

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Rental listings expanding REALTOR services

Real Estate News from Industry Experts MLS System offers option to post and search rental listings A new feature to the MLS® System allowing REALTORS® the option to post rental listings is earning positive reviews. Justin Warthe, a REALTOR® with CIR Realty has posted two rental listings on the MLS® System and has experienced success with the new service. “I’ve found the success to be quite good, it has been a good way to get in front of people and offer an extension of services,” he said. “I like the idea, because someone who is renting their house now will be selling their house later, so it is a good way to build relationships.” In 2013, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said the rental vacancy in the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area was set to increase from one per cent to 1.4 per cent in 2014.… Read More Rental listings expanding REALTOR services is a post from: CREBNow http://dlvr.it/5gKHdf