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March 2022 Calgary Real Estate Statistics

Here are the highlights of the Calgary Real Estate Board's report, which you can read in full by clicking here:

• "For the second month in a row, sales activity not only reached a monthly high but also hit new record highs for any given month. Gains occurred across every property type as they all hit new record highs."
• "Inventories have remained relatively low, ensuring the market continues to favour the seller."
• The "unadjusted benchmark price [was] $518,600 this month."
• "Prices have risen by nearly $55,000 since December and currently sit nearly 18 per cent higher than last year’s levels."
• "Price gains and rising lending rates are expected to weigh on demand in the second half of this year."

Each month the Calgary Real Estate…

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JUST LISTED!!! 741 45 Street SW

Welcome to an extremely well preserved by the current owner, two bedroom, 886 sqft bungalow, partially developed half duplex in an excellent Westgate location!!

There are beautiful hardwood oak floors that gleam throughout the main floor, all the original Mahogany trim but, the overall house is in need of a little TLC updating but well worth the effort!! There is a huge bonus.....a massive double detached 24'x 22'6" garage! The lower level is partially developed with a huge rec room and dry bar area and is ready for new development. The seller is disclosing there are sewer issues and have two quotes to rectify the issues and the buyer can receive copies if they wish. The cost to repair the sewer line is approx. $10k-$12k and the price is adjusted…

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JUST LISTED!!! 9 Brightondale Park SE

Welcome to the family-friendly neighbourhood of New Brighton. New to the market is this 1826 sqft, three bedroom two storey located on a quiet street close to the New Brighton community centre, skate park, Hockey rink, Tennis courts, multiple schools, shopping, all amenities and even future LRT / Public Transportation plans.

This wonderfully updated family home features a bright and open main floor, a south-facing and fenced backyard, an oversized aggregate driveway, a front walkway and entranceway and a new roof in 2017. The interior offers Maple cabinets, new stainless appliances, new Luxury vinyl flooring (original hardwood underneath), new window coverings, new paint, a large master bedroom with a 3pc en-suite and a walk-in closet, 2…

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JUST LISTED!!! 5916 53 Street NW

Priced accordingly is offered for sale, a three bedroom 1225sqft bungalow in the heart of Dalhousie offering three full baths in need of TLC throughout!

Ready to be restored to its original glory! The main level has a good-sized kitchen and eating area, the dining room is off the living room, large master bedroom with a 4-pce ensuite. The lower level is partially developed including, 2 more bedrooms (requiring legal egress windows), a dry bar and a huge rec room. Huge 24x21 double garage. A short walk to shopping and the LRT station! Priced to sell for a handy person!! The tenants are there for 9 years and would like to stay and possession is subject to tenant rights!

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JUST LISTED!!! 7525 37 Avenue NW

Welcome to a fully and very well redone, from top to bottom, a total of 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fully developed Bilevel 1/2 duplex with an exciting and upgraded modern flair!!

This is a wonderful family home is located on a quiet street across from Mackintosh memorial park. The long list of upgrades will sure to please even the most discriminating buyer! The special upgraded features of this house include: a brand new f/a furnace and new tankless hot water tank, all new windows including egress windows in the lower level, all new drywall throughout including smart soundproofing panels in the demising walls up and down, all new modern finishes throughout incl. doors, casing trim and etc. All new electrical, including 100amp breaker and…

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JUST LISTED!!! 92 Big Hill Circle, Airdrie

Welcome to a very spacious 1,140 sqft. 3 bedroom, very well maintained mobile home on a huge and private corner lot!

If you are akin to gardening.... the current owner will be hard-pressed to leave behind this beautiful park-like setting. Featuring numerous gorgeous perennials and ornamental trees throughout the entire property and they are meticulously maintained by the current owner. The house has had recent upgrades including new shingles and vinyl siding in 2015, most walls are drywalled, updated windows, and newer carpet in 2017! There is a huge attached screen room for storage or entertaining, plus a large private deck surrounded by greenery through patio doors from the kitchen! The property backs onto a bike path and is across the street…

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Selling This Spring

Many people choose to list their home in the springtime. The reasons to are plenty: the warmer weather makes it easier for prospective buyers to visit, curb appeal significantly improves when the dirty snow has melted away, and more people have flexibility in time off from work and school to prepare for an eventual move. Springtime is always the busiest season of the Calgary real estate market, and this year won't be an exception! 

Are you ready to make your move? Here are some tips on getting ready to sell your home this spring:

1. Get on top of your spring cleaning! Listing your home for sale is the perfect opportunity to really deep clean your home. Move everything out of the way get in all the nooks and cranies. Cleaning well is an art form.…

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JUST LISTED!!! 7419 39 Avenue NW

Long time owner is offering for sale, a pride of ownership inside and out, a total of 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 946 sqft bungalow!

Located on an oversized, huge 54ft wide south (multi family zoned) R-CG CORNER LOT!! The immaculate interior offers beautiful oak cabinets in the country kitchen, a bright bay window in the main living room, updated bathrooms and an updated electrical panel. The large private fenced yard includes an exposed aggregate cement partially covered patio, newer acrylic siding on the house and garage. Also features a large double, heated detached garage! Very quiet location close to 3 schools, a short walk to the new Superstore, close to the Trinity Hills box stores, Greenwich's new farmers market and two hospitals, U of…

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JUST LISTED!!! 7315 Bowness Road NW

Welcome to this wonderful, very well maintained by the current owner for 42 years, a very large 1133sqft bungalow on a massive M-C1 (multi-family zoning) 50 x 120 south rear lot backing onto two playgrounds for two schools!!

Don't let the Bowness Road address dissuade you from looking at this one - there is a large setback and green space between this property and the main road. This is a recently updated, 3 bedroom bungalow featuring newer windows, newer shingles, maintenance-free exterior, beautiful hardwood flooring plus a manicured rear yard!! There is an oversized, double detached garage, 220-volt wiring plus convenient RV parking. Very private fenced rear yard (the hot tub is excluded) and a large sunny south deck. This is an excellent…

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Things To Tuck Away For The Big Day

An Open House is the time for your home to shine. Help it shine by removing anything that may distract potential buyers from how beautiful your property is. Here are some items we recommend taking out of sight for the big day:

1). Clutter: We all have it, no matter how minimalistic our tastes are. Gather any extra clutter on countertops, bedside tables, shelves, etc. that does not serve a staging purpose and tuck it away. Whether you put it in bins beneath the stairs or stuffed into dresser drawers, make sure it is out of sight. Remember that Open House etiquette is that people will open doors, but not drawers.

2). Linens: Make sure that any towels, dishcloths, rags, etc. are put away. It does not matter if they are clean or not; throw them in…

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