CREB Calgary Real Estate Board

CREB’s Q1 2021 Housing Report Released

The economic challenges associated with COVID-19 brought about a dramatic rate cut from the Bank of Canada and an even more significant drop in the discount rates for mortgages. The low-interest-rate environment, combined with pent-up demand and increased savings among those who remained employed throughout the pandemic, is supporting stronger-than-expected gains in resale sales activity.…

CREB Calgary Real Estate Board

Calgary Seller’s market in February leads to rising prices

With the Calgary seller’s market showing gains in every price range, residential sales activity in February totalled 1,836. This reflects the best February since 2014. “Despite continued COVID-19 restrictions, housing activity continues to improve. Much of the strong sales activity is expected to be driven by exceptionally low mortgage rates,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.…

CREB Calgary Real Estate Board

CREB’s 3rd Quarter of 2020 Calgary Housing Report

CREB’s Calgary Housing Report has reported the third-quarter activity was far better than original expectations, as sales activity in the city improved by nearly 12 percent over last year’s levels.  Some of the shift in the third quarter reflects activity that likely would have occurred in the second quarter. The housing market also benefited from…

Patience required on the road to Calgary’s housing market recovery

Recent struggles in the job market, accompanied by yet another interest rate increase, is piling on to the decisions potential purchasers have to make in the housing market. The month of July saw 1,547 units sold in Calgary, nearly five per cent below last year. New listings eased to 2,964 units, causing inventories to total…

New Home Buyer Protection Act Of Alberta

In early 2014, the New Home Buyer Protection Act will come into force. The intent of the legislation is to improve consumer protection and recourse options, increase builder accountability, and raise the standard of residential construction in Alberta. While the Act does not place any new obligations on Alberta’s REALTORS®, this article discusses important aspects…

June sales exceed expectations however flood outcome on the market is still to be determined

Calgary, July 2, 2013 – Sales activity in June exceeded growth expectations. City of Calgary monthly residential sales totaled 2,317, a six per cent increase over June 2012 figures, and nearly five per cent higher than levels recorded in the first half of 2012. However, the impact of recent flooding is expected to trickle into…