A Bright Spot for Alberta – Electric Vehicles (EV’s) – Remarkable It may sound incredible, but electric cars could soon be an economic driver for oil-rich Alberta. The increase in global sales for EV’s has been astonishing. In 2010 there were about 17, 000 electric cars on the road but today it’s estimated 7.2 million.…
These are unprecedented times that call for following new health recommendations for celebrating Christmas 2020. We will be enjoying the holiday season with members of our household only. Our children are excited despite not seeing friends and other family members. They have our attention and time which is what kids really like. We are very…
How Long Can Interest Rates Stay Low Once Vaccines Arrive? The announcements, two so far this month, about a vaccine for Covid-19 have taken markets by storm. When news broke that drug makers, Pfizer and Moderna had COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs that appeared 90-94.5 % effective, the Dow Jones industrial average soared and the Toronto market also took…
Big Backyard – Big-time Fun The Trend for Tiny Homes is a Thing of the Past The recent market trend for that tiny, more efficient home has ended. Covid-19 has changed the way people live and where they work. Goodbye commute, many Calgarians work from home. This is a movement that will stay for the…
Losses – Disaster – Lower – Declining – Falling but Wait! These words all sound like doom and gloom. This is an unprecedented time in Calgary’s history, Covid-19, job losses, oil prices, fear, yes but what if you still want to sell your home or buy one? The housing market has, over the last few…
Federal Government Announcements Regarding the Impact of Covid-19: These recent initiatives are summarized for you since they may have a direct impact on you or a family member. Temporary boost in the Child Tax Benefit $900 biweekly for those who don’t have paid sick leave $5 Billion in support for low income and those facing…
What I am Doing – During the Covid-19 Pandemic Buying a Home? – I’m Chris – Your New Virtual Realtor If you have Corona Virus worries but still want to buy a home, I can save you the travel by offering you a virtual tour using video calling like facebook messenger or skype. I have…
Should You Test Your Home for Radon? YES! What is Radon? It is a radioactive gas, formed by the breakdown of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in soil, rock and groundwater. It is colourless, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into your home through the basement, it is diluted and…
Economic Recovery for Calgary – Will it happen again? Albertans have Confidence Now that Alberta is seeing increased confidence as the oil and gas market starts its recovery, the wheels are in motion for Calgary real estate. Market indicators show that first-time and luxury home buyers are looking to get in and up. They have…
First Home? How about 10% Off It Could be a Dream-Come-True for Some The recent federal budget has some interesting news for those who dream of owning their own home. There’s new help for first-time home buyers and some consider this the boldest proposal in the new 2019, budget. After a new ruling that came…
Curious about Condo Ownership? Read On Wish You Owned a Condo? Good News for Buyers and Sellers New governance regulations, for Condo ownership, were approved by cabinet recently. “About one out of every five Albertans lives in a condo and our government has their back,” says Brian Malkinson, Minister of Service Alberta. Rules Change –…
Class Action Law Suit – Alert! KITEC Plumbing A Flood Waiting to Happen – Save Money Now – Deadline Looming It is important to take a look at the plumbing in your home. If you have Kitec plumbing, both the fittings and pipes are prone to deterioration. It was a type of plumbing sold between…
Holiday Greetings – A Recipe – Some Jokes We will be enjoying our 1st Christmas in our new house. It is an incredible dream-come-true. Our young children are especially excited and are assured that Santa has our new address. Some of you may have been following my blogs about the trials and tribulations of a…
Buyer’s Market? Yes for Some You may have notice some recent ‘Listings Alert’ emails from me. They show numerous active properties, but of interest, is that many of them show: “Price Change”. What does this mean? Is this now a Buyer’s Market? What is clear is that there are significant changes in the Real Estate…
Building a Home in a Brand New Community – What We Didn’t Expect We have moved in. We love our new house but we are now in a community-wide limbo of development. Sure there has been some post-possession calming down for us but the neighbourhood is one big bustling construction site. Noise – There is…
