Keeping it real in real estate.
Homeowners ask me the same question at almost every listing meeting: what do you think of staging, Karri? It's a smart question to ask. First impressions are everything for buyers who are in a charged emotional state when viewing homes. However, presenting your home in the best possible light is a … Continue reading...
What's going on in Lethbridge real estate right now? Well... prices are flat (yawn). City sales volume is down (whaaat?). And the mortgage rules are changing (again). Watch my video below for an overview of what this all means. Then check out the hard numbers below! Lethbridge real estate … Continue reading...
Year over year, sales volume is slightly down on single-family homes, but overall, we're experiencing a normal spring market. The upside is that Q1 2017 shows a 4% increase in single-family home prices in Lethbridge with even stronger indicators when looking at median pricing. Population growth, … Continue reading...
While October stats won't fully reveal the impact of the recent changes to mortgage rules, we are seeing a slow down in the Lethbridge real estate market. Showing activity has slowed down earlier in the season than normal, and months' inventory is climbing. Anything priced over $400k will see … Continue reading...
Pace of sales remains brisk while prices hold steady. The condo market is especially interesting because absorption rates seem healthier than in years past when we sometimes had 9-10 months' inventory in a given month. But again, prices are in a holding pattern there. The City of … Continue reading...
You won't hear about it on the radio or on HGTV, but it's the Real Estate Moment of Truth that you must understand when choosing a real estate agent to sell your home. Thousands of dollars are lost and gained at this critical juncture in the real estate transaction. Most homeowners don't see it … Continue reading...
Do you ever wonder how most people find the homes they eventually buy? You might imagine them driving by a “For Sale” sign or seeing a home for sale in a local magazine and then calling to enquire. Or maybe you've heard that open houses are required in order to find a buyer. However, perception … Continue reading...
As you’re probably aware, the list price you set for your Lethbridge home has an impact on how quickly it sells — and how much you earn on the sale. What you may not realize is just how significantly the wrong pricing strategy can impact your financial position, and your sanity. Consider the … Continue reading...
From new construction to newer resale, it seems that I am always viewing, selling, or evaluating homes in this thriving west Lethbridge neighbourhood. And when families moving to Lethbridge call me for advice on where to focus their home search? I always tell them about Copperwood. Here are my top … Continue reading...
City of Lethbridge – Single Family Homes January 2016: Sales to active listings ratio: 15% (67/462) For same month last year: 11% (53/462) Average sale price: $285,793 For same month last year: $278,899 Average Cumulative Days on Market: 98 For same month last year: 104 PENDING … Continue reading...
