Money Sense Magazine has completed their annual review and rankings for Canada’s Best Places to Live 2013. They looked at all data possible to determine who had the best overall quality of life. Such factors as income, employment, price of housing, weather, crime rates, access to medical treatment (doctors) and cultural activities were some of the criteria examined.
Okotoks ranked 36th Best Place to live in Canada out of 200 communities and 18th in Canada on the Best Small Cities (population below 100,000) to live list out of 139 communities nationwide.
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
卡尔加里房源供给紧缩，使得买家到周边城镇购买
卡尔加里房地产局公布第一季度Okotoks、Cochrane两个周边小镇销售比去年同期有明显增长，分别为18%及6%。而Okotoks的新挂牌量降低15%。（趋势和卡尔加里市内查不多，也是新房源明显降低）。
A shortage of single family listings in Calgary is helping home sales in surrounding communities.
The Calgary Real Estate Board reports in the first quarter of the year sales in Okotoks and Cochrane were up considerably compared to the same period a year ago.
“Relatively strong demand has reduced the amount of time properties are on the market,” says CREB President Becky Walters. “However, overall inventory levels remain healthy, contributing to balanced conditions for buyers and sellers.”
Sales were up 18 per cent in Okotoks and six per cent in Cochrane.
“The improvement in sales activity in Okotoks is due to inventory levels being slightly elevated, unlike some of the other surrounding areas,” says Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB’s Chief Economist. “This provides consumers with choice even though there has been a 15 per cent decline in new listings.”
“If dwindling supplies for single family homes persist within Calgary city limits, it should support growth in outer lying communities,” says Lurie. “However, as resale listings fall, consumers may turn to new homes, and such a move could limit sales growth for resale products.”
A shortage of single family listings in Calgary is helping home sales in surrounding communities.
The Calgary Real Estate Board reports in the first quarter of the year sales in Okotoks and Cochrane were up considerably compared to the same period a year ago.
“Relatively strong demand has reduced the amount of time properties are on the market,” says CREB President Becky Walters. “However, overall inventory levels remain healthy, contributing to balanced conditions for buyers and sellers.”
Sales were up 18 per cent in Okotoks and six per cent in Cochrane.
“The improvement in sales activity in Okotoks is due to inventory levels being slightly elevated, unlike some of the other surrounding areas,” says Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB’s Chief Economist. “This provides consumers with choice even though there has been a 15 per cent decline in new listings.”
“If dwindling supplies for single family homes persist within Calgary city limits, it should support growth in outer lying communities,” says Lurie. “However, as resale listings fall, consumers may turn to new homes, and such a move could limit sales growth for resale products.”
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Okotoks among best investment opportunities in Alberta
Okotoks council’s decision to eliminate the population cap is being applauded by a B.C. real estate think tank saying it opens the door to more investment in the local economy.
The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) has given Okotoks solid marks as one of the top 10 communities in Alberta to invest in over the next six years. The Town ranked ninth on the list among the largest cities in the province. The top three communities on the list were Calgary, Edmonton and Airdrie.
One of the report’s authors said the decision to eliminate the 30,000 population cap bodes well for the community’s future. “That will allow it to annex lands in the surrounding area and that just creates a huge potential,” said Allyssa Epp, a research analyst with the organization. “It’s 15 minutes outside of Calgary and we have young families and young professionals moving to the area because the housing prices are significantly cheaper.”
The REIN report states rising demand for space, easy access to Calgary and the Town’s “Green” initiatives make Okotoks an attractive place to live, work and invest.” Epp said it could have been a different story if the Town had not dropped the population cap. “That makes it very hard for investors to get into the city because there’s nowhere to build,” she said.
The Town’s biggest challenge now is to expand its water supply for future growth, said Epp.
“If that’s something they’re not able to work out, that would hinder future growth in the town,” she said. She said Okotoks has a lot of strengths in its favour, including having the amenities of a larger community with a small town feel.
The town’s relatively stable real estate market is positive and both investors and families alike benefit from Okotoks’ comparatively lower home prices, she said. “It allows people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to own their own homes to do so,” she said.
She added the report is directed towards real estate investors and illustrates the town’s strengths as a place to invest in real estate.
On the residential side, she said Okotoks is attractive for investors looking for rental properties and the town’s low vacancy rate shows there is a huge demand for additional residential development and rental properties.
On the commercial and industrial side, she said the strength of the local business community shows the town is a good place for business development. The president of the Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce has mixed emotions on the ranking.
“It’s kind of nice to see we’re ninth in Alberta, but for me it’s a double edged sword,” said Cheryl Actemichuk. “I like that we have the ability to stay in town and shop in town and at the same time I miss when it was smaller.”
She said the Town needs to have a clear vision of what it wants Okotoks’ economy to be like in the future. She said she wants to see investment that will help create a strong local job market outside of the retail sector.
“What are we doing to create those job opportunities that aren’t minimum wage retail places?” she asked. She said she is concerned about how the Okotoks’ already strained infrastructure will be able to keep up with growth. “What about our infrastructure, how are our roads going to handle it?” she said. “Even at 25,000 people right now it’s crazy.”
Shane Olson, Okotoks’ economic development team leader, said the ninth place ranking shows the Town’s economy is on the right track. “They basically said Okotoks is one to watch in the long-term,” he said. “It’s a community to keep your eye on.”
Okotoks is about to see a number of new businesses and stores open near Costco over the next year, including GoodLife Fitness, Sport Chek, Carter’s Oshkosh, Sleep Country, Ardene, Tommy Gun’s Barbershop and First Choice Hair.
Olson said the Town is not actively trying to attract retailers at the present. He said project developers like those in the Southbank area are now driving retail growth. He said it’s a larger priority for the Town to develop its business/industrial sector, particularly in the expanded Okotoks business park and the Southbank Business Park.
The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) has given Okotoks solid marks as one of the top 10 communities in Alberta to invest in over the next six years. The Town ranked ninth on the list among the largest cities in the province. The top three communities on the list were Calgary, Edmonton and Airdrie.
One of the report’s authors said the decision to eliminate the 30,000 population cap bodes well for the community’s future. “That will allow it to annex lands in the surrounding area and that just creates a huge potential,” said Allyssa Epp, a research analyst with the organization. “It’s 15 minutes outside of Calgary and we have young families and young professionals moving to the area because the housing prices are significantly cheaper.”
The REIN report states rising demand for space, easy access to Calgary and the Town’s “Green” initiatives make Okotoks an attractive place to live, work and invest.” Epp said it could have been a different story if the Town had not dropped the population cap. “That makes it very hard for investors to get into the city because there’s nowhere to build,” she said.
The Town’s biggest challenge now is to expand its water supply for future growth, said Epp.
“If that’s something they’re not able to work out, that would hinder future growth in the town,” she said. She said Okotoks has a lot of strengths in its favour, including having the amenities of a larger community with a small town feel.
The town’s relatively stable real estate market is positive and both investors and families alike benefit from Okotoks’ comparatively lower home prices, she said. “It allows people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to own their own homes to do so,” she said.
She added the report is directed towards real estate investors and illustrates the town’s strengths as a place to invest in real estate.
On the residential side, she said Okotoks is attractive for investors looking for rental properties and the town’s low vacancy rate shows there is a huge demand for additional residential development and rental properties.
On the commercial and industrial side, she said the strength of the local business community shows the town is a good place for business development. The president of the Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce has mixed emotions on the ranking.
“It’s kind of nice to see we’re ninth in Alberta, but for me it’s a double edged sword,” said Cheryl Actemichuk. “I like that we have the ability to stay in town and shop in town and at the same time I miss when it was smaller.”
She said the Town needs to have a clear vision of what it wants Okotoks’ economy to be like in the future. She said she wants to see investment that will help create a strong local job market outside of the retail sector.
“What are we doing to create those job opportunities that aren’t minimum wage retail places?” she asked. She said she is concerned about how the Okotoks’ already strained infrastructure will be able to keep up with growth. “What about our infrastructure, how are our roads going to handle it?” she said. “Even at 25,000 people right now it’s crazy.”
Shane Olson, Okotoks’ economic development team leader, said the ninth place ranking shows the Town’s economy is on the right track. “They basically said Okotoks is one to watch in the long-term,” he said. “It’s a community to keep your eye on.”
Okotoks is about to see a number of new businesses and stores open near Costco over the next year, including GoodLife Fitness, Sport Chek, Carter’s Oshkosh, Sleep Country, Ardene, Tommy Gun’s Barbershop and First Choice Hair.
Olson said the Town is not actively trying to attract retailers at the present. He said project developers like those in the Southbank area are now driving retail growth. He said it’s a larger priority for the Town to develop its business/industrial sector, particularly in the expanded Okotoks business park and the Southbank Business Park.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
2012年前8个月卡尔加里周边城镇成交对比
卡尔加里房地产局市场统计提及2012年以来周边城镇交易异常活跃，究竟有多活跃呢，不看不知道，一看吓一跳。其实，与城市边界内的交易量而言，还是小巫见大巫。
具体对比数据如下，我们看出哪些地区成交量大些，这里我想单独提及的是CANMORE， 因为大部分情况下，公寓成交都多于独立屋市场。
下图为CANMORE一套售价1.36M的豪宅室内家居大厅
具体对比数据如下，我们看出哪些地区成交量大些，这里我想单独提及的是CANMORE， 因为大部分情况下，公寓成交都多于独立屋市场。
下图为CANMORE一套售价1.36M的豪宅室内家居大厅
| community | house type | Aug | Jul | Jun | May | April | Mar | Feb | Jan |
| Airdrie | condominium | 10 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 13 |
| single family | 70 | 99 | 110 | 95 | 81 | 103 | 91 | 49 | |
| Okotoks | condominium | 10 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| single family | 43 | 54 | 65 | 63 | 43 | 37 | 28 | 22 | |
| Cochrane | condominium | 7 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| single family | 32 | 45 | 58 | 46 | 41 | 31 | 24 | 21 | |
| Strathmore | condominium | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | |
| single family | 21 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 13 | |
| High River | condominium | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| single family | 22 | 26 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 18 | 11 | |
| Canmore | condominium | 9 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| single family | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | |
| Chestmere | condominium | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
| single family | 14 | 19 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 11 | |
| single family | 5 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| condominium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
| single family | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
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