Friday, November 30, 2012
Canada's economic growth slows to crawl in Q3 at 0.6 per cent: Statscan
OTTAWA — Canada’s economy has hit stall speed with few areas of strong support, setting back any talk of interest rates hikes in the new year and likely restarting calls for more government stimulus.
The economy slumped to 0.6 per cent in the third quarter — below even the gloomy 0.8 consensus and about one third what the Bank of Canada had predicted as recently as the summer — as trouble loomed on the export side, housing and business investment.
In addition, Statistics Canada revised downward the second quarter one notch to 1.7 per cent and September, the last month, was flat, meaning the handoff to the current fourth quarter was weak.
If anything, the details of the report were even bleaker than the bottom-line numbers, given that inventory build-up added to growth, and that consumers — already saddled with record debt levels — contributed 3.8 percentage points.
“Certainly we are seeing strong headwinds. There’s not many cylinders firing at all except for the consumer and we don’t know how long the consumer can continue to carry the load,” said Peter Buchanan, a senior economist with CIBC.
Desjardins Capital Markets economist Jimmy Jean noted that without the inventory build-up of as yet unshipped goods, Canada’s third quarter economy would have fallen into a hole.
There was no talk yet of a technical recession — defined as two consecutive three-month periods of contraction — but Jean said the outlook for the last quarter of 2012 are not good. Given the weak handoff from September, he said the economy would need to work hard to eke out a one per cent advance.
The big shock in the third quarter report was that business investment, which the central bank has been counting on to support the economy, fell two per cent per cent annualized, and residential construction dived 4.4 per cent.
Economists lay the steep housing drop on Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s decision to tighten mortgage rules on July 9, which has taken the steam out of Canada’s previously hot real estate market.
Jean said he believes the decision was still the correct one, although the economy is paying a price now.
“Yes it is affecting the economy and it’s creating a drag, but on a long-term perspective it’s still the better outcome than facing a pure housing market crash and not having done anything about it,” he said.
Economists said the economy’s performance takes any chance of interest rate hikes off the table, likely until 2014.
The federal government is likely to come under pressure to bump up spending, or at least slow down its austerity program, but that is also unlikely barring a far worse outcome in the fourth quarter or early part of 2013.
In a letter to opposition MPs issued Thursday, the finance minister said he was in no mood to receive suggestions that he should increase spending or raise taxes.
“I will continue to stand against costly, new spending initiatives that would increase the size of government and throw Canada off track for balanced budgets,” he said.
The minister was in Victoria on Friday for a round of pre-budget consultations and will almost certainly be asked whether his position has softened.
As expected, net trade also weighed heavily on the economy in the third quarter as exports plunged 7.8 per cent on weak global demand and soft commodity prices.
首次购房者的七条建议
#1. 如果不准备久呆卡尔加里，也许就先不要买房了
要是你不准备在卡尔加里呆上几年的话，也许就不要买房了。购房的费用、以及快速卖房可能最后你会赔钱的。在想购房之前，一定要搞清楚你的计划，同时明白你将会在这里呆上些阵。另外，权衡租房、 买房的利弊。
#2. 联系贷款专员，拿到Pre-Approval确认函
在加拿大有RRSP计划，可以帮助首次购房者。联系贷款专员，拿到Pre-Approval信函，好知道家里究竟能买得起那个价位段的房子, 同时了解RRSP计划。拿到Pre-Approval信函的另外一个好处就是你的买家代理出OFFER时，可以给卖家信心，便于谈判。
#3. 清楚每月不仅仅是贷款费用
购房以后，你每月的开支并非仅仅贷款，还有保险、物业税、三表费、维护费甚至公寓的管理费等等。同时，你还可能支付电视、电话、上网，以及报警系统等等费用。
#4. 并不必一人独揽整个流程
你是可以上网搜索、前往Open Houses，但是你并不了解真实的市场价值，而卖家代理只忠诚于卖方，并不会将全部事情透露给你，你只是个普通消费者。超过八成的买家从卖家代理直接购买的房子，都高过市场价值，并且完全没有被告知房子的缺点。这就是为什么绝大部分买家和买家代理合作，你最好找个持有Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR®)证书的买家代理，或者首次购房专家来协助你，这样可以节约时间、以及大量精力。
#5. 找个房检人员、或者公寓文件审验专家
找有执照的房检人员是相当重要的，总有一天你会出售的 ，你不希望漏过哪些花费大的细节。同时，购买公寓的话，尽量雇佣专业人士来审验公寓文件，做到心中有数，另外，日后出售时你也会用到部分现卖家给你的文件。
#6. 要有耐心
购买第一套房子是很令人兴奋的，同时也是你一生中第一次大金额购买行动。最重要的是：日后别后悔！
#7. 放缓行动
要是你不是很确定答案，那么就别急于行动，别让经纪左右了你，或者施加压力于你。Sleep on it! 给你自多点儿时间思考，然后再作决定。You will make the best decision for yourself!
要是你不准备在卡尔加里呆上几年的话，也许就不要买房了。购房的费用、以及快速卖房可能最后你会赔钱的。在想购房之前，一定要搞清楚你的计划，同时明白你将会在这里呆上些阵。另外，权衡租房、 买房的利弊。
#2. 联系贷款专员，拿到Pre-Approval确认函
在加拿大有RRSP计划，可以帮助首次购房者。联系贷款专员，拿到Pre-Approval信函，好知道家里究竟能买得起那个价位段的房子, 同时了解RRSP计划。拿到Pre-Approval信函的另外一个好处就是你的买家代理出OFFER时，可以给卖家信心，便于谈判。
购房以后，你每月的开支并非仅仅贷款，还有保险、物业税、三表费、维护费甚至公寓的管理费等等。同时，你还可能支付电视、电话、上网，以及报警系统等等费用。
你是可以上网搜索、前往Open Houses，但是你并不了解真实的市场价值，而卖家代理只忠诚于卖方，并不会将全部事情透露给你，你只是个普通消费者。超过八成的买家从卖家代理直接购买的房子，都高过市场价值，并且完全没有被告知房子的缺点。这就是为什么绝大部分买家和买家代理合作，你最好找个持有Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR®)证书的买家代理，或者首次购房专家来协助你，这样可以节约时间、以及大量精力。
找有执照的房检人员是相当重要的，总有一天你会出售的 ，你不希望漏过哪些花费大的细节。同时，购买公寓的话，尽量雇佣专业人士来审验公寓文件，做到心中有数，另外，日后出售时你也会用到部分现卖家给你的文件。
#6. 要有耐心
购买第一套房子是很令人兴奋的，同时也是你一生中第一次大金额购买行动。最重要的是：日后别后悔！
#7. 放缓行动
要是你不是很确定答案，那么就别急于行动，别让经纪左右了你，或者施加压力于你。Sleep on it! 给你自多点儿时间思考，然后再作决定。You will make the best decision for yourself!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Solid economic growth forecast for Alberta into 2013
CALGARY — Alberta’s economy continues to lead the pack across a range of indicators and solid growth will persist in 2013, supported by robust oilsands investment, says Scotiabank’s Global Forecast.
The bank is forecasting the province will lead Canadian economic growth with 3.4 per cent this year followed by 3.0 per cent in 2013.
Employment growth of 3.1 per cent this year and 1.7 per cent in 2013 will also be the best in the country, according to the report.
Warren Jestin, senior vice-president and chief economist with Scotiabank, is in Calgary this week presenting his outlook on the economy.
On Tuesday, Jestin will be discussing the economy at an economic outlook put on by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Then on Wednesday, he will be making a presentation on the economy at the annual Calgary Real Estate Forum.
“Well certainly there should be more smiles in Alberta than almost any other place in the country,” said Jestin on Monday.
“Much of that is driven by the ongoing infrastructural projects. We’ve now got demographics that are very, very favourable here.”
“Infrastructural investments remain strong and in fact I think Alberta’s growth may well be supply constrained. You just don’t have the skills or the infrastructure in order to push it ahead as fas as it otherwise would be. For this year, next year and probably into 2014 the odds are very, very strong that Alberta will lead the pack by a very substantial margin.”
Despite some global issues, economic growth in places like China, is good news for Alberta and “amazingly supportive for the commodities sector,” added Jestin.
While Alberta’s economy continues to be a shining light, concerns remain about the global situation which continues to underperform, said the Scotiabank report.
“First, recessionary conditions in the eurozone persist, reinforced by intensifying fiscal austerity and rising unemployment. Weakness is becoming more evident in the larger economies ... Second, U.S. business activity is being undermined by the intensifying problems around the world ... Third, the sharper-than-expected slowdowns in the faster-growing emerging economies of China, India and Brazil have yet to bottom out,” said the report.
“And fourth, even countries with better underlying fundamentals such as Canada, Australia, South Korea, and many of the core members of the eurozone, are being side-swiped by the fallout from reduced global demand.”
Meanwhile, the Conference Board of Canada said Monday that Canada’s domestic economy has softened and its major trade partners are too weak to pick up the slack, limiting growth in GDP to less than two per cent this year.
Canada’s real GDP growth will slow to 1.8 per cent this year, while growth of 2.3 per cent is forecast in 2013, said the board’s Canadian Outlook, Autumn 2012. If a further European sovereign debt crisis can be avoided, or at least contained — and if the U.S. begins to address its fiscal deficit seriously – Canada’s economy is expected to achieve growth of 2.6 per cent in 2014, it said.
The bank is forecasting the province will lead Canadian economic growth with 3.4 per cent this year followed by 3.0 per cent in 2013.
Employment growth of 3.1 per cent this year and 1.7 per cent in 2013 will also be the best in the country, according to the report.
Warren Jestin, senior vice-president and chief economist with Scotiabank, is in Calgary this week presenting his outlook on the economy.
On Tuesday, Jestin will be discussing the economy at an economic outlook put on by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Then on Wednesday, he will be making a presentation on the economy at the annual Calgary Real Estate Forum.
“Well certainly there should be more smiles in Alberta than almost any other place in the country,” said Jestin on Monday.
“Much of that is driven by the ongoing infrastructural projects. We’ve now got demographics that are very, very favourable here.”
“Infrastructural investments remain strong and in fact I think Alberta’s growth may well be supply constrained. You just don’t have the skills or the infrastructure in order to push it ahead as fas as it otherwise would be. For this year, next year and probably into 2014 the odds are very, very strong that Alberta will lead the pack by a very substantial margin.”
Despite some global issues, economic growth in places like China, is good news for Alberta and “amazingly supportive for the commodities sector,” added Jestin.
While Alberta’s economy continues to be a shining light, concerns remain about the global situation which continues to underperform, said the Scotiabank report.
“First, recessionary conditions in the eurozone persist, reinforced by intensifying fiscal austerity and rising unemployment. Weakness is becoming more evident in the larger economies ... Second, U.S. business activity is being undermined by the intensifying problems around the world ... Third, the sharper-than-expected slowdowns in the faster-growing emerging economies of China, India and Brazil have yet to bottom out,” said the report.
“And fourth, even countries with better underlying fundamentals such as Canada, Australia, South Korea, and many of the core members of the eurozone, are being side-swiped by the fallout from reduced global demand.”
Meanwhile, the Conference Board of Canada said Monday that Canada’s domestic economy has softened and its major trade partners are too weak to pick up the slack, limiting growth in GDP to less than two per cent this year.
Canada’s real GDP growth will slow to 1.8 per cent this year, while growth of 2.3 per cent is forecast in 2013, said the board’s Canadian Outlook, Autumn 2012. If a further European sovereign debt crisis can be avoided, or at least contained — and if the U.S. begins to address its fiscal deficit seriously – Canada’s economy is expected to achieve growth of 2.6 per cent in 2014, it said.
“The influence of a grim global environment, coupled with a heavy dose of fiscal restraint, will result in Canada’s economy muddling along through the rest of this year and into 2013,” said Pedro Antunes, Director, National and Provincial Forecast.
“The swift post-recession rebound that occurred in 2010 and 2011, driven by a strong domestic economy, has mostly expired through the first half of this year. Recurring crises stemming from the eurozone, along with some false starts from the U.S. economy, have eroded consumer confidence and slowed business investment and job creation.”
“The swift post-recession rebound that occurred in 2010 and 2011, driven by a strong domestic economy, has mostly expired through the first half of this year. Recurring crises stemming from the eurozone, along with some false starts from the U.S. economy, have eroded consumer confidence and slowed business investment and job creation.”
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
中海油收购NEXEN 的最新进展
2012年11月20日消息，寻求151亿美元收购Nexen计划获批准的中海油，已接受加拿大政府提出的管理和雇佣方面的条件。
加拿大政府谈判人员接受了很多阿尔伯塔省省长雷德福(Alison Redford)上月所提要求，包括承诺至少50%的Nexen董事会席位和管理职位由加拿大人占据。一位消息人士称，仍有一些商业问题正在协商中，如资本支出要求的范围和中海油国有企业地位相关的一些其它事宜。
Nexen股价上周飙升7%，为中海油7月提出收购要约以来最大周度涨幅，这显示投资者对协议获得加拿大政府批准愈发乐观。
加拿大国家银行金融集团石油和天然气分析师Kyle Preston称，加拿大总理和联邦内阁部长近期的声明提供了积极的暗示，即中海油收购Nexen的交易很快将被批准，马来西亚国有能源公司收购Progress的计划也如此。
Preston接受电话采访时称：“我认为交易接近获得批准。政府正在考虑中海油和Nexen、Progress和Petronas两个收购交易，我认为看上去政府将同时做出两个决定，并列出新交易框架的内容。
加拿大政府谈判人员接受了很多阿尔伯塔省省长雷德福(Alison Redford)上月所提要求，包括承诺至少50%的Nexen董事会席位和管理职位由加拿大人占据。一位消息人士称，仍有一些商业问题正在协商中，如资本支出要求的范围和中海油国有企业地位相关的一些其它事宜。
Nexen股价上周飙升7%，为中海油7月提出收购要约以来最大周度涨幅，这显示投资者对协议获得加拿大政府批准愈发乐观。
加拿大国家银行金融集团石油和天然气分析师Kyle Preston称，加拿大总理和联邦内阁部长近期的声明提供了积极的暗示，即中海油收购Nexen的交易很快将被批准，马来西亚国有能源公司收购Progress的计划也如此。
Preston接受电话采访时称：“我认为交易接近获得批准。政府正在考虑中海油和Nexen、Progress和Petronas两个收购交易，我认为看上去政府将同时做出两个决定，并列出新交易框架的内容。
Monday, November 19, 2012
回收房/拍卖房是否该买？ 购买时要注意些什么？
银行拍卖房都是源于断供的贷款：当贷款人无法在三个月，或者半年内补齐曾经所欠的本加利贷款，以及各种费用和罚款，那么银行有权把房屋的产权转移到银行名下，并且把房子腾空房主扫地出门，同时把物业挂牌销售。
---为什么回收房会比正常出售的房子便宜？
当银行把物业的产权转移到自己名下的时候，银行最不想手中有代售的物业。首先，代售的物业需要支付地税、水电暖气（冬天物业不可以把暖气停掉，否则温度过低把水管冻爆，等暖气恢复会在屋内造成水灾，造成严重损失），以及各种各样的物业管理费（包括安排专人去照看物业的安全，提供打扫，装修，以及为需要进入物业的各种要求提供服务），而这些费用都是以天计。房屋在银行手中时间越长，损失就越大，所以银行希望手中的物业以最快的速度出售。
---为什么回收房会比正常出售的房子便宜？
当银行把物业的产权转移到自己名下的时候，银行最不想手中有代售的物业。首先，代售的物业需要支付地税、水电暖气（冬天物业不可以把暖气停掉，否则温度过低把水管冻爆，等暖气恢复会在屋内造成水灾，造成严重损失），以及各种各样的物业管理费（包括安排专人去照看物业的安全，提供打扫，装修，以及为需要进入物业的各种要求提供服务），而这些费用都是以天计。房屋在银行手中时间越长，损失就越大，所以银行希望手中的物业以最快的速度出售。
另外，银行、金融机构、法院等等不会出具RPR（Real Property Report）给新业主。但是你早晚有一天出售此屋宇时，就得花费$600-800来雇公司测量出具RPR给你的买家。
还有就是一些物业家电不全，或者齐全也不管好不好用，会产生维修费用。以及很多业主临走仓皇逃窜之前对物业造成不同程度的损坏。毕竟辛辛苦苦供养过的房子，一下没了。心痛啊！
---但为什么拍卖房的价格有时并不便宜？
最主要的原因是大部分拍卖房都是有CMHC （按揭保险公司）做保险的，也就是说，当银行卖不到贷款额度的时候，那么差价要有CMHC支付给银行，CMHC 当然要求银行首先标出市场价，如果证实无人问君时，价格会自然降下来。所以掌握时机极其重要。
---买银行回收房要要注意的问题
“AS IS”—房屋状况银行完全不负责！
大部分银行要求买方使用银行内部的售房合同，同普通的合同有极大的不同，或附有 （Schedule A ）好多卖方应付责任的条款都被删除。所以如果买到手后发现有严重问题，后患无穷。
--- Offer
市场销售的过程和一般的房屋买卖大体相同，买家通过经纪出offer给卖家经纪，卖家经纪将offer交给放贷人的律师，律师可代放贷人讨价还价，双方价格一致后，律师接受offer。 这只需要2-3个工作日就能谈判完毕。
但是，对于法院的拍卖房，则是卖方律师受到第一份OFFER后，看价格情况定一下是否需要向法院申请受理购买意向，如果价格不到位，也许出OFFER的买家经纪是得不到法庭受理具体日期的。如果接到卖家代理回复的受理日期，也会因为一般要3-4周之后，所以在最后法庭的批准前，卖家经纪很大程度上会受到几份OFFER呢。我作为卖家经纪，代理的法院拍卖房，都收到多家OFFER，20天之内肯定收到第一份OFFER，50天前后彻底售出/firm sale。 总之，法院拍卖房价格好，但是因为受理期限长，不定因素很多，买家花费心血多些。另外，你出OFFER等候的近一个月期间，你是套牢的，不能出OFFER给其它的物业，两套你都拿下了，怎么办？：）
重要的一点忘说了，银行拍卖房，你还是可能在购买合同中出条件的，但是法院拍卖房，你是加不了条件的，你敢和法官讨个说法啊？！
---几点建议
购房前，对区域及价格一定要十分了解，要找一位有经验的地产经纪，帮你综合分析价格是否合理，或要求在出offer 之前做Property Inspection，这样多家抢OFFER时，你的条件少些，还是好事。
---几点建议
购房前，对区域及价格一定要十分了解，要找一位有经验的地产经纪，帮你综合分析价格是否合理，或要求在出offer 之前做Property Inspection，这样多家抢OFFER时，你的条件少些，还是好事。
祝大家早日圆购房之梦！
Saturday, November 17, 2012
西南 Killarney / INNER CITY 社区90天销售情况
Killarney is one of Calgary’s oldest sub-divisions. Since its establishment in 1910, the face of Killarney has changed dramatically especially in the past decade, where the area has experienced a major revitalization through the construction of new inner city infill homes. Found less than 10 minutes west from the downtown Calgary core, the area has quickly become a highly sought after inner city community in Calgary for urban professionals frequent to the downtown area.
（listing price is $429,900 with R-C2 lot, a good potential BUT on a busy road)
Those looking for new and modern infill homes, Killarney is a good place to start searching as many of the pre and post war bungalow style homes remaining in the community are being completely redeveloped or renovated by developers and home owners alike. Here are some of the most recent sales statistics for single family homes in the area.
36 Active Listings
Average home size – 1,959 square feet
Average listing price – $736,199
Average listing price per square foot – $378.27
- Sold Listings -
14 sold listings
Average home size – 1,910 square feet
Average listing price – $716,563
Average listing price per square foot – $374.91
Average sale price – $701,457
Average sale price per square foot – $367.27
Sale price to listing price ratio – 97%
Average time spend on the real estate market – 35 days
Those looking for new and modern infill homes, Killarney is a good place to start searching as many of the pre and post war bungalow style homes remaining in the community are being completely redeveloped or renovated by developers and home owners alike. Here are some of the most recent sales statistics for single family homes in the area.
All Single Family Homes in Killarney – 90 Day Sales
- Active Listings -
- Sold Listings -
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Arbour Lake 8-10 三个月交易情况
很多客户都说Arbour Lake现在真火啊！这也许和Arbour Lake是个有湖社区、交通四通八达、社区购物中心庞大、图书馆健身娱乐设施临近，很多居民坐在家中即可享受远处落基山脉风景有关。
房价还真不便宜啊，一室带地下停车的公寓都20万上下，而南面的Somerset、Evergreen、Bridlewood等社区可以17万上下买到。另外后院双车库、地下装修的独立屋都买到38万。而在很多社区这个价钱可以购买前置双车库呢。
（就这样的后院景致，2900平方尺的WALKOUT地下室房屋都买到99.3万，近百万了。）
下面大家看看8、9、10三个月交易情况：
ArbourLake Real Estate Report Aug.~Oct.
房价还真不便宜啊，一室带地下停车的公寓都20万上下，而南面的Somerset、Evergreen、Bridlewood等社区可以17万上下买到。另外后院双车库、地下装修的独立屋都买到38万。而在很多社区这个价钱可以购买前置双车库呢。
下面大家看看8、9、10三个月交易情况：
Arbour
51 properties were sold from August
to October, 35 of them are Single Family Houses.
There was a 502 Square Metres
lot sold at $305,000.
The average sold price for 2
story house without garage or with single detached garage was $354,167.
The average sold price for 2
story house with double attached garage was $494,852.
15 condominiums were sold from
August to October.
The average sold price for
one-bedroom-apartment is $207,500 with underground parking.
The average sold price for two-bedroom-apartments
is $265,167.
The only town house was sold
at $275,000. It has 3 bedrooms without attached garage.
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Sales States:
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STYLE
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HIGH
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LOW
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AVG
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AVG DAYS TO SELL
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TOTAL
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2 STOREY/SPLITS
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754,000
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401,800
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504,877
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35
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18
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BUNGALOW
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585,000
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365,000
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510,375
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56
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4
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3&4 LEVEL SPLITS
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|
|
|
|
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BI-LEVEL
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435,000
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375,000
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414,000
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44
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3
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Calgary is the Wealthiest in Canada
Calgary Leads Toronto and Vancouver as Wealthiest in Canada
Another great study out this week shows Calgarians are actually the wealthiest in the country. High net worth Calgarians, those with at least $500,000 in net worth average $3.3 Million versus only $2.2 Million for Toronto and $2.1 Million for Vancouver.
Calgary has also has more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in Canada and more head offices per capita than anywhere else in Canada.
Alberta has been North America;s job leader over the last 10 years and Calgary both migration and income growth has been Canadian best over the last several years.
Year to date luxury home sales over $1 Million have already surpassed the previous record set in 2007 of 459 and we still have November and December to go.
Calgary is a global business hub and was ranked the 5th best city to live in the world the last 5 years running. If you are thinking about moving to Calgary, the city is clean, safe and is a great place to raise a family.
Another great study out this week shows Calgarians are actually the wealthiest in the country. High net worth Calgarians, those with at least $500,000 in net worth average $3.3 Million versus only $2.2 Million for Toronto and $2.1 Million for Vancouver.
Calgary has also has more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in Canada and more head offices per capita than anywhere else in Canada.
Alberta has been North America;s job leader over the last 10 years and Calgary both migration and income growth has been Canadian best over the last several years.
Year to date luxury home sales over $1 Million have already surpassed the previous record set in 2007 of 459 and we still have November and December to go.
Calgary is a global business hub and was ranked the 5th best city to live in the world the last 5 years running. If you are thinking about moving to Calgary, the city is clean, safe and is a great place to raise a family.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
市中心西线LRT 2012年12月10日通车！！！
恭喜住在West Hills的同胞们，LRT终于要通车了。CBC news 报道如下：
The west leg of the LRT will be open for business in Calgary on Dec. 10.
The city says this date meets the original start of service promised back in 2009.
“We want to provide all Calgarians with the opportunity to make Calgary Transit their preferred transportation option and this project is a major step towards that goal,” said general manager of transportation Mac Logan.
Officials estimate more than 30,000 people will be using the new LRT run, which includes six new LRT stations along more than eight kilometres of track.
Construction on the project began in February 2010.
Completing the project involved major roadway upgrades, construction of a new interchange and moving a high school.
“This project required a great deal of expertise and co-ordination — its success speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication of everyone involved,” said Logan.
The west leg of the LRT will be open for business in Calgary on Dec. 10.
The city says this date meets the original start of service promised back in 2009.
“We want to provide all Calgarians with the opportunity to make Calgary Transit their preferred transportation option and this project is a major step towards that goal,” said general manager of transportation Mac Logan.
Officials estimate more than 30,000 people will be using the new LRT run, which includes six new LRT stations along more than eight kilometres of track.
Construction on the project began in February 2010.
Completing the project involved major roadway upgrades, construction of a new interchange and moving a high school.
“This project required a great deal of expertise and co-ordination — its success speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication of everyone involved,” said Logan.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Accountancy firm bullish on Calgary and Edmonton real estate
FROM 660news.com
Mediocre is the new good when it comes to real estate gains. At least, that's the take of the 2013 Emerging Trends In Real Estate forecast from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute.
PWC's Lori Beausoleil tells 660News the real estate business has cooled off, but as a country we're in much better shape than many others.
"So I think with a mediocre, when you look at, it's relative to the trends that we have seen historically," says Beausoleil. "But when you look at where we are positioned, versus the rest of the world, it's an A-plus."
Sorry Toronto and Vancouver, but your days at the top of the Canadian real estate heap are coming to an end, according to Beausoleil. Those two major Canadian cities will be replaced at the top of the charts by Calgary and Edmonton, thanks to Alberta's energy riches. But there is a silver lining to that dark cloud for our cousins in the east and on the west coast.
"For us in Toronto, we actually benefit from that as well because of all the engineering and all those types of jobs and needs that you have," adds Beausoleil. "You know, some of that money does come east. But definitely from a real estate perspective, Calgary and Edmonton's on fire."
Mediocre is the new good when it comes to real estate gains. At least, that's the take of the 2013 Emerging Trends In Real Estate forecast from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute.
PWC's Lori Beausoleil tells 660News the real estate business has cooled off, but as a country we're in much better shape than many others.
"So I think with a mediocre, when you look at, it's relative to the trends that we have seen historically," says Beausoleil. "But when you look at where we are positioned, versus the rest of the world, it's an A-plus."
Sorry Toronto and Vancouver, but your days at the top of the Canadian real estate heap are coming to an end, according to Beausoleil. Those two major Canadian cities will be replaced at the top of the charts by Calgary and Edmonton, thanks to Alberta's energy riches. But there is a silver lining to that dark cloud for our cousins in the east and on the west coast.
"For us in Toronto, we actually benefit from that as well because of all the engineering and all those types of jobs and needs that you have," adds Beausoleil. "You know, some of that money does come east. But definitely from a real estate perspective, Calgary and Edmonton's on fire."
卡尔加里在售最贵之豪宅
One of Calgary's most expensive residences could be yours, if you have $11.5-million.
The home in Crescent Heights is three storeys and includes six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a three-door garage. Size is 6821 Square Foot, lot is 2260 Square Metre.
Other features include a gourmet kitchen, a Guggenheim-inspired foyer with a glass dome ceiling and a rooftop deck.
The same amount of money could also buy you 17 Ferraris or 995 Rolex watches.
According to The Calgary Sun, the priciest home in Calgary real estate history was a $12-million castle in the southwest, put on the market in August 2011.
The home in Crescent Heights is three storeys and includes six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a three-door garage. Size is 6821 Square Foot, lot is 2260 Square Metre.
Other features include a gourmet kitchen, a Guggenheim-inspired foyer with a glass dome ceiling and a rooftop deck.
The same amount of money could also buy you 17 Ferraris or 995 Rolex watches.
According to The Calgary Sun, the priciest home in Calgary real estate history was a $12-million castle in the southwest, put on the market in August 2011.
Monday, November 5, 2012
西南 Altadore 社区90天销售更新
Altadore 是西人非常喜欢的靠近市中心的高档次社区，离市中心仅几分钟车程，很多房屋将市中心美景尽收眼底，周边环境宜人，这些也许就是它吸引买家的地方。
独立屋在售情况：
- 34 套在售房屋
- 平均面积 – 2,231平方尺
- 平均挂牌价格 – $1,065,432
- 平均售价/平方尺– $471.20
独立屋售出情况
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31
套售出
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平均面积– 2,166 平方尺
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平均挂牌价格– $939,115
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平均挂牌价/平方尺 – $424.88
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平均售价 – $916,572
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平均售价/平方尺 – $414.79
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平均挂牌价/售价比率 – 97%
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平均挂牌天数– 53 天
更多靠近市中心INFILL社区情况，请看下面链接
Thursday, November 1, 2012
SOLD- 西南区Haysboro 平屋、大院
C3543186 5 Hays Drive S.W.
Attention this home offers approximately 1800 sq. ft. of living area great for a single person, investor or couple! Since 2007 this home has been totally renovated except for the roof such as a new kitchen, appliances, carpet on the main floor, new windows, new bathroom, newer insulated oversized single garage, newer furnace, electrical panel, etc. Don't let the word Drive fool you it's definitely not on a busy street. Great location and faces a park. SHOWS 10 OUT OF 10 A MUST SEE!!!
Attention this home offers approximately 1800 sq. ft. of living area great for a single person, investor or couple! Since 2007 this home has been totally renovated except for the roof such as a new kitchen, appliances, carpet on the main floor, new windows, new bathroom, newer insulated oversized single garage, newer furnace, electrical panel, etc. Don't let the word Drive fool you it's definitely not on a busy street. Great location and faces a park. SHOWS 10 OUT OF 10 A MUST SEE!!!
2012年十月份卡尔加里房地产统计---市场基准价小幅上涨
卡尔加里房地产市场没有迹象放缓
------同比去年增长为两位数值
------同比去年增长为两位数值
卡尔加里,十一月一日 , 2012 – 本月总体成交比去年同期涨23%，持续的上涨使得前十个月总体比去年同期涨幅近16%。
与全国的市场趋势相比，卡尔加里持续加、量齐升，进入良性发展。尽管市场比预期的要好，但是并没到超热的程度，只是回归到长线水平，还没有从上次经济衰退中彻底复苏回来。
今年总体市场都好过2011年，独立屋市场表现强劲，涨幅比去年前十个月总体高17%，而公寓市场也涨幅仅12%。
本月城市界内总体新挂牌量为2,312套，比去年同期降9%。这主要是因为持续上涨的成交量，降低了市场上总体供给量。但是因为目前是市场淡季，市场供给仍保持均衡水平。
十月份市场基准价为$433,300, 比去年同期张8%。（九月份独立屋市场基准价为 $432,900，比上个月也有小涨幅）。但是其重要意义在于，这可是第四个月的持续上涨，尽管仍然比2007年峰值时低 。（大家一定要再次注意，从今年2月份以来，房地产局使用最新的BENCHMARK PRICE，而不是2007年时用的市场均价/中间价）。
十月份公寓市场基准价为 $247,000（九月份公寓市场基准价为 $249,300），比上 个月低了点，但仍然比去年同期涨3%。自2007年以来，公寓市场涨幅低于涨幅，好比容易市场恢复至2010年水平了。（这里就是给投资客提个醒，投资目前有cash flow的公寓市场好呢？还是投资长线更有增值空间的独立屋市场好呢？大家自己拿主意了）。
历经了十个月，公寓排屋市场总体成交2,279套，比去年同期涨幅16%。十月份市场基准价为 $279,000,比去年同期涨3%。
去年年底，卡尔加里的房地产市场处于增长期，就业率持续上涨。然而，全球经济的不确定性增强，影响了整体消费者的信心，消费者对二手房市场还是很谨慎的。今年这些全球经济危机仍在，消费者对它们可能对我们经济的影响降低。卡尔加里
的经济持续强势增长，就业率提高，新移民大量涌入；再加上提升的购买能力，都促使消费者入“足”卡尔加里市场。
的经济持续强势增长，就业率提高，新移民大量涌入；再加上提升的购买能力，都促使消费者入“足”卡尔加里市场。
买家在卡尔加里购买房屋价位段的比例
在看十月份统计报告之前，我先让大家了解一下买家在卡尔加里购买房屋价位段的比例。
NW成交394套，占33.31%，
SW成交320套，占27.05%，
SE成交272套，占22.99%，
NE成交197套，占16.65%。
100K-200K
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200K-300K
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300K-400K
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400K-500K
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500K-600K
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600K-700K
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700K-800K
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800K-900K
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900K-1M
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1M-2M
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Over 2M
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SW
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1.02
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9.57
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16.09
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9.98
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10.59
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4.89
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3.87
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2.44
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6.72
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0.61
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NW
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0.2
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8.35
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20.57
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26.27
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15.07
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6.72
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4.48
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2.04
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0.41
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2.04
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0.41
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SE
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2.04
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7.33
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18.53
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17.52
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5.91
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2.24
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1.43
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0.2
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0.41
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NE
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0.41
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11
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20.57
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5.3
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1.43
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0.81
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0.41
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0.41
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SW成交262套，占53.36%，
NW成交94套，占19.15%，
SE成交76套，占15.48%，
NE成交59套，占12.02%。
100K-200K
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200K-300K
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300K-400K
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400K-500K
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500K-600K
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600K-700K
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700K-800K
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800K-900K
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900K-1M
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1M-2M
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Over 2M
|
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SW
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8.55
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20.77
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14.46
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6.72
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1.43
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0.81
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0.2
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0.2
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0.42
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0.2
|
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NW
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1.63
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8.76
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4.48
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2.04
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1.02
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0.2
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0.2
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0.42
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SE
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2.04
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7.54
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3.87
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1.22
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0.41
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0.2
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NE
|
3.06
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6.52
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2.04
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0.2
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0.2
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(图表中数据为该价位段占整个公寓市场成交量的比例，比如SW100K-200K价位段成交42套，占总成交491套的8.55%。这样大家可以清晰地了解哪些价位段的户型成交量大，还有位置在哪里。或者说你想购买哪个价位段的公寓，哪里多些房源。因为我们不能单纯地想100K-200K价位段西南成交得活跃，西北的少，而是西南市中心有大量老公寓建筑。
另外，对比同一个区域，从比率也可以看出哪个价位段的房屋在那个区域是主导市场。)
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