2016 Calgary Economic & Housing Forecast Repost

Please check out the latest economic outlook & housing forecast by CREB in the link below. Making the right decisions as buyers/sellers/landlords and most profits as investors in the current market is becoming more important than ever.  I believe I can help your family to make it work. 

http://www.creb.com/~/media/Public/CREBcom/Buyer_Resources/2016_CREB_Forecast_Report.pdf?la=en

SOLD Shawnessy S.W. / 524 Shawinigan DR S.W. $419,900

Another competing offer represented on the last day of 2015 even on this market. It tells our buyers that listing price less than $450,000 especially with double attached garage still attract lots of buyers. I am glad to help my buyers have their first home in Calgary.

SPOTLESS, WELL MAINTAINED 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATHROOM 2 STOREY WITH DOUBLE FRONT ATTACHED GARAGE. MAIN FLOOR FEATURES INCLUDE A FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH A BAY WINDOW, A FAMILY ROOM WITH A BRICK FIREPLACE, DEN OR DINING ROOM, LAUNDRY AND 2 PIECE BATH. UPSTAIRS BOASTS 3 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS AND 2 FULL BATHS (INCLUDING A 4 PIECE ENSUITE). THE BASEMENT IS MOSTLY UNFINISHED EXCEPT FOR ONE ROOM THAT IS DRYWALLED. THE REAR YARD IS FULLY FENCED AND NICELY LANDSCAPED AND INCLUDES A GOOD SIZED DECK. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND THE LRT. THE ROOF WAS REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO. EASY TO SHOW. GREAT HOME. GREAT VALUE.

SOLD EVERGREEN SW / 304 Eversyde Circle S.W. $379,888

It was competing offers represented on the last day of 2015 even on this market. It tells our buyers that listing price less than $450,000 starters' homes still attract lots of first time home buyers. I am glad to help my buyers have their first home in Calgary.

---Located on a quiet street in the beautiful community of Evergreen, this gorgeous 3 bedroom 1,250 square foot ‘character’ home is perfect for the growing family! Situated on a generous pie shaped lot, this home offers a spacious kitchen with loads of cupboard space, Brand New Stainless Steel Appliances, large ‘eat up’ island, breakfast nook and a cozy family room with stone faced gas fireplace. The Bright upper floors boasts 2 good-sized bedrooms and a master bedroom with walk-in closet. Enjoy the back yard which features a brand new fence. Located just one block from transit (bus #11 and #12), a soccer field and half a block to a playground. The undeveloped basement has an excellent layout for you to work with. Don’t miss your opportunity to live in this wonderful home! Call Diana to book your own private viewing today!

price increase & decreased areas in Alberta

2015年12月份房地产统计---消费者需求减少

房低产市场的特点是需求放缓
12月份逐步提高的供应水平迫使价格走低

伴随着消费者重点转移向圣诞、新年节日，12月整个城市才售出878套单元，比去年同期低18%，远远低于长线5年、10年的平均水平。 其结果是，没怎么调整的基准价格下降到$ 448，800，比11月份低了0.42％，比去年12月份低了2.33%。 房地产局首席经济学Ann-Marie Lurie指出十二月份的表现和2015年初市场表现接近，主要是因为住房需求的减弱。 “经济的不确定性，加上疲软的经济状况和就业机会的减低，持续减缓了整个2015年的市场需求，” Ann-Marie Lurie说到。 “这是说，总价格在2015年趋于下降，但是和很多人原本猜测的程度不一样。 十二月份库存可售房源和我们预期的那样减低到4336套。然而，仍然比去年同期高出28％，同时也是自2008年以来记录的最高十二月份供给水平。共管公寓、连体房屋产品段可售房源呈现明显地提升，几乎创下 12月份的记录。 “本月买家持续保持警惕，主要源于未来的石油价格的走低影响了买家的购买信心。而卖家呢，并不清楚明年的供给水平会如何，所以也没有耽误任何时间将房子放到市场上或者接纳offers。

对于2015整年来说，独立屋、共管公寓以及连体房屋产品段成交量分别降低24%、33%以及28%。整年的库存可售房源水平在全部产品段都是增加的，但是共管公寓是唯一的产品全年高于长线平均水平。导致，共管公寓也是唯一的市场基准价格仅下调0.82的产品。

本月独立屋、连体屋价格分别比2015年初降了1.91%、1.29 %，比2014年12月份高了1.35%以及1.84%。需要注意的是，整体价格经常无法表现不同房屋类别、价格区间、地段等等细节的全部区别。  

“尽管整个城市整个年度走低，但是仍然有些地段/区域的价格比2015年初高些。