Dave Dry

The first 10 days of March

2010-03-12T18:10:00Z

By all apearances the Edmonton real Estate market activity is taking off in the first part of 2010. While I am the first one to be sceptical about statistics early in the month, we have seen an interesting surge in market activity in the first 10 days of March. Lets first start with February’s numbers: there were: 1,184 total residential sales 1,509 new listings $ 369,573 average sale price for a single family home. $ 231,530 average sale price for a condominium Now to the numbers from the...(read more)

Open House #20 1295 Carter Crest Rd

2010-03-09T04:25:00Z

Please join me on Sunday March 14 from 2 - 4pm to view this prime condo located in an Upscale South Side Neighborhood. This condo is an amazing buy! It is spectacular and loaded with features. The main living space is very spacious and is complete with gas fireplace, large bright windows, a livingroom, diningroom and enormous kitchen. The Kitchen has been redone in the past year; it has a huge island, ceramic tile, gorgeous cabinets a large built-in in the dining area, appliances and a patio door...(read more)

February stats

2010-03-04T16:57:00Z

January February Change from December Change from January New Listings 1,247 +129 +10.3% 2,505 +1,258 +50.2% Sales 882 -66 -6.9% 1,184 +302 +25.5% Average Sale price $301,603 -$3,864 -1.2% $300,551 -$1,052 -0.34% House $363,883 -$2,878 -0.7% $369,573 +$5,690 +1.5% Condo $239,321 -$4,853 -1.9% $231,530 -$7,791 -3.2% Changes to the Mortgage rules As everyone has heard the federal government has made some changes to the Mortgage rules that come in to effect on April 1 st 2010. 1. All mortgages must...(read more)

Renovations: Return on investment

2010-03-02T00:11:00Z

Forget the roller coaster stock market ride. For most Canadians, a home is a solid, familiar investment. Over time, your home will increase in value at a steady, safe rate. Some renovations can help to improve the value of your home. Whether you are updating that 40's style kitchen, removing green shag carpeting from the bedroom, or adding exterior curb appeal by applying attractive, maintenance-free siding, you will increase the market value of your home. When renovating your home, here are...(read more)

Home Buyers Seminar

2010-02-24T23:54:00Z

The Edmonton Realtors Association is hosting another buyers seminar. I would encourage anyone thinking of entering the market to attend, it is a great place to learn all you need to know. No Realtors will not be present so it is a no pressure enviroment. There have been a whole lot of changes in the Edmonton real estate market over the last little while. So as a perspective home buyer, where do you start if you've never bought a home before? Or what if it's been a long time since you last...(read more)

How not to pop a non-bubble (National post)

2010-02-17T21:43:00Z

Peter Foster, Financial Post Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 The following article is taken from the National post and the link to the article on the national post website is posted at the bottom of the page. For Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to bemoan the possibility of house buyers getting in over their heads is a bit rich when the federal government is up to its own eyebrows in unsustainable debt and it was Ottawa that both inflated the housing market and lured first-time home purchasers...(read more)

Summary of mortgage changes anounced Tuesday Februaury 16 2010

2010-02-17T21:29:00Z

This article has been taken from the National post website. For more a more in depth article please see the link to the National post website at the bottom of the page. For information on how this may effect you please call your mortgage broker or bank. Paul Vieira, Financial Post Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 On Tuesday, the Department of Finance announced three changes to the standards governing government-backed mortgages, that come into force April 19. Here are a summary of the changes....(read more)

Open House in Miller on Sunday

2010-02-13T22:42:00Z

Miller, Edmonton - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 25-14803 Miller Blvd. This is a three bedroom townhome style condonminium in the quiet nieghourhood of Miller on February 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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January Stats

2010-02-03T23:28:00Z

January Change from December New Listings 1,247 +129 +10.3% Sales 882 -66 -6.9% Average Sale price $301,603 -$3,864 -1.2% House $363,883 -$2,878 -0.7% Condo $239,321 -$4853 -1.9% December Change from November New Listings 1,118 -700 -38% Sales 948 -237 -20% Average Sale price $305,467 $7,231 2.3% House $366,761 -$1,257 -0.3% Condo $244,174 $12,490 5.1% The facts and figures I quote in the table above and following article are taken from Edmonton Realtors association data. Realtors accociation predictions...(read more)

Listing agreement

2010-02-02T17:11:00Z

A listing agreement is the agreement between the listing brokerage and the owner (seller of a property) giving the Realtor, on behalf of the Brokerage, the authority to market the property for sale. There are two common types of listing contract these would be, an exclusive agreement and a multiple listing service (MLS) agreement. Before deciding which is right for you there are some factors to consider. An exclusive listing gives the right to the agent to to sell the property exclusively to their...(read more)

3-300 Hooper cres in Overlanders is Sold!

2010-02-01T16:36:00Z

Overlanders, Edmonton - The 2 story at 3-300 Hooper cres has been sold.

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Selling your own home?

2010-01-29T04:35:00Z

Selling your home can be a very gratifing experience, it can also be a tiring and frustrating process. In order to make this an enjoyable experience here are some things that you should think about. For those who sell their own homes I take my hat off to you, for those who are not sure please read the following thoughts and make an informed decicion. Talking to a Realtor before deciding what to do is not a bad choice they maybe able to give you some advice and tips as to the best way to go about...(read more)

Open House in Miller on Sunday

2010-01-29T04:31:00Z

Miller, Edmonton - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 25-14803 Miller Blvd on January 31 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Open house #3 300 Hooper cresent.

2010-01-21T00:08:00Z

I will be hosting an open house at #3 300 hooper Cres from 2 - 4 pm on Sunday January 24 2010. Property details...(read more)

Open house #3 300 hooper cres

2010-01-15T23:11:00Z

I will be hosting an open house at #3 300 hooper Cres from 2 - 4 pm on Saturday January 17 2010. Property details...(read more)