Candace Wu, CPA, 2% Realty Realtor
#400, 909 - 17 Ave SW Calgary, AB, Canada

https://www.cbc.ca//calgary-real-estate-board-creb-home-sa

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Wishing everybody health and prosperity in the New Year of the Ox. The Ox is the second of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Ox was about to be the first to arrive, but Rat tricked Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox. Thus, Ox became the second animal. In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal. Because... of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest, are attributed to it. #YearoftheOx #chinesenewyear

Last possession of the year! Merry Christmas everyone!

Top Tips For Holiday & Winter Fire Safety Taking some simple precautions around the home can help keep you safe during the holidays. Here are a few tips! 1. Use non-flammable decorations both indoors and outdoors.... 2. Check holiday lights for damaged wires and plugs. Enjoy indoor lights only while someone is at home and turn them off before turning in for the night. 3. Keep live Christmas trees in a water-filled stand and check daily for dehydration. Dried-out trees are extremely dangerous and should be discarded immediately. 4. Children should not have access to or be allowed to use matches, lighters or candles.

Congrats to my clients for purchasing their first home in the beautiful NW community of Sherwood!

SOLD! Newly Renovated Inner-city 50 x 120 lot!

CREB's Q3 2020 Housing Report released City of Calgary, October 22, 2020 Third-quarter activity was far better than original expectations, as sales activity in the city improved by nearly 12 percent over last year's levels.... Some of the shift in the third quarter reflects activity that likely would have occurred in the second quarter. The housing market also benefited from easing lending rates and previous price declines. Gains were driven by all property types except apartment condominiums. "As the economy started to re-open, we saw some improvements in the economic indicators," said CREB chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie. "Most industries are not back to pre-pandemic levels, but over the past three months we have seen notable improvement across most industries." The gains this quarter did not offset all of the earlier declines, but the year-to-date decline eased to nine per cent. This is a significant improvement from the first half of the year, where sales were sitting 20 per cent below last year's levels. New listings were also on the rise. It was enough to cause inventories to trend up from the lower levels recorded earlier in the year, but inventories remain well below the levels recorded last year. Overall, the months of supply did tighten to levels well below the past two years. Improved supply/demand balances did support some modest improvements in prices, which trended up in the third quarter compared to the second quarter and remained only one per cent below last year's levels. Current conditions in the housing market are surprising, but there are several reasons to still be cautious: The current job market: Unemployment levels remain exceptionally high and there is added concern regarding additional job losses coming in the energy sector. If this situation persists, it could result in weaker demand and rising listings. A second wave of COVID-19 and further shutdowns: Widespread closures are currently not expected, but if they do occur, this could be problematic for many businesses that cannot survive a second shutdown. Government support: The housing market and overall economy has benefited from significant government income support programs, and banks allowing homeowners to defer their mortgage. As these benefits end, there is a risk that some households will not be able to keep their home, causing a rise in new listings and pushing up supply levels. If this occurs, it could erode some of the recent gains in pricing.

What is a Real Property Report? A Real Property Report and a Certificate of Compliance are essential components to a smooth real estate transaction. In a nutshell, you need a Real Property Report to prove that everything is built in the right place. Sometimes, improvements extend onto property that someone else owns (encroachments) or they are built in such a way that breaks municipal rules (bylaw infractions). The Real Property Report is a legal document prepared by an Alber...ta Land Surveyor accurately reflecting the property boundaries and the position of all permanent improvements (houses, decks, sheds, A/C units, etc.). Real Property Report Sample A Certificate of Compliance is provided by the municipality. A technician will review the report and compare it to all the bylaws for that location. Most of the time, everything is in order and they issue a Certificate of Compliance quickly. If there are any concerns, their team will take a closer look to determine if any further actions are required before providing the Certificate. This can take weeks. Each time a real estate transaction occurs, a Real Property Report and Certificate of Compliance should be provided to prove the property is ready to change hands.

JUST LISTED! A contemporary, 2- storey END UNIT located in the well established community of Mckenzie Towne. A formal entrance leads to an open layout with gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. The spacious living room and dining area features a large window bringing in loads of natural light. The well appointed kitchen has loads of cupboard space and looks over the well landscaped and fenced backyard. Retire upstairs to the loft/ office area, the 4 pc bathroom and 2 large bedrooms including the large master bedroom with a walk in closet.

Aug Stats for Calgary Real Estate! Let me know if you'd like the full report

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Hello everyone! These "no contact door openers" just arrived! If anyone wants one, feel free to message me! Free for all present and past clients! Open doors, touch screen stylus, press buttons without physical contact. Bonus bottle opener function!