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2012 SOLD Real Estate Market Summary – Kitty Bits

Thursday, January 31st, 2013
2012 Edmonton Real Estate Market Summary by The Cats Meow

2012 SOLD Edmonton Real Estate Market Summary-KITTY BITS brought to you by The CATS MEOW in Re/Max Real Estate

More numbers.  It seems that these days all we get to know are the numbers, but they can be so important, can’t they?  Have you ever visited the Canadian Real Estate Associations National Average Price Map?  It shows us exaclty how we are doing with comparison to our sisterly provinces. Which one surprised me the most?  LOL

THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES.

British Columbia 2012 average sales price of house: $498,205,

Alberta  2012 average sales price of house: $363,340, Edmonton 2012 average sales price of house

Saskatchewan 2012 average sales price of house: $284,346,

Manitoba 2012 average sales price of house $249,852,

 

The KITTY BITS above shows some of the more important numbers like

MLS sales in 2012, the average days on market for listings, the average sales price of houses and condos, and just how many homes sold over that lovely $1 Million dollar mark.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post of Kitty Bits and hope to see you back again real soon, now that would be the Cats Meow.

Homebuyers Road Map – Helping You the Homebuyer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

The Homebuyers’ Road Map is a public information toolkit to help homebuyers make informed decisions and planning when choosing a home. This project is a collaboration between The Canadian Real Estate Association and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.

Homebuyers Road Map

Homebuyers Road Map

REALTORS® are experienced in everything you need to know and do when buying a home.

Get Your Free Copy below:

• Navigate the home buying process and paperwork from start to finish, ensuring everything flows smoothly without any surprises.
• Find the right home, in the neighbourhood you want, at a price you can afford.
• Compare your property with similar properties that have sold over the past year.
• Get a feel for the neighbourhood including schools, parks and other amenities.
• Find out if you are eligible for government home ownership incentive programs.
• Assess mortgage products and different types of lenders to see what fits your needs.
• Negotiate purchase price and contract terms, such as date of possession, required repairs, included furnishings or equipment.
• Direct you through complex contracts.
• Find qualified industry professionals, such as real estate lawyers, home appraisers and home inspectors.
• Plan for closing costs and other related expenses.

The Canadian Real Estate Market – Predicitions 2013 – Kitty Bits

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

So all the numbers are in and we have some excellent indications of what will be happening in the Real Estate Market across Canada. The picture below shows some of the more important numbers and as you will find out in later posts, the numbers in Alberta come in just the same as we are seeing across Canada.  I absolutley love that there is an almost neutral belief in rising housing values.  As you will find out in later posts, Alberta is leading the way with a higher percentage.

Kitty Bits and the Canadian Real Estate Market 2013

Predictions for the Real Estate Market in Canada 2013

So in our chart you saw:

  • the Predicted price increase in housing values,
  • Who are the most serious planners and buyers across canada, what is their demographic
  • What percentage of real estate buyers can afford a 20% down payment or more,
  • How much of Canada in percentage believes housing values are going to rise and
  • What is the intended spending average for real estate and Canadians this year.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post of Kitty Bits and hope to see you back again real soon, now that would be the Cats Meow.

Cameron Heights Home for Sale. Beautiful, Executive and EnerGuide High Rating Home.

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Beautiful EnerGuide Executive Home for Sale in Cameron Heights, Edmonton

Smile about your Savings in this Landmark EnerGuide Home

Detached 2-Storey in Elegant Cameron Heights.

MLS# E3322796

1109 Chahley Court, Edmonton, Alberta

Beautiful Energuide Home for Sale; with Landscaping, Bonus Room, Hardwood, Granite, Wrought Iron, Stone Wall Fireplace, Finished Basement and Drywalled/Insulated Garage on a quiet Cul De Sac.  Now that’s the Cats Meow in Re/Max Real Estate.

Come and Find us at The Pet Expo this weekend…

Friday, January 18th, 2013

This weekend, January 19 & 20, 2013, Edmonton and the City of Edmonton will host the annual Edmonton Pet Expo in the Expo Center of Northlands.

I hear that Buttercup can handle the board and for an English Bulldog, that is some fancy paw action.

Dockdogs however has really caught my attention.  For those of you that know me well, I have a dockcat; Sailor.  I have seen her jump into the pacific northwest and hang out, swim with the seals, and hop back onto the floating thumbs.  Should be a show worth catching.

Wiener races, Understanding Dog Body Language, Dog Sports and Flyball, Zero Gravity Disc Dog and Petting Zoo with Pony Rides. ( I sure hope there is a baby kangaroo)

Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5

Be sure to pick up winters copy of Edmonton Pet Connect and check out our ad on the Services Page.

 

Edmonton Pet Expo with Jeanine Boutet, The Cats Meow

Find us at the Edmonton Pet Expo, this weekend.

Look for us and come over and say hi, Now that would be the Cats Meow.