No-Nonsense Pricing Sells Calgary Home Fast

According to the Globe and Mail, this week, it was a no-nonsense price of $438,000 that helped sell a two-storey house in the community of Copperfield SE Calgary. Based on statistics, it took an average of 40 days to sell a home in last years housing market and many sales stalled altogether due to the market downturn.

Also - Old Ways to Sell a Home are Back

There are several tactics home-owners can use to speed up the process of selling a home whether it's a two-story house, large estate home or condo. Staging is still the number one way. Be ready for the real estate agent on opening day when they give people the tour. Staging can pay off in many ways such as multiple showings on the first day.

Home Staging Ideas

First impressions are important in selling your home. Real Estate agents have tips for dos and don’ts. They may even recommend an agency that provides home staging as part of their expertise.

The Showing

There is something very intriguing about a couple waiting their turn to look at a house after seeing another potential buyer exit with their real estate agent and then even another couple waiting to enter as they, the interested-but-not-sure buyer leave. The 'buzz' about that home being 'hot' and the next-in-line buyer not wanting to miss a deal can result in more than one offer before nightfall.

Property Evaluation

Most Real Estate Agents will conduct an in-depth analysis of your property's value using the data from the Agency’s records for recent sales in the area to determine its worth. Property values can go up and down in surprisingly short periods of time. Only an experienced Real Estate Agent has this reliable data at their finger tips.

Give Chris a call #403-680-4479

 

EDRA Pro is the New Way to Go

Get the "To-Do" List Done

EDRA Pro is the professional answer to tackle your 'TO-DO List'. Like many busy people you are getting tired of unfinished jobs around the house because you don't have the time, think the job will be too expensive or simply don't know where to start? EDRA Pro is the answer for you. It's easy too!

How Does EDRA Pro Work?

As a member of EDRA Pro, for a monthly fixed fee, you get a set number of hours that you can use when you need a job done. You can also bank up to 12 months of hours for protection against larger unexpected repairs from plumbing to electrical or plan some renovations. The Calgary-based team at EDRA Pro is there whenever you need them. They work on the difficult jobs that come with owning a house so you don't have to.

EDRA Pro's Commitment

EDRA Pro is perfect for you. Why? Perhaps you are handy but need help with more complicated plumbing, electrical or carpentry tasks. The Silver Package includes the basics of all of our services with labour based at $70 per hour. The standard Gold Package is right for the average home owner. It includes a complimentary inspection. There are savings with the Gold Package as labour is based at only $60 per hour. Also, save 15% of material costs and get free light bulbs.

Save Even More!

Save up to 40% with the 'Platinum Package'. It is designed for owners of multiple rental properties or older homes requiring major renovations. The labour costs are a great deal at $50 per hour.

Mother's Day is Just around the Corner

Do you want those jobs on the "Honey-Do-List" done? What a bonus gift for your Sweetie when the repairs to the bathroom, wall, basement, roof and even backyard are taken care of. Our full service team will be there to handle all your needs.

Need more info or want to sign up now for this great service call Chris at 403-680-4479.

Light at the End of the Tunnel for Oil Prices

As some IEA analysts predict 2016 prices for crude oil will be more stable at levels of about $40 a barrel. The International Energy Agency's outlook is considered to be the light at the end of long tunnel regarding the future outlook for the Alberta economy. Natural attrition on supply and suggestions of a deal to freeze production at early 2016 levels is what experts in the field predict.

Don't Forget What Goes Down Must Come Up

As the IEA, the global watchdog for the industry makes predictions the positive view is welcome by the oil industry. The market and its subsequent spin-off of jobs in the energy sector could be on the upswing.

History Shows Deep Oil-Price Declines Followed by Recoveries

As the past has shown, and according to Martin Pelletier, CFA, portfolio manager at Calgary-based TriVest Wealth Counsel Ltd. the 79% decline during 2008-09 was followed by a 274% recovery; the 59% drop during 1996-98 was followed by a 244% recovery; the 66% decline from 1990-93 was followed by a 90% recovery; and the 62% drop during 1985-86 was followed by a 273% recovery rate.

Help from the Government

There has been and will be more help from the Federal Government. The Feds have confirmed plans to provide $251.4 million to Alberta under a program designed to help provinces hit by sudden revenue downturns. Since the collapsing oil prices, the fiscal stabilization program provides help to provinces when revenues fall by more than 5% from one year to the next. This 'program money ' is allocated on a per capita basis, at $60 a person.

Bright Lights

This is a good time for the real estate market as people are looking to buy in or upgrade their home before the bounce back. Why not give Chris a call? Tel. #403-680-4479