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March Market Report
Stability continues in Edmonton housing through February…
That’s what the Realtor Association of Edmonton reported in their monthly press release. We agree, our market is enjoying excellent stability especially compared to our neighbours to the south. We are living in a different world entirely when it comes to real estate in Alberta! In our office we arefinding things are moving faster than the media is reporting. There is a trend towards multiple offers again. One realtor in our office was involved in THREE bidding wars last weekend. Does this mean that house prices are under big pressure? Not necessarily. But it does mean that today’s well informed buyers recognize good value when they see it and they are making decisions quickly to avoid losing out.
Wondering how YOU should proceed in this market? Call your friends at Schmidt Realty Group. Let us be your trusted advisors!Learn more in this month’s Market Report. and read the Realtor Association of Edmonton News Release for all the details of February 2010 results.
Wondering what your home is worth! Click here to find out!
Holiday Season Office Hours
With Christmas and New Years fast approaching, please note the following office hours over the holiday season:
SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY REAL ESTATE INFORMATION OVER THE HOLIDAYS, CALL 780-437-2030 AND ASK TO HAVE ONE OF OUR REALTORS PAGED.
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU!
Thur Dec 24 – Office Closed
Fri Dec 25 – Office Closed
Sat Dec 26 - Office Closed
Sun Dec 27 - Office Closed
Mon Dec 28 – Office Closed
Tue Dec 29 – 9am to 5pm
Wed Dec 30 – 9am to 5pm
Thu Dec 31 - Office Closed
Fri Jan 1 - Office Closed
Sat Jan 2 – 9am to 5pm
Sun Jan 3 – Office Closed
Mon Jan 4 - 9am to 9pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at Schmidt Realty Group!
SCHMIDT REALTY GROUP OFFERS FREE SERVICES!
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Whether you are a current or past client or simply someone we haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting, consider us at your service. Our two full-time administrators are both licensed Commissioners For Oaths and would be happy to assist you. Simply call our office at 780-437-2030 and speak with Jody or Danielle to set up an appointment.
And if you need to send a fax, scan a document or make a photocopy or two just stop by anytime 9-9 weekdays or 9-5 Saturday or Sunday. These FREE services are one more way for us to say thank you to our loyal clients and to make some new friends as well! We hope to see you at our office one day soon!
Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group
St Patrick’s Day brings Good Luck to the Housing Market!
“Maybe it was the lucky spirit of St Patrick. Or maybe – just maybe – it was a first sign that the US housing market could be turning around…”
That’s how Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist for ATB Financial began his Daily Economic Comment today. After a long streak of declines in US housing starts, there was a 22% rise in activity when comparing February to January this year. The biggest increase in activity was in condos.
This hardly heralds the end of the US housing crisis, but definitely is an optimistic sign! This news, combined with new policies south of the border aimed at assisting homeowners to avoid foreclosure, all contribute to hope for better days ahead for our friends south of the border.
Locally we are enjoying an improving market, especially for homes under $300,000 where we have even seen some multiple offers and some very quick sales. One recent listing in this price range received an offer the first day it was on the market! That’s something we haven’t seen in awhile, and is good reason for an optimistic outlook for the future “north” of the border as well!
Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Perennial Optimist and Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc
FAQ’s about the New Renovation Tax Credit
The recently announced tax credit for home improvements has a lot of people excited to get started on some renovations this spring. If you’re wondering what type of properties qualify and how to apply, a recent article from the Edmonton Journal will answer a lot of your questions. Click here to find out how to get your reno money back! Source Edmonton Journal, Mar 7 2009, Pedro Arrais
Plus click here to see the Government of Canada’s information brochure on this topic.
Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group
