Being a friend means something different to everyone, and for CREB® REALTOR® Laura Christie, being a Friend of the Foundation means something very special.

Calgary summers always seem to fly by and, with the limited time we get in the sweet sunshine, it’s important to make every moment count outside. Your backyard or patio can serve as your living room for the summer season, and making a few small changes can make it seem like a brand-new outdoor oasis.

Significant slowdowns in the detached and semi-detached market were nearly offset by sales growth in the apartment and row sectors. This left July sales three per cent lower than levels recorded last year. While this is the second month where sales activity has slowed, total residential sales this month are still amongst the strongest levels recorded in our market.

Meet Colleen Whelan, recipient of CREB^®’s 2021 REALTOR^® of the Year – T.W.H. (Bill) Saunders Memorial Award, a prestigious honour that recognizes high standards of professionalism, integrity and outstanding dedication to the community.

Sales activity in June eased relative to the past several months and with 2,842 sales, levels declined by two per cent over last year’s record high. While sales activity has remained relatively strong for June levels, the decline was driven by a pullback in detached and semi-detached home sales.

What makes a great community? Of course, there are tangible elements such as housing, mixed-use spaces, great roads, walkability, low crime rates and more. But it’s the intangible elements that tie a community together – like great neighbours!

For the second month in a row, sales activity trended down after all-time record high sales in March. While activity in the market slowed down in May with 3,071 sales, levels are still slightly higher than last year’s record high and are far stronger than typical levels of activity recorded in May.

Following an all-time record high month of sales in March, activity slowed down in April. However, with 3,401 sales, it was still a gain of six per cent over last year and a record high for the month of April. 

Whether you're upsizing, downsizing or just interested in a change of address, properly prepping your home for sale can help streamline the selling process and reap rewards when it comes to your resale value. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips to have your home looking its best when it’s time to sell.