http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/ Calgary real estate - advice, opinion and commentary on the Calgary real estate market from Fernando Aramburu licensed real estate associate in the Province of Alberta http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/prime-luxury-real-estate-in-calgary-alberta.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/prime-luxury-real-estate-in-calgary-alberta.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-homes-for-sale,calgary-luxury-real-estate sell or buy Calgary luxury Real Estate will have ample opportunity to do so.  Luxury homes, Condos and townhomes in Calgary have increased in the past couple of years. These are basically homes with a value of $1 million and above. Properties include a golf course estate, charming villas, homes with beautiful sceneries, Mountain View homes, penthouse suites, mansions and plenty of others. There are plenty or luxury real estate listings available. Many real estate agents will be happy to list these homes and can easily find buyers for these homes.  Alberta real estate is well organized by CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board). Buyers can receive offers of new Calgary luxury Real Estate listings via email every single day if they set up the mailing feature. On the other hand, willing sellers into luxury real estate in this beautiful Canadian city have the opportunity and ability to receive offers from various willing buyers. According to news in the public domain, many Calgary residents have landed top jobs within the city and have moved to some of the affluent suburbs and estates where they seek to purchase and invest in luxury homes. Some of the more affluent estates and suburbs where luxury homes and prime real estate is found within the city of Calgary include Okotoks, Cochrane, Airdrie, High River and many others.  There are lots of country properties as well though these may lie outside the city’s precincts. Buying Calgary luxury homes and condos is pretty easy. An interested buyer first needs to consult their local real estate agent. An agent will then discuss the various with the client and then let them browse the various listings so they may identify a property that they like. They are plenty of listings and a real estate agent can help make this a much easier process. The listing of the various Calgary luxury Real Estate properties and homes is available online. This MLS® listings can be accessed at any time of day with various, different luxury apartments, villas and others listed here. They are listed complete with images of the home, photos of the rooms, the grounds, amenities and all other information necessary. This is absolutely vital as buyers often need information such as these. Information will also include the cost of the home, the age of the home, previous owners and any modification attempted.  Banks within the city will be more than happy to offer individuals the necessary mortgages necessary to acquire these luxury homes. High net worth individuals seeking prime, luxury real estate can identify the most appropriate loan mortgage provider. Real estate agencies have the necessary information and ability to identify the most suitable and most appropriate mortgage products for residents. Calgary’s growth in wealth and stature continues to impress many within the country and elsewhere around the world. ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 09:48:29 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/free-internet-home-evaluation.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/free-internet-home-evaluation.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-homes-for-sale Calgary home evaluation; find out how much your home is worth by simply filling out a few questions. Knowing how much your home is worth is important information that you should have when planning to sell your home. With the data you send us in the home evaluation form below, we will conduct a thorough comparative market analysis, based upon searching the database of all properties that are for sale, or that have sold in your area. With this current market data, we can determine at what price you should sell your home if you decide to put it on sale. This valuable service is free of cost and at no obligation. For a FREE evaluation of your home, please fill out the requested data HERE. ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 09:18:46 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary1.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary1.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-real-estate,buying-a-home Calgary communities or neighbourhoods within the city limits of Cаlgаrу. Yоu јuѕt nееd tо ѕеаrсh thе Calgary communities map аnd thеrе wіll bе а lіѕt оf rеаl еѕtаtе listings to help you find your drеаm hоuѕе. Cаlgаrу wаѕ іnіtіаllу іnhаbіtеd bу рrе-Clоvіѕ реорlе. Thеіr hіѕtоrу саn bе trасеd bасk tо а tіmе ѕраn оf nоt lеѕѕ thаn 11,000 уеаrѕ bасk. Aftеr thіѕ рrе-Clоvіѕ реорlе соlоnу vаnіѕhеd, thе Eurореаnѕ mаdе thеіr ѕеttlеmеnt іn thе рlасе аnd nаmеd іt аѕ Cаlgаrу. Sо whаt wе nоw ѕее аѕ Cаlgаrу wаѕ nоt асtuаllу thіѕ іn thе bеgіnnіng. It еvоlvеd grаduаllу wіth thе tіmе. Sеttіng uр а саmр оn thе bаnk оf thе bоw rіvеr thе fаmоuѕ саrtоgrарhеr Dаvіd Thоmрѕоn ѕреnt hіѕ еntіrе wіntеr оn іtѕ bаnk wіth flосk оf Pеіgаn. Thuѕ hе bесаmе thе fіrѕt аmоngѕt thе Eurореаnѕ whо vіѕіtеd Cаlgаrу іn thе уеаr 1787. іt wаѕ nоt bеfоrе thе lаtе 1873 thаt Jоhn Glеn vіѕіtеd Cаlgаrу аnd dесіdеd tо ѕеttlе thеrе. Sо іt wаѕ nеаrlу аftеr ѕіxtу уеаrѕ оf Dаvіѕ Thоmрѕоn vіѕіt tо Cаlgаrу thаt thе fіrѕt Eurореаn ѕеttlеmеnt ѕtаrtеd іn Cаlgаrу. It wаѕ tіll thе lаtеr раrt оf 1870'ѕ thаt thе nаtіvе сulturе аnd trаdіtіоn wаѕ ѕtіll untоuсhеd bу thе Eurореаnѕ. But аftеr thаt thе сulturеѕ bеgаn tо mіnglе аnd thе Eurореаnѕ tоgеthеr wіth thе nаtіvе реорlе huntеd thе buffаlоеѕ tіll thеу wеrе аn еxtіnсt ѕресіеѕ. Thе Nоrthwеѕt mоuntеd роlісе ѕеt uр іtѕ саm аt Cаlgаrу аnd іn 1875 thе аrmу wаѕ dеtасhеd аnd аѕѕіgnеd tо рrоtесt hе рlаіnѕ оf wеѕtеrn trаdеrѕ frоm thе ѕmugglіng оf thе bоrdеrѕ. Lіkе whіѕkеу trаdіng аnd fur trаdіng. Inіtіаllу іt wаѕ nаmеd fоrt Brіѕеbоіѕ nаmеd аftеr thе оffісеr оf thе flееt thаt іѕ Eрhrеm-A. Brіѕеbоіѕ, іt wаѕ rеnаmеd fоrt Cаlgаrу bу Jаmеѕ Mасlеоd іn 1876. іt gоt іtѕ nаmе Cаlgаrу frоm thе Iѕlе Of Mulе, іn Sсоtlаnd.     ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 09:11:42 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-new-homes-warranty.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-new-homes-warranty.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-real-estate,calgary-new-homes-calgary-builders Calgary new home or townhouse warranty starts the moment you move in to your Calgary new home. Read the Calgary new home warranty policy carefully to find out what is specifically covered; including any conditions, exclusions, expiry dates or claim reporting cut-offs that you need to know about. Since not all deficiencies and defects with your new home are covered – such as non-completed items and contractual issues – it’s always a good idea to read your warranty policy in full. It's also important to keep all relevant documents and correspondence between you and your Calgary new home builder, as these may be requested during the claims process. Calgary new homes usually offer a  five year warranty. Find why the National Home Warranty Group is one of western Canada's leading warranty providers. Partnering with more than 3,500 registered builders, provide new home warranty coverage to 15,000 homes and homeowners every year.  Limited New Construction Warranty - For the first year you're covered for defects in materials and labour of your home  Structural Defect Warranty -For 5 years you’re covered for structural defects, including defects in material and labour. Your warranty also covers structural damage that makes your new home unfit to live in. Limited Construction WarrantyYou’re covered for defects in the load bearing structures for up to 5 years. In Calgary and all the province of Alberta, builders can customize warranties they purchase for their projects. Always refer to your warranty document for actual policy terms and coverages arranged by your Calgary new home builder. ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 08:58:01 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/why-you-should-hire-a-lawyer-when-buying-real-estate.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/why-you-should-hire-a-lawyer-when-buying-real-estate.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-real-estate,calgary-condos Calgary real estate lawyer. One of the most expensive purchases you'll ever make is your home. To ensure that you’re getting the most out of your investment, it pays to have all the help you need. Unlike a realtor, a real estate attorney is trained to navigate the ins and outs of legally binding documents. Calgary real estate lawyers work to protect the rights of buyers and guide them through the legal procedures of real estate transactions, from signing the offer to purchase contract to the closing date.  A Calgary real estate lawyer will review the purchase contract and make sure everything is above board, including outstanding liens or deeds. The lawyer will also demystify documents by translating legal and financial jargon into plain English that clients can understand. If you are selling your property and buying a new one, the real estate lawyer protects the seller’s rights and ensures a smooth transaction—particularly when transferring money from buyer to seller. They will also handle property title, insurance and deed preparation. read more about Real Estate Lawyers in Calgary... ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 08:38:40 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-listings-comparable-sales-and-real-estate-of-the-11-regional-mls.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-listings-comparable-sales-and-real-estate-of-the-11-regional-mls.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-real-estate Calgary Real estate agent is the strongest source of real estate information The Alberta Real Estate Association launched a new online tool today that lets more than 10,000 Alberta REALTORS® see detailed Calgary Real Estate listing information for properties province wide – not just within their own board region. Previously, REALTORS® in Alberta could only access the details on a listing if it was listed on their own board’s MLS ®. Details such as the property listing history, listings that have sold in the area, comparable real estate sales, and more will be available to any Alberta REALTOR®, regardless of which of the 11 regional MLS® the property gets listed on. For sellers, the new tool will enable Real estate agents who represent buyers outside the region to see local listings. This will be particularly helpful to consumers selling property in smaller regions that border a larger centre, such as Canmore, one hour west of Calgary.For buyers, their REALTOR® in Calgary can now access detailed listing information on all of the properties for sale within a region, not just the ones listed through their own board’s MLS®. Sought-after properties near urban centres may be listed through REALTOR® from several boards. This is common in communities like Camrose, near Edmonton, or Canmore, both of which are partially represented by boards outside of these two large centres.“With the introduction of this new tool, it is our goal to better align what consumers expect of their REALTOR® and what that REALTOR® can deliver,” said AREA President Madeline Sarafinchan. “Consumers expect excellent service from our members, and with greater access to important information, we feel Alberta REALTORS® have another tool at hand to satisfy their clients’ expectations.”The data for the tool is drawn from each of the province’s regional MLS®’s, necessitating the support of each of the province’s regional real estate boards, “something we’re very proud to say we have,” said Sarafinchan. Although this in an AREA tool , Calgary Real Estate agents can contact the Calgary Real Estate board’s IT Help Desk for assistance. The Alberta Real Estate Association membership consists of 11 regional real estate boards and more than 10,000 REALTOR® provincewide. CREB® represents more than 5,100 members and brokerages in Calgary and the surrounding area. ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 08:35:46 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-real-estate-most-expensive-homes-in-calgary.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-real-estate-most-expensive-homes-in-calgary.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-luxury-real-estate Calgary luxury homes and condos for sale аnԁ prospective buyers, tһе listing аnԁ sale оf Calgary luxury real estatemау present ѕоmе challenges. Thе increase іn demand fог Calgary high-end properties іѕ bеіng driven іn part Ьу foreign interest, oil аnԁ financial-services types executives. Explore Calgary real estate more expensive homes, prices in Calgary were up 0.8 per cent year-over-year, said the Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index report. The Canadian Real Estate association forecast the national average home price would rise by just 0.6 per cent to $365,000 in 2012 and edge lower by one tenth of one per cent to $364,500 in 2013. The outlook was down from a June forecast that prices would rise by 2.2 per cent to $370,700 in 2012.   #top-most-expensive-homes-calgary# ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 08:19:39 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-penthouses-condos-and-penthouses-in-calgary.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/calgary-penthouses-condos-and-penthouses-in-calgary.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-condos Calgary penthouses have much to offer. Living in a flat that has the space of a house, views of a belvedere and exterior of a villa are all benefits only a Calgary penthouse for sale can offer. They are not only placed at the top of the multi-story buildings but at the top of the real estate market too. The first thing you can notice upon entering a penthouse is the amount of space, which provides a sense of freedom, comfort and relaxation, all within downtown Calgary living. After a hard day of work there is nothing better than enjoying the amount of household space and relaxation a penthouse can provide. A penthouse offers enough space for your kids to play football in a living room. The amount of space is also a result of high ceilings. Some penthouses have vaulted ceilings which provide a sense of great space, allowing absolute freedom and high comfort. Luxurious flooring is just another penthouse touch. It is normally followed with a long and high-end bar found within a saloon or living room. Penthouses make a great place to start a party. Once you take a look from the window you are capable of capturing the city’s skyline. After a belvedere, a penthouse is the place with the best view in the town.  Penthouses differentiate themselves from normal flats not only with their robust appearance, lots of space and lightning, but often with a separate entrance from the rest of the building. This is done with connecting a penthouse to the ground via private elevator. This way you can leave and enter your residence without being seen or noticed. High comfort, luxury, and access to the economic and shopping centers of Calgary are just few of the benefits found when living in a penthouse. For those who want to live in downtown Calgary but still have a sense of space and privacy, a penthouse is an obvious choice.  ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 08:12:43 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/cagary-downtown-lofts.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/cagary-downtown-lofts.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) buying-a-home Calgary loft apartment really accurately. As most of the Calgary loft apartments are built in the place of former warehouses, high ceilings are the first thing to catch your attention upon entering. These high ceilings provide real sense of freedom providing commodious feeling that standard apartments cannot provide.  One thing you will never be desperate for, if you live in a loft apartment, is light. Amount of light provided by the sun rays seeping through the rooftop windows is stunning. However, you are not limited to your rooftop windows only as loft apartments are well known to have whole bunch of windows. Loft apartments bath in the light greater part of the day.  Spacious and bright, Calgary Lofts make a perfect fit for artistic atelier, top-quality living room, romantic love nest or a great party spot. High ceilings leave wide wall space open to your artistic touch and décor. Since most of the loft style apartments are found in the rooftop floors you are isolated from the noise of the street, specially if you own of loft in downtown Calgary. Popular, comfortable and modern – loft style apartments are yet to see the brightest moments.  ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 07:46:11 -0600 http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/question-of-the-week-calgary-real-estate-in-2013.html http://www.myfriendfernando.ca/blog/question-of-the-week-calgary-real-estate-in-2013.html casasencalgary@gmail.com (Calgary Real Estate Tips & Advice Services) calgary-real-estate Calgary real estate sales, and do you see 2013 as a rebounding year?” During 2012,  Calgary real estate, the single family market recorded sales growth of nearly 15 per cent, the strongest level of activity since the recession. The Calgary real estate market has not yet regained that pace, and is not likely to do so this year. The growth in sales activity in 2012 outpaced Calgary new listings, and that depleted average inventory levels by nearly 20 per cent.  Sales activity is up, but prices have not started back yet.  The recipe for getting a house sold today is the same as in the past few years: Price the house correctly, have it properly staged and market it professionally. If those three things are accomplished, then the goal of finding a buyer is mostly done. The market is getting better and I believe it will continue to improve and give us opportunities, but we as agents must have the knowledge, spend the time necessary and give 100 percent quality service to our clients! Do I see 2013 as a good real estate year?  Definitely, the answer is ‘yes!’” Read the Complete 2013 Calgary Real Estate Forecast here ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 07:39:19 -0600