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Information on Population, Economic Factors, Growing Tourism, Income Means etc.
Jessica Stoner, RE/MAX Real Estate Agent
Find Your Place In Canmore Alberta
Canmore Market Update 1st QTR 2017
Healthy and strong describes the Canmore real estate market in the first quarter of 2017. We have seen solid appreciation since the same time last year, and continued buyers interest. There is somewhat low inventory right now, and desirable properties sell quickly.
We are not seeing a “Hot” market, as there is still some balance. Multiple offers do take place, though the are not the norm and properties may sell above asking price, though only in some instances of multiple offers.
Future retirees are the main buyers market. They are coming mostly from Alberta though we see buyers from Ontario, BC other parts of Canada and some from the US as well, though not as many as one would expect given our low dollar and solid economy in Western Canada.
First time home buyers are buying as well, sometimes with help from parents, which seems an unfortunate necessity, due to the higher entry level pricing in the area.
Tourism has increased significantly in the past few years, creating a higher demand in jobs and a strong Canmore economy. This is expected to continue to increase with targeted efforts from our new Canmore Chamber of Commerce and the newly reformed Canmore Tourism advocacy group.
There is some new development taking place, though on a small scale and will be unlikely to meet the current and future demand for this area with a finite growth foot print.
Contact Jessica Stoner with questions or for more information.
Welcome to 2017
Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2017.
Just a reminder that I now have a real estate partner, Nathan Weima, to ensure my clients always get prompt and reliable response. Maintaining excellent realty service is my top priority.
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Canmore Market, 2016 Year in Review(+2017 Forecast)
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November 2015, Canmore Real Estate Market Update
Year-to-Date Stats November 2015
Our market has been quite different from Calgary’s so far. We do have a slight decline in sales, but prices are still appreciating in a healthy way.
For all residential property sales in Canmore:
Jan-Dec 2013 Jan -Dec, 2014 Jan -Nov5, 2015
Sales 418 403 304 (Year-to-Date)
Average Sale$ $607,000 $616,000 $668,000
Days OM 99 74 74
Lower sales in 2015 but increase in price. Inventory and the market in the area is balanced with neither the buyers or sellers being particularly favored.
Please Explain Hotel Condos!
I receive inquiries every day from buyers looking for a home in Canmore and unknowingly request information on properties that they are not allowed to live in. It is frustrating and confusing for buyers and here, I will shed some light on what a hotel condo is, what the different zonings are in Canmore, and what type of property you might want to be looking for.
All you need to know in less than 3 minutes!
Canmore Rolling Real Estate Tour
Open House Tour by Bike!
Back again this year by popular demand, there will be another series of the Canmore Rolling Real Estate Tour.
Saturday June 27th is the first event, touring several homes, duplexes and condos on the Valley Floor area of Canmore.
Meeting at the RE/MAX office downtown, at 10:00am and finishing at Noon. (Map)
Bring your bike and take the tour! Everyone welcome!
Canmore Real Estate Market Update May 2015
Virtual Home Viewings For My Clients
Many buyers in Canmore are from out-of-town. They are either vacation home owners living in another city, or they are moving here from another area. Out-of-town buyers face some unique challenges.
You can be heartbroken when your perfect home sells before you can make it to Canmore to view the home.
Or, you can be frustrated at wasting your time when you book a whole day or weekend to visit Canmore, just to find the listing that looked suitable in the photos, are not at all appropriate! The wide angle lense photos made the homes look bigger than they were, or failed to show the extremely busy street out front, or just didn’t communicate the floor plan flow. There are any number of things that photos simply can’t show.
That is why I offer this invaluable service to my clients!
Facetime or Skype Viewings.
I am pleased to save you unnecessary trips to Canmore because you’ve seen the homes virtually, before deciding to drive to Canmore. And you will also know when you have to get to Canmore immediately to view a perfect home in person, before it is sold.
When we are on a Virtual Home Viewing, you will be able to:
- -See actual size of the rooms and space, as I don’t use a wide angle lense.
- -Hear the sounds yourself. Is the highway noise loud in this location? Are you OK with the noise from the school next door? I can open the door or window and we can listen for the difference.
- -Understand the layout of the home, and know if it flows nicely. I can zoom in on any details that are of importance to you.
- -Direct me where you want to look. If you want to take more time determining the views, we’ll spend more time on the deck. Want to get an idea of the size of the closets, ask me to open them and I can give you a good view of the interior.
- -Garner much more detail about the home. Such as: is it a reasonable space to add a mother-in -law suite the basement? Or is the back deck large enough for you? Or does the fence enclose the yard or is it partial?. (Listings don’t always include the specific information that is important to you!)
- -I point out anything of interest or relevance and show it to you. (Items such as damage to walls, floors or counters, or unique or nice touches that would have been difficult to spot.)
Don’t waste another trip to Canmore just to view a home that is not what you thought. And even more important, don’t miss out on your perfect home because you weren’t sure it was worth the trip!
I am here on the ground in Canmore and happy to help with your Virtual Home Viewing!
Canmore Real Estate Market Update January 2015
The first thing that needs to be said about the Canmore real estate market update, for Jan 2015, is that CANMORE IS NOT CALGARY. The media has made it crystal clear that the Calgary real estate market so far in 2015 has seen the effects of the oil price correction swiftly and firmly.
However, Canmore is a completely different market with it’s own supply and demand and it’s own cause and effect factors, that do not necessarily mirror it’s neighbouring cities.
Is it likely the oil prices will affect our Canmore market in some way? Yes, it likely will and we have already seen a minor reduction in sales volume and stabilization of prices as well. Not to the extent of Calgary or Edmonton, as our the majority of our housing market is not based on the Oil and Gas Industry. However, we do have a percentage of our market who makes their living in this industry. This could be a sign of things to come in Canmore. It could also be a temporary adjustment to the market that will correct itself.
All we can do is look at the stats and use common sense when deciding if the sky is falling. Here is one of my favourite quotes from Warren Buffet.
“Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and Greedy When Others Are Fearful”
You can decide what works best for you, but it is clear that now is a time when others are fearful. 😉
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