July 2022

THE DEBATE ON FIXED VS VARIABLE RATES

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 in For Infill Buyers



Prospective home buyers must make many decisions while shopping for a home. What neighbourhood to live in? How many bedrooms? How much should they spend? However, one of the most important yet overlooked decisions is what kind of interest rate to get: fixed or variable?

Most homebuyers are not overly familiar with mortgage lingo or the differences b...

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BEST UPGRADES FOR SPEC HOMES

Posted on Jul 06, 2022 in For Builders & Developers



When you're building an infill on spec, choosing the right amount of upgrades is incredibly important.


An infill that is under-built for the market can often sit unsold, consistently being overlooked by buyers in favour of more upgraded alternatives. An under-built home often sells at a price well under expectations, which impacts a builder's profit...

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JULY 2022 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Jul 05, 2022 in Developer Reports



Sales activity and inventories in both the single-family and townhome sectors remain steady compared to last month but continue to indicate a slowing market compared to the intense first quarter of 2022. Following a similar trend to the overall Calgary market, rising interest rates over the last few months have continued to impact both the single-f...

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