Even brief viewing of a partial solar eclipse without protection can cause damage. Because the light is dimmer in a partial eclipse, our eyes don’t receive the feedback mechanism from our brains to remind us that this light is harmful. Even viewing a partial eclipse with polarized sunglasses on can give you the equivalent of a welder’s painful flash burn on your cornea in a matter of a few seconds. As well, in less than 15 to 20 seconds, a hole can be burned into your eye’s macula. Although painless, you could be left with a permanent central spot of blur in your vision. Our entire family wears glasses so we are passionate about eye protection! We hope you enjoy the eclipse. Wishing you all the best from Doug, Susan and Kristen – a family Team selling real estate in Calgary for 40 years. For full report click HERE.
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Free events in Calgary until mid September!
Artist studio tours, farm visits and massive displays of public art are all coming up and free to enjoy. We love where we live and what we do! If you ever have any real estate related questions please do not hesitate to contact Doug, Susan or Kristen. We are a family real estate team with RE/MAX serving Calgary for over 40 years! www.penleymcnaughton.com. Click HERE for all details on all these great events our fabulous city has to offer the next coming weeks.
Calgary real estate market update – Housing recovery remains a work-in-progres
Market sees modest inventory gains, but overall prices inch up Jul. 2017. City of Calgary, August 1, 2017 – Sales exhibited stable growth through the first half of the year in the Calgary housing market, but the number of transactions slowed slightly in July compared to last year. City-wide sales totaled 1,637 units, six per cent below July 2016 levels. Year-todate sales activity totaled 11,957 units, nine per cent above last year. “Sales growth exceeded expectations so far this year. Clients were re-entering the market after delaying decisions until there were some signs of economic improvement,” said CREB® president David P. Brown. “However, this recovery will require patience. There continues to be many new and resale ownership options available. This reduces the sense of the urgency for many consumers.” … For the full report CLICK HERE. Please do not hesitate to Contact Doug, Susan or Kristen with any questions. We are a family team with RE/MAX serving Calgary for over 40 years! We love what we do! www.penleymcnaughton.com
25 fun things to do in Calgary the month of August
Thank you Avenue Magazine for helping Calgarians to always know where the fun is in Calgary and surrounding areas! The month of August is absolutely packed with great things to do! Doug, Susan and Kristen have been living in Calgary for over 40 years helping people buy and sell their homes with RE/MAX. We love where we live and work! Click HERE for all details of all the events happening in the month to come.
Upcoming free events to check out in Calgary
There are numerous free (or really affordable) events happening in Calgary in the next 30 days. Here are just a few to put in your calendar just click HERE.
Calgary real estate market update for the month of June
City of Calgary, July 4, 2017 – Calgary’s housing market in June saw a modest improvement in sales along with an increase in new listings.However, demand gains have not kept pace with the amount of new listings coming onto the market. This caused inventory levels to increase to 6,659 units, which is 11 per cent higher than last year’s levels. Despite the recent shift in inventory this month, second quarter activity continues to demonstrate improved supply-demand balance and price stability. City wide benchmark prices totaled $441,500 in June. This is a 0.5 per cent gain over last month and nearly one per cent higher than last year. For the full report click HERE. Please do not hesitate to contact Doug, Susan or Kristen here at Team Penley McNaughton with RE/MAX Central. We love what we do and have been selling real estate in Calgary and surrounding areas for over 40 years. If you would like an update on what is happening in the surrounding areas of Calgary as well let us know and we will send it to you!
What's new at Stampede 2017?
Our family real estate team loves Stampede! Here is an update provided by Avenue Magazine about what’s new this year at the Stampede: New food, July 11th discounted entry, reverse parade route and much more. Click HERE for all the details.
2017 RE/MAX Recreational Property Report
As real estate prices remain high in Canada’s urban centres, young families are looking for unique ways to finance their dreams of recreational property ownership. In a recent survey conducted by Leger, more than a quarter (28 per cent) of Canadians with children under the age of 18 indicated they would consider selling their primary residence in the city in which they live in order to purchase a cottage, cabin or ski chalet. Other options that these potential buyers are willing to consider include fractional ownership in a shared property, purchasing a recreational property with a friend or family member, and renting out the recreational property they purchase on a vacation rental website such as AirBnB. Click HERE for the full report. Do not hesitate to Call Doug, Susan or Kristen as we can connect you with the BEST possible real estate professional to help you find your dream recreational property almost anywhere in the WORLD! www.penleymcnaughton.com
Best places to have a picnic or BBQ in Calgary this summer
Summer is HERE… yayyyy!!!! Time to get out and enjoy the outdoors in our beautiful city. We love summer in Calgary and the mountains – just a short drive away. We are so very fortunate to live in this amazing location. Our family RE/MAX real estate team has lived here for over 40 years and loved every moment of it (well maybe not when it’s minus 20 😉 ). We wish you all the best this summer! Cheers, Doug, Susan and Kristen of Team Penley McNaughton www.penleymcnaughton.com. For the full article on where to get out and enjoy your lunch or dinner outdoors click HERE. Thank you to Avenue Magazine for always publishing great articles we are happy to share!