alberta real estate

Hard hit – calgary market struggling…

The latest data confirms agents’ fears in one hard-hit market.
Housing in Calgary will be “weak,” according to the Calgary Real Estate Board which cites continued economic volatility as the reason.
“As we move into the second year of this environment, we expect to see additional housing supply pressure and further price declines,” CREB Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie said in a release. “Weakness in the energy sector is overshadowing all aspects of our economy and with more people looking for work and fewer opportunities; we could see some families making adjustments to their housing situation.”
Sales activity is expected to decline 2.2% to 18,416 units, according to the association. The average price is expected to decline by 3.44% to $438,652.
“Market intelligence really matters in today’s operating environment. Pricing trends have and will continue to vary depending on product type, price range and location,” CREB president Cliff Stevenson said. “Sellers in this market need to have a good understanding of activity within their specific niche of the market. This is where a real estate professionals can really help navigate market conditions and real estate options, which are always unique to each consumer.”
These predictions echo concerns from agents in the area.
“What can we expect next year in Alberta? That’s a good question; I wish I had a crystal ball,” George Bamber, broker/owner of Century 21 Bamber Realty, recently told REP. “I’d expect sales to be similar to 2015; I don’t see them being much more depressed, but I don’t see them returning to pre-2014 levels.”
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Alberta home sales down year-over-year in November

The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) compiles provincial MLS® sales data for dissemination to REALTORS® and other interested groups. The data that is provided represents statistics provided to AREA by way of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). For more detailed statistical information for Boards/Associations or for individual areas, contact your local real estate Board/Association or your local REALTOR®.
The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) reports that a total of 3,709 residential unit sales were recorded through the MLS® Systems of real estate Boards/Associations in Alberta in November, down 21.1 per cent from the same month last year. The average MLS® residential price dropped 5.3 per cent from November 2014 to $385,430.
(click on the image below for the full report:)
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The value of all home sales in the province totalled $1.43 billion for the month, falling 25.3 per cent from November 2014…. For the full report, click on the following link: 2015-11-MarketReport