Demand for detached housing continues to rise. Fueled by the detached sector, Calgary home prices trended up for the fourth consecutive month, but remain below 2014 highs. “The economic climate is supporting detached housing market recovery,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
“Improved demand and easing supply has created more balanced conditions and ultimately some modest price gains. While it will still take some time for prices to recover, the transition in the detached segment is an important first step to stabilization across all segments of the housing market.” For the first time since June 2015, prices in the detached sector did not decline on a year-over-year basis. Unadjusted detached benchmark prices reached $509,000 in May, one per cent higher than last month and May 2016 levels. For a full detailed report from the Calgary Real Estate Board please click HERE. Please do not hesitate to contact Doug, Susan or Kristen here at Team Penley McNaughton with any questions you might have or if you would like us to drop by and complete a free evaluation of your property. www.penleymcnaughton.com
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Your budget will determine your lifestyle in toronto: home versus condo…
Gap between low and high-rise homes widens in Toronto
The cost of land in Toronto is widening the gap between prices of houses and condos in the city.
A report from the Building Industry and Land Development Association shows that, while the average cost of a condo is much the same as last year, at $440,463, the cost of a low-rise home, including townhouses, detached and semi-detached houses rose by 16 per cent to $783,995 on average.
The gap between the high and low-rise properties is now $343,492, having risen $100,000 in the past year.
Bryan Tuckey, BILD’s president wrote: “As the price of ground-related housing continues to grow at a record pace, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for GTA residents to afford a low-rise home.”
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Average Vancouver home now 12.5 per cent more expensive
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April sales fall in Edmonton
Sales of homes in Edmonton fell by 13 per cent last month compared to April 2014. Read more
Toronto sales hit new monthly record
There were 11,303 home sales in Greater Toronto in April, the highest level on record. Read more
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CALGARY'S RESALE CONDOMINIUM MARKET SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE
Double digit year-over-year condominium sales growth
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Calgary, March 1, 2013 –Total residential sales for the month of February 2013 totaled 1,711 units, a one per cent decline over the previous year. Accounting for the leap year in 2012, activity in the single family market resembles last year’s activity. However, even with one less day in the February 2013 figures, condominium sales have made significant gains increasing by 13 per cent relative to February 2012.
Year-over-year single family sales growth totaled 1,209 units in the month of February, as supply levels continued to decline, limiting choice for those in the market.
“When new product comes onto the market, buyers are not delaying their purchasing decisions as the majority of homes are selling in less time at prices closer to their list price,” said CREB® President Becky Walters. “The tighter market conditions have supported price growth, however despite the current gains, single family home prices remain below the unadjusted benchmark high of $451,000.”
The unadjusted single family benchmark price for February 2013 was $442,500, a 1.3 per cent increase over the previous month and nine per cent higher than levels recorded in February 2012.
“With less selection in the single family market, particularly at the lower price ranges, more consumers are turning to the condominium market,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB® Chief Economist. “Throughout the downturn there were more single family homes priced under $400,000. However, over the past few years the number of new single family listings in this range represents a declining share of the market, leaving consumers looking for more affordable products.”
Improved sales activity combined with reductions in total inventory levels have provided room for growth in condominium prices. The condominium apartment benchmark price totaled $252,900 in February 2013, a six per cent increase over the previous year. Meanwhile, townhouse condominium prices recorded a year-over-year increase of 4.7 per cent for a total of $283,200 in February.
“During the boom years, Calgary experienced significant growth in the employment sector and shortages in housing supply, ultimately creating frenzy amongst consumers driving up prices at unsustainable rates,” said Lurie. “Condominium prices have since corrected, and while the current price gains are a sign of recovery, the unadjusted condominium apartment and townhome benchmark prices still remain 14 per cent below the peak levels.”
While the average price reflects record levels in Calgary, those numbers can be misleading,” said Walters. “Last year there were more home sales in the higher-end segment of the Calgary market compared to 2007, and this trend has continued into 2013, causing the average price to rise above peak levels.”
CREB® focuses on the benchmark price which is based on the attributes of the home including repeat sales. This pricing methodology provides a better indication of how prices for similar properties have trended over time.
“While our economy does not reflect growth recorded pre-recession and continues to be plagued by short term risk, consumers are feeling confident about the long term prospects of this city and continue to support growth in our housing sector.” Said Lurie.
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CALGARY RESALE MARKET REACHING NORMAL
2012 saw end to four years of weaker sales activity
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Calgary, Jan. 2, 2013 – Residential real estate sales in the city of Calgary ended the year on a high note, with sales volume up 15 per cent in 2012 compared to 2011, and benchmark prices up five per cent.
“Calgary’s housing market has finally started to recover,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®’s chief economist. “While prices remain shy of the highs recorded in 2007, this is a move in the right direction.”
Much of the sustainable recovery is fueled from the growth in the energy sector, spilling over into all aspects of our economy, including housing, said Lurie. “There is no question employment and migration growth has supported housing demand, a trend that is expected to continue this year, albeit at a slower pace.”
The single family market sales growth outpaced increases in the total condominium market within city limits. Single family sales rose by 15 per cent in 2012 compared to 2011. New listings did not keep pace, declining by seven per cent over the same period. This has significantly reduced the inventory of single family homes in the market, pushing prices up.
“Consumers in the market were looking for value and, if a home was priced right based on a longer term view of their housing needs, they were buying,” said 2012 CREB® President Bob Jablonski.
The price spread is expected to narrow as balanced market conditions support further price growth, he said. But in most communities, prices remain lower than 2007 levels.
The unadjusted single family benchmark price was $434,800 for the month of December, 8.7-per-cent higher than 2011. On average, single family prices are up by seven per cent for the year, and remain two per cent below peak pricing in 2007.
Condominium sales are improving, as lower supply levels and rising prices in the single family market drove consumers to explore alternatives. Sales in the apartment and townhouse sector recorded annual increases of 12 and 16 per cent, respectively. Meanwhile, listings are declining in both sectors, keeping both markets in balanced conditions. Price growth has not been at the same pace as what was recorded in the single family sector.
Condominium apartment benchmark prices totaled 248,700 in December, a 5.4 per cent increase over 2011. Annual average benchmark increases were two per cent, significantly lower than the five per cent increase in the annual average price.
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