There’s something about summer that invites us to slow down, explore, and breathe a little deeper. Whether you're planning to hike in the mountains, stroll through small towns, or lounge beachside, this season is the perfect time to recharge—and reimagine what home could look like.

In this month’s email, I’ve rounded up some favorite summer travel destinations to inspire your next adventure. But if one of those spots speaks to you on a deeper level—if you find yourself thinking, “I could really live here,”—I’m here to help make that vision real.

I’m part of a trusted referral network of top Realtors across North America. Whether you’re curious about investing, relocating, or starting fresh somewhere new, I can connect you with someone who knows the local market and can help guide your next steps.

Let this summer be more than just a vacation—let it be the start of something new.

The Bank of Canada has held its overnight rate steady at 2.75%. While uncertainty dominates global headlines, this stability gives Calgarians a chance to move forward with confidence.

For buyers—this rate hold means your borrowing power remains intact. Whether you're purchasing your first home or upsizing, now is a great time to explore options.

Sellers—spring is active. Calgary’s inventory remains relatively low, and well-presented homes are getting strong interest.

And for investors—steady rates mean predictable financing. With strong demand in the rental market, Calgary continues to be a smart place to grow your portfolio.

Have questions about timing or strategy? Let’s talk about how this market shift affects your goals in 2025.

Just moved into your new home? Don’t feel pressured to organize it all at once. Start small—tackle that bathroom cabinet or junk drawer. These little wins will help you stay confident and motivated. And if a project feels too big to handle on your own, I’ve got trusted local professionals who can help lighten the load. You don’t have to do it all alone!

The March 2025 housing statistics from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) reflect a market transitioning toward balance.

While overall sales declined by 18.8% year-over-year — totaling 2,159 units — Calgary’s real estate market is not in decline. It’s simply shifting gears.

What’s Happening in the Market?

• Over 4,000 new listings entered the market in March — a 26.7% increase year-over-year

• Inventory jumped 102.4% compared to March 2024, reaching 5,154 units

• The benchmark home price held steady at $592,500, a 0.1% increase from last year

• Detached homes saw price gains, with the benchmark rising to $769,800 — up 4% from March 2024

For homeowners priced under $700,000, conditions remain tight, with under two months of supply — an ideal environment to maximize your return. For higher-end properties above $800,000, we’re seeing more balanced conditions with increased buyer flexibility and longer marketing windows.

What This Means for Sellers: With inventory improving, pricing correctly and preparing your home for market has never been more important. The window to capitalize on strong pricing while competition is still manageable is now.

What About Buyers and Investors? With months of supply climbing and average days on market rising to 29, buyers and investors have more room to explore options and negotiate. This creates more balanced conditions that benefit all parties.

💡 Thinking of selling your Calgary home? Let’s talk strategy and determine the best time to make your move.

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The Bank of Canada has reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, signaling a key shift in the real estate market. Canada’s economy remains strong, but trade tensions and rising inflation could impact buyer confidence in the coming months. The labour market is showing signs of slowing, and inflation is expected to rise to 2.5% by March, potentially leading to shifts in market demand.

Sellers—this is your chance to capitalize on strong buyer demand before economic uncertainty affects the market. Lower interest rates are fueling home purchases, but as inflation rises, affordability may change. Now is the time to maximize your home’s value.

Buyers & Investors—lower borrowing costs make real estate more attractive, but future price trends remain uncertain. Making a move now could mean securing a better deal before market conditions shift.

Thinking about selling? Let’s strategize your next steps and ensure you get top dollar for your home! Call me today.

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Inventory levels saw substantial year-over-year growth for the second month in a row, rising by 76 per cent to 4,145 units in February. While inventory increases were seen across all price ranges, the largest increases were in homes priced under $500,000.

The increase was driven by substantial growth in the more affordable apartment and row/townhouse sectors. The overall months of supply was 2.4 in February, similar to last month but more than double this time last year. Apartment-style units remained the most well-supplied at 3.1 months.

There were 1,721 sales in February, which was above historical averages for the month but 19 per cent lower than levels seen last year and significantly lower than the record levels seen in the post-pandemic period. New Listings in February reached 2,830, roughly in line with historical averages for the month. The sales-to-new listings ratio for the month was 61 per cent, higher than historical averages but below levels seen in each of the last three years.

The total residential unadjusted benchmark price in February was $587,600, relatively stable compared to late-2024 and roughly one per cent higher year-over-year. Price changes varied across the city, with the City Centre and North districts seeing declines, while the East district saw the largest price growth at over three per cent.

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Goals don’t have to be all serious—why not set a goal to have more fun? Whether it's trying a new cuisine, exploring your community, or picking up a creative hobby, here are 7 ideas to spark more joy in your life! Check them out and let me know which one you’re adding to your list! 👇

The January 2025 market stats are in, and if you're thinking about selling, buying, or investing, here's what you need to know:

For Sellers: More inventory means more competition! Well-priced homes in high-demand areas are still selling fast. Now’s the time to strategize and maximize your sale price.

For Buyers & Investors: With inventory up 68.6%, you have more choices and less pressure in bidding wars—but detached homes are still tight, so act fast on in-demand properties!

📊 Benchmark Price: $583,000 (+2.8% YoY)
📈 New Listings: 2,896 (+35.5% YoY)
🏠 Sales: 1,451 (-12.0% YoY)
⏳ Days on Market: 41 (+21.6% YoY)

If you're wondering how this impacts your real estate goals, let’s chat! Whether you're looking to sell for top dollar, find your dream home, or make a smart investment, I’m here to help.

Call me for a FREE market consultation!

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The Bank of Canada recently lowered its policy rate to 3% and announced the end of quantitative tightening. This major policy shift is shaping the future of real estate in Canada.

Here’s what it means for you:

🏠 For Buyers: Lower interest rates make monthly payments more affordable, increasing your ability to purchase your dream home.

🏡 For Sellers: With more buyers entering the market, demand for homes is rising. Now could be the perfect time to list and sell quickly.

📊 For Investors: Reduced financing costs create new opportunities for profitable investments, whether in rental properties or commercial real estate.

The market is shifting, and opportunities like this don’t last forever. Let’s connect to discuss how this rate cut impacts your real estate plans!

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The start of a new year often sparks dreams of fresh beginnings, and for many, that includes finding a new home. Whether you're planning to buy or sell a property in 2025, preparation is key to a smooth and successful process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your next move.

Thinking of Buying?

• Assess Your Finances: Start by reviewing your income, expenses, and savings. Create a realistic budget that fits your goals.

• Check Your Credit Score: Monitor your credit and address any errors. Paying off debt can also improve your chances of securing a favorable loan.

• Get Preapproved for a Mortgage: Work with a trusted lender to understand your borrowing power and explore programs for first-time buyers or veterans.

Thinking of Selling?

• Declutter and Depersonalize: Simplify your space to help buyers envision themselves in the home.

• Make Necessary Repairs: Fix leaky faucets, repaint walls, and replace worn carpets for added value.

• Deep Clean Your Home: A spotless house makes a strong impression. Professional cleaning can be worth the investment.

Buying or selling a home can be an exciting yet overwhelming process. With the right preparation and professional guidance, you can achieve your real estate dreams in 2025. Ready to get started? Contact me today for personalized advice and support.

📞 Call or message me to discuss your 2025 real estate goals!

The Calgary real estate market continues to show remarkable strength, closing 2024 with a solid performance despite supply challenges. Here’s what you need to know:

Detached Homes: Prices rose by 11% in 2024, with the highest demand in the spring. If you’ve been considering selling, this could be your ideal opportunity to capitalize on high demand.

Semi-Detached and Row Homes: These markets saw a surge in popularity, especially in affordable districts like North East Calgary, with price growth exceeding 15% in some areas.

Apartment Condominiums: A 15% annual price increase and improved inventory make apartments a fantastic choice for buyers looking for affordability and investors seeking high returns.

Looking ahead to 2025, supply remains a key factor, but current conditions favor both sellers and buyers ready to make strategic moves.

If you’re considering selling your home or investing in Calgary’s thriving market, reach out today for a personalized strategy.

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As we approach the New Year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and think about what "home" truly means to you. The holiday season brings families together and inspires dreams of new beginnings, whether that’s upsizing to accommodate your growing family, downsizing for simplicity, or stepping into your very first home.

Why Plan Now?
The start of the year offers a clean slate to assess your housing needs, goals, and timelines. Here are a few conversation starters for you and your loved ones:

• Where do we see ourselves living next year?

• What are the most important features we want in a home?

• What are the deal-breakers that we should consider?

As a trusted real estate professional, I am here to help you navigate the process, answer questions, and connect you with the resources you need. Let’s make 2025 the year you step into the home of your dreams!

Ready to start the conversation? Contact me today to explore your options and make a plan for the future!

As Calgary transitions into the winter months, its housing market is showing classic seasonal trends, but with some unique highlights this year. Whether you’re looking to sell, buy, or invest, here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.

Sellers: Inventory levels have risen to 4,352 units, a significant increase from last year. However, the market still favors sellers in many segments, especially for properties priced under $700,000. Detached homes saw a 7% price increase year-over-year, while semi-detached homes reached an 8% gain.

Buyers: More supply means better opportunities! With over two months of inventory, buyers have more negotiating power and a wider range of options, particularly in the row home and apartment sectors.

Investors: The apartment market continues to thrive, with benchmark prices up 9% year-over-year. Units priced between $300,000 and $500,000 have seen the most significant inventory growth, offering excellent investment potential.

Despite seasonal price adjustments, Calgary’s real estate market is still outperforming long-term trends. Whether you’re selling, buying, or investing, now is the time to explore your options.

Let’s connect today and craft a strategy tailored to your goals!

Jason Streich
Real Broker
📱 (403) 807 2204
📧 jason@jasonstreich.com

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Grace and gratitude are more than words—they’re actions! Show patience, extend kindness, and express thanks. Let’s inspire a movement of positivity! What’s your favourite way to show gratitude?

As we move into the final quarter of the year, the real estate market is witnessing a significant shift, especially in the $600,000+ price range. For sellers, buyers, and investors, understanding these changes can be crucial to making informed decisions in today’s housing market. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Increased Supply Levels for High-Value Homes
Inventory in the higher-price segments has grown, especially for homes priced above $600,000. This increase in supply has helped balance out the market conditions, creating more options for buyers and investors, and helping sellers capitalize on demand within this bracket. As of October, inventory levels rose to 4,966 units, marking a substantial increase from last year’s near-record low of 3,205 units.

2. Balanced Market Conditions in the Upper End
The improved supply in higher-value homes means that sellers in the $600,000+ range have better positioning, while buyers gain more choices. This contrasts with the lower-end market, where limited supply has kept competition high and price pressure strong.

3. Seasonal Adjustments Impacting Prices
Seasonal factors are always an element in real estate, and this October was no different. While we saw a slight seasonal dip, unadjusted benchmark prices for all residential property types still remain above last year’s levels. For example, the benchmark price for detached homes is now $753,900, which is still 8% higher than last October.

4. Investor Insights: Strong Demand Continues
Investors looking to enter or expand in the residential real estate market can take advantage of this balanced shift in the high-value market. Strong demand and stabilized prices, especially in upper-tier properties, offer promising investment opportunities.

The current real estate climate offers unique opportunities for sellers, buyers, and investors, particularly in high-value homes. With supply improving and market conditions stabilizing, it’s an ideal time to explore options and make decisions based on your real estate goals. Stay informed on market trends, work with an experienced Realtor, and make your move before the year-end!

Looking for more insights? Connect with us to learn how to leverage this market.

Jason Streich⁠
Real Broker
(403) 807 2204⁠
jason@jasonstreich.com

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Working with a knowledgeable real estate agent can help reduce the stress of moving to a new area. I’m part of a network of trusted professionals located all over North America. If you need a referral for an agent in another area, I’d be happy to connect you to one!

Big news from the Bank of Canada—rates have just been slashed by 50 basis points, bringing the policy rate down to 3.75%! So, what does this mean for YOU?

For homeowners, this means your mortgage payments could soon decrease, especially if you’re on a variable rate. If you’ve been thinking about refinancing or locking in a lower fixed rate, now might be the perfect time.

First-time homebuyers, listen up! Lower borrowing costs make homes more affordable. This could be your chance to jump into the market and get the home you’ve been dreaming of.

This rate cut isn’t just good for homeowners—it’s also set to boost the economy. We’re expecting stronger consumer spending, more business investment, and continued growth in housing demand.

But there’s a balancing act. Inflation is easing, but shelter costs remain high. As the economy picks up, the Bank of Canada will keep a close eye on inflation to ensure prices stay stable.

So, whether you're a homeowner, a buyer, or just curious about where the economy is headed, this rate cut could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Stay informed and get ahead in this changing market—be sure to follow for more updates!

Jason Streich⁠
Real Broker
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jason@jasonstreich.com

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Rising sales in the upper price ranges were not enough to offset the pullback occurring in the lower price ranges, as sales in September were 2,003, 17% below last year's record high. Despite the decline, sales this month were still over 16% higher than levels traditionally achieved in September.

New listings in September rose to 3,687 units, the highest September total since 2008. This rise in new listings compared to sales did support some inventory growth. September inventory levels pushed up to 5,064 units, nearly double the exceptionally low levels reported in the spring, but remain below the 6,000 units we typically see in September.

Improving inventory levels compared to sales is continuing to shift our market toward more balanced conditions. In September, the months of supply reached 2.5 months. While this is a gain over last year’s record low, conditions are still tilted in favour of the seller.

Additional supply in the market has taken some of the pressure off home prices over the past few months, following stronger-than-expected gains throughout the spring. In September, the unadjusted benchmark price was $596,900, slightly lower than last month but over 5% higher than last year’s levels. Year-over-year gains ranged from nearly 9% growth for detached homes to nearly 14% gains in the apartment condominium market. The gains for each property type outpaced the growth in total residential prices, mostly due to the shifting composition of sales.

Detached

The 9% growth in sales over $700,000 was not enough to offset the steep pullbacks reported for homes priced below $600,000, causing September sales to total 942 units, a 17% decline over last year. Improved sales for higher-priced homes were possible thanks to rising new listings, as that segment of the market is starting to demonstrate more balanced conditions for homes priced above $700,000.

As of September, the unadjusted detached benchmark price was $757,100, a slight decline over last month, but nearly nine per cent higher than levels reported last year. It is not unusual to see some monthly adjustments in the fall, especially following stronger gains in the spring. With tighter conditions being experienced for lower-priced products, price growth has also ranged within the detached sector. The North East and East districts continue to report the largest year-over-year price gains.

Semi-Detached

September reported 299 new listings and 182 sales, causing the sales-to-new listings ratio to trend up over last month to nearly 61%. Despite the gain over the past several months, the improvements in new listings relative to sales have supported rising inventory levels. However, with less than 400 units available, inventory levels remain nearly 33% below long-term trends for September. 

Like the other property types, recent gains in new listings are causing the months of supply to improve over last year's levels. However, with just over two months of supply in September, conditions continue to favour the seller. Following strong gains in the spring, in September, the unadjusted benchmark price eased slightly over last month, but at a price of $678,400, levels are over 9% higher than last year at this time.

Row

Over 600 new listings came onto the market in September, where over 70% of the new listings were priced above $400,000. While new listings improved across most districts, 34% of the new listings were in the North and South district, likely a reflection of the new home activity occurring in those areas. Sales in September totalled 377 units, slightly lower than last year's levels.

Inventories in September rose to 747 units, a significant improvement over the previous two years, but still below long-term trends. Nonetheless, the rise in inventory relative to sales did cause the months of supply to increase to nearly two months. Conditions continue to favour the seller, but improved choice did slow the pace of price growth. The unadjusted benchmark price in September was $459,200, 10% higher than September 2023 levels.

Apartment Condominium

Strong gains in new listings continued into September, with 993 units entering the market. At the same time, sales dropped to 502 units, causing the sales-to-new listings ratio to drop to 50% and inventories to rise to 1,623 units. Of the inventory in the market, over 72% was priced above $300,000, a significant shift compared to last year, where less than 58% of the listings were above that range.

Gain in supply compared to sales caused the months of supply to rise to 3.2 months, the highest level seen since the end of 2021. Improving supply in the new home market is likely contributing to the rise in supply and has taken some of the pressure off home prices. In September, the unadjusted benchmark price was $345,000, 14% higher than last year at this time. Year-to-date prices are still averaging a year-over-year gain of 17%.

Is now the time to make your move? Let’s discuss how these changes impact your real estate goals.

Jason Streich⁠
Real Broker
(403) 807 2204⁠
jason@jasonstreich.com

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Whether you’re considering downsizing, upsizing, or just making a change, finding the perfect space is essential for your lifestyle. Check out these signs to see if it might be time to make a move!

Not sure if your current home is the perfect fit? Contact me today for a free consultation! Call, email, text, or send a direct message to start exploring your options and make an informed decision for your future. 

Jason Streich⁠
Real Broker
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Today, September 4, 2024, the Bank of Canada reduced its overnight rate target by 0.25% to 4.25%, marking a full 75 basis points below its peak of 5.00%.

Here’s what this means for YOU:

For Sellers: With lower interest rates, more buyers may enter the market, increasing demand for homes. Now could be a great time to consider listing your property!

For Buyers: Good news! Mortgage rates are likely to drop, making home ownership more affordable. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, this rate cut could mean lower monthly payments.

For Investors: The economy is showing signs of slowing down, but wage growth remains elevated, while inflation is cooling off. This might be the ideal time to explore new investment opportunities, especially with variable mortgage rates expected to drop further.

Prime rates are expected to fall, so if you have a variable mortgage, your payments could soon decrease!

Stay tuned as the BoC continues its commitment to stabilize prices. The next rate announcement is scheduled for October 23, 2024.

If you have any questions about how this impacts your real estate plans, let's chat!

Jason Streich⁠
Real Broker
(403) 807 2204⁠
jason@jasonstreich.com

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