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JAMES COTE 703-0455
2014 kicks off with a bang
Calgary’s housing market is red-hot
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brutal winter did not dissuade Calgary homebuyers from entering the market, with demand far outpacing available inventory through the start of 2014, according to the recent ReMax Spring Market Trends report. In a nutshell...
Certified Condominium Specialist 3rd Generation Calgary Realtor
To view these properties go to: www.jamescote.com HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE
BRIDLEWOOD IMMACULATE CONDO!!
$239,900 Immaculate Condition!! Clean and very well maintained, this beautiful 2 bedroom condo shows pride of ownership! Inviting open floor plan with great flow and a complete use of space. Large, bright living room leads to an outdoor patio and a west facing sunny backyard. Gourmet kitchen stylishly designed with black appliances, raised breakfast/eating bar and lots of cabinets and counter space. 2 spacious bedrooms including master bedroom with large closet. Unit also boasts a 4 pce. bathroom, a separate dining area, in-suite laundry and extra storage. Also comes with 1 heated underground titled parking stall. Condo fees include heat, water & electricity. Unit has been pet and smoke free. Great quiet location that’s close to schools, transportation and amenities...only a block from Sobey’s, Tim Horton’s, Subway, Petro Canada and 7-11. Nothing to do but move in and start enjoying your new life! Priced to sell, this one won’t last long. Book a showing today...this condo unit is a must see!!
BAYSIDE, AIRDRIE
1 The harsh winter did not dampen housing activity 2 low inventory and immigration are fueling the red-hot sellers’ market Calgary experienced a red-hot seller’s market in the first two months of the year, with listings 30 per cent lower than where they would be in a balanced market. A total of 2,393 new listings were posted in January, down four per cent year over year, but February and March saw a slight uptick in inventory. New listings increased 1.5 per cent year over year in February to 2,711, while 3,319 new listings were recorded in March. Despite inventory increases, Calgary is expected to remain in a seller’s market. There were 3,233 active listings at the end of March, which is 19 per cent lower than the same time last year. Low listings and high demand resulted in Calgary listings taking an average of 34 days to sell in March. Multiple offers are commonplace and tight inventory has also created a domino effect for sellers trying to find a new property before listing their own. Many are finding this challenging, which has further delayed new inventory from entering the market. With a population of over 1.1 million and more than 30,000 new immigrants every year, current inventory levels are not keeping up with buyer appetite. Calgary’s rental market remains very tight and is doing little to satisfy demand for housing. Rental vacancies are hovering around one per cent, motivating people to buy rather than hold off from entering the market. The average Calgary home price was $484,918 at the end of March, an increase of five per cent year over year. Upward price pressure continues to be driven by inventory, low interest rates and a robust job market. Economic optimism is high, thanks to demand for skilled labour and prospects surrounding key pipeline projects. Skilled workers are flocking to Calgary from countries around the world, with many new residents looking to purchase property.
FULLY UPGRADED 1 YR. OLD HOME!
$544,900 BEAUTIFUL, FULLY UPGRADED 1 YEAR OLD HOME!! This McKee built 3 Bed, 2 1/2 Bath home is state-ofthe-art and must be seen to be believed! This home boasts the following: Hardwood/Tile/Carpet flooring, knockdown ceilings, latest CAT 6 technology for music/TV audio wired through home. Huge Living Room w/stone surround remote controlled gas fireplace. Gorgeous Kitchen with: granite tops, full height cabinets, full height subway tile backsplash, two-tiered eat-in island, corner pantry, sink faucet w/touch on/ off technology, “soft stop” cupboards & drawers, stainless steel appliances including GE “Monogram” gas stove, steel/glass hood fan. Large Master & Ensuite w/vaulted ceilings, walk in closet, separate Jack & Jill sinks, granite tops & stand-alone deep soaker tub. Upper level Bonus Room w/hardwood floors & ceiling fan. Back deck w/BBQ gas line. Oversized, extra-long DBL garage w/raised ceiling for a possible hoist. Landscaping pkg includes sod, shrubs & trees. THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!! Book a viewing today!!
NEW BRIGHTON FULLY FINISHED 2 STOREY HOME!
$524,900 THE HOME THAT HAS IT ALL!! This beautiful fully developed home, on a quiet street, is in the sought after neighbourhood of New Brighton. This immaculately maintained 2 storey, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath home offers all the comforts you deserve and 2500+ sq.ft. of living space. This home shows pride of ownership. Gleaming hardwood floors lead you to a cozy living room w/feature fireplace. Open kitchen boasts maple cabinets, black appliances, corner pantry & an entertainment friendly centre island. The 2nd floor has a huge bonus room, 3 bdrms & a 4pce bath. 2nd bdrm has walk-in closet w/window. The master bdrm has a spa-like ensuite w/deep soaker tub, separate shower & walk-in closet. Fully finished basement is brand new w/large family room, stunning 3pce bath w/walk-in glass shower & an over-sized 4th bdrm. In-floor heating in the basement & double garage. Multi-room in-ceiling sound system. Large backyard deck w/built-in hot tub. Central air conditioning, 2 hotwater tanks, Vacu-Flo system...Come see for yourself!
COACH HILL CITY VIEWS – CORNER LOT!!
$599,000 CORNER LOT!! DOWNTOWN/CITY VIEWS!! This FULLY RENOVATED 4 bed, 3 bath home is located on a quiet street in the sought after neighbourhood of COACH HILL! Completely MOVE-IN READY, this beautiful home has over 2030 SQ.FT. OF LIVING SPACE! The Main Floor boasts: Living Room with French Doors to a BIG BALCONY - a formal Dining Room - Master Bedroom with 4 pce. ENSUITE - 2nd & 3rd Bedrooms - 4 pce. Main Floor Bath - GORGEOUS KITCHEN with GRANITE topped “eating bar’ island, COUNTERTOP STOVE w/GRILL, computer nook & lots of cupboard/counter space. To complete the Main Floor, the kitchen leads to the STUNNING & SERENE BACKYARD with DECK & HOT TUB! Perfect yard for entertaining! Lower level is fully developed with: HUGE FAMILY ROOM w/ feature fireplace - 3 pce. Bath - 4th Bedroom. An ATTACHED OVER-SIZED DOUBLE GARAGE completes the entire package! Close to shopping, restaurants, public transit, schools & only 10 MINS TO DOWNTOWN! Nothing else to do but move in & start enjoying your new life!! 6435776_1405
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