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Selling your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015

When some people think about selling their home, they imagine all the things they will have to do: paint the kitchen, clean closets, prepare for viewings, find another home, arrange financing, start packing, etc. It can all seem very overwhelming very quickly.

In fact, the long to-do list you imagine you’ll have to deal with may dissuade you from making a move!

It doesn’t have to be that way.

There are many ways to make selling your home and buying another relatively simple and easy.

Sure, there will be some work to do. You may need to prepare your property so that it looks appealing to potential buyers – cleaning, decluttering, doing some repairs, etc. Of course, you will also need to view some properties for sale in order to find your next dream home.

But those activities may not be as time-consuming or difficult as you had imagined. In fact, you and your family might actually enjoy the experience – and see it as an adventure.

The trick is to work with the right REALTOR®, someone who can guide you through the process, show you the shortcuts, and generally make things easier for you.  The Corley Team has various seller’s guide they offer to their clients to help them through the process.

It’s a little like baking your first cake from scratch. The task seems daunting, unless you have a master baker by your side to guide you step-by-step through the process. Then it’s a lot easier, and even fun!  We’d love to be your Master Home Sales Team!

That’s what a good REALTOR® can do for you. Looking for one? Contact The CorleyTeam today at homes@corleyteam.com.

Hello world!

Friday, March 27th, 2015

Welcome to my new blog! I look forward to sharing new and exciting updates about the Real Estate Market and what is happening around town! Stay tuned for new posts coming soon!

Great time to buy in Calgary!!

Sunday, February 1st, 2015

Wondering what is happening in the Calgary Real Estate market in 2015 so far? The numbers are in for the first month of 2015 and now might very well be your best opportunity to buy in the next several months or even year!  Calgary listings are up year over year and sales are down.  Don’t worry, it’s not doom and gloom.  We have plenty of healthy real estate market to look forward to over the course of this year, just consider this little blip an adjustment towards a balanced market, compared to last year’s heated seller’s market!

January 2015 Stats
Total Listings on the Market: 2909 (up 74% from 2014)
Total January Sales: 598 (down 63% from 2014)
Sales to Listing Ratio: 28%
 
January 2014 Stats
Total Listings on the Market: 1671
Total January Sales: 974
Sales to Listing Ratio: 61%
 

Northwest Recreation Centre

Monday, December 17th, 2012

The residents of northwest Calgary were disapointed to hear the news that the federal funding for the four city recreation centres previously approved by P3 have been denied.

NHCA’s January Youth Writing Class with Simon Rose in January

Sunday, December 16th, 2012

Saturday January 5th is the first class of the NHCA’s January Youth Writing Class with Somin Rose “The Future Starts Now” beings at 10: 00 am.  at the Country Hills Library Branch at Cardel Place.  For more info on this fabulous opportunity please visit his website through this link: The Future is Now Writing Class

Family Winter Fest / Skate-a-thon Fundraiser in Hidden Valley!

Saturday, December 15th, 2012

The Hidden Valley Community Association is hosting an old fashioned Family Winter Festival Saturday, January 19 from 10 am until 4pm at the Hidden Hut and adjacent outdoor rink.

Activities include ice skating, snowman building, a snowman full of treasure and more!  Free hot chocolate and treats will be offered to keep everyone warm. 

A Skate-a-Thon Fundrasier will be taking place on the same day at the outdoor rink from 10 am – 12 noon.   

For more information on this fabulous family affair, clik this link!

2012 Northern Lights Contest

Friday, December 14th, 2012

NHCA is welcoming the return of the “Northern Lights Contest” in recognition of residents who contribute to the holiday spirit.  The contest is open to residents living in Country Hills, Coventry Hills, Harvest Hills, or Panorama Hills. 

Check out the link to find out more details on how to enter!  Nominations must be received by December 31 to be considered.  Each winning home will receive a $100 gift certificate and all those who take the time to nominate will be entered in a draw for one winner of a $100 gift certificate!

Many shops and services are now open longer hours for the holiday season!

Friday, December 14th, 2012

As the holidays quickly approach, many businesses have taken the habit of expanding their oporating hours.  This is great for those working long hours and shift work when making it to a store could otherwise be difficult.  It is also great for everyone else, as we can choose to shop at different hours when it might be less chaotic and with shorter lines. 

All Superstores in the city are now open 24 hours usually until after new years.  Most Walmart Supercentres are also now open 24 hours.

North Central Outdoor Skating Rinks

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Many community outdoor rinks are starting to open for the season for both shinny/hocky and pleasure skating!

Sandarac Rink (99 Sandstone Drive) is open until 10 (wiht lights from 5-10) every night except when flooding is taking place- then it closes at 9pm.   There is a boarded rink and pleasure rink.

Hidden Valley (Hidden Hut- Hidden Valley Drive)  Boarded and lit rink.  Skating. daily unless Hidden  Valley outdoor hocky league is playing a game (usually every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning).

Harvest Hills Pleasure Rink (South end of Harvest Hills Lake at the west end of Harvest Lake Dr) There are no lights here.

Panorama Hills Pleasure Rink (Panamount Sq off Panamoutn BV- just across from St Jerome School). The City has agreed to help get a pleasure rink up and running this winter after installing winter water surface for flooding the ice. With the help of volunteers from Coventry and area this will be the Northern Hills second outdoor rink!

The next steps is to consider a site for winter water installation in Coventry Hills!   The costs are high but response from residents show there is need and desire. If you would like to help look at and evaluate potential sites for this rink, please contact community@northernhills.ab.ca

At this time there are no outdoor skating rinks or pleasure rinks in Evanston, Kincora, Sherwood, or Sage Hill.

 

 

Sandstone MacEwan 2nd Annual Block Party!

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Join your community on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from noon till 3pm at the outdoor rink for some foor and fun at the second annual block party!