Happy 2020 I hope you are having a wonderful start to the new decade. Calgary sure is testing us with this weather. But, the silver lining is that according to Environment Canada historical data, this cold stretch is not breaking any temperature records. In 1911, a cold snap saw temperatures plunge to lows of –42.2 on Jan. 12 and 13th. This was a time before cars, if people could afford them, came equipped with functional heaters. The engine block heater also wasn’t invented until 1947 ( Source)
We may be under Extreme Cold Warning’s the last few weeks, but the year is starting off hot! New Charles agents, new marketing implementations, some awesome clients on their dream home search, and that’s just scraping the surface. It’s going to be a great year!
See you in February!
Cheers,
City of Calgary, January 2, 2019 – December sales improved to levels more consistent with activity recorded over the past five years. This follows weak sales activity last year.
A stronger second half in 2019 was enough to push annual sales up by one per cent.
“Price declines, lower mortgage rates and some modest improvements in full-time employment helped support some demand growth in the city. Reductions in supply are also contributing to the slow adjustment to more stable conditions in the housing market,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.
“As oversupply in the market continues to ease, we should start to see more stabilization in prices. However, conditions continue to favour the buyer and this is weighing on prices.”
December unadjusted benchmark prices were $418,500. This is just slightly lower than last month and one per cent below last year’s levels.
Overall prices in 2019 declined by three per cent over last year’s levels. The total adjustment in prices is a 10 per cent decline since the 2014 slowdown in the energy sector.
While there are signs of stabilization, conditions vary significantly by location, price range and product type.
Improvements in the resale market have been mostly driven by lower priced product or areas where price declines were enough to bring more purchasers back into the market.
For the full report, click here. What does this mean for you as a future buyer or seller in Calgary? Drop me a line, I’d love to help.
*Stats obtained from CREB.com
Looks like #BLUESOLD is very on trend for 2020! How did that happen?! I guess you can say I can predict the future… Just kidding! But it was quite a thrill to learn my blue branding was the colour pantone of the year. I guess that means it’ll be the best year yet. That, I do not doubt!
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Enjoy these activities this month in Calgary!
Enter a locally made product in the 2020 Made in Alberta Awards
Last year, Avenue magazine launched the Made in Alberta Awards, which recognize and celebrate locally made products from across the province. After a successful inaugural year, entries are now open for 2020. This year, there are three new award categories and a new $5,000 cash prize for the overall winner.
Share the news with a local maker or enter your own Alberta product by February 29, 2020. madeinalbertaawards.ca
Go skiing at Canada Olympic Park
When: January 8 and 22
On January 8 and 22, Calgarians can ski like an Olympian without breaking the bank as WinSport offers $14 lift tickets between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. It’s weather permitting, so be sure to check the hill reports first, but it’s a great way to get out on the hill while giving your wallet a rest after the holidays. 403-247-5452, winsport.ca
Learn how to cook at The Tastemarket
Improve your cooking skills this month by taking at class at The Tastemarket by SAIT. Along with general introductory cooking classes, you can learn how to make Thai dishes, curry, artisan bread, Vietnamese fare and more. The Tastemarket even offers special date night cooking classes (the next one is on January 17). tastemarket.ca
Go for a swim at the new pool at Hotel Arts
Hotel Arts re-opened its newly renovated pool over the summer, and one of the best parts about it is that you can even enjoy it in the winter thanks to some handy inflatable covers. The pool has been covered for a few weeks now, so swing by to lounge beside the water while snacking on treats from the poolside menu. Hotel guests can lounge by the pool for free, while non-hotel guests pay a small entrance fee. hotelarts.ca
Watch a show about queer romance or a 10-minute play festival during High Performance Rodeo
When: January 8 to 26
A staged reading by an Olympic gold medalist, a “spontaneous theatre creation” about queer romance, a 10-minute play festival, a show about the journey of 12 immigrant and refugee women in Calgary — these are just a few of the more than two dozen shows taking place during this year’s High Performance Rodeo. If you’re trying to decide which shows to see, here’s what you should know before the start of this annual theatre festival. Read more: Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 High Performance Rodeo Locations vary, hprodeo.ca
Make your own chocolate bar at Master Chocolat’s new factory
Local chocolatier Bernard Callebaut has opened a new factory and retail storefront in Kingsland. There are plenty of reasons to visit, whether you’ve signed up for a chocolate class or want to see the treats being made in the factory with your own eyes. But make sure you don’t leave without making your own chocolate bar, which can be topped with dried strawberries, cookie pieces, candied ginger, pretzels and more. masterchocolat.com
Listen to dozens of bands at a winter music festival
When: January 23 to 26 It might be cold outside, but Calgary’s annual Big Winter Classic music festival gives you a reason to bundle up and head out. From January 23 to 26, you can take in performances by bands and singers like Jennifer Castle, Bodega, No Age, The Northern Coast and Squids at Broken City, Inner City Brewing, Brewsters, Last Best and more. Buy a weekend pass to keep yourself venue-hopping throughout the entire festival. Various locations, bigwinterclassic.com
Check out Contemporary Calgary’s inaugural 2020 exhibits at the Centennial Planetarium
When: Starting January 23 Contemporary Calgary is kicking 2020 off with expanded hours and the first exhibitions from its inaugural 2020 programming. Two exhibitions will be launching on January 23: Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will feature a six-metre scale model of the moon, while Planetary showcases the work of 36 Calgary artists. contemporarycalgary.com
Start planning your wedding with the help of a boutique wedding show
When: January 25 to 26
Wedding planning can be stressful, but this month, you can get inspired at The Bash, hosted at the Hudson event space. The wedding show is curated to avoid overwhelming attendees and highlights trendy local wedding vendors. This year, guests can peruse products and services by more than 30 vendors specializing in everything from wedding dresses to photo booths to invitations. thebash.ca.
