In Canmore this month the Single Family home and town home markets were the hottest commodity for Buyer’s, the average Single family home price was $790,000 and the average sale price of a town home in Canmore this past month was $516,000.

As far as total sales in market segments the Canmore real estate market broke down the following way:

Apartments – 4 sold at an average square foot price of $277

1/2 Duplex – 1 sold at an average square foot price of $284

Single Family Homes – 11 sold at an average square foot price of $379

Town Homes – 17 sold at an average square foot price of $365

Hotel Condos – 2 sold at an average square foot price of $284

As the Canmore real estate market moves into May we are already seeing strong signs that the activity levels of March and April will continue with 6 firm sales in the first 8 days and another 12 properties showing conditionally sold.

Our current inventory is sitting at a total of 336 active listings,  61 of which are hotel condos, 79 Single family homes and 99 Apartment style condos with the remainder being made up of half duplexes, tr iplexes, four plexes and raw land.

We are still seeing numerous price reductions on property that has been listed for 30 days or more but properties that were priced right in April sold in an average of 66 days which shows the house market in Canmore is once again starting to prove attractive for Buyer’s.

As I was driving around Canmore this weekend I noticed lots of people outside of their homes enjoying the nice weather and starting the clean up process now that the snow has receded.  Here are 8 Home Maintenance Tips that will help you tend to those important issues around your home:

1.  Roofing Repairs – It’s probably best to hire a roofing contract if you suspect there may have been damage to your roof over the winter months.  Both Greg Hilstad of canmore roofing and Jim Miller of JCB Renovations will come out to you home and take a look at the roof for you.

2.  Check Eaves troughs and Downspouts – April and May are good months to check for any blockages, loose troughs or downspouts so that they are in good shape prior to June Showers.

3.  Clear Yard Debris – Check for any landscaping damage or damage to trees in your yard.  If you need to take a tree down because of cracking or you need large trees pruned back away from the house be sure to give the folks at Alpine Precision a call for their professional opinion and help

4.  Check Furnace Filters – Spring is a good time to clean out and replace your furnace filters after they’ve collected all the dust from a winter of using the Furnace.  It’s also a good time to have all your vents cleaned in the house, if you need a local professional opinion or quote give the guys at Clean Aire or  McKnight Cleaning a call.

5.  Clean out the Garage – If you’re like most people in Canmore the last thing you actually put in the garage is the car.  If you’re like me then everything else from outside of the house during the winter months has made itself into the garage.  winter Tires, Kids hockey gear, all the bikes, parts of the trampoline, deck furniture and all the cross-country ski equipment and wax tables.  At this time of year it starts to pile on top of each other so now is a great time to clean it all out so that you can reach your summer gardening tools and ensure they are in good working order.

6. Give the Barbeque a good clean – Chances are you haven’t used the barbeque in a few months, the Spring is a great time to check the Propane tanks, couplings and burners to ensure they are all working correctly, as well as installing new bricks and cleaning off the grills in time for the good weather.

7.  Check Smoke and C02 Detectors – If you haven’t already done it, make sure you are replacing the batteries, cleaning the covers and testing the detectors before its’ too late.  If you have gas appliances it’s also a good idea to check you 1. have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and 2. That it is still primed so that it works if you ever need it to.

8.  Stock the fridge with beer, coolers and wine – OK, so it’s not a Spring clean up per-se – but it sure helps the clean up go more smoothly when you have a cold beverage to quench your thirst after a busy day of housework

Canmore Real Estate

The Canmore real estate market in March 2012 was, in a word, Crazy.  We haven’t seen a month of sales as good as this in the Canmore real estate market since November 2009.  In total there were 41 properties sold in the month of March and showing activity was at a 2 year high.

The talk of the town amongst Realtors, and it picked up speed amongst Sellers also, was that the real estate market was back in Canmore, inventory was declining – Buyer’s were flooding in to town to purchase and we were even starting to see inventory shortages in many market and price segments.  The market was certainly hopping, but “back” and “on fire” I think maybe a little premature after one busy month of sales.  Maybe a more appropriate words for the Canmore real estate market in March would be “Volatile” or “Buoyant”, if the market continues it’s recovery as it did in March for longer than a month then maybe we can start to talk about a complete recovery.

Sales in the Canmore real estate market broke down in the following market segments in March:

14 Single Family Homes sold at an average selling price of $656,543

12 Town Homes sold at an average selling price of $481,125

6 Apartments sold at an average selling price of $324,679

2 four plexes sold at an average selling price of $675,000

3 lots sold at an average selling price of $653,333

We are not at a point where we will see prices rise in the market, in my opinion and there is still inventory that needs to be absorbed before I can confidently state the worst is behind us but March was certainly a move in the right direction.  The market segment that has still not seen any kind of recovery is the Hotel condo market in Canmore and I don’t see that changing for some time.

In the first eight days of April we have 8 unconditional sales and 12 conditionally sold properties in the Canmore real estate market. If the Canmore real estate market  continues at this pace continues through the month then maybe we will be talking more seriously about a full market recovery – or at least a more balanced market as we move into May.

Imagine sitting comfortably in a very cosy sofa in your luxurious Canmore condo, a crackling fireplace is a few feet away, a glass of red wine in one hand and a thriller or romance novel in another. Through the windows, the outside view of majestic mountains in breathtaking. When you buy one of the luxurious Canmore condos, you can have all that.

Purchase one of the luxury Canmore condos in the mountain town of Canmore and live an idyllic life in heart of the stunning Canadian Rockies.

Canmore is situated 15 minutes from Banff National Park and 40 minutes from Calgary International Airport. A Canmore condo is the perfect base for you to discover the best of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

When you own a Canmore condo

You will be well located to enjoy the best summer and winter activities in the Canadian Rockies. Canmore is within hundreds of kilometres of mountain bike and running trails in summer. In winter, there is plenty to do: cross-country ski trails, ice-fishing, ice-climbing, and a whole lot more. The world-famous Canmore Nordic Centre features biathlon and skate skiing trails.

When you make one of the beautiful Canmore condos your home, you will be within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Bow Valley River.

You can choose from one, two or three bedroom Canmore condos, which are all fully equipped with contemporary amenities. Canmore condos give you the best hideaway to relax and rejuvenate, surrounded by a fantastic mountain setting. Whether you are searching for a permanent, full time home or a holiday home, you will find the perfect Canmore condo for you.

Contact Richard today and inquire about the Canmore Condos available for sale. If you own a Canmore condo and would like to sell it, Richard can also help you. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience and business networks, Richard will ensure that your condo sells fast at a good price. He will also help buyers find the perfect Canmore condo that meets their needs.

Word-class Golf Resorts

When you purchase one of the beautiful Canmore homes, you will enjoy golfing in 3 would-famous golf courses in Canmore, namely Silvertip Golf Course, Stewart Creek Golf Course and Canmore Golf Club.

You can also enjoy three more golf courses within a few minutes’ drive, namely Kananaskis Golf Course in Kananaskis Country, Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course in Seebe and Banff Springs Golf Course in Banff. Look into the list of Canmore homes available for sale, purchase your dream home and start using these golfing facilities!

Word-class Ski Resorts

A number of people who own Canmore homes are keen winter sports enthusiasts. Snowboarding and downhill skiing are popular, and there are first-class ski resorts in the area, namely Banff Mt. Norquay Ski Area, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Nakiska Ski Area and Sunshine Ski Resort. Other resorts nearby are Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Jasper’s Marmot Basin.

In addition to these facilities there are other recreational activities you can engage in when you decide to live here and purchase one of the beautiful Canmore homes. There are many bike trails in and around the Canmore area; hiking trails in and around Canmore and Banff, and great fly fishing on the Bow River.

Richard Greaves can help you choose your perfect home from the vast stock of Canmore homes. Richard is a real estate agent at the forefront of the Canmore real estate market. He provides the highest level of services in Canmore and surrounding areas. Richard is an experienced realtor fully committed to providing unparalleled services to meet all the needs of his clients and exceed their expectations.