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Market Updates

January 2024 Housing Market Update
Market Knowledge

January 2024 Housing Market Update

January sees strong sales fueled by boost in new listings February 1, 2024 Sales Growth | January sales saw a significant increase ...

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Top-Tier Real Estate 2023: Year in Review
Market Knowledge

Top-Tier Real Estate 2023: Year in Review

Canada’s metropolitan luxury real estate market evolved over the course of 2023 as buyers emerged from the sidelines with newly altered ...

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CREB® 2024 Forecast Calgary and Region Yearly Outlook Report
Market Knowledge

CREB® 2024 Forecast Calgary and Region Yearly Outlook Report

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated 2024 Forecast Calgary and Region ...

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DECEMBER 2023 HOUSING MARKET UPDATE
Market Knowledge

DECEMBER 2023 HOUSING MARKET UPDATE

Strong migration and low supply drive Calgary housing prices in 2023 Sales in 2023 did ease relative to last year's peak, but with ...

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Style & Design

Things To Do This Month FOR FREE in Calgary

Posted by Steven Hill on Dec 12, 2023

Times Are Tough, But Finding Low-Cost Fun Shouldn't Be Here Are Things To Do This Month FOR FREE Legacy’s ...

10 Halloween Safety Tips For Your Home

Posted by Steven Hill on Oct 03, 2023

Home safety for trick or treaters As a responsible homeowner, making your property safe for young trick-or-treaters ...

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Sundance Calgary Home Sells With Fresh Real Estate Strategies - Calgary Realtor, Steven Hill

Simon and I had talked about looking for a smaller home for about 2 years after our 6 bed, 4 bath home became too large for our needs. After a very spontaneous house viewing in Aug 2018, we found our new home and moved in within 2 weeks. Reality of selling our existing home kicked in and everything was fast and furious to list before the fall market. As soon as we listed $30K below our competitors, crazy price drops and under cuts followed and we felt the challenging, forever changing Calgary buyers’ market. By November 2018, we were extremely confused, very emotional and we decided to take the house off the market. We felt that renting was our only option, even though we both did not want to be landlords, and we set off down that path.


The same day that we arranged our 1st rental showing, Steven’s flyer landed in our mail box. I said to Simon that I was going to reach out to him that night and boy was I glad that I did! Instantly I knew he was the guy for us; professional, knowledgeable, passionate about his job, understanding, respectful, honest and the humor!

I asked to set up a face to face meeting but he wouldn’t until I read his testimonials. I didn’t take this seriously at first as I had already made up my mind, and after all, I was a potential new client, however, he was adamant that he wouldn’t meet up until we both did - we were very pleased to see that my initial gut feelings were expressed by so many other happy families. Our 1st face to face meeting confirmed that Steven was the guy to take the huge emotional pressure off our shoulders but the reality of ‘hitting the right listing price’ was a shock to the system for sure.  Regardless of this, his positive knowledge of the real estate market, professional marketing strategy and the unique virtual staging abilities called to us. We trusted Steven to sell our home and we set off on our journey with him.

What was noticeable to me was Steven’s passion to protect us and ensure that all legal aspects were in place initially. It was very comforting to know that we wouldn’t get to the finish line and face last minute issues. The regular marketing updates, strong communication, and the viewings started flowing, even got one on Dec 24th! I admit I had a dream that we would be like so many of his other clients and received a C/S in a few days but even though that didn’t happen, we did receive 2 offers on the same day which felt amazing and we got to see Stevens negotiations skills put to the test.

I am a believer of fate. Our home was sold by Steven as promised and he never gave up on us for which we are truly grateful. He is an exemplary professional and we have no hesitation in recommending his services. I have told Steven that I do not think I will ever move homes again, but if Steven is still around for when my girls buy their first properties, I will know which number to call for sure.


                                                                  - Thank you Heather & Simon D

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January 2024 Housing Market Update

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Posted by Steven Hill on Jan 31, 2024

Canada’s metropolitan luxury real estate market evolved over the course of 2023 as buyers emerged from ...

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