A Journey of a REALTOR - Rob Campbell

A Journey of a REALTOR - Rob Campbell

Rob Campbell is bringing a fresh perspective and great energy to the Chamberlain Group. As an experienced business owner, his journey into real estate has brought a keen eye and an extremely client-centric approach we love.

Coming from the travel industry, Rob has found real estate an easy segue from the field. Previously, he helped young people gain life experience through seeing the world and experiencing different cultures.

Now, he gets to work with clients in other phases of their life experience, whether that’s a first home, a growing family, or relocating to create their ideal lifestyle.

Rob is a dedicated father of three, and he effortlessly soothed a tired baby as he answered our questions!

…

1044 Views, 0 Comments

Moving to Calgary - Story of Brian and Gloria

Moving to Calgary - Story of Brian and Gloria

Meet Brian and Gloria.

They lived on Vancouver Island in Campbell River for 20 years. In September of 2020, they made a big transition to move to Calgary to be closer to their family.

Their children are now adults with their own families. They have one child in Edmonton, one in Calgary, and one in Lethbridge. They have a total of four grandchildren now!

After two long years, Gloria convinced Brian to move to Calgary. She was very excited to be with their kids and grandkids finally.

This meant that Brian had to retire and give up his office. But because of technology and how we do business now, his clients still contacted him after moving. This allowed him to continue his business virtually.

716 Views, 0 Comments

2021 Property Taxes Are In The Mail

2021 Property Taxes Are In The Mail

Have you checked your mail yet? 2021 Property Taxes are coming to you soon. You must know every detail about it.

The officials said that 90 to 95% of the city would not increase its taxes. Is this true? We can only tell once we see the tax bills. All we can do for now is to be prepared.

City Assessed Value Vs. Market Value

The average price of the city has dropped by $10,000, based on their city assessed value. City assessed value is different from market value. Market value is much more tied to the actual value that someone is willing to pay for your house, not what the city is assessing.

Citizens will pay taxes based on city assessed value. Understanding that difference, you have to make sure that…

1400 Views, 0 Comments

Spring Market in Calgary

Spring Market in Calgary

What is the spring real estate market in Calgary?

In real estate, the way we talk about the market is similar to the weather system, like winter, spring, summer, and fall. Typically, spring and fall markets are the busier markets, then winter and summer are slower.

Jared & Rebecca Chamberlain have worked in the real estate industry for about 17 years now. They have seen the spring market start as early as February and as late as June. The spring market can hit at any time.

Various reasons trigger the start of the spring market. Sometimes, lack of inventory gets buyers a little bit more curious and adds a sense of urgency. Other times it the economy or some employees receive bonuses in February.

Is spring a…

1455 Views, 0 Comments

4 Questions to Ask a Realtor

4 Questions to Ask a Realtor

Are you planning on buying or selling a home? There are some key questions that you must ask realtors to understand how they work. Hearing the realtors’ responses will uncover their ability to work with you and help you achieve your goals.

Ask these questions to distinguish the best realtor for you.

Question #1: Do you make all your income through real estate sales, or are there other sources of income for you?

This question will make you understand a realtor’s motivations. It encompasses how they work and the amount of work they are willing to give.

Being a real estate agent is tough; it can be all-consuming. Ensure that if you put in an offer, your agent will be around and able to help you out full time.

In our…

1550 Views, 0 Comments

Calgary Real Estate Market Update - January 2021

Calgary Real Estate Market Update - January 2021

The Calgary real estate market today is on fire! Numbers are going crazy.

NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL!

Once again, 101% of homes listed in Calgary sold over the last 3 months. So, more homes are selling than what's coming on the market.

This is the third month in a row that we've seen higher than 100% sales in the market report. What that's doing is just eating away in our inventory.

If you're considering selling, this is a good time to do it. For those who want to buy, the market is on an upswing. It's exciting to look at houses, but you have to be prepared.

More than ever, you need to connect with a mortgage broker and have all your paperwork in and take advantage of this opportunity.

…

262 Views, 0 Comments