Once you have an Alberta Real Estate License granted to you by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) you are eligible to register with a Licensed Alberta real estate brokerage. However, if you are not registered with an Alberta brokerage for some time, your Alberta real estate license will expire and be permanently cancelled. We will explain below why you may want to register with Park and Protect.*You are NOT authorized to trade in real estate in Alberta without being registered with an Alberta Brokerage. Trading without authorization may result in financial penalties as well as license suspension or cancellation. Here is a link where you can read about the penalties levied against unlicensed and unauthorized trading in Alberta real estate: RECA PenaltiesMost Alberta real estate br... 03/26/2024

Alberta Oil Sands Investment Real Estate News® Glenn Simon Inc., Suite 1217, 5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Tel 1-888-780-5940 Fax 1-888-276-4517 www.glennsimoninc.com   email: info@glennsimoninc.com September 6th., 2016 Volume 21, Issue 4 Dear Friends and Partners, It’d be easy to bemoan the economy and you’d think I’m doing that with the selection of news picks below. But, in fact I’m not. If there is one thing about Albertans, it's their resilience. Through hardship and challenging financial times, strong businesses has been forged. Alberta will rise like a Phoenix from the fire… and for now it is tough. I’m hopeful that 2017 Q2 will start to show some stability. If oil improves, that will smooth out the ride. In the meantime you can see what the young ones are sta... 09/16/2016

 These days when you are searching online it is difficult to cut through all the bs and sometimes find exactly what you are searching for.  This is true when searching for a good real estate agent too.  There is so much marketing hype and so many agents who spend thousands of dollars trying to make themselves look like a super agent, that it is really hard to tell who is great at their job and who is just full of hot air. I have been in the Alberta real estate industry since 1993.  I have worked as an real estate Agent, as a mortgage broker,  as the Manager,Broker, and Owner of a real estate Brokerage.  In my 23 years in this industry I have helped to show, market, buy, sell, develop, or finance hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Alberta real estate.  I have worked with countless ... 02/05/2016

How Will Falling Oil Prices Impact Alberta's Real Estate Market ? Will I lose my job in Alberta Will falling oil prices effect my job in Alberta How will falling oil prices impact my job in Alberta An aerial view of Fort McMurray,Alberta which has a population of roughly 77,000 up from just 2,500 in the late 1960s.          I am being asked the above questions quite often lately. A lot of Nova Scotia's residents are working in Alberta or have a loved one working in Alberta. A decline in Alberta's prosperity due to falling oil prices could impact many Nova Scotian's or I should say many Eastern Canadians working or living in Alberta. Here are some of the things to consider depending on your own particular circumstances.             First question is my job secure ? A recent study done by... 12/16/2014

*‘Winter Home w/ pool” for Sale in Arizona*  Goodyear 5 Beds Fabulous Home for Sale w/ Pool in Estrella Mountain Ranch in AZ! The sprawling floor plan includes separate living and family rooms, eat-in area, five spacious bedrooms, & three baths. FRESH paint & NEW carpet! Chef's kitchen with dark cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, recessed lighting, an island with breakfast bar, & black appliances.   Fall in love with this fabulous single level home located on a corner lot in popular Estrella Mountain Ranch. The sprawling floor plan includes separate living and family rooms, eat-in area, five spacious bedrooms, & three baths. FRESH paint & NEW carpet! Chef's kitchen with dark cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, recessed lighting, an island with breakfast bar, & black appliances.  ... 12/12/2014

 ***1 bedroom 1 bathroom plus den in Renaissance Villas in Litchfield Park, Arizona perfect for all our Alberta friends.  Former model, and close to Clubhouse and resort amenities.  This unit comes fully furnished with luxury accommodations.  Spacious living and formal dining room.  Breakfast bar with granite counter top separates kitchen from great room.   This 1 bedroom 1 bathroom in Renaissance Villas has soaring ceilings, large windows and arches accentuates this floor plan.  Balcony off of master bedroom/living room.  Large master bedroom, and bathroom, dual sinks, and walk in closet.  Over sized laundry room, includes washer and dryer.  State of the art clubhouse complete with workout facilities, fireplace, bar, conference room and business center.  Steps from swimming pool and ba... 07/23/2014

Yellowhead Buyers GREAT 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona, keep reading!  4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona. This 2014 remodel is ready for the most discriminating buyers w/over 85k in upgrades! Magic Ranch Subdivision Florence Arizona sits on an oversized corner lot. As you enter into your new 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona New 18'' tile and upgraded carpet and padding thru-out. Additional remodel work includes custom 2 tone paint, upgraded lighting fixtures, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, new 2'' faux wood blinds, New Samsung stainless steel appliance package. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona has a family room with surround sound and built in office space. New pool to break ground 7/23/14 and completed by 8/25/14. SOpen floor plan c... 07/19/2014

Westlock Buyers GREAT 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona, keep reading!  4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona. This 2014 remodel is ready for the most discriminating buyers w/over 85k in upgrades! Magic Ranch Subdivision Florence Arizona sits on an oversized corner lot. As you enter into your new 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona New 18'' tile and upgraded carpet and padding thru-out. Additional remodel work includes custom 2 tone paint, upgraded lighting fixtures, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, new 2'' faux wood blinds, New Samsung stainless steel appliance package. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona has a family room with surround sound and built in office space. New pool to break ground 7/23/14 and completed by 8/25/14. SOpen floor plan con... 07/19/2014

Strathcona Buyers GREAT 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona, keep reading!  4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona. This 2014 remodel is ready for the most discriminating buyers w/over 85k in upgrades! Magic Ranch Subdivision Florence Arizona sits on an oversized corner lot. As you enter into your new 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona New 18'' tile and upgraded carpet and padding thru-out. Additional remodel work includes custom 2 tone paint, upgraded lighting fixtures, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, new 2'' faux wood blinds, New Samsung stainless steel appliance package. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona has a family room with surround sound and built in office space. New pool to break ground 7/23/14 and completed by 8/25/14. SOpen floor plan c... 07/19/2014

 Lac Ste Anne county buyers looking a 4 bedroom 2 Bathroom in Arizona  Berkely residents seeking a great home in Florence Arizona...keep reading! 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona. This 2014 remodel is ready for the most discriminating buyers w/over 85k in upgrades! Magic Ranch Subdivision Florence Arizona sits on an oversized corner lot. As you enter into your new 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona New 18'' tile and upgraded carpet and padding thru-out. Additional remodel work includes custom 2 tone paint, upgraded lighting fixtures, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, new 2'' faux wood blinds, New Samsung stainless steel appliance package. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home Florence Arizona has a family room with surround sound and built in office space. New pool to brea... 07/19/2014

Secondary Suite Regulations for the City of LethbridgeAll landlords need to know what the regulations are for the city of Lethbridge.  This is a must if you don't want to run into problems down the road.  Watch this video interview and follow the link under the video for all the information you need to know.         Jody Workman |REALTOR®CENTURY 21 Foothills Lethbridge #155 - 200 - 4th Ave. South Lethbridge Alberta, Direct Line: 403-332-0420  E-Mail: askjody@gmail.com www.JodyWorkman.net https://www.youtube.com/user/RealEstateLethbridge       03/17/2014

What are the new rules for fire pits in the city of Lethbridge?  Watch this quick video to find out more.  The link to the office City Of Lethbridge Web site is below the video.     City Of Lethbridge Fire Prevention   Jody Workman | REALTOR® CENTURY 21 Foothills Lethbridge #155 - 200 - 4th Ave. South Lethbridge Alberta, Direct Line: 403-332-0420  E-Mail: askjody@gmail.com   03/13/2014

 a Canadian who spent 11 years living in the desert, I am rediscovering the joys of Winter.  Living within the gates at Wilderness Club has it's own special charm during the Winter months.   As This was the view from my kitchen window this morning, isn't it beautiful? What you don't see is the golf course from this angle but Lake Koocanusa is in the back, at the base of the mountians.  Wilderness Club gets very quiet in the winter which is part of the appeal.  You may hear the occasional howling wolves but that's about it for noise.   This winter will be our second full winter living full time at Wilderness Club and I'm actually excited.  Don't get me wrong, I HATE being cold! But there is an upside to the cold.... you really enjoy warm things more! There is nothing better than coming h... 11/26/2013

CALGARY, Alberta. Canada — Calgary’s resale housing market activity for May 2013. Presented By Rod Forsythe// Keller Williams Luxury Homes According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, new levels were reached during the month for median and average MLS sale prices in the single-family market as well as for total residential sales in the city. Also, the month had the highest number of luxury home sales more than $1 million. There were 84 luxury home sales in May, besting the record for any month which was previously 80 in May 2012. Rod Forsythe of Keller Williams Luxury has been through over 200 homes from $900 to $2.5 million in the past year and has observed good activity in the $1 to $2.5 million dollar price range. The Luxury market is seeing an increased demand for inner-city luxury h... 06/05/2013

  Lake Westerra 60 day market snapshot ending May 7, 2013 Total Listings: 26 Active Listings: 16 Sold Listings: 10 Average Sold price: $440,740 Highest: $585,000 Average Days on Market to sell: 46   Harvest Ridge: 60 day market snapshot ending May 7, 2013 Total Listings: 27 Active Listings: 21 Sold Listings: 6 Average selling price: $ 409,983 Highest: $450,000 Average days on market to sell: 73   Spruce Ridge: 60 day market snapshot ending May 7, 2013 Total Listings: 16 Active Listings: 9 Sold Listings: 7 Average Selling price: $432,500 Highest: $494,000 Average days on market to sell: 69   Hilldowns 60 day market snapshot ending May 7, 2013 Total Listings: 11 Active Listings: 6 Sold Listings: 5 Average Selling Price: $337,800 Highest: $387,000 Average days on market to sell: 38   Spru... 05/09/2013

    Man I love living in Canada, specifically Western Canada.  There is a chance that I'm just extra happy because hockey's back on. None the less we constantly get told it's the best place to live in and also to invest in.  the fact is that it's true, we have good paying jobs and have an environment where entrepeneurs can propsper.  With all that the results are opportunities to enjoy and  spend money.  I'm pretty sure the next 10 years are going to be fascinating.  We have a new airport, billions spent on a downtown entertainment area including a new arena, as well as a promise to continue to prosper.  Edmonton seems to be the perfect size, big enough to have World class status and small enough to always know you will run into someone you know. Here's the best part, the Wild Wild West... 02/05/2013

  In this update we would like to offer you a "Sneak Peek" at our Ground Floor Opportunity and Line Up of our 9 Revolutionary New Models all with Disappearing Walls of Glass! TOURS ARE TAKING PLACE DAILY! The Line Up! The Craftsman Collection Residence One2080 Sq. Ft. Single Level, 3 Bedroom, w/Guest Suite, 3 Bath, Great Room and 3 Car Garages Residence Two2355 Sq. Ft. Single Level, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Great Room, and 3 Car Garage Residence Three3014 Sq. Ft. Two Story, 4 Bedroom plus Den or downstairs guest suite, 3-1/2 Bath, Great Room, Formal Dining Room and 3 Car Garage The Artisan Collection Residence Four2661 Sq. Ft. Single Level, 4 Bedroom, 3-1/2 Bath, Great Room, Formal Dining Room and 3 Car Garage Residence Five3177 Sq. Ft. Single Level, 4 Bedroom, including a Guest Suite, Study... 02/24/2012

Here is the Encore at Grayhawk master site plan! Please contact Michael Mantione for current availability!       02/19/2012

Canada's mortgage party has come to an abrupt halt, reports Grant Robertson with The Globe and Mail. The bonanza of dirt-cheap mortgages offered by some of the country’s biggest lenders in recent weeks has been shut down sooner than expected, as banks pull their offers in the face of higher funding costs and concerns over dwindling profit margins. READ THE FULL POST--> Engage with us here on our blog! Let us know what questions you would like to have answered about Calgary, its communities and the real estate market. When you're ready to buy or sell a home in Calgary, we are your Realtors® of choice. Be sure to visit our easy to search website. We're the experts, and we're here to help you! Contact Ryan and Sheri MacDonald for more information on how we can help you achieve your real es... 02/14/2012

The Christmas Light tour is always a popular event in Lethbridge, Alberta.  Following is a list of addresses for homes that Lethbridge Herald readers wrote in as their favorites: -1280 4 Ave South -1603 Scenic Drive South -1507 24 Street South -1204 22 Street South -28 Tudor Crescent, (this one has lights timed to music that you can set your fm radio to) -205 25 Street South -141 Princeton Cresent -34 Temple Crescent West -81 Cougar Crescent North -1114 44ave North -2411 19 St. North -1219 7 St. North -2411 5A Ave. North   And of course there is the house on the corner 13th Street South, and 4th avenue that everone looks forward to every year.  Enjoy the Christmas Light browsing this year.  There is much to see, and we are having a lovely warm December to do it in.    12/19/2011