In 17 years this is the latest that the ice has been completely off of the Lake. Last year it was off May 2, so May 4th is not that much later. The earliest the ice has been off was April 11th. The lake level will be at full operating level by the weekend. So all the waterskiiers, sailors can get ready to enjoy Chestermere.

You have been waiting for the right time to buy. If your job is secure and your credit is good, now would be the time. Real estate prices are defined by the law of supply and demand. While prices have been dropping that could begin to change as inventory levels have been reducing and sales have been increasing, leading us to believe that the Calgary and area market is about to stabilize. One of the most important considerations as to whether now is a good time or not is the availability of all time low interest rates. Take a look at the following table.

As you can see you have a lot more buying power just through the lowering of the interest rate.

Now if you take into account the amount that the property you want to buy has dropped, you really have a great opportunity to buy that home that even one year ago, you could not hope to afford.

Sounds great, what is your first step. Call us for a buyer's interview, we will arrange to have you pre-qualified so you know exactly what you can afford and what the payments will be.

We specialize in Buyer's Agency, today you have an option. You can retain your own real estate professional to represent your interests when it come to the purchase of your home. We can represent you whether you are buying from a builder, any real estate company, or a for sale by owner. You do not have to deal with the seller's agent, nor should you as they work for the seller, (unless all parties agree to a situation where the agent works for both parties.) It Is A Great Time to Buy A Home Now!

As your Buyer's Agent we have your needs and your best interests at heart. To learn more about the benefits of Buyer's Agency and how we can help you secure the home of your dreams please call us for a free consultation. Remember it does not cost you any thing to have your own representation, but it may save you thousands.

April so far has been a great month for sales in Chestermere Lake Alberta. Not to wait for the end of the month, if we look at sales in the past 30 days there have been 23 homes that have sold. There are another 11 sales that are pending.

At this time there are still 148 home to choose from, so if you have been waiting the selection is still good.

Visit our website to view homes for sale www.chestermererealestate.com

Sunday morning we were sitting and reading the newspaper and enjoying our coffee when the phone rang at 9 a.m.

Did we rant and rave that someone had their nerve phoning us on a Sunday morning. No, we just got up and answered the phone. On the line was a very apologetic but anxious to buy BUYER, THAT HAD ALREADY SOLD THEIR HOME YESTERDAY AND WANTED TO BUY A HOME THAT DAY!!!

They had been hoping to be able to work with a local realtor who could really tell them about the community that they had stumbled upon. Chestermere reminded them of their home in Sherwood Park, so after driving around they did a search and came upon our website.

I did a search and found them 3 homes that fit their criteria. We called and arranged appointments and Doug showed them the homes and the community.

As we had finished writing the offer on the home they wish to purchase other realtorsIwere returning the messages that they had left the night before...

Often we cannot help people on short notice, but it did work out for us and for our new neighbour.

We will continue to help them settle into the neighbourhood. They have a son that is just the right age to join the Youth Group that Marjorie is active in. She is an avid reader, so she will enjoy the book club that Marjorie belongs to. We will help them settle and met people and make sure that they are happy in their new home. That is just what area specialists do.

Just because we answered the phone, we have a sale and we have met new friends. It is a wonderful life.