December Newsletter Now Available!

As we look out our windows we see the beautiful winter wonderland that is Canmore and Banff this year.

We have just come through an early Winter cold snap and the long term forecast looks stunning with great temperatures along with many days that include more snow.  The long term forecast even calls for snow on Christmas Day!   The positive side of the cold weather is that the Nordic Centre and ski hills could make snow (if needed) Although Callum has been training and Racing with the FIS team, Brad has only been able to do a few runs so far as he tests his knee but so far so good and he hopes to get on the sloped over the holidays with Lauren who is visiting from University.  Asher and Drew have not been able to get out as Asher has been focused on Hockey but will be out over the Christmas school break.  We hope you and your family will be able to get out and enjoy all that the area has to offer this holiday season.

December 2019 Newsletter Now Available!

2019 Looks to Challenge for the Highest Number of Sales Ever!

As we move through December, we love the festive look of our mountain communities along with great days on the ski hills, cross-country skiing, and getting out skating on the local ponds. Canmore and Banff are beautiful this time of year for locals and tourists alike.

Please click on the link to access the newsletter. December 2019 Hawker-Betts Real Estate Newsletter

Alberta Plans Tourism Boost by 2030

What’s in it for Canmore Real Estate?

 

Travel Alberta has a target to skyrocket tourism by 2030, with a $20 billion goal. This promises to create more business overall throughout the province, and it’s perfect for planning in real estate!  It’s never too early to brace ourselves for what [we look forward to] could potentially increase the curiosity of homeowners, buyers and tourists alike.

Canmore and Banff’s tourism highlights an abundance of recreational activities with the surrounding mountains like Three Sisters, Mount Rundle and the Banff Lake offering countless opportunities for adventure and relaxation such as downhill skiing, skating, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, hiking trails, rock climbing, bird watching and fishing for our residents and visitors.

The beauty of the area inspires those who visit to live here and experience nature at its fullest year-round.  A privilege not a lot of people could say they have, and with a development this big on the rise, there is no doubt there may be big questions in preserving the area’s natural resources.

Travel Alberta CEO Royce Chwin addressed some major concerns by saying; “We in fact don’t use the term “over tourism”, we just talk about the management of tourism. Quite frankly, the term just lends this idea that the Bow Valley has been completely over run, it’s not – we know that because Parks, being in partnership with Banff and Lake Louise Tourism, are doing proactive things to try to protect the environment and the experience,” People are going and experiencing the destinations in different ways, in shoulder seasons like fall or winter as an example, and that’s where there’s opportunities to create more experiences, and create more businesses and community wealth come. This why we work together in this team Alberta approach to throttle on or throttle off our business opportunities.”

 

To know more information about this news, and its impact for us and our clients, click here:

Travel Alberta targets $20 billion in visitor spending by 2030, no concerns of over-tourism in the Bow Valley

October Newsletter Now Available!

Year over year sales numbers for September 2016 were 29% above Sept 2015 and year over year our third quarter of 2016 is more than 50% stronger than the 3rd quarter in 2015.We are seeing some consistency in the days on market and sale prices from the second quarter in 2016. The total number of listing sold for the 1st 3 quarters of 2016 is 412 which is 4 % higher than all of 2015 which saw 396 listings sell, 2016 will end up being a very very strong year. Our market is on track for the 4th or 5th strongest year ever, stay tuned.  Looking for the latest Canmore real estate market information, trends, listings, and more? Then look no further, the latest Real Estate Update Newsletter from the Hawker-Betts Real Estate Team is now available! Featuring the latest monthly and quarterly market numbers and analysis for the Canmore real estate market, this newsletter will provide the most current market information, plus direct access to our featured listings, community events, and more!

Interview on Global TV on the Canmore Recreational Market

“We are seeing good demand in most segments of the market, including retirement, local, and recreational,” said Brad Hawker, broker and owner of Royal LePage Rocky Mountain Realty, in a news release on Thursday.

“While most buyers already know about the year-round recreational activities and lifestyle, many are surprised to find the area with so many cultural opportunities and how incredibly welcoming Canmore is for new residents of all ages.”

Watch the full interview! Just click: Canmore recreational homes are hot properties.

Chairman’s Club 2018

It has been indeed a great year for 2018!

Our real estate tandem Brad Hawker and Drew Betts ranked number 155 out of all 18,300 Royal LePage Realtors nationally joining the Chairman’s Club again representing the top 1% and number 8 in Alberta.

They Specializing in buying and selling Residential and Commercial Real Estate in Canmore. Brad and Drew continue to provide their clients expert advise and service with a drive for success!

Contact them for any of your real-estate needs at https://canmorerealestate.com/contact.

Condos in Canada’s Popular Winter Recreational Regions Post Strong Price Gains in 2018

Brad was interviewed again for the Royal LePage Recreational Report.

Condos in Canada’s Popular Winter Recreational Regions Post Strong Price Gains in 2018.

Click here to see the news release by Royal LePage  

* Whistler and Mont-Tremblant (Station) median condo prices surge over 20%.

* Quebec’s healthy economy and strong consumer confidence result in price gains for the majority of markets studied in the region

* Collingwood’s healthy home price gains reflect continued strong demand from buyers in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe