This house is for sale

[trailmix 77]

Do you know the Calgary market?? I don't that well, I'm just saying it "may" be a good deal. One can't compare Calgary to DC or New jersey! Were looking at houses right now between DC and Baltimore, and expect to pay around $450,000. And a house like that could go around 400,000 or even more, all depending on what area ur looking in. It is all about location and the school districts

It may be a teeny bit high, but Flames is correct, the price is not out of line for Calgary. This is interesting - to see your comments!

[Emancipation 2]

It may be a teeny bit high, but Flames is correct, the price is not out of line for Calgary. This is interesting - to see your comments!

Are you going to tell us why you are asking?? or is this just some sort of sick psychological experiment?

[trailmix 77]

It may be a teeny bit high, but Flames is correct, the price is not out of line for Calgary. This is interesting - to see your comments!

Are you going to tell us why you are asking?? or is this just some sort of sick psychological experiment?

I will tell you, but I wanted to get comments first, because anything I say might change the way you look at it

[Flames9_RN 358]

The thing with houses (among others) everyone has their own taste. As well one has to figure out the neighborhood and the schools! Maybe the house isn't quite what you want, but the neighborhood is super and so are the schools, so you sacrifice a bit on the house to get the better neighborhood/schools! We may not even have kids, but stil want an area that has great schooling for resale value!

[thetreble 19]

The thing with houses (among others) everyone has their own taste. As well one has to figure out the neighborhood and the schools! Maybe the house isn't quite what you want, but the neighborhood is super and so are the schools, so you sacrifice a bit on the house to get the better neighborhood/schools! We may not even have kids, but stil want an area that has great schooling for resale value!

I understand what you are saying flames about markets...I do...I'm not stupid. All I am saying is, if that is what people pay in Calgary for that kind of house I'd be moving!

Furthermore, I've never heard of Canadians moving to find good school districts. I don't know where you grew up, but where I grew up in Southern Ontario they are all pretty much the same.

[Travis & Kim 0]

it's a nice house, I like that it's so bright

I probably would not look at it tho just due to price first and the year it was built in

i like newer homes

i might be a bit biased tho in terms of prices - my husband and I purchased our first house in Sept

4550 square feet - 5 bedrooms - 3 full bath....for...$230,000 - in Cedar Park Texas

nice neighbour hood as well!!

[Emancipation 2]

i might be a bit biased tho in terms of prices - my husband and I purchased our first house in Sept

4550 square feet - 5 bedrooms - 3 full bath....for...$230,000 - in Cedar Park Texas

nice neighbour hood as well!!

Pack yer bags, I'm headed to TX!!! That sounds like a good deal!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Never said u were stupid. Alberta is a rich province,and housing has been a boom there for many yrs,has slackened the past while.

[Travis & Kim 0]

i might be a bit biased tho in terms of prices - my husband and I purchased our first house in Sept

4550 square feet - 5 bedrooms - 3 full bath....for...$230,000 - in Cedar Park Texas

nice neighbour hood as well!!

Pack yer bags, I'm headed to TX!!! That sounds like a good deal!

I am still amazed how cheap it was!!! i am used to Toronto prices

[MrsCat 6]

I like the house, but I've always like split-level homes. Finishes are nice. Personally, if I was the person selling the house, I would have taken a picture from the summer and not from the fall. Everything looks so dreary. The location is fabulous though. Near transit, near 16th ave and near Deerfoot. That is an area I'd like to live in.

As for price, I know they've come down a bit in the past few months, but it seems about right.

[JillA 2]

It may be a teeny bit high, but Flames is correct, the price is not out of line for Calgary. This is interesting - to see your comments!

Are you going to tell us why you are asking?? or is this just some sort of sick psychological experiment?

I will tell you, but I wanted to get comments first, because anything I say might change the way you look at it

Do tell, we are waiting with bated breath!!

[britty 1]

I don't like the exterior of the home, but it looks light and fairly spacious inside. If the Calgary market demands $420k for this type of home, then this is probably a good example of one that is well kept, clean, and move-in ready.

[missmissy 38]

I'm a realtor in Mississippi and to me, the house looks very nice. But, when I use a phrase like "unique floor-plan" I am usually trying to be diplomatic in describing something that is difficult to imagine.....it sounds like it might be an awkward arrangement of rooms. I once had a house listed that had a "unique floor-plan." It was a one bedroom, 4 bath house.....but it sold!

[trailmix 77]

I agree with that 'unique floor-plan' comment they make - it sounds like it is weird or something - and it isn't - it is different than standard because it is custom - she should have used the word custom methinks.

A lot of people did move

As for the schools, I have never heard of anyone moving for a 'good' school district. The fact that this house is 1 block away from an Elementary school is a selling point though. While all schools in Calgary are pretty darn good - there is a shortage of them and I would much rather be able to watch my 8 year old walk a block than drive them or put them on a bus.

But anyhoo, the story of the house isn't really all that exciting or interesting.

It is in a neighbourhood that separates NE and SE Calgary - a little neighbourhood that doesn't really have much around it - it's nice, it's quiet.

It's owned by someone I know and it has been on the market for about 8 months. It is suitably priced for the area.

I personally just thought the description in particular was awful. Also - like you said Amanda, what about the other 2 bathrooms? (actually they have both been updated and look really nice, both also have a shower as well).

And the room downstairs that needs drywall and insulation? That the basement - it basically could be a suite because it is bilevel and that's what she is talking about - since there is already a bathroom and bedroom down there.

Someone mentioned about the picture being taken in the spring - exactly - there are two gigantic trees in the front that are beautiful in the summer - where is that picture?

Anyway, what this exercise was really about was just to get impressions of the MLS ad - it's funny none of you mentioned that the first line is - Be in for the Holidays!!

Also I think the 'most windows are maintenance free' comment is just ridiculous.

Anyhooo

They are willing to sit on it for however long it takes to sell.

General Description

Be home for the holidays!! Very unique plan, large upgraded lovely 4 bedroom bi-level in Erin Woods. Most windows maintenace free. Could be 5 bedroom home. Unfinished room in basement - just needs insulating and drywall. The home has tons of natural light and could easily be suited. Laundry hook up in basement and on main level. Large lot. Oversized single garage and large gravel parking pad at rear of property. Schools, public transport, shopping and recreation all close by. Good access to downtown. Call me today and find out how to make this home yours. Morgage brokers available to assist with financing.

Edited January 9, 2009 by trailmix

[Emancipation 2]

How long do they have a contract with their current Realtor? I think I'd be tempted to list with someone else..

Believe me, there are some bad ones out there.. the guy who is trying to sell our house (we rent) for our landlord... crrreeeeeeeppppy guy... I wouldn't buy a bag of ice from him..