Christina Carrick
104-709 8 Street T1W 2b2 Canmore, AB, Canada

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Another polar vortex morning has me dreaming of warmer mountain days! . What a glorious backyard for a small human! . .... #banffrealestate #canmorealberta #banffcanada #canmorerealestate #canmorefamilies #canmorerealtor #canmore #canmorelife #banff #YYCinvestments #canmorelife #YYCrealtor #canmorekids #canmorelife #upsize #upsizing #scaleupcanmore Christina Carrick - Royal Lepage Rocky Mountain Realty

The powder hustle is real. . I don’t know if there’s anything that makes me feel more like I live in a mountain town than the morning after a storm. . I live on one of the alleys in South Canmore and that means that we are often one of the last spots to get plowed . Sometimes it even takes a couple of days.... . On big snow days, the first noise I hear is the sound of my neighbours' shovels scraping their driveways. It's the sound of people chasing the storm . Shovels and discussions about which skis to bring. It's like music to my ears! . And, it’s not like my neighbours don’t have jobs. Many people have designated 'powder days' from their employers. . From time to time, I'd be visiting Canmore and skiing while taking work calls. I may have negotiated a few deals on the chairlift . My Victoria colleagues always got a kick out of that. But, here in Canmore, it is not unusual to talk to a fellow realtor who is also on a chairlift. . Although I miss some powder days , I can imagine floating through the puffy clouds of fresh white snow. It’s a feeling like no other! . Do you particular in the mountain craziness? Or do you avoid the powder hustle altogether? See more

The trend continues ! Watch the video to hear my market predictions. Here are the highlight: The median sale price in the Bow Valley is $713,250 and the median list price for January was $729,000. That means the sale price to list price ratio is 98%. ... There were 66 sales in January, which is an increase of 230% compared to January 2020. There is a critical listing shortage in Canmore and area. We only have 157 properties for sale! That is down 31% from last year. The average days to sell a property were 61. The inventory squeeze is making it competitive for buyers. We saw 9 properties sell above their asking price, and one sold for $65,000 above asking! The higher end of the market is moving too ... We saw 9 sales above $1,200,000. > This all means, if you're thinking about selling, it might be a good time! If you are a buyer the best strategy is to watch the market closely and be as organized as possible to be available to make a strong offer. I'd be happy to chat about your unique situation, feel free to reach out! * These stats are for Canmore, Banff, Lac Des Arc, Dead Man's Flats, and Harvie Heights. I have included only properties $250,000 + to only show 'full ownership' statistics. All statistics provided by Pillar 9.

There are a million reasons for LOVING living in Alberta ! One of my favourite is the perk of no transfer tax! We are lucky, here in Alberta we don’t pay a transfer tax and that a huge savings! The tax saving means closing costs in Alberta far lower than in many other provinces. . Watch the video to hear more ... . Also, small correction to the video ... in BC there are certain situations where you don’t pay PTT - like being a first-time buyer. But most of the time the tax applies. . #banffrealestate #canmorealberta See more

New real estate stats are out! . Here is a quick infographic to show you what's been going on!

For all my Canmore friends who might be curious about what’s going on with real estate here: . - Sales volumes are 142% year over year - Listing volumes are 25% year over year .... It also looks like there were more sales in 2020 that there have been in the past 10+ years in the Bow Valley. There were 612 residential real estate sales in 2020! The trend towards remote working, and small town living definitely made for a busy year! Royal Lepage Rocky Mountain Realty

When I started in real estate I had no idea how many clients would become friends (and vice-versa). By far the biggest perk of being a Realtor is meeting amazing people. And my client Ed is one of my all-time favourites! I've been lucky enough to help Ed and his family buy, sell, and buy again! Here is what he has to say about his experience working together: . "Christina Carrick helped us find and buy our daughter’s first home in Victoria, in the middle of a very hot market.... We were in competition with four other buyers but our bid won the game. That experience was so positive that we decided to list our own home with Tina and find something a little bigger. . She sold our Fairfield home and helped us upsize to the perfect home in Oak Bay! With each of these transactions, Tina was accessible, positive, calm, profoundly effective. . Most importantly, she always listened to us! Tina is an amazing woman, rich in experience and real estate smarts. She gets the job done, while remaining empathetic, honest and ethical. We trust her completely. (We love her lol!)' . Ed also happens to be an amazing artist! Here is a pic of some of his art he provided us when setting up my Airbnb in Victoria. See more

A day late, but mostly because we were too busy opening presents and eating delicious food! . Merry Christmas from our family to yours! .

Congratulations to my seller!! . I’m happy to report we’ve just set the benchmark for the highest price EVER in the complex! . We listed this cozy townhouse a few weeks ago and the buyers removed conditions last night. ... . The inventory in Canmore remains extremely low and properties are selling quickly! So if you’d like to know what your house might sell for send me a DM. . Tomorrow I’m going to post a little more about my marketing strategy, so stay tuned! +Royal Lepage Rocky Mountain Realty

OPEN HOUSE ALERT Come visit me at 1724 11 Avenue close to Lions Park and Downtown Canmore! This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home is spacious and offers privacy and stunning views. I will be hosting the open house Saturday 11:30 - 1:30. See you there! https://myre.io/0gdY36CWcoBO3

OPEN HOUSE ALERT I will be onsite at 7305 - 101G Stewart Creek Landing Sunday 11:30 - 1:30. This executive 4-bedroom, 4 bathroom 2,229 sq ft top floor, corner unit at Timberline Lodges is stunning and needs to be seen in person. Come and stop by on Sunday! https://myre.io/0hIREk6jES7cD

Start the search for your home in South Canmore here. Live within walking distance to Canmore’s vibrant shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants. Click the link to sign up to see homes up to 3 days sooner than MLS.ca. https://christinacarrick.royallepage.ca//6d5b1f962465cce62

Well this is no denying the fact that July has been a busy real estate market in Canmore! The volume of sales is up 15% compared to July 2019 and the median sale price was $702,000. There were 90 new listings and 60 sold properties. The Spring market is here, even if it is a couple months late. If you have any questions about the market I'm here to help!

If you're wondering what is going on in the Canmore real estate market click the link to read my latest newsletter! https://mailchi.mp//canmore-and-banff-real-estate-update-j

Open houses are back - with a bunch of regulations to keep everyone safe: 1 family group at a time, wipes and sanitizer must be provided, and social distancing practices will be followed. If you are on Canmore and looking for something to do this sunny afternoon pop by 802 6th Street 11:30-1:30.

I love living in South Canmore! Being able to walk downtown, bike to the farmers market, and sit by the Bow River feels like pure luxury. If you are looking to stay up to date on new listings in this magical part of town visit this new webpage for all the details!

#blackouttuesday The footage and current reality is so heartbreaking. As suggested by people much wiser than me I’m pausing to continue listen and hope to widen my awareness of the systemic oppression that pervades our current ways of being.

The May sales numbers are out! It’s no surprise that sales volumes are still way down but it’s interesting to see that prices are stable and more new listings are coming on the market. I’d be happy to discuss the details of the larger picture of the Canmore / Banff market so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! @ Canmore, Alberta

Intentional communities make for special places. My family moved to Canmore from Montreal in the early 1990s and even as a child I realized that the move was a BIG DEAL. My parents left behind secure jobs for a dream. We like many other families moving to the Valley made sacrifices to live an idyllic mountain lifestyle and those sacrifices make for special people and a special place. I guess that is why this poem appeals to me. I am pleased to choose Canmore as my home and ...find myself continually inspired by the splendor of the snow-capped mountains. To read to full post and poem by Howard Simon go to my blog www.canmoreishome.com/my-blog #poetryofplace #realestate #canmorealberta #banffcanada #royallepage #realtor #realtorlife #realestateagent #victoriabc #yyjrealestate #investmentproperty #ecorealestate #greenrealtor #greenrealestate #canmore #canmorelife #uvic #relocationspecialist #banff #victoriarealestate #realtor #realtorsofinstagram #realtorlife

Is the market still moving? May is turning out to be much busier than April was with 21 sales to date and 53 new listings. Want to learn more visit www.CanmoreisHome.com

Canmore and Victoria share a special bond - I know this well as a graduate of Canmore Collegiate High School who went to the University of Victoria (UVIC) to study. Whether you are planning on splitting your time between Canmore and Victoria, preparing to send a child to UVIC, Camosun College or Royal Roads University, or perhaps thinking of making the move full time, I can help! Learn more at https://canmoreishome.com/your-coast-connection

What does bringing mindfulness practices to the business world look like and what are the benefits? Here are some of my thoughts on the topic! https://canmoreishome.com/my-blog/f/mindful-real-estate

Recently I have been wondering how the trend towards remote workplaces might impact destination real estate markets like Canmore and Vancouver Island. Here are a few of my thoughts: https://canmoreishome.com//could-virtual-working-be-great-

My blog at www.CanmoreisHome.com is a place for ongoing real estate updates and also for some poetry! Poetry Of Place will be a section of the blog that provides support through the beauty of words about the magic of the mountains. My hope is that these words can help you whether you are being welcomed by the mountains or having to move on and say goodbye. Here is John O'Donohue's passage which is the inspiration for the project:

Not everyone has the opportunity to wait for the pandemic to end before making a move. Real estate listing & sales continue as an essential service. REALTORS are taking measures which are guided by public health authorities and the government to make sure everyone stays safe. Here is a sample of how virtual real estate services can serve you during this challenging time. Every situation is unique and so don't hesitate to reach out with any specific questions!

My intention is to continue to keep clients up to date on the Greater Victoria market statistics. A full review of the current month is available at www.CanmoreisHome.com. For more information on how I can help you plan a move to the island, please click the 'Coast Connection' page.

A lot has changed in the last few weeks (which is of course a huge understatement) and so it is no surprise that the most recent statistics for the month of April show a vast difference from this time last year. Read my full post at www.Canmoreishome.com

Big news! http://www.financialpost.com/m/wp/blog.html