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Downsizing your home can feel overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful experience.
Whether you're an empty nester, retiring, or simply looking to simplify your life, a little planning goes a long way toward making the transition smooth.

Why Downsizing is Worth Considering:
One of the major benefits of downsizing is the opportunity to free up time and financial resources. A smaller home typically means lower mortgage payments, utility bills, and maintenance costs, giving you the freedom to focus on what truly matters.

Step-by-Step Tips for a Stress-Free Downsizing...

The Lethbridge real estate market for the period from September 1 to October 1, 2024, continued to show signs of growth, reflecting trends seen across much of Alberta.
The market remained a seller's market, with limited supply. As of late August, Lethbridge had only 1.85 months of supply, meaning that if sales continued at the current pace, available properties would be cleared within less than two months.
This low inventory keeps pressure on prices to remain high.
The number of listings and sales remained strong. In August, there were 219 new listings and 195 completed sales, and the pace...

More homes are selling, and properties are spending fewer days on the market. Average sale prices have increased.
Interest rates have dropped to 4.25%. This all points to a very healthy market. Let me know if you're considering making a move!

The summer months have brought a steady stream of motivated buyers, and with interest rates holding steady and even beginning to decrease, we're seeing continued high demand in residential. While many are on holidays or taking it easy during the last bit of summer this is an opportune time to get your home ready to sell. Properties that are priced right and presented well are still attracting considerable attention and multiple offers. 

If this trend continues, Prices will continue to climb based on these stats!

What you buy is also very important! Make more money buyingTHE RIGHT HOUSE!

Home Prices continue to climb. As of today, only 166 detached homes are for sale in Lethbridge today. 
Note: 140 detached homes sold in the last 30 days.  Best interest rate is 5.09% which equals - $587 a month per $100,000 borrowed. 
However, Interest rate expected to drop in late 2024. 

If you want to get the most for your home, allow me to show you how best to accomplish that goal. It's a seller's market & prices are going up.
118 single family homes sold in March in Lethbridge. Only 154 for sale at April 1. That's Less than 1/2 normal supply.

Lethbridge Home Prices Trending Upwards - Based on limited supply and high demand. 

In February we saw a 30% decrease in inventory and a 30% increase in total sales year over year which is the most drastic variation I've seen in a while. There is a lot of pent up buyer demand and increased net migration to Southern Alberta and Lethbridge.
A lot of sellers are cashing out of higher priced markets and moving here where Real Estate Prices are still relatively affordable comparably. If you're looking to buy you definitely need to be prepared and expect some possible challenges and more than...