Record Condo Sale Closes as Calgary’s Top-Tier Market Regains Cautious Optimism

Calgary, Alberta, Aug. 31, 2017 -- CALGARY, ALBERTA – (August 31, 2017) – Sotheby's International Realty Canada today announced a year-to-date record condominium sale for Calgary, with the $6 million sale of a luxury suite at THE RIVER. The sale closes at a time when Calgary’s top-tier real estate market has shown signs of renewed activity. 

A perfect floor plan for those looking to transition from an estate home to an estate lock and go condominium lifestyle. Floor to ceiling triple-paned windows capture the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, Elbow River Valley and downtown skyline. Private and spacious balcony with outdoor fireplace offering views of the Rocky Mountains and Elbow River.

According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s recently released 2017 Mid-Year Top-Tier Real Estate Report, low interest rates, housing inventory priced to align with market expectations, renewing consumer confidence, and signals of a stabilizing provincial economy resulted in overall sales of $1 million-plus real estate (condominiums, attached and single family homes) in Calgary increasing 24% year-over-year to 395 units sold in the first half of 2017. During this time, sales volume of $1 million-plus condominiums decreased by 25% year-over-year.

New data from July 2017 reveals that sales of real estate over $1 million increased 13% over July 2016 to 62 units sold, while the number of $1 million-plus condominiums sold remained stable from last year, with two units sold.

"Optimism is quietly returning to Calgary’s real estate market and we are seeing more activity in the high-end segment, however, market performance is still fluctuating widely between neighbourhoods and housing types,” said Mary-Ann Mears, Managing Broker of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada in Calgary. “This sale is all the more significant given that the luxury condominium market has been slower to recover.”

The 4,200 square foot, three-bedroom suite sold in the luxury development showcases unobstructed views of the Rocky Mountains to the west, the Elbow River Valley to the south, and the Calgary city skyline to the north. The property boasts a custom gourmet kitchen, large private dining room with spectacular views, triple paned floor-to-ceiling windows, and a striking natural limestone and copper exterior.  Amenities at THE RIVER include 24 hour concierge and security, making it a fit for the buyers who were looking for a new home that offered privacy, security and a “lock and go” lifestyle. 

"The 13% increase that we saw in the July data is an indication that sophisticated real estate buyers are ready to act on quality investment opportunities, ” said Anne Clarke, listing agent with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada who represented the record sale. “It also reflects the confidence in the long term fundamentals of the Calgary market.”

Previous sales by Clarke in THE RIVER have been responsible for shattering city records in recent years: in August 2016, sales of 5,000 square foot and 3,000 square foot condominiums at $8,389,500 and $5,145,000 respectively, set records as the highest condominium sales in Calgary over the previous three years at that time.

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