There was a slight bump in housing sales and prices in March, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Home sales rose 0.9 per cent nationally while the benchmark price rose 0.8 per cent. While the results are an improvement from February, both sales and prices were down from a year earlier as homebuyers grapple with stricter mortgage rules and rising rates. Selling a house in Calgary is still a challenge, with oversupply driving down prices, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board. As of March, benchmark prices eased to $413,900, five per cent below last year’s levels and just below levels recorded last month, the CREB said earlier this month.
Not so good if you’re selling, but there’s plenty of optimism if you’re a buyer. If you’re a high-end buyer, here are the top 10 priciest properties listed on MLS in Calgary:Advertised as a “contemporary country castle”, overlooking 10 acres in West Springs, with 15,800 square feet of living space. Comes with five-car garage, indoor pool, theatre and a wine-tasting room.“Old-world charm and modern convenience.