Southern Alberta. A climatic treat for all. We get spring in winter, winter in summer, more summer in winter, and more winter in spring. The last few weeks for RE/MAX Main Street Realty has been a challenge. As you may or may not know, a portion of our neighbours wall came crashing down onto our building causing the insurance company to deem our office unsafe due to a potential doomed roof. In a whirlwind of activity we have officially opened our temporary office at 120-3rd Street West on the second floor of the Newell Community Action Centre. We went almost a full 2 weeks without a fullly functional phone system and a receptionist. Luckily, due to my diligent staff we made it work and within seconds of transferring the phone system to our new location the phone lines lit up like a Christmas Tree. Slowly but surely, all of our tenants and clients have begun to locate us.



To the statistics!! (why you guys read this blog)

The following statistics is for the period of January 1-May 28.

2007 - 196 Homes Sold - Average Sale price - $181,888 - RE/MAX participation in sale - 30%

2008 - 141 Homes Sold - Average Sale price - $210,535 - RE/MAX participation in sale - 39%

2009 - 86 Homes Sold - Average Sale price - $202,125 - RE/MAX participation in sale - 43%

2010 - 91 Homes Sold - Average Sale price - $204,908 - RE/MAX Participation in sale - 45%


A few things stand out here. First of all - there was a major jump in prices in Brooks in 2008 and somewhat stumbled in 2009. My prediction is that this number will continue to rise over the next few periods at a very steady but slow pace. Secondly, we are in a recovery and I personally still see good things happening in Brooks. Lastly, RE/MAX Main Street Realty has continued to work hard over the good times and more notably in the poor times.

I continually preach to my agents at the office that service must be continually and constantly maintained. Real estate is more than just a sign.

As always, if anyone has any questions or comments please do not ever hesitate to contact me.

Brad Stolson
Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Main Street Realty
Brooks, AB