Samantha Ruttan

📊 July Market Update

Inventory is on the rise! 🏡 With 6,917 homes on the market, supply has reached levels we haven’t seen since before the pandemic—especially in Calgary’s newer communities where growth is booming.

Here’s what stood out this month:
✔️ Inventory up across all property types
✔️ New listings climbed 8% (3,911 homes hit the market)
✔️ Sales slowed by 12% (2,099 homes sold)
✔️ Apartments now have the highest supply (4+ months)
✔️ Detached & semi-detached homes remain balanced (3 months of supply)

What’s driving the change? Higher inventory, economic uncertainty, and competition from new builds are shifting the market, giving buyers more options than we’ve seen in years.

💬 Are you curious what this means for your home’s value—or if now’s the right time to buy or sell? Let’s chat!

Source: Calgary Real Estate Board, July 2025 Housing

Samantha Ruttan - Realtor®
Royal LePage Benchmark
(587)225-1233
[email protected]

🏡✨ Preparing for an Open House? Here’s Your Checklist! ✨🏡

Hosting an open house is your chance to wow potential buyers and make your property shine. Here are top tips to ensure your home stands out:

1️⃣ Declutter & Depersonalize
Less is more! Remove personal items, family photos, and excess decor. This helps buyers imagine themselves in the space.

2️⃣ Deep Clean Everything
A spotless home = a good first impression. Pay extra attention to kitchens, bathrooms, and floors. Don’t forget windows for that extra sparkle!

3️⃣ Stage Strategically
Arrange furniture to make rooms look open and inviting. Add cozy touches like throw pillows, fresh flowers, or a bowl of fruit in the kitchen.

4️⃣ Let There Be Light
Open blinds, curtains, and turn on all the lights to create a warm, welcoming ambiance. Natural light is your best friend!

5️⃣ Curb Appeal Matters
First impressions start at the curb. Mow the lawn, tidy up landscaping, and add a welcoming touch like a potted plant or a fresh doormat.

6️⃣ Neutralize Odors
Keep it fresh! Air out the home and consider baking cookies or lighting a subtle candle for a welcoming scent.

7️⃣ Highlight Special Features
Point out unique selling points like a fireplace, built-in shelving, or a newly renovated space.

8️⃣ Secure Valuables
Store personal items, medications, and valuables in a safe place to give you peace of mind during the event.

Your home’s open house is like a first date—it’s all about making a great impression! 💫 What’s your go-to prep tip for open houses? Share in the comments! 👇

Samantha Ruttan - Realtor®
Royal LePage Benchmark
(587)225-1233
[email protected]

✨ Wedding Wednesday: DIY Edition! ✨

Who says rustic can't be elegant? 🪵✨ For this Wedding Wednesday, we’re all about creating our own wooden lantern centerpieces! 🕯️🌿 We’re bringing a cozy, romantic vibe to the big day with wooden lanterns, soft candles, and greenery. It’s the perfect blend of rustic charm and wedding magic!.

We’ve been cutting, staining, and assembling these beauties (with lots of teamwork and sawdust 😂), and I can’t wait to see them come to life on the big day! We’re adding candles and greenery for that perfect touch of nature and warmth. 🌿

Are you team DIY or prefer to leave it to the pros? Drop your best DIY wedding tips, centerpiece ideas, or tell me about a project that turned out amazing! 🖌️👇