Properties by Karla

Properties by Karla Moving you in a better direction! Karla Pyrch is a dedicated residential real estate agent in Southern Alberta.

As a seasoned professional, she provides her clients with invaluable insights and guidance throughout the buying or selling process.

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If your yard is at its best right now, do not wait until fall to document it.Photograph the garden, mature landscaping, ...
08/16/2026

If your yard is at its best right now, do not wait until fall to document it.

Photograph the garden, mature landscaping, deck, patio, irrigation coverage and outdoor entertaining areas while they still show their full summer appeal.

Also keep invoices and service records for improvements such as air conditioning, underground sprinklers, roofing, windows and exterior work.

These images and records can strengthen a future fall or winter listing, even if the For Sale sign will not go up for several months.

Good listing preparation often begins long before the home reaches the market.

If you are thinking about selling later this year, I would be happy to help you decide what is worth documenting now.

Looking for a free family outing this weekend?Farming Smarter’s Open Farm Day is happening Saturday, August 15, from 11 ...
08/14/2026

Looking for a free family outing this weekend?

Farming Smarter’s Open Farm Day is happening Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 211034 Highway 512 in Lethbridge County.

Families can explore agricultural research, take part in a learning scavenger hunt, see crop tours and learn how innovation, soil, crops and technology influence the food we grow. Admission is free, and a BBQ fundraiser is also planned.

It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the industry that plays such an important role in Southern Alberta.

Event details: https://www.farmingsmarter.com/open-farm-days

Tag a family that would enjoy a day at the research farm!

How can Lethbridge’s median detached-home sale price be $503,700 when the median list price was $499,900, yet homes sold...
08/13/2026

How can Lethbridge’s median detached-home sale price be $503,700 when the median list price was $499,900, yet homes sold at 99% of list price?

The figures are not contradictory. They measure different things.

The median list price and median sale price can represent different groups of homes. The 99% sale-to-list ratio compares each sold home with its own asking price and then summarizes those matched results.

July’s detached-home snapshot:

• Median list price: $499,900
• Median sale price: $503,700
• Median days on market: 23
• Sale-to-list-price ratio: 99%

The practical takeaway: accurately priced homes continued to sell close to asking, while the 23-day median still allowed buyers time to make thoughtful decisions.

Market statistics become useful when we understand what they measure and apply them to the right property type, neighbourhood and price range.

Is it better to list now—or wait until fall?The calendar matters, but readiness matters more.Listing in mid-August may h...
08/12/2026

Is it better to list now—or wait until fall?

The calendar matters, but readiness matters more.

Listing in mid-August may help you reach buyers who want to settle before fall routines begin. Waiting until September can also make sense if those extra weeks will noticeably improve your home’s presentation, enhanced photography or pricing strategy.

The right launch date depends on your home, its competition and the price range—not a universal seasonal rule.

If you are considering a fall sale, I can help you compare the advantage of acting now with what could genuinely be improved by waiting.

Karla Pyrch | Real Estate Centre403-360-1860 | PropertiesByKarla.ca

Lethbridge buyers had more detached homes to choose from in July.Inventory increased to 283 homes, while 116 detached pr...
08/07/2026

Lethbridge buyers had more detached homes to choose from in July.

Inventory increased to 283 homes, while 116 detached properties sold. Months of supply rose to 2.44.

Here are several additional July figures:

Median list price: $499,900
Median sale price: $503,700
Median days on market: 23
Sale-to-list-price ratio: 99%
Average detached price: $523,292

The average detached price remained 8% higher than in July 2025, although sales activity slowed and inventory increased.

For sellers, buyers now have more competing properties to consider. Accurate pricing, thoughtful preparation and a strong first impression are increasingly important.

For buyers, additional inventory offers more choice and potentially more time to compare but attractive, properly priced homes can still receive prompt attention.

Citywide statistics tell us about market direction. Determining the value of one property still requires an analysis of its neighbourhood, condition, features and current competition.

Sources: AREA/Pillar 9 Statistics

“Looking for an easy summer outing? Upside Downtown brings free local music, art and food trucks to Rotary Square at Cas...
08/06/2026

“Looking for an easy summer outing? Upside Downtown brings free local music, art and food trucks to Rotary Square at Casa every Thursday from 5–7 p.m. through August. It’s a relaxed way to enjoy downtown, support local talent and make the most of a Lethbridge summer evening.”

“Tag someone you’d take downtown for an evening of local music.”

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Lethbridge, AB
T1J0L2

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