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Thursday, May 9, 2013 - New Listing - E3336427
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Thursday, March 7, 2013 - New Listing - E3328516
posted in Listings at Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700
Monday, January 28, 2013 - Real Estate: Re-Inventing Edmonton
Perspective: Re-Inventing Edmonton
Downtown Arena and River Valley Investment
Within the past few weeks the City of Edmonton have made some very progressive decisions that will benefit the next generation of Edmontonians.
After waiting through negotiations for over 3 years between the Katz Group and The City of Edmonton, finally enough common-ground found to proceed with a firm agreement. In addition to the news of the downtown arena, the City came to an agreement with the provincial and ...
posted in General at Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:18:25 -0700
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - Why you should use a Licensed Realtor when Buying Pre Construction Condos and Homes
The Benefits of Realtor Representation:
Buying Pre-Construction Condos and Single Family Homes
Why would you need a realtor to purchase a condo or single family home from a builder directly when they have their own sales representatives?
You wouldn't go to court without a lawyer representation? Why would you make the biggest investment of your life without representation....free representation at that.
A common misconception when purchasing new homes and pre-construction condominiums is ...
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posted in General at Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:00:42 -0700
Saturday, January 5, 2013 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
The Edmonton real estate market statistics for the past week are in and they show an increase in value in comparison to previous years, post-holidays. The Average price of a single family Edmonton home continues to rise to $402,000 this week, from $401,000 last week.
The quick rise in the average price of a single family home can be connected to the drop in Sales over the holidays, yet slightly higher priced homes sold, creating the spike in the average. ...
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posted in General at Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:25:28 -0700
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - Edmonton Charities - Bryan's Angels
Edmonton Charities: Bryan's Angels
Early last year, while eating dinner with my wife and our good friend, Edmonton charitable power-house Sheyanne Levall, we got on the topic of charity, more specifically the Bryan Mudryk Charity Golf Classic and a small group of Edmonton women led by Sheyanne, focused on raising money for Bryan's annual charity golf tournament. I was very familiar with the charity at the time but I could not imagine how quickly that one discussion would evolve into a ...
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posted in General at Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:01:50 -0700
Friday, December 14, 2012 - Home Tips: Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Environment
Going Green with your Edmonton Real Estate
Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Environment
If your like myself and you have seen far too many over-priced utility bills, you might want to consider greening your Edmonton real estate up some. Remodeling may be a strong word for creating a more environmentally and financially friendly environment with your home although you can make conservative adjustments to your home or large projects that will pay dividends for the pocket book and ...
posted in General at Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:17:56 -0700
Friday, December 7, 2012 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
The Edmonton real estate market statistics for the past week are in and they show what we usually see at this time of year, a slight reduction in activity.
In and new Edmonton home listings were up to 239, 37 more listings compared to 202 for the prior week. The number of Edmonton home sales dipped to 164 compared to last weeks 173. The Average price of a single family Edmonton home dropped from $395,000 last week to $390,000 this week. The average price of ...
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posted in General at Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:19:04 -0700
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - First Time Home Buyer Tips
First Time Home Buying Tips
The decision to buy a home can be one of the most fulfilling emotional and financial investments you will make in your lifetime. The biggest mistake that first time homebuyer can make is not preparing for the transition early enough. Preparing now for your home buying journey next year, will help make the process easier and will also help you purchase that Edmonton house or condo in a timely fashion.
2012 and 2013 are said to be the years of the first time ...
posted in General at Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:37:18 -0700
Monday, December 3, 2012 - Top 10 Winter Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
Top 10 Winter Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
There is no better time of year than the winter months to make sure that all of your home fire safety devices are functioning properly and verify that you have a fire safety escape plan in place. Winter is the most active time of year for home fires within Canada. Christmas decorations, candles, get-togethers, late night festivities could be just a few of the reasons why the festive months are far more dangerous. If you ever have to face a ...
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posted in General at Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:04:12 -0700
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 15 Fun Things to do in Edmonton
15 Fun Things you can do in Edmonton
Edmonton attractions have grown dramatically along with cultural diversity and affordability. Whether you’re looking for a great place for dinner, night out on the town, local sporting or music event, or a place to entertain the kids, Edmonton has it all. The ‘City of Champions’ offers up many options when deciding how to fill up your time on weekends. Here are 15 Edmonton hot-spots that will help ensure a great time is had.
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posted in General at Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:36:49 -0700
Monday, November 26, 2012 - Buying an Investment Condo
Buying an Edmonton Investment Condo
A key point to remember when looking for an Edmonton investment condos for sale is to always think with an investment mind.
Which condominium will yield the greatest returns?
For example, looking at two condos, one being slightly newer a a little more estically appealing than the other, does not necessarily make that condo a superior investment to the other. Don't get me wrong, finding a nice looking building is certainly important as renters want to find ...
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posted in General at Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:12:50 -0700
Friday, November 23, 2012 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
The Edmonton real estate market statistics for the past week are in and new Edmonton home listings were down slightly to 239 compared to 241 for the prior week. The number of Edmonton home sales also dipped to 170 compared to last weeks 177. The Average price of a single family Edmonton home dropped from $390,000 last week to $387,000 this week. The average price of Edmonton condominiums received a nice boost this week. This weeks average Edmonton ...
posted in News at Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:14:30 -0700
Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Edmonton Co-Leading Home Affordability
Alberta Incomes Rising Quicker than Home Values
Against the national norm, Alberta has risen as the second most affordable housing province to live within Canada. This may sound a little strange knowing the reputation our province has for paying high wages and producing massive job growth via the oil and gas sector.
The catalyst for Edmonton and the province of Alberta being tagged as one of the most affordable places to live in the country is the fact that the pre-tax household income ...
posted in News at Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:49:04 -0700
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 10 Essential Condo Buying Tips
10 Essential Condo Buying Tips
Purchasing a condominium can be a very exciting experience. Knowing the right steps to take before, during and after the purchase of a condominium is vital to ensuring a smart investment. The list below includes 10 important tips that will help create a successful condo buying process.
1. Visit a Bank or Lender for Pre Qualification
Pre Qualification should be achieved prior to viewing any properties. Most sellers prefer to show their homes to pre qualified ...
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posted in General at Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:09:26 -0700
Friday, November 16, 2012 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
The Edmonton real estate market numbers for the past week are in and new listings were down to 241 compared to 312 for the prior week. The number of sales also dipped to 177 compared to last weeks 204. Great news for single family home owners hoping to see property values rise, the average price of a Single Family Edmonton home got a boost over the past week to $390,000. . The average price of condominiums has remained stable with subtle inclines and ...
posted in News at Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:59:27 -0700
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - Winter Home Buying Tip
Winter Home Buying Tip
The big question... Is the potential to find a deal worth house or condo hunting in the winter months rather than the warmer months?
In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with looking for a home throughout the colder months of the year. Naturally, the colder months of the year tend to slow real estate markets down slightly, but if there is a real estate market where this trend is changing, its the Edmonton Real Market. Likely due to the constant in-flow of ...
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posted in General at Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:58:16 -0700
Monday, November 12, 2012 - Edmonton Market Update and Perspective
Edmonton Market Update and Perspective
Where we were, where we are and where it looks like we are heading...
We have all read or viewed similar news over the past year in regards to the expected growth for not only the City of Edmonton but the entire province of Alberta. The Edmonton market has had its fair share of stops and stalls along the way but there is no question that our market has been riding one of the most safe and consistent value inclines in recent years.
The Realtors ...
posted in News at Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:56:33 -0700
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Edmonton's Top 10 Neighbourhoods
Edmonton's Top 10 Neighbourhoods
The statistics have been compiled and the results are in. Avenue Magazine, along with the help of its readers, have determined the 10 most desirable neighbourhoods within the city of Edmonton. The readers were asked what features attracted them to their neighbourhood and what features have kept the spark alive. Additional crime statistics data utilized via the Edmonton Police Service helped in determining the safety and over-all crime level of each ...
posted in News at Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:17:33 -0600
Thursday, August 30, 2012 - Edmonton Home Value Market Update: The Rising of Edmonton Real Estate Home Values
Recently within the Edmonton real estate market, we have seen significant positive prediction followed by consistent increases in buyer confidence, job creation and rental rates to name a few. This has have aimed our city back in the direction to the top of Canada's most thriving real estate markets.
The number of single family homes sold in the $450,000 or higher range is up about 2.6% in 2012 as compared to the past five years. This trend is expected to continue for the rest of the year. ...
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posted in News at Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:46:21 -0600
Friday, July 6, 2012 - Just Sold - E3291554
posted in Listings at Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0600
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - Just Sold - E3288677
posted in Listings at Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:00 -0600
Monday, April 23, 2012 - New Alberta Oil Boom and Real Estate Market
Finally! The economic re-growth of our province!
CMHC recently released some interesting data showing a 5% increase in housing starts compared to the prior month showing the highest increase in Alberta housing starts since 2008!
Construction has sky-rocketed within Alberta's metropolitan cities especially within the condominium development sector. Developers anticipating the massive hiring boom that is creeping upon us as well as the influx of baby boomers whom will be looking for low ...
posted in General at Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:58:50 -0600
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - Just Sold - E3291630
posted in Listings at Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0600
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - Wants Vs Needs
WANTS VS. NEEDS
When you’re shopping for a new home, the most efficient way to determine what you want and what you need is to make a home wish list. It keeps you on track to ultimately find the property that best fits your requirements — and those of your family. However, there’s a big difference between a want and need that is important to understand when searching for the most ideal home.
A ‘NEED’ refers to a feature that is an absolute must in a new home. If ...
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posted in General at Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:19:05 -0600
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - New Listing - E3291630
posted in Listings at Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0700
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - New Listing - E3291554
posted in Listings at Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0700
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - Increase your Home Value with Ease!
Increase your home value quickly and affordably by following these 5 simple tips prior to listing your home.
Lighting:
Does your lighting showcase your rooms?
Upgrade the bulbs in all of your lighting fixtures to the maximum wattage allowed by the manufacturer. Most homebuyers will be viewing your home later in the day when lighting is absolutely essential. Each room within your home will be enhanced by both size and appeal with this simple tip.
Furniture Placement:
From my experience showing ...
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posted in General at Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:20:23 -0700
Friday, February 10, 2012 - New Listing - E3288677
posted in Listings at Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0700
Friday, February 3, 2012 - Just Sold - E3287034
Just sold this listing: "This beautiful St.Albert Erin Ridge 2 storey features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and ideal for a family of any size. Contemporary decor and an open concept design sets this two storey apart. Along with an oversized kitchen paired with a deck off the back, this home offers a manicured ample sized lawn and hotub to easily accommodate all of your family gatherings. Take advantage of Erin Ridge's close proximity to local shopping, schools, playgrounds and community centers."
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posted in Listings at Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0700
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Just Sold - E3284233
posted in Listings at Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0700
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - New Listing - E3287034
Just added this listing: "This beautiful St.Albert Erin Ridge 2 storey features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and ideal for a family of any size. Contemporary decor and an open concept design sets this two storey apart. Along with an oversized kitchen paired with a deck off the back, this home offers a manicured ample sized lawn and hotub to easily accommodate all of your family gatherings. Take advantage of Erin Ridge's close proximity to local shopping, schools, playgrounds and community centers." ...
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posted in Listings at Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0700
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - Home Selling Tip: Decide When to Sell
Decide When to Sell
Status report - Is it a buyer’s or a seller’s market?
When there are lots of people looking for homes but not many for sale, this is called a ‘seller’s market’, because the seller has something everybody wants. When there are more homes for sale and not many people buying them, this is called a “buyer’s market” because buyers have more power of choice. A REALTOR® is the best person to consult about this.
How quickly do you need ...
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posted in General at Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:32:33 -0700
Friday, December 16, 2011 - New Listing - E3284233
posted in Listings at Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 -0700
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - Home Selling Tip: Detach Yourself Emotionally
Home Selling Tip: Detach Yourself Emotionally
Emotionally detaching yourself from a home that you have spent years in can be one of the most difficult obstacles to over come when you make the decision to list your home. Detaching yourself from the emotional connection that you naturally have towards your home is very important as it will effect the home selling process as a whole.
The goal of selling your home is to expose the property in a manner that is appealing to the majority of buyers. ...
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posted in General at Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:19:35 -0700
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update November 26th
Here is my update on the Edmonton real estate market as of the last week of November.(Previous week’s numbers are in brackets). For the past week:
New listings: 244 (263, 301, 335) # Sales: 187 (165, 187, 178) Ratio: 77% (63%, 62%, 53%) # Price changes: 193 (195, 219, 248) # Expired/Off Market Listings: 191 (215, 174, 441) Net loss/gain in listings this week: -134 (-117, -60, -284) Active single family home listings: 2647 (2712, 2800, 2858) Active condo listings: 1478 (1533, ...
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posted in News at Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:33:57 -0700
Thursday, November 17, 2011 - Home Buying Tip: Mortgage Approval
Preparing for a Smooth Mortgage Approval
Choosing to pursue the purchase of your first home can be a daunting thought. Proper preparation will save you time and stress and allow you to freely search for the proper home without doubting your qualification along the way. Read the following key components of the mortgaging process to understand the areas within your finances that will need attention while preparing for your meeting with your mortgage broker.
Incurring debt is part of life for ...
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posted in General at Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:04:06 -0700
Monday, November 14, 2011 - Home Buying Tip: Hire A CERTIFIED Inspector
PLZZZZ don't do it yourself!
Hire A CERTIFIED Home Inspector!
Its a tough pill to swallow having to shell out more money for a certified inspection, especially after financially committing to purchasing a new home. Weather your a first time home buyer or a seasoned home buying professional I cannot stress enough the necessity to have a Certified Home Inspector perform a complete analysis of the mechanical, electrical and structural condition that your soon to be home is in.
The home ...
posted in General at Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:02:48 -0700
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - Edmonton Condo Builder's Busy in October
Edmonton Condo Builder's Ramp up work in month of October... Anticipation of Economic Up-Turn??....
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation made a press release indicating the new housing start statistics representing the best house start statistics since 2002! Are we seeing a similar occurance to mid 2000's pre-boom? The heightened amount of investment being made throughout this city by multi-family builders lead me to believe that our city will soon see an economic up-turn in buyer ...
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posted in News at Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:45:22 -0700
Monday, November 7, 2011 - Home Selling Tip
Price Your Home Honestly
The most important aspect of successfully selling your Edmonton home is pricing your home properly. This simple tactic will make or break a successful home listing.
If you set your home price too high, any motivated buyers who would normally show interest will over look your property as they can attain a comparable home within the same neighborhood for less. As realtors search for listings on behalf of buyers, price ranges as well as key features will be specified. ...
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posted in General at Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:56:09 -0700
Friday, November 4, 2011 - Condo Buying Tips
Condo Buying Tips
Before you start 1. Hire a professional realtor to help with the buying process. It costs you nothing, since the seller pays the commission.
2. Make sure you have a good lawyer in place.
3. Seek financial qualification, to determine how much mortgage you can afford.
4. Crunch the numbers with your financial backer; you’ll need extra money for closing costs, moving, land transfer tax and lawyers’ fees.
5. Be prepared to see a variety of styles: low-rise, ...
posted in General at Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:24:32 -0600
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - First Time Home Buyer Guide
First Time Home Buyer Guide
Benefits of home ownership?
Pride of Home Ownership
Pride of home ownership is the number one reason why Canadians desire their own home. There is no landlord looking over your shoulder. You are able to make home improvements knowing that any appreciation that results, will be to your benefit. Home ownership gives you and your family a sense of stability and security. It's making an investment in your future.
Appreciation
In Canada, especially in the last few years, ...
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posted in General at Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:01:54 -0600
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Home Winterization
Edmonton Home Winterizing - Prepare and be worry free
Here are ten tips to help you prepare your home for winter:
1) Furnace Inspection
-Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. -Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. -Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat. -If your home is heated by a hot-water radiator, bleed the valves by opening them slightly and when -water appears, close them. -Remove all flammable material from ...
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posted in General at Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:05:14 -0600
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update November 2
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update November
In October the streets are overrun with ghoulish figures and scary characters but homeowners had no reason to fear the local housing market. Average prices for all types of residential property softened in October as part of the seasonal trend. In October the average* price of a single family detached home dipped lower than the two previous years and the previous month. The average price of a condo also dropped below the two previous same-month levels ...
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posted in News at Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:29:44 -0600
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - Edmonton Downtown Arena
The New Edmonton Downtown Arena
Well the day has come. City council has approved the building of a new world class downtown arena. This process has stretched over 3 years and with the support of Mayor Mandel we have made more progress within the last month than we had throughout the prior years since discussions on the topic had begun.
There is no question that this is a huge investment on behalf of Katz, Council and Edmontonians themselves but no investment comes without risks nor a reason. ...
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posted in General at Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:34:05 -0600
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - Edmonton Home Staging
Staging a Home to Sell
The number of homes that I view that would reap huge rewards from a simple touch of paint or slight adjustment in furniture organization far out way the number of homes that are show ready.
The goal of staging is to make a home appeal to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money. Staging techniques focus on improving a property's appeal by transforming it into a welcoming, attractive product that a buyer can ...
posted in General at Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:31:10 -0600
Monday, October 31, 2011 - Fall/Winter Home Buying Opportunities!
Edmonton Fall/Winter Home Buying Opportunities!
If you are planning to find a new home to purchase, the only time to do this effectively is to start your search within the spring, summer and early fall months. This strategy that is often preached to home buyers as inventories are larger leading to more options than you would generally have throughout the fall, winter and early spring months. While most focus on the warmer months, you can be the home buyer who braves the cold to take advantage ...
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posted in General at Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:52:49 -0600
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