So it’s a new year. Even if you don’t want to think about “change,” plenty of people around you have change on their mind, whether it’s “get a new job” or “finally lose the weight.” If you’re a homeowner, here…
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What does it mean to “rehab” a home? From a real estate perspective, it means restoring and/or improving a property to satisfactory condition by making necessary repairs and renovations. Rehab does not, however, mean changing the floor plan, form or…
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It’s that time of year when there are all sorts of Halloween-related and autumnal activities to do around Edmonton. Kids love Edmonton’s Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm. Why not take the kids to it this weekend to…
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Buying a home is a big deal. It involves a lot of money, time and energy. Therefore, it’s best if you avoid certain mistakes some buyers make. For instance, when buying a home don’t get a new credit card. When…
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In order to ease congestion on highways, municipalities often put in HOV (high occupancy vehicle) carpool lanes. In the early 1990s, Vancouver and Toronto did so, in order to help their traffic flow improve. Later on cities like Ottawa, Montreal…
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When homeowners decide to put their home on the market, there are many considerations that must be taken in to account before going through with such a monumental decision. As such, it’s understandable that something like staging your home for…
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While single family homes are typical, there’s another option that might be worth investigating: condo living. Condos differ from single family homes in that you own your unit while sharing ownership of the land, building and common areas. Therefore, a…
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If you were to go to real estate school, you’d learn that the price of a home really comes down to this: what are people willing to pay for it? Many factors go into the pricing of homes, from what…
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Should you rent or buy a home? There are several questions to ask yourself before you make your decision. First, how are you doing financially? Do you have a steady income or enough savings that making a down payment and…
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One of the highlights of living near Edmonton is the West Edmonton Mall. Inside the giant mall is the World Waterpark, a tropical paradise boasting the world’s largest indoor wave pool and more than a dozen waterslides and play features.…
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