When parents with babies and/or young kids get the idea to move to a new house one of the main concerns about their new area is almost always, “How are the schools?” They want to move to a place that…
Edmonton has many sites of interest for both locals and tourists alike. For instance, have you ever visited the Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site? Built in the early part of the Twentieth Century, Rutherford House was the home of the…
Why move to Edmonton? Well, for starters, Edmonton is a growing city. It attracts Canadians who want to leave the rural areas they grew up in and live “the big city lifestyle.” Meanwhile, the city also attracts immigrants who bring…
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…
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…
AlexisHomes is well-known in Edmonton when it comes to real estate. The thing about buildings is this: sometimes they change uses over time. What once was a single family home could become offices. An old Wal-Mart could turn into an…
Edmonton is a great and vibrant city, offering residents ample opportunities to get out in the community and enjoy what the city has to offer. There is an abundance of family-friendly activities as well, with great events for all ages.…
Alberta is doing well these days. In particular, the City of Edmonton continues to see prices rise in its real estate market. Indeed, since 2013, resale prices have increased by 4.4 percent according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. In…
Buying a house—no matter how much money you have—is always a major investment. The past few years have seen a large and growing amount of these investments across Canada, drawing some concern. Many have feared that the bubble is bound…
Recently, there was an article in the Calgary Herald that proclaimed the city of Edmonton has ousted Calgary as the top Alberta market to invest in residential real estate. The study was conducted by the Real Estate Invesment Network, and…