Is Overbuilding Hurting Edmonton?

Edmonton may have a problem. It has too many new homes and not enough demand to fill all of them at this time. That could be considered both a good and bad problem to have, depending on who you are and what your perspective is. Right now there are three cities in Canada that have […]

The Edmonton Housing Market Continues its Robust Pace

Have you wondered how the Edmonton housing market has been doing lately? Well, good news: new home construction is up, up, up! What does that mean? It means more people want to move to Edmonton than want to leave it. This means Edmonton is a growing, thriving place. Maybe it’s time you moved to Edmonton. […]

New Schools for the Edmonton Community

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 is growing and full of energy and life; they want to avoid places which seem […]

The Advantages of Buying a Foreclosed Home

Thinking of buying a foreclosed home in Edmonton? There are some advantages of purchasing a foreclosed home– chief among them “a great price!” Homes can go into foreclosure for any number of reasons, but what should be on your mind is this: can I get a decent house in a nice area for a lot […]

Tips for Staging the Exterior of Your Home

Unlike the TV show Star Trek, we don’t (yet) have the ability to “beam” our bodies from one room in one place to another room in another place, so what does that mean for real estate sales? It means buyers get their first impression of your house by looking at the outside, usually from the […]

Have You Heard of this New Edmonton App?

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 first Premier of Alberta– Alexander Cameron Rutherford. He and his wife and family moved into […]

Why Experience is Important When Selecting a Real Estate Agent

When you connect with Alexis Hlady to buy or sell real estate in the Edmonton area, know that you’re working with someone who has more than a dozen years of experience. Why is experience important when selecting a real estate agent? Think of it like selecting a doctor… would you rather go with someone inexperienced […]

The Benefits of Moving to Edmonton

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 their food, language, and celebrations with them, enhancing an already diverse city all the more. […]

Common Mistakes Made By Homebuyers

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 you do obtain a new one, your credit gets “run,” which drops your credit score. […]