Economic Facts to Consider Before Moving to Alberta

The government of Alberta Canada recently released a new document detailing the state of Alberta’s economy.  Across the board, Alberta’s economical statistics are improving.  Alberta’s stats are also much better than that of Canada as a whole.  The burgeoning economy of Alberta can be seen in the information below.   The unemployment rate in Alberta is […]

Reasons for Selling Your Home

  When you’re deciding whether or not to sell your home, there are a lot of things you must consider.  Is this the right decision for you financially?  How will this affect your family?  Can you afford to move?  Will your house even sell? Here are a few reasons why selling your home is the […]

Historically Low Home Prices in Alberta

The Edmonton Journal reported recently that Alberta was not part of the national surge in the prices of Canadian homes. According to the Journal, prices of homes in Canada rose 5.7 – 7.8 percent this year when compared to the same time last year (the 3rd quarter of 2011). More homes were traded in Alberta […]

Facts About Residential Live in St. Albert

  St. Albert, Alberta is the second largest city in the Edmonton area, and yet it is one of the safest cities in Canada; St. Albert is home to arts and culture, not crime.  For over 100 years (St. Albert celebrates it’s 150th anniversary in 2011) St. Albert has been a historic city in Alberta.  […]

Rent or Own: Which is Better?

One decision that many people struggle with is whether to rent or own. Owning a home means making an investment in your future.  Instead of writing a rent check and never seeing that money again, your check goes toward further owning your home.  Each check cashed is one step closer to having a place to […]

Moving to Edmonton: What to Expect

People move to Edmonton for various reasons but career and ‘quality of life’ are high on the list. As a city known for its cleanliness, open spaces and fresh air, Edmonton still finds a way to maintain its big city feel and is ideal for everyone from young urbanites to families and retirees. Because Edmonton […]