Real Estate Market in Edmonton Remains Quite Strong
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 2014, the average Edmonton home resale price came in at $360,000, and that number is […]
Home Buying Tips For Senior Citizens
People are living long lives these days, and seniors in their 60s, 70s and 80s are often looking for the ideal place to call home. Homes where everything is on one floor are most appealing to seniors. The fewer stairs and steps, the better. If there are stairs, they should be broad with a gentle […]
Tips for Preparing Your Home For Winter
As winter approaches every year, it’s time to think about preparing your home for the cold and potentially windy, snowy days ahead. Weather stripping is your friend. You can install weather strips around your door and window frames to help keep warm air inside and cold air outside. If you have storm windows, now’s the […]
Despite Some Grim Predictions, Edmonton Real Estate Remains Strong
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 to burst, and that we’re heading for a downturn. Of course, it’s perfectly natural for […]
The Importance of Having Quality Listing Photos
The adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” refers to the idea that you can convey a complex idea with a single still image. For instance, someone could spend an hour telling you about a house over the phone, using descriptive words. But if you see a quality photo of that house, you’ll have […]
Tips for First Time Homebuyers
One of life’s biggest purchases is a house. And if you’re a first time home buyer, you’ve got some things to think about before you invest lots of time, money and energy into finding and buying a new place. First, consider the general location where you’d like to be. It should be a place where […]
Tips for Improving Home Décor After You Move into a New House [Infographic]
Moving into a new home can be an extremely stressful and exciting time. It not only brings excitement for new beginnings, but it also provides a fresh canvas for decorating – and for some, that’s quite intimidating. But, it doesn’t have to be. Decorating your new home can be exciting and enjoyable. While you might […]
How To Keep Pests Out of Your New Home
So you’ve just moved into a new home in Edmonton, Alberta. Everything is unpacked and right where you want it and the place is looking beautiful. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see a small black dot creeping across the floor. Then another. And another, and another after that. You’ve got pests! […]
Reasons to Attend an Open House
Sure, looking at houses online is certainly convenient, but are you really getting the whole picture? Not so much. Viewing a home online is so much different than seeing it up-close and in person. You might like the pictures, but once you see the neighborhood, smell the basement and see the condition of the floors […]
