Selling a home yourself is a lot of work. If it was easy, more people would do it. It has been said that selling a home is like a full-time job in itself, as many, many hours are committed to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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