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 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 […]
Why It’s a Great Time to Invest in Real Estate in Edmonton
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 their findings are another symbol of Edmonton’s promising growth. In addition to surpassing Calgary in […]
Factors to Contemplate When Choosing a City to Live In
Researching different cities to live in is one of the most exciting, yet stressful endeavors of the home buying process. For some individuals and families, the decision of which city to live in is an easy one. Perhaps they are from and have family in a certain city, or they simply need to live in […]
Which Home Renovations are the Best Investments?
When done correctly, home renovations can provide homeowners with both short and long-term benefits. In the short term, homeowners will be able to enjoy the upgrades in their residence on a daily basis. For example, if you choose to revamp your kitchen, you will surely enjoy the extra space when cooking. Or you will enjoy […]
Tips For Staging Your Home
One of the most important aspects of selling your home is staging your residence to make a favorable first impression on prospective buyers. As the old adage goes, “a first impression leaves a lasting impression,” making it somewhat necessary for homeowners to adequately arrange their home for buyers. Leave plenty of space – When it […]
The Importance of an Experienced Real Estate Agent to a Home Seller
In our previous blog post, we discussed the importance of using an experienced real estate agent during the home buying process. Today, we examine how a proficient realtor can help homeowners who wish to put their property on the market. Let’s take a look at 6 ways an agent can make your transaction a success. […]
Re/Max weighs in on Edmonton’s market, and it’s good news
Re/Max, an international real estate company, came out with its 2012 report, and said Edmonton’s real estate market was “quite healthy.” It’s a moderating trend, slow and steady so to speak, with a report showing that residential sales should improve over 17,500 in 2013. In 2012, sales are expected to finish around the 17,100 range, […]
Continued growth means better market
The outlook continues to look good for Western Canada, specifically Edmonton and Calgary. In a press release from the Conference Board of Canada projected Edmonton and Calgary to be the “fastest growing metropolitan areas in Canada – not only in 2012, but for the next four years.” Edmonton, which is coming off a 6.3 per […]
