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 […]
How Landscaping Can Help Sell Your Home
If you are planning to put your home on the market, you probably have begun to make a list of repairs and renovations to make before it’s ready to be shown to home-buying hopefuls. Proper maintenance and freshening up the inside of your home are quality investments to make but it is the curb appeal […]
Decorating Your New Home on a Budget
Whether you’re moving into your first home, upgrading from a starter home, or just redecorating, you know how expensive it can be to decorate multiple rooms. However, there are some tips and tricks to keep in mind when shopping and picking out your new furniture and décor. The most important aspect of decorating your home […]
Why You Should Buy Rather than Rent
If you think you’re going to live somewhere for several years, and you want to “settle down,” it makes sense to buy rather than rent. In larger cities, especially, it’s cheaper (by 10 – 35%) to buy than rent. When you rent a place, you’re spending money that you won’t get back. If rent is […]
