5 Reasons to Purchase a Home in the Winter

When it comes to the home-buying process, there are many things to consider. One of the most important factors is the time of year. Many people think that buying a house in the winter is a bad idea, but we are here to tell you that there are several benefits to doing so! I hear things like, "I don't want to have to move in all the snow", or "there are only bad homes that nobody wants for sale in the winter". And although the first is a fair point, the second is not always the case. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 reasons why you should purchase a home in the winter, and it might just make that move in the snow well worth it!

Less Competition

fewer competitive buyers in the winterOne of the best reasons to buy a house this time of year,…

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EDMONTON REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE - OCTOBER 2022

The housing market in Edmonton is transitioning once again.  We've already seen changes over the last 12 months; going from an aggressive sellers market, to what I'd consider a more balanced market today. Even though the frenzied market of earlier this year has slowed down, I feel this is a much more normalized market, one that we are used to here in Edmonton. There are a few factors that seem to be contributing to our current landscape, but before we get into that, let's take a look at some of the recent sales activity for the Edmonton market in the month of September.

Edmonton Real Estate Market For September 2022


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Infographic from the Realtors Association of Edmonton®

Average Price 

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4403 117 Street NW, Edmonton AB

New Listing in Royal Gardens, Edmonton

Perfectly located in one of Edmonton's most desirable communities, Royal Gardens. You will fall in love with this tastefully upgraded bungalow located on a mature street close to some of Edmonton's top-rated schools, community league, parks/walking trails, and a community garden. This spacious almost 1,300 SQFT bungalow has been upgraded over the years. From the Shingles, vinyl windows, added central A/C and 2 gas fireplaces just a few years ago, the recently renovated kitchen, bathroom renovations (X2), as well as flooring, paint and fixtures. It's essentially a new house! The main floor offers the bright and airy living and dining room areas with large bay window, beautiful…

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#411, 320 Ambleside Link SW, Edmonton AB

New Listing in Ambleside

L'Attitude Studios Ambleside

$204,900

Incredible opportunity, and exceptional value in Ambleside! This top floor condo is located in one of Southwest Edmonton's most desirable and walkable communities. Located right across the street from The Currents of Windermere shopping district, you have access to incredible entertainment including VIP theatre, restaurants, bars and all possible amenities you could need all within a short walk from your front door. This gorgeous 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom condo offers open main living area floor plan with soaring ceilings, and large windows offering plenty of natural light. The spacious bedroom with walk-in closet gives you access to the full 4…

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Edmonton Real Estate Market Update - June 2022

It has been an interesting real estate market this year, and if you have been watching the headlines, it's probably been one of the more confusing times in real estate with so many different opinions... "interest rates are down"... "now up"... "it's a great time to buy"... "now it's not"... "its a great time to sell"... "now it's not"... "the market is up"... "now it's down"... If you're watching this and thinking "what the heck is going on", you are not alone. In this blog, I'm not only hoping to bring you up to speed on what has transpired this year, but give you some direction as to what we can expect moving forward. 

So, what has been going on in the Edmonton real estate market?

It has been a…

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17831 84 Street, Edmonton AB

New Listing in Klarvatten Edmonton

$575,000

Exceptional opportunity to own a home backing one of Edmonton's only natural lakes! This home backs on to Poplar Lake, also known as the Klarvatten Wetlands. If you love serene lake views, and nature watching from the comfort of your own home, this is the house for you. This over 2100 sqft 2-storey home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus den, double attached garage, bonus room and so much more. The main floor is bright and spacious with a main floor den as you enter the front door to your left. Continue through to the spacious living room with hardwood floors throughout, gas fireplace and picture window with lake views. Off the main floor living room area is the dining room…

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6 Home Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

Are you thinking about putting your home on the market soon? Or just planning your summer home project and want to keep resale value in mind? Here are a few home improvement ideas that can go a long way in increasing the value of your property and helping your home appeal to potential buyers. In this blog post, we will discuss six of the best projects to increase your home's value. I have also included options for the more time and budget-conscious homeowners for some of these items to help you save money and time. Keep reading to learn more!

The kitchen 

1) One home improvement project that is sure to increase the home value is a kitchen renovation. This is also potentially one of the most…

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#442, 308 Ambleside Link SW, Edmonton AB

L'Attitude Studios Edmonton

New Listing - Coming to market soon!

$239,900

The perfect Southwest Edmonton condo! 2-2-2!! TWO bedrooms (plus den), TWO bathrooms, and TWO parking stalls (and storage cage) in the highly desirable community of Ambleside. This top (4th) floor corner unit is a prime location in the building with a private, west-facing balcony overlooking the courtyard. The L'attitude Studios building is perfectly located right across the street from The Currents of Windermere Shopping and Entertainment Plaza offering all of your shopping, dining, and entertainment needs, and is close to vast community walking trails, and serene ponds and parks. You are also close to exceptional schools for all…

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#404, 8619 111 Street, Edmonton AB

New Listing in Garneau Edmonton

Campus Court Condominium Building

Are you looking for the perfect location near the University of Alberta? This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo is exactly what you've been looking for. Right in the heart of the UofA campus, you are perfectly located if you are a student attending the University of Alberta, work at the UofA hospital, or just want to live in one of the best locations in Edmonton! This condo will certainly cover any of those bases for you. This fourth-floor corner unit is bright and spacious offering tree line views from the 4th-floor balcony and has over 1,000sqft living space with 9'8" ceilings with floor to ceiling windows in the living room. The 2 bed/2 bath floor…

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#131, 10121 80 Avenue, Edmonton AB

New Listing

Ritchie Community
Scona Gardens Condo Building

$245,000

Incredible Location! This exceptional Ritchie condo is perfectly located close to everything you need, including Whyte Ave, UofA, organic markets, Strathcona Farmers Market, Restaurants, Coffee shops, and the list goes on! This spacious 1 bedroom plus den condo is move in ready. The open concept living area offers updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, eat-up bar, pantry and has plenty of kitchen cabinet storage. The living room is bright and spacious, offering a gas fireplace, and the dining area is perfect for your dining table + chairs. The master bedroom is large and will accommodate your king bed and furniture. The…

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