The Great House Hunt: A Love Story of Compromise and Square Footage

Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of buying a home with your significant other! Think of it as the ultimate test of your relationship, where you get to argue over paint colors instead of what to order for dinner. But fear not! This guide is here to ensure that by the end of the process, you'll not only have a house but also still love each other enough to live in it together. Prepare to navigate the murky waters of compromise, with a side of laughter, as we embark on this journey of square footage and unconditional love

 

 

The Art of Non-Negotiables

Imagine one person dreams of a quaint, cozy cottage with a fireplace for those cold winter nights, and the other envisions a…

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UNVEILING THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS' TAX CREDIT (HBTC)

Embarking on the path to homeownership is a thrilling journey, especially in a country where the average property price, as of October 2023, stands at a substantial $656,625. With cities like Toronto and Vancouver witnessing even higher figures, the dream of owning a home can seem like an uphill financial challenge for many Canadians. Here in Edmonton, the average single-family home price is much more affordable at $467,000 as of November 2023. However, the key to turning this dream into reality lies in unlocking the full potential of available financial assistance programs. A notable statistic reveals the average property price, shedding light on the urgency for prospective homeowners to leverage…

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Summerside Grande Boulevard in South Edmonton Halloween Fun!

* 2023 Update including new photos!

Wow, this year turned out to be one of the best ones yet! Home owners on Summerside Grande Boulevard really showed up and the decorations were nothing short of incredible. The boulevard was lit up with spooky ghouls, ghosts and there were so many new additions for families from all over to come and enjoy. Summerside Grande Boulevard is really becoming a "go-too" for families for Halloween, and every year it just keeps getting better.

There were decorations for everyone to enjoy, from less scary, but incredibly creative decorations with the use of projectors, and seemingly transparent spectrums, to more mature and scary themes. Trully something to…

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555 Merlin Landing, Edmonton AB

New listing

Hawks Ridge, Edmonton

$575,000

Welcome to beautiful and serene Hawks Ridge! This spacious family home is beautifully located in a quiet family friendly cul de sac, and backs on to a gorgeous walking trail leading to close by ravine. This 2-storey home is bright & airy and very welcoming from the moment you enter. The main flr is open with 9' ceilings and large windows over-looking the beautifully landscaped back yard & walking trail behind. The living, dining rms and kitchen are open and spacious. The kitchen offers beautiful white kitchen cabinets that stretch to the ceiling above offering plenty of storage and a timeless look. The quartz counters, stainless appliances, including gas range offer the…

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477 MacEwan Road SW, Edmonton AB

New Listing in the Community of MacEwan in South Edmonton

$525,000

Welcome to your dream home in family friendly MacEwan! This charming home boasts a recently renovated kitchen, bathroom upgrades, has a fully finished basement with 4th bedroom and full bathroom. The bright and airy floor plan is perfect for the growing family with plenty of space throughout. The newly renovated kitchen is absolutely stunning, and ideal for culinary enthusiasts and is the perfect place to gather with family and friends. The main floor also offers a spacious living room with gas fireplace, dining rm, 1/2 bath and mud room. The upper level is home to 3 spacious bedrooms, including primary w/ensuite and walk-in closet, bonus room and…

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53512 Range Road 225

Strathcona County

NEW PRICE $1,225,000

Once in a generation opportunity just minutes from Sherwood Park and Ft Saskatchewan. This 8acre property nestled up to POINTE-AUX-PINS-CREEK RAVINE will take your breath away from the moment you drive up the 500ft driveway & see the incredible custom built home, with serene creek running beside. The property is set up for horses with 2 paddocks, and also has a separate shop w/2bdrm suite above perfect for family/friends, or additional income. This custom home w/triple attached garage is the quintessential farmhouse w/amazing country/ravine views from every window, and enough space for the growing family. You will love the vaulted cedar ceilings, spacious updated kitchen with massive…

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#201, 4008 Savaryn Drive SW, Edmonton

Just Listed in Summerside!

Located in the Ara Building

$269,900

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom + den corner unit located in beautiful Summerside is the one you've been waiting for! This bright and spacious open floor plan condo comes with over 1,000sqft feet of living space, so you get all the benefits of maintenance free living, without compromising on living space. The kitchen offers quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage, with large island. The primary bedroom is spacious enough for any bedroom set, and includes a walk-through closet to your ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom is also very spacious. Off the dining room, you will have access to your large covered deck with…

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7957 78 AVENUE EDMONTON AB

New Listing in King Edward Park

$500,000

This incredible property has been meticulously maintained over the years with plenty of recent upgrades throughout the home including windows, roof, furnace, HWT, kitchen renovations, landscaping and so much more. It needs nothing! The main floor offers a spacious living rm with large bay window overlooking the beautiful tree-lined front street. Heading through the spacious dining rm and into the bright & updated kitchen with stainless appliances, you will notice the large skylight allowing plenty of natural light in. There is no shortage of storage & plenty of counter space. Dwn the hall you will find the shared full bathroom and 3 spacious bdrms including primary with 2pc…

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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement - July 12, 2023

As widely expected for today's rate announcement, the Bank of Canada has raised their policy rate to 5%. Another .25% mirroring the last increase back on June 7th. This is now the 10th rate increase since early 2022.  Image sourced from Bank of Canada website: https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2023/07/fad-press-release-2023-07-12 The Bank of Canada stated that "Canada’s economy has been stronger than expected, with more momentum in demand. Consumption growth has been surprisingly strong at 5.8% in the first quarter. While the Bank expects consumer spending to slow in response to the cumulative increase in interest rates, recent retail trade and other data suggest more…

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#1205, 2 Augustine Crescent, Sherwood Park AB

New Listing in Aspen Park Condos

$259,900

TWO bedrooms, TWO bathrooms and TWO titled parking stalls!! You will love this exceptional condo located in the beautiful Aspen Trails community. The 2nd floor condo is in a favourable location within the building offering east facing views of the green space and community gardens. The bright and spacious open floor plan features the gorgeous kitchen with granite counters, eat-up bar with room for stool seating, spacious living room and dining area. The master suite is large enough for your king bedroom set, and offers a walkthrough closet and ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom is also a great size and across the living room area offering privacy between the…

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