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Is It a Good Time to Sell a House in Edmonton?

Timing plays a crucial role in the success of selling your home. If you’re considering putting your house on the market in Edmonton, you might be wondering whether now is the right time. Let’s explore the current market conditions, seasonal trends, and tips to ensure your sale is a success.

Understanding Edmonton’s Current Real Estate Market

As of early 2025, Edmonton’s real estate market remains balanced, with an increasing demand for homes. Key factors impacting the market include:

Interest Rates: Recent rate decreases have affected buyer affordability and demand as buyers have been waiting for lower rates. Many buyers are now entering the market as their mortgages come up for renewal, and we…

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January 2025 Edmonton Real Estate Market Update

As the hangover of our holiday festivities and failed (or perhaps successful) resolutions begins to fade, Edmonton’s 2025 real estate market presents to us a dynamic landscape for buyers and sellers. For those of us with an eye towards savvy investment opportunities, here's an overview of current trends and projections to help navigate the market effectively.

Current Edmonton Real Estate Market Overview

Most will remember the seller’s market that dominated 2024, with an average residential price of $431,839—a 7.7% increase from 2023. We also saw a sales transaction volume that increased by 27.5% during this period as well.

Predictions for 2025

Market

Experts anticipate a seller's market to…

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New Canadian Mortgage Rule changes

Major Mortgage Reforms Set to Make Homeownership More Accessible for Canadians

In a move to help more Canadians achieve their dream of owning a home, the federal government announced major mortgage reforms on September 16, 2024. These reforms are aimed at addressing the rising costs of homeownership, especially for younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z, who often face affordability challenges. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes and what they mean for homebuyers.

1. Extended Mortgage Amortizations

Starting August 1, 2024, first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes, including condos, can take advantage of 30-year insured mortgage amortizations. The goal of this change is to reduce the size…

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Canadian interest rates increased January 25th 2023, and what It means for you

Its official - the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again. While this doesn't come as a huge surprise to those of us who have been paying attention to the economy, it's still worth discussing what this means for home buyers, sellers, and investors in Canada. For starters, it's important to note that only variable mortgage rates will be affected by this change. Fixed mortgage rates remain unchanged at this time, and in some instances have started to come down as well. The BoC has also indicated that they plan to pause any future increases which is a good indication we may have seen the last increase before they eventually subside. So, if you're shopping for a new home…

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Riverbend Communities With Easiest Access To Edmonton Trails

So you have chosen to live in one of the Riverbend communities for access to great schools for your children, fantastic amenities, safe environment and ease of commuting anywhere in the city for work, but need to have quick access to the River Valley trails, or Whitemud Creek trails. No problem, we got you! And, we totally get it. You need the trails to unwind, exercise, clear your head after a hectic week. It's your escape, and a form of meditation for many Edmontonian's. It is how you start your day, or end your day. It has become an integral part of your day or week, and something you look forward to every day. The Edmonton trail systems are this and so much more for many active families…

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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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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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WHICH COMPOST IS RIGHT FOR ME?


So you’ve considered the compost and decided you’re open to the idea of it. Now what?

When you hear the word “compost” what image does this stir up in your mind? If you’re anything like me, all I could envision was a smelly pile of rotting garbage swarming with flies. I have a dog, so the last thing in the world I wanted to do was create another source of mess that would make me less interested in going back there for anything other than clean-up. 

And what about my neighbours? Wouldn’t they be furious after heading out back for a fire and being met by a wall of stink (and probably bugs)?

Well, as it turns out, urban composting has come a long way since our grandparents’ day when a compost usually consisted of…

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How to stand out in a buyer’s market

We’ve heard it all winter, on the news, on social media, from our “knowledgeable” uncle, that this year the real estate market in Edmonton is a buyer’s market. Well, if you’re a buyer this year then lovely, but if you’re trying to sell your home then how can you increase your chances of making your home stand out so that buyers are clamoring to put in offers rather than tossing you that dreaded low-ball?

Firstly, and possibly most importantly, having a clean home is of utmost importance. It is probably the most cost-effective way to make your home appealing to buyers. Now we aren’t talking about the kind of cleaning one does to prepare for the in-laws. We’re talking the what’s-this-gunk-behind-my-fridge kind…

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For many, purchasing a new home, or selling their current home, or possibly both, are a big part of their new year goals. Here is a quick read to help you get the ball rolling.

For one of my neighbours, the taking-down of the multi-coloured Christmas tree display in his back-yard signals the end of the holiday season. For most, the unwanted gifts have been returned, the Christmas tree has been taken down, and the hardening remains of the Christmas baking have been eaten. For many who are in the habit of forming New Year’s resolutions, this is the time of year when goals are refreshed, or new ones are made with the roadmap of the year ahead in mind.

But for those whose goals for the year include the sale of a home, or a downsizing to something…

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