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As of April5/2016 we have 9197 properties for sale according to Realtors Association of Edmonton,

News were released,

Spring sales begin to pick up as prices hold study, 1364 properties were sold in Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area in March, up nearly 63% from 837 homes sold last month, but down 6.13% from the 1453 relative to March2015. There were 863 single family detached homes sold in the Edmonton CMA, a 67% increase month-over-month, and down only 1.5% from the same time last year. March saw the sale of 335 condos and 144 duplex/rowhouses, up 44% and 82% from February, respectively as of Realtors Association of Edmonton.

Inventory is growing, with more then 3000 properties coming onto the market last month, The average all residential…

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Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope everyone had a great time celebrating the holidays with their loved ones- I sure did. 2016 is going to be an amazing year, I can feel it. What better time to update your living space, by starting off with your kitchen. Here are some tips to update your kitchen:

1) Start off with your Kitchen cabinets; the best way to get eye catching cabinets without spending a ton of money is refacing the cabinet doors. This a process where the original doors are taken off, and  new doors are installed back in place. Keep a neutral and clean palate in mind as it will make the kitchen seem more spacious and inviting.

2)Secondly get those striking sinks
To get that a seamless look get an undermount sink- meaning it is installed under…

With winter finally here I always here sellers say,  “I’m going to wait until spring to sell.”  Spring is the busy time of year in real estate.  That being said, spring is not necessarily the best time to sell a house.  These are some reasons why winter might  be the right time to sell your home.

1. Serious Buyers - It gets dark out by 4 o’clock in the afternoon and the temperature is often well below freezing ( It's Alberta after all), the buyers that are out looking at homes this time of year are serious buyers and are looking to purchase. Every buyer through the door is potentially THE buyer for your home.

3. Competition - This is a fact : there is not as much home sale competition in the winter.  Less competition means you have greater access to…

Hello Readers!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. I often get asked the question of renovations. No home is perfect and we always find something that we want spruced up to better fit our taste. Whether it be the floors, the ceiling or the colour of the walls. If you find a home that is close enough to your dream home there is nothing stoping you from making those tiny changes to complete it's look and make it that much more personal. 

Here are some tricks and tips for changing your renovation mindset as you’re looking at houses.    

Don’t get distracted by cosmetic issues: cabinets can be fixed and updated, lighting can be changed and walls can always be repainted

Find your inner handy man: we all have those do-it-yourself…

Hello Readers,

 Hope everyone had a fabulous week! I always get asked the question how do I save for a down payment on my dream home. I know life can be expensive, you just have to make sure that you plan and stay on track and anything is possible… here are some tips and tricks to help you save. 

Keep Track of every dollar. If you know where your money is going each month, it will make it easier for you to save. Make a chart of your bills, your food expenses and savings. Each month review your statements and stay on track

Rate every purchase. Know the difference between “want” or “need”. Those $200 dollar black boots are a want-not a need ladies!

Have saving goals and stick to them. Once you determine the difference between want and need use…

 People often ask me; do I really need a real estate agent to sell my house? What are the benefits of an agent? What can you do differently? I am here to tell you the reasons why I can and will sell your home as quick as possible while getting you the best deal possible.  Here are the reasons why you need a Real Estate Agent:

 Better Access to Better Properties : A real estate agent’s job is to act as the middleman between the sellers and the buyers. Which means that the agent will have access to all other properties listed by other agents. A Real Estate Agent is on the job  24/7 and I can assure you I know what needs to be done to get a deal together. If you are interested in buying a home, I will track down homes that meet your criteria, get in touch…

Hi Readers,

I hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of summer! With fall fast approaching, it’s an excellent time for change.  I recently read an article in Avenue Magazine about our city’s top 10 neighbourhoods and thought I’d share them with you.

 1) In first place the lovely neighbourhood of Strathcona, a prime example of an urban area with tons of amenities. Over 25% of homes in this area are single and detached, while the rest consist of apartments- either high-rises or walkups.

2) In Second place is the peaceful neighbourhood of Glenora. This area is said to be the most established area in the city and is known to turn heads with tons of dream homes, huge lots and historic homes.

3) Oliver is in third place and with the…

Good Afternoon Readers,

Today I will be discussing first time buyer mistakes to help you avoid making the same ones….

1) Stop thinking you won’t qualify for a mortgage: Why get less than your dream home?The right Real Estate Agent and Mortgage specialist can help you reach your goals in getting your dream home!

2) Not knowing all your down payment choices. 

3) Stop focusing too much on interest rate, rather than a solution! Do you know that with variable rate mortgage, your payments remain the same, regardless of fluctuating interest rates.

4) Stop being unrealistic about your dream home. Of course I said don’t settle for a home you are not happy with, but at the same time don’t buy a home you simply cannot afford!!

5) Don’t forget…

Good Morning Readers,

Excited to say that I will be finishing up the Real Estate Alphabet today! Here are letters R-T

 Revolving Debt:  A credit arrangement, such as a credit card, that allows a customer to borrow against a preapproved line of credit when purchasing goods and services. The borrower is billed for the amount that is actually borrowed plus any interest due.

Second Mortgage: A mortgage that has a lien position subordinate to the first mortgage. 

Second Loan: A loan that is backed by collateral.

 Subdivision: A housing development that is created by dividing a tract of land into individual lots for sale or lease.

 Title Insurance: Insurance that protects the lender (lender's policy) or the buyer (owner's policy) against…