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Selling your home can be an exciting yet challenging process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate it!

1. Decide to Sell

* Think about your reasons for selling. Is it time for change? Downsizing? Upsizing? Knowing your motivation can help you stay focused.

2. Get Your Home Ready

* Declutter: Clear out personal items and excess furniture to make your space look bigger.

* Repairs: Address any minor repairs like leaky faucets or squeaky doors. Consider painting walls in neutral colours.

* Staging: Consider staging your home to make it more appealing. Years of living can leave a home looking cozy but cluttered. Take some time to declutter. This allows potential buyers to envision themselves in the space. Simple staging-like…

Crestwood is a vibrant and south-after neighbourhood located in the west-central part of Edmonton, Alberta. Known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and excellent amenities, Crestwood offers a high quality of life to its residents. Here's closer look at what makes Creswood a fantastic place to live:

* Scenic Beauty and Parks

Crestwood features several green spaces and parks. The North Saskatchewan River Valley is nearby, providing residents with access to trails perfect for walking, biking, and enjoying nature. Mackinnon Ravine Park is another local favorite. 

* Excellent Schools 

Families with children have access to excellent schools. The neighbourhood is home to Crestwood School, which offers K-9 education and is known for its strong…

Blatchford is an innovative community at the heart of Edmonton and is committed to the City's sustainable urban development. Planned on the former City Centre Airport site, this community is designed to be one of the most significant sustainable developments, symbolizing a new era of living. 

The community aims to include 30,000 residents in an area that utilizes renewable resources and green technologies. Its design maximizes energy efficiency and minimizes carbon footprint through solar panels, district energy-sharing systems, and geothermal heating and cooling.

Blatchford Builders:

• Streetside Developments
• Encore Master Builder
• Landmark Homes 
• Crimson Cove Homes 
• NX Build

The land developer for Blatchford, the City,…

Exploring Cambrian:

 Exploring Cambrian, a blossoming neighbourhood where modern living meets natural beauty, is set to become one of the most south-after neighbourhoods—the homes in Cambrian showcase contemporary designs with various options to fit every lifestyle from half a duplexes to modern single-family homes. High-quality finishes, energy-efficient systems, and smart home features ensure comfort and sustainability. The neighbourhood is designed with families in mind, offering parks, playgrounds, and a dog park. As Cambrian grows, plans for more amenities and facilities will surely enhance the neighbourhood's appeal. Cambrian is only 4 minutes from the Emerals Shopping Centre, Strathcona Community Hospital, and Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.…

A spec home-otherwise termed a quick-possession homes. These kind of homes are built before a homebuyer makes a purchase. It is constructed using builder specifications and most are move-in ready. Buying a spec home can offer several advantages:

1. Move-IN Ready: Spec homes are usually completed or near completion, allowing for immediate or quite occupancy compared to custom homes, which can take many months to build.

2. Less Stressful: Since these homes are built by builders who make most of the design and construction decisions, you avoid the stress of choosing every detail yourself.

3. Professionally Designed: Builders hire professional desiners to select finishes and fixtures, ensuring that the home is aesthetically pleasing and ontrend.

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Hot New Properties in Northwest Edmonton 

1. Coventry Homes-Location: Castle Downs Road & McCrae Ave [New Condos]
2. Solara at Skyview-Location: 12650 142 Ave [by Abbey Lane Homes-New Condos]
3. Altius Skyview-Location: 12815 Cumberland Rd[by Streetside Developments-New Condos]
4. Aloft Skyview-Location:12804 140 Ave[by Streetside Developments-New condos]
5. The Connaught At Griesbach-Location 560 Griesbach Parade[by Cassel Properties Ltd.-New Condos]
6. Kinglet By Big Lake-Location: North of Yellowhead Trail on 215 Street[By Anthem Properties-New Homes-Builders: Bedrock Homes, City Homes Master Builder, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Sterling Homes]
7. Starling At Big Lake-Location: Southwest of St. Albert, off Gibbon Drive and 137 Ave [By Mattamy…

Keeping track of "days on the market" [DOM] is a valuable indicator of how quickly homes are selling in different cities. Here is a general overview of the trend in western Canada [Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver & Greater Victoria.

Buying a resale home comes with several benefits:

1. Established Neighborhoods: Resale homes are often located in well-established neighborhoods, providing a sense of community, mature landscaping, and an idea of what to expect in terms of surroundings.

2. More Choices and Variety: There's often a wide variety of styles, size, and locations available in resale homes, which means more options to choose from to find a home that fits your specific tastes and needs.

3. Cost Savings: Resale homes can be less expensive than new constructions, and you might not have to pay for costly upgrades and finishes since previous owners have already done so. 

4.Negotiation Opportunities: There's often more room to negotiate the price and terms with resale…

Buying a house in the fall can be a strategic decision for several reasons. Here are some aspects to consider:

1. Less Competition: With the busy spring & summer buying season over, there tend to be fewer buyers in the market. This can lead to less competition for homes, which may give you more negotiating power.

2. Motivated Sellers: Some homeowners who have had their homes on the market during the spring and summer might be more motivated to sell before the holiday season. This can result in potential savings on the purchase price or additional perks like closing cost assistance.

3. Seasonal Pricing: Home prices can soften in the fall due to decreased demand. This could be an opportunity to get more value for your budget.

4. Weather…

Welcome to the master planned community in Northwest Edmonton- Kinglet by Big Lake.

Townhomes, laned homes & front garage homes are available throughout the neighbourhood.

You will find the Builders that you can trust:

* Anthem

* Bedrock Homes

* City Homes

* Sterling Homes

* STREETSIDE Developments [A QUALICO Company]

Getting to Kinglet by Big Lake

Take Anthony Henday to Yellowhead Trail, Go west until you get to 215 St. Go north on 215 St. until you get to the beautiful new community of Kinglet, on your left.