Edmonton Real Estate - Lisa Brown

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for October 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. October real estate market slower but not at all scary Edmonton, November 2, 2011: In October the streets are overrun with ghoulish figures and scary characters but homeowners had no reason to fear the local housing market. Average prices for all types of residential property softened in October as ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - New Listing: Great House For Sale in Wildrose - $464,800

I have a new listing to share with everyone! If you, or anyone you know, would be interested have them check out the video below and contact me for more information. 562 Wiseman Lane - $464,800 One of a kind, Fully-Finished Walkout 2-Storey in Wildrose! The main floor greets you with a large entrance & an open floor plan. Your bright kitchen offers plenty of cabinet & counter space, a raised eating bar, stainless steel appliances & a huge walk-in pantry. Your living room features a Wood-Burni ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:49:22 -0700

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for September 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. Local housing market figures make homeowners smile Edmonton, October 4, 2011: The owners of single family homes in Edmonton and area have seen the value of their property increase more than many other investments. While the stock market and dollar have plunged recently and interest on savings accou ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for August 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. August figures show that local real estate prices remain stable over the years Edmonton, September 2, 2011: The average* price of a single family home has remained remarkably stable for the past four years according to figures released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. The average selling ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:17:59 -0600

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for July 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. Local Housing Market continues upward trend Edmonton, August 3, 2011: According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, the average price of housing increased through July as compared to the previous month. The all-residential average price increased 1.1% to $334,054; up from $330,298 in June. Si ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:03:58 -0600

Sunday, July 10, 2011 - Open House 3:00 - 5:00: 4819 212 St - Copperwood

Sunday, July 10 from 3:00 - 5:00 Come out today to see this beautiful 2-Storey in Copperwood! Asking Price: $634,800 3 Bedrooms * 3 Bathrooms - Large Ensuite * Main Floor Laundry * Triple Car Garage * Huge Bonus Room * Fully Landscaped & Fenced www.YourEdmontonHome.com If you have any questions, call Lisa at (780) 886-9166

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Sunday, July 10, 2011 - Open House 12:00 - 2:00 : 527, 7511 - 171 St - The Westridge

Sunday, July 10 from 12:00 - 2:00 Come out today and check out this great one bedroom condo in Callingwood! Asking Price: $189,800 1 Bedroom * 1 Bathroom * In-suite Laundry * Underground Parking www.West-EdmontonCondo.com If you have any questions, call Lisa at (780) 886-9166

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for June 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. REALTORS® Optimistic About Strength in the Local Housing Market Edmonton, July 5, 2011: Economic and other external indicators point to a strengthening of the local real estate market according to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. ?Statistics Canada reported that Alberta boasted the highest sp ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:41:42 -0600

Thursday, June 30, 2011 - Happy 144th Birthday Canada!

Can you believe that Canada is 144 years old! To help you celebrate and enjoy this upcoming long weekend, here is a list of activites and events going on around the city. I hope you all have a fantastic long weekend and Happy Canada Day! The information below was obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton and you can also get more information by visiting the City of Edmonton's website. City Hall & Plaza o Time: 11:30am – 4:00pm o Free Canada Day activities at City Hall. Enjoy ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:26:39 -0600

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for May 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. Local Housing Market in one word: Up Edmonton, June 2, 2011: The local real estate market is looking up according to the current statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. The average residential sales price is up, the price of a single family detached home or a condo is up, numb ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:56:21 -0600

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - Buying a "fixer-upper" but don't have enough cash to do the fixing?

Natalie Wellings, a mortgage broker with Mortgage Success, released an article that I thought would interest you. You can view it on her website or read the article below: Buying a “fixer-upper” but don’t have enough cash to do the fixing? Have you searched high and low for the perfect home but can’t find one with all the upgrades you want? Maybe you’ve just saved enough for your down payment but don’t have the extra cash to change the furnace, replace the ... Full Article...

posted in General at Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:51:08 -0600

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - The calm before the storm! Is another real estate boom headed our way?

At the start of this year, I attended the Edmonton Housing forecast seminar where we heard from a number of speakers with their real estate predictions for the upcoming year. All speakers had a postive outlook with growth predicted by all, but over the last few months, I have heard over and over again that yet another boom could be on its way to Edmonton! Could it be true? Is it possible? When will it happen? How much? How long? Oh how I wish I had a crystal ball that could give me the ans ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:42:48 -0600

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for March 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. First Quarter Housing Sales on Normal Track; Prices Up Edmonton, April 5, 2011: REALTORS® expect the local real estate market to follow a well-worn annual sales track. However, like the stock market, large external forces can skew the market. In 2010, the threat of increased mortgage rates and a ch ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:03:25 -0600

Friday, April 1, 2011 - New Listing! Fabulous 2-Storey built by Classic Landmarks Master Builder in Copperwood

4819 - 212 St: $649,800 *Bright & open floor plan * Neutral colors throughout *Kitchen offers granite counters, corner pantry, stainless steel appliances, a garburator, dark cabinetry & a large center island *Large dining nook *Living room with natural gas fireplace *Rich birch hardwood floors, ceramic tiles & modern day shag carpeting *Main floor den can be used as an office or formal dining room *Main floor laundry/mud room *2 piece bathroom on main floor *Large master bedroom with a walk-in ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:58:54 -0600

Monday, March 14, 2011 - RE/MAX is Wack

A friend of mine sent this video to me and I thought it was pretty funny! RE/MAX International did up a rap video, if you can believe, check it out and let me know what you think.

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Friday, March 4, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Activity for February 2011

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on the real estate activity in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can view this below or check it out online by Clicking Here. February Housing Prices mirror 2009 after increasing from January Edmonton, March 2, 2011: It was 2009 all over again if the housing figures released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton are any indication. Prices for all categories of residential property sold in February mirrored prices in t ... Full Article...

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Monday, February 28, 2011 - Your Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Update

Here is your real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the number of sales, average residential sales price and active listings so far for the month of February. Within the next few days, we will have the news release from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton with the final numbers for February 2011. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residentia ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - Your Weekly Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Update

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the number of sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of February. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. Sign U ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:32:36 -0700

Friday, February 11, 2011 - Foreclosures & Distress Sales!

Are you looking for a deal? Then a foreclosure or distress sale could be what you want! With the increased supply of these types of properties, there are some great opportunities that are out there for you. Don't miss them, sign up today! You will be notified each day there is a new Foreclosure or Distress Sale Listing that hits the market. If you have any questions or want to schedule a viewing, I am just a quick call or email away! If you'd like to perform your own searches on this website, S ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:01:47 -0700

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - RE/MAX Housing Barometer Report

RE/MAX of Western Canada released their Housing Barometer Report yesterday and you can read the report below or view the full report by Clicking Here. View the RE/MAX Barometer Report for Edmonton below: Kelowna, BC (February 8, 2011) -- Tighter inventory levels helped to make the last decade one of the healthiest periods on record for Canadian real estate, insulating markets in major centres from the peaks and valleys characteristic of past decades, according to a report released today by ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Your Weekly Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Update

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the number of sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of February. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. Sign U ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:47:00 -0700

Monday, February 7, 2011 - Sherwood Park Real Estate Activity

Here is an update on Sherwood Park’s real estate market activity for you. If you would like to view a larger image, just click on the table below. If you would you like to search for properties on your own in Sherwood Park Sign up for VIP Access Here Do you have any questions about buying, or selling, in Sherwood Park, call me and I would be happy to help you! Lisa Brown REALTOR® with RE/MAX Real Estate Cell: (780) 886-9166 Email: lisa@youredmontonhomes.com

posted in General at Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:19:59 -0700

Friday, February 4, 2011 - Foreclosures & Distress Sales!

Are you looking for a deal? Then a foreclosure or distress sale could be what you want! With the increased supply of these types of properties, there are some great opportunities that are out there for you. Don't miss them, sign up today! You will be notified each day there is a new Foreclosure or Distress Sale Listing that hits the market. If you have any questions or want to schedule a viewing, I am just a quick call or email away! If you'd like to perform your own searches on this website, S ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:52:58 -0700

Friday, January 28, 2011 - Edmonton & Sherwood Park Foreclosures!

Are you looking for a deal? Then a foreclosure or distress sale could be what you want! With the increased supply of these types of properties, there are some great opportunities that are out there for you. Don't miss them, sign up today! Edmonton currently has 150 foreclosures listed, ranging in price from $60,000 - $1,185,000. Sherwood Park currently has 9 foreclosures listed, ranging in price from $169,900 - $489,900. No Obligations! No Hassles! Convenient & Fast Access! You will be notified ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - VIP Access! No Obligations & No Hassles!

Do you want access to great real estate information whenever you want? Register for VIP Access on YourEdmontonHomes.com and take control of your searching today! Sign Up for Instant VIP Access There are tonne of great tools such as: • MLS® Statistics – pricing & property stats, pricing history, days on market, market turnover rates & more • Personalized Browsing – save your favourite listings, get automatic updates when new listings hit the market, calculate mortgage paym ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:01:43 -0700

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Top 10 Most Expensive Properties in Edmonton & Sherwood Park

Every now and then I like to look at the most pricey properties that are on the market in our area. It‘s amazing to see that in Edmonton alone, there are 75 listings that are priced at over $1,000,000! Instead of showing you all 75, I have pulled the top 10 most expensive listings in Edmonton, plus the top 10 most expensive listings in Sherwood Park. Have a look by clicking on the links below. Edmonton Top 10: Price range from $2,495,000 - $15,000,000 Sherwood Park Top 10: Price Range ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Your Weekly Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the number of sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of January. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. If you ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:07:59 -0700

Saturday, January 22, 2011 - Edmonton & Sherwood Park Foreclosures!

Here is your list of the foreclosure properties that are currently available in Edmonton and Sherwood Park. Click on Edmonton to view the 154 Foreclosure listings Click on Sherwood Park to view the 10 Foreclosure listings If you have any questions about purchasing a foreclosure property, please do not hesitate to contact me! Lisa Brown REALTOR® with RE/MAX Real Estate Cell: (780) 886-9166 Email: lisa@youredmontonhomes.com

posted in General at Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:26:52 -0700

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - Free DVD - Are You Fit to Sell?

RE/MAX has some great information on getting your home ready to sell with their "Fit To Sell" DVD's. There is a tonne of advice from experts in the home improvement and staging industries for you! If you would like your own free DVD of the following information, contact me today and I would be happy to send one to you with no obligation! You can also view this online by Clicking Here. Home Staging & Other Home Improvements Tips from Real Estate & Home Staging Experts "What’s the secret to ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:00:36 -0700

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - Sherwood Park Real Estate Market Update

Another addition to Your Edmonton Homes Blog! If you are interested in the Sherwood Park Real Estate Market, here is a breakdown of the residential activity for you. If you have any questions, suggestions, or need a REALTOR® to help you with your real estate needs, Call me Today and I would be happy to help! Lisa Brown REALTOR® with RE/MAX Real Estate Cell: (780) 886-9166 Email: lisa@youredmontonhomes.com

posted in General at Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:31:14 -0700

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - More changes to getting a mortgage in Canada!

Yesterday, the Federal Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty announced that they will be making even more changes to the finance rules in Canada. Last year CMHC had announced changes to the lending guidelines which created an early surge in the housing market. It will be interesting to see, and I would not be surprised, if these changes have a similar affect this year! With affordable prices, lots of selection and a small amount of time to take advantage of a 35 year mortgage, those buyers that ha ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 17, 2011 - Your Weekly Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the number of sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of January. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. If you ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:01:48 -0700

Friday, January 14, 2011 - Edmonton & Sherwood Park Foreclosures!

Here is a list of the foreclosure properties that are currently available in Edmonton and Sherwood Park. If you have any questions about purchasing a foreclosure property, please do not hesitate to contact me! Edmonton – 147 Total Sherwood Park – 8 Total

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 'Boring is Good!' At least when it comes to Real Estate & the Economy.

To start off the year of predictions and forecasts, I attended the 2011 Housing Forecast seminar at the Shaw Conference center this morning. The seminar features a number of speakers that give us a peak into what may come in the upcoming year with regards to the economy and, of course, real estate. As you can imagine, this can be a tricky thing to do and many of these predictions strongly depend on a number of “ifs”, but these guys know better than I do with what’s to come. Th ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:32:39 -0700

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - Your Weekly Edmonton & Area Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the number of sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of January 2011. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. If ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:53:21 -0700

Friday, January 7, 2011 - City vs REALTORS® consumers confused about conflicting reports of housing price changes

Are you confused with the recent reports of the market activity in Edmonton? You're not alone if you are! The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton has released a great follow up article that clarifies the recent news reports of what seems as contradicting information on the housing market. The City is saying that property values have increased while the REALTORS® Association says it has decreased, and this article helps to explain why both of the reports are actually correct. You can view this ... Full Article...

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Friday, January 7, 2011 - Global News Interview from January 5, 2011

On January 5, I was interviewed by Erin Chalmers with Global News in Edmonton with regards to the recent announcement from the city that property prices were approximately 9% above the city's assessed value. The concern is that those wanting to sell their home will automatically assume that prices can be set 9% higher than what their assessed value shows. I do expect that there will be some uneducated sellers that will think that they can do this, however your market value is not the same as yo ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:24:51 -0700

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - Edmonton & Area Market Activity for December 2010

To complete the real estate activity for 2010, the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton has released their final 2010 monthly report on real estate for Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can see December's report below or view online at the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Single Family and Condo Prices Slightly Lower in December Edmonton, January 5, 2011: The average price for a single family detached home in December was $355,270, down about $10,000 as compared to the price in November. T ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - Do you have any questions or suggestions?

It's been a busy start to the new year and over the next few days I will be posting updates on how the real estate market has been doing. In the meantime, I wanted to check to see if you have any questions about the real estate market in the Edmonton area? Or is there anything that you would like to see me add to the blog in the new year? If you do, let me know! Just send me an email, lisa@youredmontonhomes.com , and I will be sure to get back to you!

posted in General at Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:25:07 -0700

Sunday, January 2, 2011 - Will housing prices go up or down: it depends on how you look at it.

Another good article that was posted by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. You can read the article below, or view it online by Clicking Here. Will housing prices go up or down: it depends on how you look at it. They say that figures never lie. Mark Twain also commented that there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Where will housing prices go in the next year. The best indication of future performance is past performance. As we look at the year end figures it is helpful to plot a trend l ... Full Article...

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Friday, December 31, 2010 - Happy New Year! All the Best in 2011

It's hard to believe that the first decade of the millenium has come and gone! Time truly does fly by! With the last evening of 2010 upon us, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a Happy New Year! Have fun and please be safe!

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 - Edmonton & Sherwood Park Foreclosures!

Here is a new addition to Your Edmonton Homes Blog! For those of you that are interested in foreclosure properties in Edmonton or Sherwood Park, here’s your chance to view them with no strings attached. Foreclosures are not what everybody thinks they are and it doesn’t take the faint of heart to buy them but if you have questions about purchasing a foreclosure property, contact me today and I would be happy to help! Feel free to click on the following links to view. Edmonton Forec ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:50:46 -0700

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - Getting an offer is just the first step in selling your home....

Here is an article the I found from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. You can read the article below or read it online by Clicking Here. Getting an offer is just the first step in selling your home - what the unrepresented seller does not know It should be easy to sell your home yourself. You put a sign on the lawn, advertise on some internet sites and wait for the buyers to knock on your door. Most unrepresented sellers assume that all the work of selling their home is done once they ge ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - Your Weekly Edmonton Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of December. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. If you have any ... Full Article...

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Thursday, December 23, 2010 - Seasons Greetings!

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - Attractions in Strathcona County

Just a few minutes east of Edmonton is the hamlet of Sherwood Park, a community that saw its first few residents in the winter of 1955 and has grown to over 61,000 in 2009. Take a look at what Strathcona has to offer you and if you are thinking of buying or selling in Sherwood Park, contact me today! The following has been obtained from Strathcona County’s website, visit them online by Clicking Here. Attractions in Strathcona County Strathcona County offers a variety of unique experience ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:09:13 -0700

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - Christmas is the hardest time to sell and the best time to buy

Here is an article that I found posted by the Financial Post which gives some advice to those of you that have their home listed during the holidays. You can view it below or read it online by Clicking Here. Christmas is the hardest time to sell — and the best time to buy Garry Marr, Financial Post • Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 Don’t overdo it this Christmas, if you want to sell your house, that is. Royal LePage Real Estate Services says it’s time to start thinking about a sma ... Full Article...

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Monday, December 20, 2010 - Your Weekly Edmonton Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of December. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. If you have any ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:59:27 -0700

Friday, December 17, 2010 - When to Buy? When to Sell?

After my post yesterday, I wanted to do something that would show when the best times to buy and sell are. One of the biggest questions I get asked is when is the best time? For sellers, they want to know when they will get the most money for their property and for buyers, well you guessed it, when will be the cheapest time to buy. We all hear the arguments for when these times are, but I wanted to put the data into a graph and see when these times really are from a data point of view. Both cha ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:35:00 -0700

Thursday, December 16, 2010 - Just because it's winter, it doesn't mean it isn't a good time to buy a house

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released an article about the benefits of buying a home in the winter time. Many people put their house shopping on hold during the winter months, mainly because of the unfavourable weather. Doing so may just end up costing you more money in the end though! Read the story below or view it online by Clicking Here. Just because it's winter, it doesn't mean it isn't a good time to buy a house By Jim Knox The following are 10 great reasons to buy in winter. 1 ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 5 Reasons Why You Still Need A Real Estate Agent

I came across an article today that I thought summed up the need for a REALTOR® fairly well. With all of the private sale companies and discount brokerages, there is a world of options out there for anyone wanting to sell their home. If you're thinking of selling your home on your own, consider the following and at the very least, speak with a professional so that you know all of your options. You can read the article below, or view it online by Clicking Here. 5 Reasons Why You Still Need A ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - Your Weekly Edmonton Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly real estate update for the Edmonton area. This includes the sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of December. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales based on the prices they occurred in. *Data above is for residential activity only. **Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Surrounding Areas. If you have a ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:11:15 -0700

Friday, December 10, 2010 - Apartment Vacancies Edge Downward in 2010 - CMHC

For those of you that are interested in the rental market in Edmonton, CMHC, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation, has released their Fall 2010 Rental Market Report. I have copied a portion of the report below for you and you can also read the full report by Clicking Here. Apartment Vacancies Edge Downward in 2010 Edmonton, December 9, 2010: Following three years of consecutive increases, Edmonton’s October apartment vacancy rate edged downward in 2010. According to Canada Mortgage and ... Full Article...

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Thursday, December 9, 2010 - Residential values expected to climb further in 2011 as housing sales stabilize in most major centre

RE/MAX has released their Housing Outlook report for 2011. Like most predict, the housing market will continue to climb and recover in the upcoming year for most of Canada. You can read RE/MAX's news release below or Click Here to view online. You can also view their full report Here. I have taken an excerpt out of their full report which deals with Edmonton alone. This can be found by viewing the full report above and going to page7. Edmonton at a Glance While renewed concerns over economi ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 1%

CBC News has released an article yesterday, based on the announcement that was made by the Bank of Canada stating that they will be holding interest rates at the current 1%. This is great news for anyone with a variable mortgage as your interest rates will not change. Read more below or view the article ONLINE. Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 1% Carney cites worsened economic conditions Last Updated: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 | 8:01 PM ET The Bank of Canada said Tuesday it is holdin ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - Ready to take the plunge? Written by: Gail Vaz-Oxlade, host of Til Debt Do Us Part

Here is an article that I found on Slice networks website from the television series Til Debt Do Us Part. Host, Gail Vaz-Oxlade has written an article on making home ownership a possibility for those that are wanting to purchase their first home. You can view the article below, or read it ONLINE . Ready to take the plunge? Til Debt Do Us Part host Gail Vaz-Oxlade tells you just how much house you can really afford. If you’re considering buying your first home, you may feel fear, or eve ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:06:05 -0700

Monday, December 6, 2010 - Your Weekly Edmonton Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly update for the real estate market in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. This includes the sales, average residential sale price and active listings so far for the month of December. You can see that from November to December, we have lost 459 properties on the market and we will likely see a steady drop of active listings as we move in to the holiday season. Following is a chart that shows the month to date activity in greater detail, along with a breakdown of sales ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:11:35 -0700

Friday, December 3, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for November 2010

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released their monthly report on real estate for Edmonton and the surrounding areas. You can see the update below or view online at the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Housing prices soften as sales bump up Edmonton, December 2, 2010: The average price of a single family detached property in the Edmonton area continued to soften in November. According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, at $362,657, the average* SFD price was half a percent lower ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:21:28 -0700

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - ALBERTA'S HOUSING AMONG THE MOST AFFORDABLE IN CANADA: RBC ECONOMICS

One of Canada's largest banks released an Economic Outlook on Novmeber 29, stating that Alberta's housing market is one of the most affordable in Canada. I have copied a portion of the article below and you can read the remaining by clicking on the link: ALBERTA’S HOUSING AMONG THE MOST AFFORDABLE IN CANADA: RBC ECONOMICS TORONTO, November 29, 2010 — Despite recording substantial affordability improvements since early 2008, housing demand in Alberta is still a shadow of its forme ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:30:08 -0700

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - Your Weekly Edmonton Real Estate Market Report

Here is your weekly update on the Real Estate Market in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Within a few days we should have the official figures for November to see how we are fairing before the Christmas season. From what I can see, there is not going to be a significant difference from October, but it looks like we will probably be up in sales and prices! Stay tuned for another update! October 2010 Nov1-24 Nov1-30 Total Sales 1077 857 1071 Average Price $317,422 $317,655 $319,832 Act ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:44:51 -0700

Friday, November 26, 2010 - HGTV's - Ten Home Improvement Projects That Add Value

A great website I came across is www.HGTV.ca, the website for Home & Garden Television. We've all watched their shows, from Holmes on Homes to Property Virgins, and their website is a great resource for do-it-yourself projects, advice and articles. Check out their article, Ten Home Improvement Projects That Add Value, from Holmes on Homes Advice & Tips online, or view it below: Ten Home Improvement Projects That Add Value Can't stand your scary, cobwebby basement one more minute? Is it p ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:15:25 -0700

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - Your Weekly Edmonton Real Estate Market Report

New to Your Edmonton Homes Blog is a weekly real estate update for you! For now this is a basic table that I have obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, but stay tuned for additional information that I will be adding. Should you have any questions, or need a realtor to help you buy or sell a property in Edmonton, Sherwood Park or the surrounding areas, contact me and I am happy to help! *Data has been obtained from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Includes Edmonton & the Su ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:20:31 -0700

Friday, November 19, 2010 - SEE Magazine's Best of Edmonton 2010

For any of you who have been wondering what are the best places and events around Edmonton, here is the answer for you! I came across SEE Magazines Best of Edmonton 2010 and there is tonne of ideas for what Edmonton has at its best! They are broken into 4 categories; Edmontonia, Getting Out, Eats & Drinks & Shopping. So if you want to know who's the best of the best, check out their article at SEE Magazines: Best of Edmonton 2010

posted in General at Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:54:51 -0700

Saturday, November 13, 2010 - Get Your Property Ready for Winter

I came across an article today posted in October from the Edmonton Journal, and with winter approaching, I thought this would be helpful for you. You can read this below or view it on the Edmonton Journals website. Get Your Property Ready for Winter Operating and maintaining a home can be a tough balancing act. Seasonal maintenance is a must, but it can be easy to neglect everything from small repairs to larger projects if they don't fit within the budget. Here are 10 projects to get your home ... Full Article...

posted in General at Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:55:32 -0700

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for October 2010

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released September's real estate market activity. You can view this on line at http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/LatestMarketAnalysis.html or read the article below: Month-over-month price drop brings properties to 2009 housing price levels Edmonton, November 2, 2010: Although the all-residential average price dropped 3% in October, average prices are almost exactly what they were a year ago. Single family dwellings were sold on average for $365,691 which ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:40:19 -0600

Monday, November 1, 2010 - YourEdmontonHomes.com has gone Mobile!

Do you want easy access to the MLS® for when you are on the go? Now you can on your iPhones, iPads and Android systems! Use your iPhone and on your browser go to YourEdmontonHomes.com/m/index.html to check it out! This is a great tool to access the MLS® listings quickly and if you need any help or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!

posted in General at Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:41:27 -0600

Friday, October 22, 2010 - To Buy or Not to Buy? Is it Now or Later?

If you have been thinking about buying a home for awhile, waiting for just the right time, then you could not have asked for a better market to finally take the leap. If the time is right and you have the money to move ahead, then here is why I say now is a great time to buy! 1.) Low Interest Rates! - This is one of the most important and best ways to save yourself some money in the long run. Interest rates are at historic lows and are expected to increase in the future. So why not take advan ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:49:18 -0600

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - CMHC 3rd Quarter Housing Market Conditions and Outlook Report

I was reviewing the Housing Market and Outlook report that CMHC has recently released for their 3rd quarter update and I wanted to share this with you. Following is a point form overview of what was in the articles: Canadian Market & Outlook The first review is the one for all of Canada and you can listen to the full report at: 2010 Housing Market Conditions and Outlook – Recorded Webinar • Canada has experienced growth in the last 4 Quarters which includes consumer spending, incom ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:27:37 -0600

Thursday, October 14, 2010 - Fun Facts About Edmonton, Alberta

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and its growing population is more than one million people. It is known as Canada’s Festival City and residents enjoy an endless number of activities throughout the year. Edmonton’s booming economy has helped to propel the city’s growth. It is often referred to as a "gateway to the north," where much of the recent oil exploration has been taking place. The following information is from the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation. Feel free ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:30:12 -0600

Thursday, October 7, 2010 - Ergil & Jackson Appraisals HOME RENOVATION GUIDE

Ergil & Jackson Appraisals', previously known as Henderson and Butt Appraisal Consultants, offers a Home Renovation Guide each year that provides you with information on doing home renovations. This includes, the approximate costs associated and what you can expect for a return on your investment. This is a fantastic guide for any home owner and I find it to be a great resource to assist you with your home improvements. You can view their Home Renovation Guide by clicking on this link: Reno ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:46:59 -0600

Monday, October 4, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for September 2010

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released September's real estate market activity. You can view this on line at http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/LatestMarketAnalysis.html or read the article below: Lack of consumer activity holds housing market steady Edmonton, October 4, 2010: Housing prices in the Edmonton area remained stable as we enter the final quarter of the year. Single family dwelling prices in September mirrored prices in August and condo prices rose slightly after four months ... Full Article...

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Monday, October 4, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for August 2010

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released August's real estate market activity. You can view this on line at http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/LatestMarketAnalysis.html or read the article below: August housing market quietens Edmonton, September 2, 2010: The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton reports that the average price of single family property in the Edmonton area has softened with a small drop for the second consecutive month. Prices were plateaued at just over $388,000 from March t ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:47:53 -0600

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - No downpayment? Here are 4 ways around it!

Natalie Wellings, a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Success, has posted an article that I think is great! Many people are not aware of the options that are available to them when trying to come up with a down payment to purchase a home and her article points out the different ways that may be available to you. You can read her article below, or visit her website at: www.youredmontonmortgage.com No downpayment? Here are 4 ways around it! Posted: 28 Sep 2010 02:15 PM PDT So, you have a great jo ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:04:24 -0600

Monday, August 9, 2010 - Real Estate Question of the Week

Question from a Client: I am just debating whether I should get a one bedroom or two condo, does it really make that much of a difference for resale? What are your thoughts? Also, since you have more experience then I do with condos, what is the sound proofing like? What types of things can I expect to hear? Answer: It’s really up to you and your needs which makes the difference for buying a one or two bedroom. If you can afford the two bedrooms, I would recommend purchasing this as there ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:05:07 -0600

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for July 2010

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released July's real estate market activity. You can view this on line at http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/LatestMarketAnalysis.html or read the article below. "Cooler prices in July are still up 1.5% from last year Edmonton, August 4, 2010: While the summer temperatures rose in July, housing prices cooled and prices for all types of residential properties dipped slightly according to figures released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Single famil ... Full Article...

posted in General at Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:26:20 -0600

Monday, July 5, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for June 2010

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released May's real estate market activity. You can view this on line at http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/LatestMarketAnalysis.html or read the article below. "Edmonton Housing Market marked by high inventory Edmonton, July 5, 2010: REALTORS® report normal client activity in the Edmonton real estate market with listings, showings and sales. The residential inventory is approaching record levels set in 2007 but prices held steady in the second quarter wit ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:38:34 -0600

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - Things to Consider when Upgrading to a New Home in Today's Market

Buying and selling properties at the same time in today’s market can be tricky and stressful, however there are steps that you can take that will help. Here are some things to consider when you find yourself in this situation. Lose from Both Ends of the Transaction: Most of my clients cannot afford to hold two mortgages, so when you find the right house, we will have to include a clause that allows you to sell your property as a condition of your purchase. This condition alone is less app ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:03:22 -0600

Friday, June 4, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for May 2010

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released May's real estate market activity. You can view this on line at http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/LatestMarketAnalysis.html or read the article below. "REALTORS® face relaxed housing market with stable pricing Edmonton, June 2, 2010: The housing market was relaxed in May with slightly lower sales than last year and prices generally stable. Despite the sales drop, the current sales figures compare favourably with levels set in 2008. “Financia ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:54:12 -0600

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - Bank of Canada Increases Prime Lending Rate

Well, the banks have been doing it, and now the Bank of Canada have increased it's primes lending rate. The Bank of Canada released today the following article which can be read here, or read online at http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2010/rate_010610.html "Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1/2 per cent and re-establishes normal functioning of the overnight market OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by ... Full Article...

posted in General at Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:04:42 -0600

Monday, May 17, 2010 - AREA Article: Bursting the Alberta Housing Myth

The Alberta Real Estate Association (A.R.E.A.) released an article today that I thought you would like. The specific author is unknown and unfortunately I do not have a link for you to view through, but here is the article for you to read: “Bursting the Alberta Housing Myth The 2009 real estate market started out slow and ended with a bang. With prices and interest rates plummeting, many consumers took advantage and became homeowners. 2010, however, has been shrouded with whispers of a h ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 17 May 2010 09:08:55 -0600

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - New Website Tool - RE/MAX Space Planner - Design Your Edmonton Home

If you are like me, I love designing the floor plans of my home and RE/MAX has a great tool for you to use! I wanted to share this with everyone and you can access this by clicking on the Interactive Floor Plans Button on my main page, or visit http://www.remax-western.ca/remax-space-planner . If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me! RE/MAX of Western Canada - Space Planner: "Become your own interior designer with the help of the RE/MAX Space Planner. Thanks to ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 13 May 2010 14:13:13 -0600

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - Edmonton's Real Estate Market Activity for April 2010

Yesterday, the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released April's real estate market activity. You can view this on line at http://www.ereb.com/MarketActivity/LatestMarketAnalysis.html or read the article below. Mortgage changes do not dramatically affect local housing market Edmonton, May 4, 2010: April is the start of the busy second quarter for real estate, and resale housing sales were down over the same month last year according to a report issued by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 05 May 2010 11:31:44 -0600

Sunday, May 2, 2010 - Mortgage Change Update

Natalie Wellings, a mortgage broker with Mortgage Success in Edmonton, Alberta, recently wrote about the changes to the mortgage industry which have occurred over the last little bit. The mortgage industry obviously has such a huge impact on anyone looking to purchase a home and I hope that this helps clarify what has happened for everyone. You can view her article below, or visit www.EdmontonMortgageBlog.ca Change; It's Inevitable... It is true. The only constant is change! The mortgage world ... Full Article...

posted in General at Sun, 02 May 2010 22:52:40 -0600

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Go RE/MAX!! RE/MAX voted as having the Most Trusted Residential REALTOR®!!

RE/MAX of Western Canada announced today that readers of Reader's Digest Magazine voted RE/MAX as having the Most Trusted Residential REALTOR®! Great job to all the RE/MAX sales associates; Keep up the good work! Read the press release below or view it at http://remax-western.ca/newsroom . You can also view Reader's Digest 2010's Most Trusted Brand's at www.readersdigest.ca/trustedbrand/html/winners.html . (Kelowna, BC) – RE/MAX has been awarded Most Trusted Residential REALTOR® ... Full Article...

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