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Kerri-lyn Holland
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - Impact of Home Inspectors' Licensing

As of September 1, 2011 everyone performing home inspections in Alberta must be licensed. Please click here to read more.

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Sunday, August 7, 2011 - CMHC Regional Update

The Third Quarter 2011 edition of CMHC's Housing Now - Regional - Prairie is now available and can be accessed by clicking here.

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Thursday, August 4, 2011 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update

Click here to read the lastest real estate report for Edmonton.

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Friday, July 29, 2011 - CMHC Housing Now Reports

CMHC has just released their "Housing Now" Updates for Edmonton & Calgary. Please click here to read the report for Edmonton. Please click here to read the report for Calgary.

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Thursday, July 28, 2011 - JD Power & Associates Article Re: Real Esate

Great Article from JD Power and Associates. Click here to read it on prnewswire.com

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Friday, July 22, 2011 - Affordable Housing Receives a $90 Million Boost!

1600 families will benefit from yesterday's $90 Million boost to affordable housing in Alberta. This is great news! Please click here to read the full article on www.cbc.ca

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Thursday, July 21, 2011 - Recent Client Feedback

We couldn't have wished for a better experience. Selling a house is stressful but we felt taken care of and in good hands. From the staging to listing and showing of our house, everything went very smoothly.Kerri-Lynn and Catherine were very professional, courtious, knowledgable and were always available when questions arose.Thank you so much for all of your hard work!Victoria & BrentBritish Columbia

posted in Client Feedback at Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:51:04 +0000

Thursday, July 21, 2011 - RBC Economic Update

Click here to read the latest economic update from RBC!

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Thursday, July 21, 2011 - Thank you!

Thank you to all of my amazing clients for helping to make July 2011 another successful month in real estate!

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - Housing Starts Information

Please click on the following links to see the latest housing starts report for each city: Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg

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Thursday, July 7, 2011 - Edmonton Real Estate Update

Click here to read the latest real estate market update for Edmonton.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - Latest Client Feedback

More feedback from great clients: "In a word, fantastic. We were very impressed with how hard Kerri-Lyn and her staff worked at making the sale of our house as easy and painless as possible. The inclusion of the home staging as part of the sale process really made an invaluable difference and we greatly appreciated it."Rob & Nira,Edmonton, AB

posted in Client Feedback at Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:21:59 +0000

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - The latest "buzz"

It seems the mosquitos are not going anywhere for a while...it seems like only yesterday we were enjoying virtually pest-free summers. Please click here to read more.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - RBC Economic Update

Click here to read the latest RBC report on Economic Indicators in the U.S. and Canada.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011 - Renovation Blog

Click here to check out the latest updates to our renovation blog for a gorgeous 2 storey home in Grandview Heights!

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Friday, June 24, 2011 - Downtown Edmonton Redevelopment

There is a lot going on in Downtown Edmonton right now. Redevelopment projects have been popping up everywhere to give the area a much needed facelift! What are your thoughts about the downtown redevelopment projects? Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - North Vancouver Update

Our friend Joe Campbell in North Vancouver has sent us his recent market update. Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - Alberta Labour Crunch

Alberta's labour crunch could be worse this time around... Click here to read more.

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Saturday, June 11, 2011 - Housing Affordability Update

Click here to read the lastest Housing Affordability Update from RBC.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - Financial and Economic Update from RBC

RBC has just released their latest Economic and Financial Update. Please click here to read more!

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Friday, June 3, 2011 - Real Estate Update - Things are looking up!

Click here to read the lastest market report from the Edmonton Real Estate Board. Things are looking up!

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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - Wise Words from an Investment Guru

Click here to read the 15 best things Warren Buffet has ever said about investing.

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Monday, May 9, 2011 - Our Economy is Hot!

More good news for Edmontonians: Click here to read today's article about the hottest economies in Canada! Click here to read the housing starts report for Edmonton from CMHC.

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Friday, May 6, 2011 - More great news for Canadians!

There have been many positive articles this morning about Canada's decreasing unemployment rate. This is wonderful news! Please click here to read the article in the Financial Post. Please click here to read the CBC article.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - Real Estate Update

Latest Market ReportEdmonton, May 3, 2011: According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, the average price of housing remained relatively stable through April as compared to the previous month. The all-residential average price decreased $310 to $327,415; down from $327,725 in March. Single family home prices decreased $425 while condo prices rose $1,305 (0.6%) during the month. Despite the activity the market is balanced without a distinct advantage for either buyer or seller.?Prices and ... Full Article...

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Monday, April 25, 2011 - New Neighbourhood Proposed for Heritage Valley Area in Edmonton

Please click here to read the full article and to find out where you can get more information.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - New Residential / Commercial Development proposed for Suder Greens Area

Please click here to read the article.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Loonie is at its highest since 2007!

Please click here to read the article.

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Monday, April 18, 2011 - Dogs With Wings Spring 2011 Graduation

Spring 2011 Graduation for Dogs With Wings. These proud graduates have completed over 2 years of special training to become autism service dogs, guide dogs, service dogs, or facility dogs with their new loving families. Each dog was presented on stage with their new family, the families that completed their puppy training, and the family that completed their adult training. So much work and love goes into the raising of each dog from the day they are born until the day they are matched with the ... Full Article...

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Friday, April 15, 2011 - Average Home Prices Being Driven Up By Luxury Home Sales

Please click here to read the article.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - New Walterdale Bridge Approved!

The new Walterdale Bridge has been approved, with construction scheduled to begin 2013, and finish in 2015. Please click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal. What do you think of the design?

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Paperless Bus Passes

First there was the "cardless gift card" at Starbucks (we can't wait until that comes to Canada!), and now high school students in Strathcona can use their phones instead of paper bus passes. Great idea! Please click here to read the full article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Short on Time? You may be eating worse than those short on money!

A recent study by a U of A graduate has shown that people with very high incomes in Edmonton, on average, tend to eat just as poorly, if not worse, than those who earn very little. The main reason? Lack of time. Please click here to read the full article.

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Bullet Train Update

If we were to have a bullet train from Edmonton to Calgary, where do you think the Edmonton station should be? Click here to read today's article about the possible bullet train in the Edmonton Journal.

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Food Prices Grow, Packaging Shrinks...

Due to increasing food prices in the US, companies are starting to shrink their packaging. Please click here to read the full article.

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Friday, April 8, 2011 - Recent CMHC Housing Starts Report for Edmonton

CMHC has released their recent housing starts report for Edmonton. Please click here to read the report.

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Friday, April 8, 2011 - Interesting Update from RBC

Canada?s employment level was little changed in March with rise in full-time jobs offset by falling part-time employment. Click here to read the full update posted by the Royal Bank of Canada on April 8, 2011.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011 - Edmonton Council Approves Deal for Downtown Arena

We are one big step closer towards the construction of a new downtown arena! Please click here to read the full article.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - Loonie Hits 3 - Year High!

The loonie has a bit of a climb before breaking the $1.10 US record set in 2007, but today it got a little bit closer, hitting a 3-year high of $1.04 US today! Please click here to read the full article.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - More Great News for Canada & the West!

Things are certainly looking up for Canada, and particularly Western Canada. A good indicator is how small business are doing, and according to an article in the Calgary Sun (link below), small buisiness owners in the West are increasingly optimistic! This is great news, because communities that support locally owned businesses have an economic advantage. Please click on the links below to read the full articles. Small Business Owners in the West Showing Growing Signs of Optimism. OECD says ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - Edmonton LRT Funding

Edmonton First to Receive Alberta?s Green TRIP Grant for LRT from: www.edmonton.caApril 05, 2011 The Province of Alberta will award its first funding in the Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) to Edmonton, with $497 million in capital funding for the North LRT line connecting the downtown Churchill Station to Grant MacEwan University and then on to NAIT. Mayor Stephen Mandel announced the news during his annual State of the City Address, noting the provincial funding makes an ...

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - Edmonton First-Time Buyers Report

RE/MAX Western Canada has just released the latest First-Time Buyer's Report for Edmonton. Click here to view the video.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - More positive news for Edmonton & Alberta!

Two great articles that discuss how Edmonton & Alberta are bouncing back (please click on each one to read teh full article): Real Estate Analyst says Edmonton on the verge of a boom. Alberta Economy Hitting its Stride.

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Monday, April 4, 2011 - Price of Crude Climbs Higher

The Husky upgrader in Lloydminster has reopened over the weekend, and the price of crude has gone up since Friday in anticipation. Please click here to read the full article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - Loonie Hits 3 Year High

The loonie has hit a 3 year high of 1.0324 $US- wow! Please click here to read about it in the Financial Post.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - $42 Million Surplus Reported for 2010 by City of Edmonton

The City of Edmonton posted a surplus of $42 million for 2010! Please click here to read about it in the Edmonton Journal.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - Eyes to the South?

Basement bargain housing prices in the US are catching more local attention lately. 20% of Canadians are considering purchasing property south of the border. But as with any opportunity, there are pros and cons to consider. Please click here to read the full article in the Financial Post.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - Obama's Plan is Good News for Canada

President Obama stated that he considers Canada a partner in decreasing US dependancy on foreign oil. Please click here to read the full article.

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Thursday, March 31, 2011 - Wake-Up Call for Alberta Investors

Below is a link to a blog written by Don Campbell from the Real Estate Investment Network regarding real estate in Alberta. Please click here to read his post.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - Edmonton is one of Canada's Most Livable Cities!

Edmonton has finally made the top 10 list of Canada's most liveable cities! We are #8 (Even more impressive, St. Albert was #5. Calgary came in at #16). The list is based on several criteria such as income levels, cost of living, employment levels, weather, etc...) Way to go, Edmonton! To read all about it in the Edmonton Journal, click here.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011 - North Vancouver Real Estate Update

Please click on this link to access the latest North Vancouver real estate update from Joe Campbell!

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - Blackberry Playbook Coming Soon!

We are particularly excited about the article below. Blackberries are the favourite here at Kerri-lyn Holland & Associates, and we cannot wait to see the new Playbook! Reuters Mar 22, 2011 ? 7:38 AM ET | Last Updated: Mar 22, 2011 8:50 AM ET TORONTO ? Research In Motion?s long-awaited tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook, will go on sale in the United States and Canada on April 19 at a base price of US$499. RIM said Tuesday it plans to sell the PlayBook through retailers and wireless carriers ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - New Oil Sands Chapter

Claudia Cattaneo, Western Business Columnist, Financial Post · Mar. 21, 2011 | Last Updated: Mar. 22, 2011 7:01 AM ET The tiny hamlet of Conklin, a Métis community in the heart of the next wave of oil-sands development in northern Alberta, is signing an historic deal Wednesday that marks a new chapter in the relationship between the oil-sands industry and aboriginal communities. The deal with Cenovus Energy Inc. will give the 300 members of the community benefits worth an estimated $40-million ... Full Article...

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Friday, March 18, 2011 - Run Wild Leading Edge Marathon

What will you be doing on May 15th? If you enjoy running, or have considered starting, there will be a great event on May 15th in St. Albert: The RunWild Leading Edge Marathon. There is something for everyone: a full (qualifying!) marathon, a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and Marafun. On top of a being great motivator to get off the couch and get in shape, proceeds from the race go to the Zebra Child Protection Centre -an incredible organization, and the first of its kind in Canada! Need more ...

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - More Canadian Banks Cut Mortgage Rates

Click here to read the article.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - Alberta to Lead Economic Growth in 2012!

Click here to read the article.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - Green Energy in Alberta!

Seeds of a new energy industryNew fuel standards are driving demand for biodiesel plants, but hopes hinge on subsidiesBy Dave Cooper, edmontonjournal.com March 14, 2011 EDMONTON ? Adding vegetable oil to diesel will soon be the law across Canada, and with millions of hectares planted in canola, Alberta stands to be a big winner in the push to produce the green fuel. But backers of proposed plants in Vegreville and Lloydminster, two huge projects that could supply half the Canadian market, are ... Full Article...

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Monday, March 14, 2011 - Canadian household net worth hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2010

from www.rbc.com March 14, 2011 The market value of Canadian household net worth increased by 2.2% ($132 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2010 to $6.2 trillion. The gain pushed Canadians? net worth to a new record high, 4.1% above the pre-recession peak seen in the second quarter of 2008 and 14.6% above the recessionary trough seen in the first quarter of 2009. The improvement in household balance sheets reflected strength in equity markets that pushed the S&P/TSX composite index up a solid ... Full Article...

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Friday, March 11, 2011 - More Great News for Alberta!

The good news keeps on coming for Alberta's economy lately... Alberta is at the top of all provinces for employment gains. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal. And... A rosy year has been predicted for Alberta's Economy. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011 - Loonie Hits 3 Year High

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - Smart Cities Grant

A big congratulations to the City of Edmonton! IBM has just announced the 24 recipients of their Smart Cities Grants (up to $400,000 each), and out of 200 applicants worldwide, Edmonton has won one of the grants! Click here to find out what this means for Edmonton.

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Monday, March 7, 2011 - Spring is Just Around the Corner!

Well, it might not be coming as quickly as we would like, but it is not as far away as it may seem. If you are considering listing your home for sale in the spring, Freshhome posted an excellent article this morning on ways to prepare your home for listing in the spring, and as always, they have included gorgeous photos! Click here to read the article.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - Real Estate Update

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 the same month in 2009 after showing pricing gains from January this year. Single family detached properties sold for $359,934 on average* in February; up 1% from January. The February price was down 3.1% from a year ago but close to the $349,810 price in February ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - City home prices enjoy minor warming trend

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - Final Leg of Anthony Henday to be Completed!

Click here to read the article.

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Monday, February 28, 2011 - Canadian Housing Market Overview from CMHC

CMHC has just released its latest Canadian Housing Market Overview. Click here to read the report.

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Monday, February 28, 2011 - Canadian Economy Ends Year with a Bang

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Friday, February 25, 2011 - Albertans Earn Highest Average Weekly Earnings

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 24, 2011 Average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees fell in Alberta in December but remained the highest in the country, according to Statistics Canada. The federal agency reported Thursday that average weekly earnings in the province were $1,000.85, down 1.3 per cent from November but also 5.4 per cent higher than they were in December 2009. Rising wages in the province are largely the result of an improving economy, said Todd Hirsch, ...

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Thursday, February 24, 2011 - RBC Latest Housing Affordability Report

The Royal Bank of Canada has just released their latest Housing Affordability Report. An excerpt in regards to Alberta: Alberta ? Officially the most affordable in CanadaAt the other end of the affordability spectrum from British Columbia is Alberta,which, in the fourth quarter of 2010, officially became the most affordableprovincial market in the country, according to the RBC Measures.Those Measures fell once again by 1.0 to 2.4 percentage points in the province,extending their long strings of ... Full Article...

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Thursday, February 24, 2011 - CIBC Profit Tops Estimates - John Greenwood, Financial Post, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reported first quarter earnings of $799-million, or $1.92 a share, up from $652-million, or $1.58 a share in the previous year amid rising performance from the retail banking operation. The country's fifth biggest bank and the first to report on the three months ended Jan. 31 also said it expects to meet new capital requirements laid out by the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision ahead of schedule. The results exceeded analysts' estimates. "We believe that ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - Oil Soars past $100

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - No More Easy Money for Banks

John Greenwood, Financial Post · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 Canada's banks enjoyed a remarkably smooth ride in the two years since the financial crisis, with profits climbing to near-record levels, a tribute to their resourcefulness and diverse operations. The impressive performance was partly a factor of opportunities created by the crisis, especially in currency and fixed-income trading, where players were able to exploit lack of competition. They were also held aloft by profits from plain ...

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - Alberta Leads Country in Retail Sales Growth

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - US Home Prices Expected to Post Biggest Decline in Year

Click here to read the full article in the National Post.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 - More Feedback from My Amazing Clients!

"This was one of the most pleasant experiences, despite the ups and downs over the 3 months we were looking. During this whole time we felt like we where your only clients, which I know we were not. You responded quickly to all our concerns and questions and cheered us when things weren't exactly going according to plan. Chris is very happy with the condo and we would highly recommend you to our family and friends. Thank you for being more than just a realtor helping us find a place but for ... Full Article...

posted in Client Feedback at Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:35:41 +0000

Thursday, February 17, 2011 - More Great News for Edmonton!

Two recent articles have come out with more good news for Edmontonians. Edmonton house prices are going up, and Alberta has also begun planning for the carbon capture program, as well as the construction of a bitumen refinery in Ft. Saskatchewan (expected to create 10,000 jobs during construction). To read about Edmonton home prices, click here. To read about the new bitumen refinery and carbon capture storage plan, click here.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 - Thank you to all of our clients!

Thank you to all of our clients! Together we made 2010 another successful year in Edmonton real estate. Awards for 2010: Top 5% in sales in Edmonton & Area RE/MAX Platinum Club Award RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award #4 in Sales at RE/MAX River City #2 in Team Transactions at RE/MAX River City RE/MAX River City Excellence Award

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Downtown Design Concepts Unveiled

Design Concepts Unveiled for City Centre Redevelopmentfrom www.edmonton.caFebruary 15, 2011 Citizens can comment on concepts until February 28The City has unveiled the conceptual designs from the North American and European teams vying to provide the master plan for the City Centre Redevelopment project. Generous green spaces, long term environmental sustainability, innovative uses for historical buildings, family-friendly housing, and an acknowledgement of Edmonton as a winter city are just a ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Incredible Designs

An interview with Interior Designer Stefan Lazar (and amazing photos)! Click here to read the article.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Home Sales Pace Hits 9-Year High

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Video: Barometer Report for Edmonton

RE/MAX Western Canada has released the video for the latest Barometer Report for Edmonton. Click here to watch the video.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Alberta Sales Growth to Lead Country This Year: RBC

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 10, 2011 7:35 AM Please click here to read the entire article online.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - CREA revises 2011 housing forecast higher

Prices expected to increase 1.3 per cent as sales decline by 1.6 per cent. from cbc.ca, February 10, 2011 Canadian home sales this year will be better than previously thought, helped by improving consumer confidence that will partially offset the anticipated deterrent of interest rate hikes, the Canadian Real Estate Association predicts. CREA released a revised forecast Tuesday that estimates there will be 439,900 existing homes sold in 2011, down 1.6 per cent from 2010, but better than the ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:39:02 +0000

Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Guest Blog - Joe Campbell from North Vancouver & West Vancouver

Having lived throughout British Columbia, I can confidently say that the North Shore is one of the most desirable locations our province has to offer. The area is made up of the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver. Combined it has an estimated population of over 176,000. Rich in natural beauty, it boasts great proximity to Metropolitan Vancouver for international shopping, culture and cuisine, world class events and facilities, all while ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Why We Love Edmonton

Edmonton is an exciting place to be right now! With new upcoming projects in the energy sector and a steadily increasing demand for labour, Edmonton is considered a ?hot spot? for 2011 (regardless of what the weather reports say). According to the CMHC Housing Forecast for 2011, Single Family Detached Homes in Edmonton are expected to increase on average by 3% in value. The average selling price of single family dwellings in the Edmonton area for January was $356,276, and average condo price ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Wild cardâ?? props up Canadian housing markets over past decade, says RE/MAX

February 8, 2011 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 RE/MAX. The RE/MAX Housing Barometer Report measured monthly sales-to-new listings ratios in 18 major centres across the country from January 2000 to December 2010. The report found strong ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Albertan Confidence Highest in the Country: Survey

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 8, 2011 6:08 AM CALGARY - A new survey released Tuesday shows optimism among Albertans about the national economy is the highest in the country. Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of Albertans feel Canada's economy is going to improve in 2011, according to the January 2011 RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook Index. The survey also said Alberta residents are the most confident that their own financial situation will improve this year, registering a positive ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Pet of the Week

This week's pet of the week is "Lucky", a 9 month old Labrador who is playful, curious, affectionate, and energetic! Please click here to read more about Lucky and maybe even help him find his "forever family!"

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Monday, February 7, 2011 - Mayor's Task Force on Community Sustainability Launched

www.edmonton.ca, February 7th, 2011 Neighbourhoods, schools, city, province all working together to build effective partnerships to sustain and build core neighbourhoods A new task force appointed by Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel will seek answers on how to help sustain and support Edmonton?s mature neighbourhoods as part of a healthy and vibrant City core. The new task force, working with University leaders and with membership from communities, schools, the City and Province, will begin its ... Full Article...

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Friday, February 4, 2011 - Canada's job market posts strong gain in January

Royal Bank of Canada www.RBC.com Canada's job market posts strong gain in JanuaryFebruary 4, 2011 Canada's labour market kicked off 2011 in high gear with 69,200 new jobs created in January, outpacing market forecasts for a 15,000 increase. This result followed a revised 30,400 gain recorded in December 2010. The unemployment rate, however, increased to 7.8% from December's 7.6% as 106,400 entered the labour force in the month. Canada's labour market in January added 69,200 jobs, more than ...

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 - Year of the Rabbit

It is the year of the Rabbit, and many rabbits in Edmonton are looking for a new family. Click here to see the wonderful animals in need of "forever homes"!

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, February 2, 2011: According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton the average price of housing increased slightly in January as compared to the previous month. The all-residential average price rose three quarters of a percent to $310,766; up from $308,497 in December. Single family homes rose a quarter of a percent while condo prices dropped just over one percent during the month. Residential sales of 735 were on par with December sales (834) and sales in January 2009 (775) but ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:48:29 +0000

Thursday, February 3, 2011 - Common Ground Festival, February 4th and 5th

The Common Ground Festival is a new mid-winter festival that brings people together through music, light, stories, and old-fashioned winter fun. Common Ground features the cultural communities that represent the McCauley neighbourhood coming together to share arts and crafts, heritage, games, and activities. Visit a Heritage Camp with six traditional shelters, take in some African drumming and music, enjoy Italian food and costumes, and be awed by the Asian New Year display. Friday evening's ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:20:35 +0000

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - Moonlight Snowshoe Tours in the River Valley, Feb. 4th and 11th only!

The weather is warming up and that means it's the perfect time to get out and explore the winter beauty of the river valley! The City of Edmonton is hosting a unique event to discover the river valley - by snowshoe and horse-drawn wagon. You'll begin your evening with a 1 km snowshoe through the river valley, light by lanterns. The snowshoes come off and you can warm up with a tasty mug of hot apple cider. Fort Edmonton Park interpreters will guide you through a night-time tour through the ...

posted in General at Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:20:27 +0000

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - Monster Milers

(from newsworks.org) Some dog lovers can't be dog owners. Maybe their lives are too busy, or their apartment too small. Perhaps a spouse is allergic. But they can be dog owners part time. The Monster Milers is a group of runners who time-share dogs at PAWS, an animal adoption center in Old City. A runner can check out a dog to join him on a jog through the city. PAWS already has volunteers to walk the dogs every day. Runners bring adrenaline to the table. Some dogs were built for speed. "Most ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:27:00 +0000

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - More Feedback from my Amazing Clients!

My husband and I had the incredible opportunity to both list and buy with the team of Kerri-lyn, Scott and Catherine. We started our selling journey using Comfree, I have been involved with Realtors before and was never really given that great of an impression before, so Comfree seemed like the obvious choice. We were on the market for a few frustrating months when someone close to us suggested we give Kerri-lyn a try. I checked out her website and read some of the comments made, and thought it ... Full Article...

posted in Client Feedback at Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:15:58 +0000

Monday, January 31, 2011 - Boyle Street Excavation Begins!

from www.edmonton.ca Excavation Begins for New $6M Community Centre in Boyle RenaissanceBoyle Renaissance Community Centre Project January 28, 2011 Excavation and demolition work are underway for the new $6 million community centre in Phase 1 of the Boyle Renaissance project. Demolition of the previous Boyle Street Community Hall (built in 1983) has begun. The first stage of construction will be for the new 14,000 square foot community centre and 70 stall underground parkade. The highly ...

posted in News at Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:15:15 +0000

Monday, January 31, 2011 - Self-Hypnosis Event (to benefit the Edmonton Humane Society)

The next Self-Hypnosis workshop will take place tomorrow (Tuesday), 10 am - 12 noon. All proceeds go to the Edmonton Humane Society. Learn a great skill and help Edmonton's homeless pets! Click here for more details.

posted in General at Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:47:19 +0000

Monday, January 31, 2011 - Free Sand!

The City of Edmonton has sand at various community centres around the city, free for all residents. This is to help keep your walkways safe. Please click here to find out where you can pick up free sand at a community centre near you.

posted in General at Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:18:51 +0000

Monday, January 31, 2011 - In Coversation with Elton Ash

from Real Estate Monthly, January 31st, 2011 For more than a decade, Re/Max of Western Canada has been led by Elton Ash. A 30-year industry veteran, Ash began his Re/Max career as a sales associate in Saskatoon and then as a franchisee in Penticton. Ash now leads a network of 246 offices across western Canada from his regional headquarters in Kelowna, B.C. Recently, Ash spoke with REM senior editor Kathy Bevan about the view from the west of the agreement reached by CREA and the Competition ... Full Article...

posted in News at Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:24:43 +0000

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