These Cold Weather Guidelines for pets have been provided by the Edmonton Humane Society. Please visit their website at www.edmontonhumanesociety.com for more details and other great articles and resources!
DOGS:
?If you have an outdoor dog, provide it with an insulated doghouse with straw bedding, NOT a blanket. Blankets absorb moisture that will cause the blanket to freeze.?When your dog comes in from outside, thoroughly wipe off and towel dry its legs and stomach. Check sensitive paw pads, ...
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Whyte Avenue is going to be known as "Fashion Avenue" during Western Canada Fashion Week in March.
Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.
What would you think of a high speed train between Edmonton & Calgary? If one were built, would you use it?
Click here to read today's ariticle in the Edmonton Journal.
The Boyle Street Area will be undergoing many changes over the next few years, providing more affordable housing and resources for its residents!
Click here to read more.
By John Shmuel, Postmedia News January 26, 2011
VANCOUVER - Canadians are beginning to take the hint that it is time to start putting away their credit cards, according to new data from CIBC Economics.
Growth in household credit fell to 0.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2010, down from about 1.5 per cent in the second quarter and its slowest pace in more than nine years. The increase in October alone, adjusted for inflation, was also the softest reading in 15 years.
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Edmonton pet owners now have an amazing new resource for all subjects pet-related. Find useful articles and links at:
http://www.edmontonpetconnect.com
Please make sure to let your friends know about this great website as well!
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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The president of the Real Estate Investment Network has answered reader questions for the Globe and Mail about Housing Trends for 2011.
Click here to read the full article.
Do you have any questions of your own? Email me any time at kerrilynholland@remax.net
Cats who are surrendered to the Edmonton Humane Society due to issues with urinating outside their litter box in their home will now have a second chance.
Previously considered ?unadoptable? due to this destructive behavior, EHS is piloting a program that gives these cats the chance to live as mousers in selected farm, barn, or shop situations. Before adoption these cats will have received a health check, vaccinations, a microchip, deemed not aggressive and easy to handle, and be spayed or ...
In this weather, many people in Edmonton are experiencing bouts of cabin fever. Here are some ways to make the most of your time, refresh your space, all in a way that is eco-friendly!
Click here to read the full article by Stacy Irwin.
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A fun evening to benefit an amazing symphony!
Welcome the Naramata Bench Wineries from BC?s Okanagan valley and enjoy an evening of tasting award winning wines, all in support of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Winspear Centre.
Meet winemakers, sample delicious hors d?oeuvres, and listen to the sounds of Sandro Dominelli performing smooth jazz with members of your ESO.
To elevate your wine tasting experience, purchase tickets for the VIP tasting where you will taste exclusive library wines ...
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Would you like to view some of Edmonton's best showhomes without having to leave your house?
Click here to go to Showhome Parade, a website which features different showhomes around Edmonton!
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This link shows the neighbourhoods in Edmonton scheduled for blading. It is scheduled to be updated later today. Stay tuned!
Click here to go to the page on the City of Edmonton website.
from Fresh Home Interior Design and Architecture
When trying to add a bold statement to your home interiors don?t go overboard and make your guests run from the room! Bold doesn?t have to be over the top in fact a saturation of color for your accent wall, could be all of the bold appeal you need. In recent home interior trends, textiles, wall colors, and furnishings are showing a transition to making a statement in your space. If you like your home to represent your bold personality and way of ...
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Under the recently announced changes to the mortgage rules, the shortened amoritization period will save you thousands of dollars in interest.
Click here to see the chart in the Financial Post.
Paul Vieira, Financial Post · Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
OTTAWA ? The federal government?s move Monday to toughen mortgage rules should further cool housing demand and slow down red-hot renovation activity, while alleviating pressure on the Bank of Canada to raise rates, analysts say.
The measures unveiled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty are judged to be modest, economists said. Still, they could affect 20,000 home sales this year, according to Toronto-Dominion Bank estimates, as they add roughly ...
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Workshop West's Realtor Canoe Festival is back!
From Tuesday until Sunday,at Second Playing Space, Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta, 87th Ave. and 112th St.; or Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre, Churchill Square.
Click here for more information.
Edmonton, January 12, 2011: Chris Mooney, President of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton predicted that the housing market in 2011 would be ?steady as she goes.? He was addressing 800 REALTORS® and their guests at the 23rd Annual REALTORS® Housing Forecast Seminar at the Shaw Conference Centre today.
REALTORS® expect that sales figures will change direction over the next year and to climb from 18,293 (2010 Edmonton MLS® System total) to 19,500 by the end of 2011. ?Consumers appeared wary in ...
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U.S. Beige Book: Economic activity ?continued to expand moderately? from November to DecemberJanuary 12, 2011
The Fed?s Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions, the so called ?Beige Book?, compiled using data collected on or before January 3, 2011 in preparation for the January 26 FOMC meeting, characterized U.S. economic activity as continuing to ?expand moderately? during the reporting period. Overall conditions and activity were noted to have improved by some degree in all 12 ...
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Looking for something to do during Teachers? Convention? Join the Humane Society for two fun filled days of animal interactions, games, crafts, and facts about your favorite furry friends! Camp Sit. Stay. Play! is a place where kids connect with animals. Their goal is to provide an opportunity for children to interact and learn about the animals that share our world. As they have fun, campers learn respect, compassion, and how to provide a lifetime of care for animals. Teachers? Convention camp ...
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What types of remodeling projects will 2011 bring? According to a poll by CBS Money Watch and the National Association of Remodeling Industry, the 12 hot trends for this year will be smaller, must-do projects:
Bathrooms will get more attention this year ? they?re smaller and less expensive to upgrade than kitchens
Must-do projects like repairing leaky roofs and siding will trump ?want-to? projects
Earth tones and warm colors will make a resurgence from the white minimalist look
Decks and ...
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We are lucky enough to work at an office that is just around the corner from the location of Ice on Whyte (104th Street and 83rd - 86th Avenue). The sculptures are almost complete, and they are already looking amazing! And, of course, the giant ice slide, bridge, and much more will be there.
This year, China, Russia, Armenia, and Canada will be competing.
Bring your wool socks and a thermos full of hot chocolate. You will not want to miss this!
For more information about Ice on Whyte, ...
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CMHC has released the following housing starts reports:
Edmonton
Calgary
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Click on each city to view the latest housing starts report.
We have created a floorplan for our listing at #428, 6720 - 158 Avenue.
The floorplan is not to scale, but is intended to give an idea of the layout of the condo.
Please click here to view the floorplan, and please let me know what you think!
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by Darren Sharko (for the Edmonton Sun, January 9th, 2011)
Alberta?s economy continues to recover from its severe recession with real GDP set to grow 3.4% in 2010 and then galloping to a solid 4.3% in 2011, according to the latest Provincial Outlook report from RBC Economics.
In 2011, RBC projects that Alberta?s economic growth will be second only to Saskatchewan, representing the fastest growth in the province since 2006. Alberta?s strong forecast is owed to improvements in a number of areas, ...
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Don Campbell offers many insights, including plenty of good news regarding what Albertans can look forward to for 2011, in his January 6, 2011 interview.
Click here to watch the video on the Globe and Mail website.
As of December 3rd, 2010, Alberta's Jobless Rate dropped to 5.6% (down from 6.0% the previous month).
To read today's article regarding the Canadian Jobless rate, click here.
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. The average condo price dropped less than $6,000 to $223,454. The marginal price reduction (down 0.45%) continued a SFD slide that started in June when average prices were over $390,000. Condo prices peaked at $252,700 in April and have continued a relentless march downward since then.
The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released ...
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Click here to read the latest edition of the Canine Courier, the newsletter for Dogs With Wings!
Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society is located in Edmonton, Alberta. They are a federally-registered charity that provides assistance dogs to Albertans with disabilities.
I am also a proud sponsor of a litter of puppies for Dogs With Wings!
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The City of Edmonton is offering free bus service this evening, beginning at 6 pm. Any money collected during this time will go directly to the donate-a-ride program.
There will also be extra service routes to and from the fireworks.
Click here for more details.
Wishing you all a very safe and Happy New Year. I look forward to working with all of you in 2011!
Make it your New Year's Resolution this year to go green in your household!
There are some very simple steps you can take that make a big impact on the health of the environment.
Click here to read more.
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Downtown Edmonton is hosting a variety of events in Churchill Square for New Year's Eve, indoor and outdoor! There is something for everyone, and it's a great way to ring in the new year with family and friends.
Click here for more details.
We wish everyone a very safe and happy new year. 2011 is going to be great!
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce predicts the nation's economy will continue to chug along next year with Alberta poised to lead the way in economic growth.
Click here to read the full article (CTV).
Now until December 26th:
This wonderful evening offers Christmas enchantment with Celtic music and live performances by the award-winning McDade Family in a historical setting.
Jeremiah and Terry McDade will perform Celtic Christmas music in one of John Walter's houses, with Shannon Johnson accompanied by Solon McDade in the other Walter home.
A mug of apple cider, creaking boardwalks and lights reflecting off the snow create a magical atmosphere for the evening!
Click here to read more!
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It is the busiest weekend of the year for the Edmonton International Airport. Several "elves" are on duty to help out, but there are also some travel tips to keep in mind to make the check-in process faster and easier!
Click here to read more.
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After nearly a full year of construction, the Dawson Bridge is scheduled to re-open on Monday morning (December 20th) at 6 am!
Click here to read the full article.
By Jason Holland, Edmonton Journal December 16, 2010
I am a professional hockey player currently playing in Germany for the winter. I have played professionally in North America.
People need to understand what a new arena would bring to the city.
Edmonton will turn into a Saskatoon or a Winnipeg before we know it. The city is filled with people who don't want higher taxes -- this is understandable -- but times are pretty good for most Edmontonians. It's important to develop the city.
If we as ...
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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 in November than it was in October. Compared to a year ago the price was down significantly by 2.5%. November condo prices also took one of the biggest drops this year with the average price down 2% to $229,603 month-over-month and just under 3% ...
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The Edmonton Festival of Trees begins tomorrow (December 2nd) and runs until December 5th at the Shaw Conference Centre.
Click here for event schedule details!
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Tomorrow is Wish Upon a Whisker Wednesday. All adoption fees for Winter White Beauties will be waived at the Edmonton Humane Society. Please click here to read more.
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The housing starts press release for Edmonton has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here.
The housing starts press release for Calgary has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here.
The housing starts press release for Toronto has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here.
Professional, service-excellence and integrity describes Kerri-lynn Holland & Associates. We found the perfect home for our family and could not have done it without your help; thank you!!
Darcie,St. Albert
Kerri-lyn was really great to work with - very professional and armed with information. She helped guide us to listing our condo at the right price and used her staging services to make the home appeal to buyers. Everything she did worked out really well and we got an offer after a week!!! In our condo area there were at least 3 other places on for sale, however Kerri-lyn made our condo stand out. We will definitely recommend her services to family and friends in the future.
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The October 2010 edition of CMHC's Housing Now - Major Centres - Edmonton is now available and can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/odpub/esub/64171/64171_2010_M10.pdf
The October 2010 edition of CMHC's Housing Now Canada is now available and can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/odpub/esub/63830/63830_2010_M10.pdf
Edmonton Journal, October 20, 2010
Edmonton's housing market, while no longer red-hot, remains on steady ground for prices, according to a report by Royal LePage.
At the end of July, August and September, detached bungalows in the Edmonton area rose an average of 0.9 per cent year-over-year to $311,429 while standard two-storey houses increased 3.4 per cent to $338,571, said the real estate services firm Tuesday.
Standard condominiums declined 3.6 per cent to $204,167 over the same time last ...
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We absolutely loved working with you! Thank you so much for the time and care you took with us. You treated us like first time home owners and not just another sale to rush through. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if we didn't have you as our realtor we would have ended up in an old run down house that we would have regretted; which could have tainted all of our memories of our first house. But you helped open our eyes to all possibilities and we ended up with a house we absolutely love ...
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Market Update
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 of decline. Both listings and sales declined in September as compared to a month ago.?The market seems to be resting,? said Larry Westergard, president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. ?After the turmoil of the past couple of years and ...
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Kerri-lyn was extremely professional from our first meeting on. She made me feel very confident that I had chosen the right person to represent and sell my property. She possesses wonderful insight and brings an added touch that I have not come across with others in this highly competitive industry. The home staging that she offered as part of her services was exemplary and most effective. She was extremely attentive to details and provided great communication and feedback throughout the ...
I just wanted to drop you a note of THANKS! You, Kerri-Lyn and Catherine did a marvelous job on listing, advertising, showing and ultimately selling my Mothers condo in Edmonton. You were really a tag team miracle for getting my family the best value for the property. This comes with the knowledge you have of the market and also the knowledge of what motivates buyers and also as important what doesn't. Also thanks for going beyond the call of duty and lining up cleaners and recommending a ...
CBC News OnlineTuesday, September 7, 2010 | 12:41 PM ET
The Bank of Canada should boost interest rates one more time on Wednesday and then could leave rates alone for as long as a year, according to many economists.
That is because Canada's domestic financial strength is getting offset by a quickly flagging U.S. economy, reducing the necessity of raising borrowing costs on this side of the border.
"Even if the BOC ultimately pulls the trigger on Wednesday, it is likely to be the last rate hike ...
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Parkview is a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. The neighbourhood is informally split into two smaller neighbourhoods, with the portion east of 142 Street called Valleyview and the portion west of 142 Street called Parkview. There is a small strip shopping centre, Valleyview Shopping Centre, located near the centre of the neighbourhood on the Parkview side of 142 Street.