Edmonton real estate blog - Edmonton real estate agent Kerri-lyn Holland - February

Kerri-lyn Holland
RE/MAX RIVER CITY
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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.

posted in News at Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:53:03 +0000

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

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

posted in News at Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:07:08 +0000

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, ...

posted in News at Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:28:22 +0000

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...

posted in News at Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:30:24 +0000

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...

posted in News at Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:15:09 +0000

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

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

posted in News at Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:59:00 +0000

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 ...

posted in News at Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:20:27 +0000

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

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

posted in News at Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:57:57 +0000

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.

posted in News at Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:20:26 +0000

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.

posted in News at Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:31:46 +0000

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

posted in General at Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:58:31 +0000

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...

posted in General at Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:02:06 +0000

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Incredible Designs

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

posted in General at Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:29:52 +0000

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

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

posted in News at Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:01:48 +0000

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.

posted in News at Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:12:42 +0000

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.

posted in News at Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:48:25 +0000

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...

posted in General at Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:18:44 +0000

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...

posted in General at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:25:04 +0000

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...

posted in News at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:23:53 +0000

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...

posted in News at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:28:45 +0000

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!"

posted in News at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:54:21 +0000

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...

posted in News at Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:33:32 +0000

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 ...

posted in News at Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:50:23 +0000

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"!

posted in General at Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:15:18 +0000

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