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

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - Live Link - Community of Terra Losa

Terra Losa is located in Edmonton?s west end, south of 99th Avenue and west of 170th Street. The neighbourhood is directly north of Summerlea, which is home to West Edmonton Mall. Terra Losa began to experience the bulk of its residential construction in the 1990s, and development continued into the 2000s. Terra Losa is unique in that it contains no single-family homes, and the majority of housing units are found in low-rise apartment buildings. Household size in Terra Losa is much lower than ... Full Article...

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Monday, June 6, 2016 - The Royal Canadian Circus Specta!

The Royal Canadian Circus Spectac! 2016 is coming to Alberta spring 2016, and for the first time to Ottawa, Ontario in August. It?s been a family tradition for four generations of Canadians and it?s an experience your family shouldn?t miss. Everyone loves the circus. Kids are fascinated by the acrobats, clowns and animal performers. Parents, you?ll be a kid again, seeing the wonder of the circus through your son?s or daughter?s eyes. Grandparents, you?ll be brought back to your first visit to ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - SOAPBOX Durby - St.Albert

The Annual Soap Box Derby is presented each year on Father?s Day. Reborn in 2011 as a part of the 150th Anniversary of the City of St Albert, the event was picked up by Rock ?N August in 2012. RNA wanted to ensure that it continued as part of the annual list of events in St Albert and moves into its 6th consecutive year. The event provides excitement for everyone on hand, racers and spectators alike. With more than 75 racers each year between the ages of 6 and 12, you never know what you ... Full Article...

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Friday, April 22, 2016 - Live Link - Community of Chapelle

The Chappelle area, located in southwest Edmonton, is one of the 15 neighbourhoods that make up Heritage Valley. It was originally considered Neighbourhood 10 within the Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief (SCDB) and was established in 2008 through the adoption of the Chappelle Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (NASP). Chappelle is bounded on the west by the Whitemud Creek, north by 25th Avenue, east by 127th Street, and south by 41st Avenue. Made up of smaller communities Chappelle ... Full Article...

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Thursday, April 14, 2016 - Live Link - Community of Meadowlark

Meadowlark Park is located in West Edmonton. It is bounded to the north by 95th Avenue, the south by 87th Avenue, the west by 170th Street, and the east by 163rd Street. During the late 1950s, the Town of Jasper Place, located just west of Edmonton?s city limits, developed several suburban neighbourhoods as alternative residential areas to those offered in Edmonton. Meadowlark Park is one such neighbourhood. The town was annexed to the City of Edmonton in 1964, and Meadowlark Park became one of ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - Explore New Community of Jensen Lakes

Jensen Lakes residents will enjoy year round activities in this recreational paradise that can only be described as spectacular. Nestled in Northwest St. Albert, Jensen Lakes was inspired by the friendly atmosphere, natural beauty, and charm of St. Albert and it?s citizens.Our team at Melcor has meticulously planned and detailed Jensen Lakes to create a new kind of community ? the lake will be designed to be a gathering place where you will get to know your neighbours ? a place where ...

posted in General at Tue, 12 Apr 2016 22:40:40 +0000

Friday, April 8, 2016 - Some Fun Tonight!!

Grindstone Theatre presents The 11 O'clock Number! Edmonton's Improvised Musical. (Season 4) at the Backstage Theatre at the ATB Financial Arts Barns. The show runs every Friday night at 11pm. Aside from the weekly show, the troupe has toured to Orlando, Regina, Winnipeg, Calgary, Victoria and New York City. For more information about Grindstone Theatre visit Grindstone Theatre PRESS: "Impeccable timing and razor-sharp wit! The 11 O'clock Number is a tune that is worth a listen." St.Albert ...

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - Live Link - Community of Jasper Park

Originally established in 1912, Jasper Park is one of a number of neighbourhoods that were part of the Town of Jasper Place and were later annexed by Edmonton in 1964. Neighbourhood development began in earnest during the 1950s and continued into the 1960s. Jasper Park's grid system of streets and large lots is typical of many subdivisions of the period. Single-family homes comprise about half of all residences in the neighbourhood, and a number of apartments are located along two of Jasper ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - Live Link - Community of Kensington

Prior to World War I, Edmonton was in the midst of a real estate boom. From the time it was incorporated as a town in 1892 until 1913, Edmonton expanded its boundaries substantially. The land that Kensington includes was subdivided by 1911 and was part of a large block of land that was annexed by Edmonton in 1913. At the time, the nearest development to Kensington was the village of Calder just to the south, and Calder itself was some miles from the developed portion of Edmonton. The extent to ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - Live Link - Community of High Park

The High Park neighbourhood was formerly part of the Town of Jasper Place, which was annexed to the City of Edmonton in 1964. The neighbourhood is bounded by four major roadways: 107th and 111th Avenues, and 149th and 156th Streets. While High Park has been in existence since 1912, development in the area did not get under way until the 1950s and 1960s. The neighbourhood is below average size with a gross area of approximately 71 hectares, and it is dominated by smaller single-family bungalows ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - Live Link - Community of Oliver

An older inner-city neighbourhood, Oliver is located immediately west of downtown. By the standards of 100 years ago, the area was known as Edmonton?s ?West End.? It was only during the 1950s that the area was named after pioneer citizen Frank Oliver. By this time it could hardly be called the ?West End,? as Edmonton?s boundaries now extended well beyond 124th Street, Oliver?s western boundary. Development in Oliver began during the 1880s when several institutional structures were built. The ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - Live Link - Community of Highlands

Highlands is situated on land originally identified as River Lots 30, 32, and 34, and was owned by three Hudson Bay Company employees. Until the area came into the hands of real estate developers McGrath, Holgate, and Company, it seemed an unlikely candidate for early development, as it was situated three miles from the centre of Edmonton. McGrath-Holgate negotiated with the City to provide services and extend the electric streetcar line with subsidies provided by the developers. Highlands was ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - Live Link - Community Secord

Click here for additional information Secord is located in west Edmonton?s Lewis Farms area. It was established in 2007 through the adoption of the Secord Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP). The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Stony Plain Road, the south by the future extension of 87th Avenue, the east by Winterburn Road (215th Street), and the west by Hillview Road (231st Street). Homes in Secord are divided between townhomes, duplexes, laned homes, and front-garage homes, and are ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 144 Gorgeous Homes Around the Globe

A stunning tree trunk staircase in Murcia, Spain. A bedroom suite overlooking the Hong Kong skyline. These are among the 144 jaw-dropping designs featured in this global collection. Sit back, enjoy the show and then tell us which piece of international eye candy you find the sweetest. Please Click Here For Link of Some of The Most Amazing Homes You Will Ever See!

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Thursday, January 28, 2016 - This Week In Western Canadian History

Alexander Mackenzie, who was searching for an overland route to the Pacific, reached the western sea at Dean Channel, on the west coast of British Columbia, on July 22, 1793. Mackenzie mixed up some vermilion in melted grease and on a large rock wrote "Alexander Mackenzie, from Canada, by land, the twenty-second of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three". The rock has been located and the words reinscribed on it. Ironically, although Mackenzie gained personal recognition as the first ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - Oleskiw - Community Link

Oleskiw - Jasper Place, Edmonton AB Link to Oleskiw With a total area of 382 hectares, Oleskiw is one of the larger residential neighbourhoods in the city. Oleskiw is located south of Wolf Willow Ravine and east of 170th Street to the North Saskatchewan River. Access to open space, recreation areas, and natural amenities defines the Oleskiw neighbourhood. Quiet keyhole crescents and a curvilinear street pattern provide local residents with efficient traffic flow while minimizing traffic on ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 25, 2016 - Skate With The OIL KINGS!!

Come out and skate with the Oil Kings, January 30th from 2:30-4:30pm at Lake Summerside Beach Club (1720 88 Street) Enter to win 4 tickets to an Oil Kings game and an autographed hockey stick! Autographs from your favorite Oil Kings and Louie the Lion Everyone's Welcome!! Please help the Food Bank and bring a non-perishable food item when you come. http://alberta.brookfieldresidential.com/edmonton/lakesummerside/the-community/whats-happening/skate-with-the-oil-kings

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 10 Creative Uses for Wallpaper

Wallpaper becomes art in itself with this clever décor idea. Apply wallpaper directly to the wall and frame it with trim moulding for an ultra-luxe look that instantly brightens any space. 10 Creative Uses for Wallpaper

posted in General at Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:48:24 +0000

Monday, January 11, 2016 - Edmonton's Non-Market Housing Investment Pause

This survey is an opportunity to provide your thoughts on the City of Edmonton?s non-market housing investment pause (also known as the moratorium). The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey will be available from January 8-24, 2016. Click on the link below: https://www.edmontoninsightcommunity.ca/S.aspx?s=332&r=VM07vf0bV0iJ8lk0Us794H&so=true&a=747&as=qD8K3u287e&fromdetect=1

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - Glastonbury 2 Storey Home

We have just listed a great 2 storey family home in Glastonbury with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 1477 sq ft of living space plus a fully finished basement! Click here to visit the website for more details and to view photos of this home.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014 - Inglewood Condo

We have just listed a terrific condo in a great location in Inglewood, within walking distance to all amenities! This 2 bedroom condo has been upgraded and well maintained. Click here to view the listing details!

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - Rossdale 2 Storey Home

We have just listed a gorgeous 2 storey home in Rossdale, with tons of upgrades throughout! -3 Bedrooms -4 Bathrooms -Bonus Room and Den/Fitness Room -Fully Finished Basement -Double Garage -and much more! Click here to visit the website for this property.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014 - Beautiful Cameron Heights Home

We have just listed a gorgeous 2 storey home located on a large pie lot in Cameron Heights! This home has 3 bedrooms (plus a 4th bedroom/den on the main level) 3 bathrooms, and 2236 sq ft of open concept living space plus a double attached garage. Enjoy warm summer evenings outside on the deck in the spacious, fully fenced and landscaped south-west facing backyard! Please click here to view the website for this property.

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Saturday, May 24, 2014 - Open House Sunday May 25th, 1-3 pm

We will be holding an open house in Glenora on Sunday May 25th from 1-3pm. We would love to see you there! Please click here for details.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - #404, 10311-111 Street

Have a look at this 4th floor, NE corner unit in Railtown, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a wrap around balcony, plus an underground parking stall! Click here to visit the website for this property!

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Sunday, April 27, 2014 - Oxford Bay #128, 16035-132 Street

We have just listed a fantastic 2nd level 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in Oxford Bay, with 970 sq ft of open concept living space plus a titled underground parking stall and a balcony with a terrific view! Click here to visit the website for this property.

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Sunday, April 27, 2014 - Oxford Bay #128, 16035-132 Street

We have just listed a fantastic 2nd level 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in Oxford Bay, with 970 sq ft of open concept living space plus a titled underground parking stall and a balcony with a terrific view! Click here to visit the website for this property.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - Video Tour for 21708-80 Avenue

Click on the link below to take a video tour of this beautiful home in Rosenthal built by Look Master Builder Inc.! This 2 storey home has 4 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 bathrooms, and 2054 sq ft of open concept living space plus a double attached garage! 21708-80 Avenue (Rosenthal)

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Monday, April 7, 2014 - 14021-106A Avenue

We have just listed a gorgeous custom-built home located across the street from a park in Glenora, with 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 3216 square feet of open concept living space plus a fully finished walk-out basement and a triple garage, all on a huge 8388 square foot lot! Entering the home, you notice the sleek and modern finishings throughout. Starting on the main level is the living room, family room (with a floor-to-ceiling stone surround fireplace), open dining area, office, and a ...

posted in General at Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:25:27 +0000

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - New Neighbourhood: Graydon-Hill

Graydon-Hill is a new development, located in Edmonton's Heritage Valley (south of Ellerslie Road, and west of Rutherford). Nearby amenities will include shopping, restaurants, schools, and parks, and residents will enjoy easy access to the future LRT line (south expansion), golfing at Jagare Ridge, and the Anthony Henday! Click here to visit the website for this new community.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014 - Whyte Avenue Condo (The Garneau)

We have just listed a beautiful 2 storey condo in The Garneau, located right on Whyte Avenue! Just a short walk to the University of Alberta, and with quick access to downtown, this is the ideal location for students or young professionals! This home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 titled underground parking stalls, and you can enjoy the view of downtown Edmonton from the north facing balcony! Features of this home include gorgeous exposed brick walls, a spiral staircase, 9 ft. ceilings, ... Full Article...

posted in General at Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:32:14 +0000

Thursday, December 19, 2013 - New Schools in Alberta

The Alberta government has recently announced the construction of 8 more new schools, including a new Catholic school in the Windermere area of Edmonton. Click here to visit the website for a full list of the new schools that were recently announced.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - Look Master Builder - Show Homes

Look Master Builder Inc. has gorgeous showhomes for you to visit in 5 fantastic family communities! Click on the name of any of the communities below to see all of the up-to-date information (including showhome hours and addresses): Ruisseau (Beaumont) Rosenthal (Edmonton) Chapelle (Edmonton) Edgemont (Edmonton) McLaughlin (Spruce Grove)

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Saturday, October 12, 2013 - High Street District Properties

It is great to see the High Street District Properties condos nearing completion! The building will be located just steps from great stores like Floc Boutique and Yo Mama, as well as incredible resturants, spas, and more! They still have units available. Click here to visit their website.

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Friday, September 27, 2013 - Believe it or Not...

Believe it or not, there are people who are perfectly able to purchase a property, but they simply choose not to! For some, it is a matter of not wanting to be tied to a certain community without the ability to pick up and leave when it is convenient for them (rather than waiting for the ideal market). For some, it is a matter of not wanting to deal with maintenance. A new building called Oxford Campus is underway, and it is geared towards this type of renter. You can click here to go to ... Full Article...

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Saturday, January 26, 2013 - Guest Blog from Mike Bouma in Oshawa

Purchasing Real Estate in the US by Mike Bouma Are you considering purchasing real estate in the U.S? Experts from both sides of the border are trying to convince Canadians to keep purchasing real estate in the U.S. Some people agree that the experts are correct when they say that the value of the real estate will rise, so today is the time to purchase. Other people disagree, that the real estate market will not be a lucrative investment, especially in 10 ? 15 years when the baby boomers can ... Full Article...

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Saturday, January 26, 2013 - Sylvancroft

Sylvancroft is an exciting new development located in an older, established area of Edmonton (just off Stony Plain Road and between 127 Street and Glenora Pointe), featuring unique and original homes with modern, functional, and sustainable design features (ex/solar panels and green roofs are encouraged). We cannot wait to see the amazing new homes that will be built there!

posted in General at Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:12:12 +0000

Thursday, December 27, 2012 - Multi-Family Investment Opportunity

Did you know that the city of Edmonton has some fantastic property for sale? One piece of land that is currently available is in an incredible location, about 22,500 sq ft, close to the Grandin LRT station in Oliver. This would be a great investment opportunity! Click here to read more about this property. Click here to view the properties currently offered for sale by the city of Edmonton.

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Friday, December 14, 2012 - Celebrating 2012!

2012 has been an amazing year for everyone on our team, and we have much to celebrate this holiday season! We wanted to express our gratitude in a way that is meaningful and gives back to the best city in Canada. This year, in lieu of gifts, we have made donations in honour of each of our clients to Santas Anonymous, The Hope Mission, and the Edmonton Humane Society. We are also very excited to help deliver toys this weekend for Santa's Anonymous! If you are interested in donating to any of ... Full Article...

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Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Guest Blog from Jason Holland

by Jason Holland, RE/MAX River City: We live in a winter city...so why do so many of us do everything we can to avoid the outdoors instead of embracing our longest season? Winter is inevitable...it comes every year, so why shouldn't we make the most of it? The city of Edmonton is considering a variety of ways to encourage Edmontonians (and tourists) to get outside and participate in more winter activities together. They are considering initiatives already in place in other major cities ...

posted in General at Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:50:26 +0000

Thursday, November 8, 2012 - New School in Summerside/Ellerslie

There is a new school in the Summerside & Ellerslie area for Kindergarten - Grade 9 Students! Michael Strembitsky School opened in September of this year, and they just had their grand opening ceremony on October 18th. The new school will be holding a silent auction on December 6th to help raise funds for team uniforms, specialized game & practice equipment & supplies, coach training, and travel not covered by team fees. They are looking for donations of items such as the following for the ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - McLaughlin (in Spruce Grove)

Just steps from the Tri-Leisure Centre, McLaughlin is a fantastic new neighbourhood in Spruce Grove by Melcor Developements. "Just ten minutes west of Edmonton in the growing City of Spruce Grove, McLaughlin is the right move for you. Located close to every amenity your family will need and offering a safe and peaceful community in which to live, McLaughlin provides the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. This community follows Dog Creek, which displays naturally beautiful scenery as ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - Rutherford Heights

Rutherford Heights (by Qualico) is coming together beautifully, as one of Edmonton's fastest growing subdivisions! There are several showhomes to visit (including the Oasis model showhome by Look Homes), a large storm water pond, trees, walking paths, and Monsignor Fee Otterson School is steps away. Located south of Ellerslie Road and west of 111th Street, Residents of Rutherford Heights enjoy easy access to great shopping (along Ellerslie Road, and just a short drive to South Edmonton ...

posted in General at Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:48:23 +0000

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - Lake Westerra in Stony Plain

Lake Westerra is a new development in Stony Plain by Qualico! Showhomes are already open (click here to view the neighbourhood map), and there are many lots located by natural areas. This new development in Stony Plain is located south of 79th Avenue, and west of Golf Course Road. It is close to all amenities (schools, shopping, restaurants, a quick drive to the Tri-Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove), but it also boasts beautiful paved trails, parks with mature trees, and a large landscaped ... Full Article...

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Saturday, November 3, 2012 - How do you want to start off 2013?

Would you like to get a jump start on everyone else's "wanna get fit" new year's resolution? Would you like to spending a little time each day doing something completely for yourself, in between all of the shopping, running around, and holiday chaos? There are still spots left in the Resolution Run, a 5k walk/run which takes place on New Year's Day. Proceeds from the run benefit the William Lutsky YMCA (which is also where the run takes place). This race always sells out quickly, so make ... Full Article...

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Friday, November 2, 2012 - Hawks Ridge at Big Lake

Hawks Ridge is a new development by Walton Development & Management, and it is located just south of Big Lake. Community amenities in this new development will include a school, parks, shopping, beautiful walking/biking trails, nearby wetlands, and of course you are just steps from Big Lake! Only 25 minutes from Edmonton, you can still take advantage of all of the amenities in Edmonton as well as St. Albert. Click here to visit the Hawks Ridge website, and to view the lot map of the new ...

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - New Condo Development - Fox Towers

Fox Towers is a new project by Langham Developments, an Edmonton-based developer whose past projects include the Icon and the Omega. This new condo development will feature two highrise towers with commercial space at ground level, and it is located between 102 & 103 Avenue, and 104 & 105 Street in downtown Edmonton. Click here to visit the website for Fox Towers. With an impressive walking score of 98%, all amenities are just steps away from this new condo development. Click here to ...

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Monday, October 29, 2012 - Eco-Friendly Neighbourhood in Spruce Grove

We are especially excited to learn about a new eco-friendly community in Spruce Grove, called Greenbury! This new development by Beaverbrook is located next to Jubilee Park. With a focus on sustainability (and without sacrificing style), the energy-efficient homes are designed in brownstone architecture, in a variety of styles. Buyers can opt to make their home "solar ready", and the eco-friendly community will even feature wind-powered lights! There is something for everyone: detached ...

posted in General at Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:26:44 +0000

Friday, October 26, 2012 - How to Select a Mover

Our guest blog today is courtesy of Alberta Top Notch Movers:Movers Alliance Management is a joint venture of professional movers and administrative experts in the moving industry offering relocation services as an accountable and reliable team. Our affiliation of movers are under contract to meet a very strict set of good practice guidelines to maintain a high quality reputation.All movers associated with Movers Alliance have a proven track record of being reliable, trustworthy and ...

posted in General at Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:47:19 +0000

Thursday, October 25, 2012 - Ruisseau

Ruisseau, a new neighbourhood in Beaumont by Qualico Communities, is located just minutes from all amenities, as well as parks, mature trees, and walking/biking trails. Enjoy access to great schools, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and recreational facilities, including the Aquafit Centre! Click here to view the neighbourhood map of Ruisseau. We currently have two new homes listed in this area, located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Please contact me to find out more!

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Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Larch Park

Are you considering building a new home in a new area, but do not want to live out on the fringes of the city? Larch Park may be the place you are looking for! Nestled in between the Ravine and Magrath/McTaggart, Larch Park offers a range of lots, including beautiful and large walk-out properties. Click here to visit their website and view their map of lots, and a list of builders in the area.

posted in General at Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:05:53 +0000

Monday, August 20, 2012 - Edmonton Fringe Festival 2012

We are so lucky to have the Fringe Festival located right by our office! One of the must-see plays this year is The Relationshits. Pelase click here to read the review in Vue Weekly! What plays have you seen so far? Which ones do you recommend?

posted in General at Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:36:33 +0000

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - Open House Season Begins!

What a beautiful weekend for an open house! We will be holding an open house on Sunday, April 22nd at our listing at 289 Foxboro Crescent (in Sherwood Park), 2-4 pm. We hope to see you there! Please click here to view the listing's website.

posted in General at Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:06:08 +0000

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Pearl Tower

It is great to see how quickly things are progressing with new condo projects in Edmonton! The Pearl Tower has just released floor plans for the 35 storey building. Have you visited their sales centre yet on Jasper Avenue? It is quite impressive! Click here to visit the Pearl Tower website.

posted in General at Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:41:30 +0000

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - Construction on Your Street

The City of Edmonton website (www.edmonton.ca) provides a great deal of useful information for residents, including a map that shows where construction is taking place in the city for 2012: Please click here to view the map. You will be able to see current or upcoming road paving projects, trail maintenance, proposed developments, and more!

posted in General at Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:09:03 +0000

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - Award for December 2011

What a great way to end 2011. Thanks to all of my wonderful clients, I had the 7th highest sales volume in RE/MAX River City (out of 98 agents) for the month of December 2011. 2012 is already off to a terrific start, and this is going to be a great year!

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Monday, January 9, 2012 - Sold on a Cure

I am proud to contribute a portion of each transaction to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through the RE/MAX Western Canada "Sold on a Cure" campaign! As always, I also contribute a portion of my sales to: Edmonton Humane Society Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation REALTORS Community Foundation Please visit my Contributing to the Community page for more details!

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - Edmonton's Tallest Residential Building!

Did you know that once the construction of the Pearl is completed in Downtown Edmonton, it will be the tallest residential building in the city (35 floors)? You can click here to visit the website and learn more about Pearl Tower.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - New Downtown Re-Development Photos Taken Today

We stopped by the area north of Jasper Avenue between 122 and 123 Street (a new condo development site) and we took a couple of photos of the progress made so far, including the demolition of the building at Jasper and 123 Street. North side of Jasper Avenue, between 122 & 123 Street.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - A Happy Holiday Tail!

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - Buying a vacation home? Have you considered Belize?

Re/Max Associate William Grimshaw has shared this information with us about Belize. Please click here to read about Belize. If you would like to learn more, you can contact William directly at: williamgrimshaw@remax.net

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 - Need a hand?

We are so happy we discovered this company just in time for the snowfall! St. Gregory's Landscaping provides commercial and residential services, including: Snow Clearing within 24 hours Christmas Lights Installed De-icing sanding service Interior Painting Landscaping Service Just call Greg at 780-905-1132

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Friday, November 11, 2011 - United Hockey Wives Foundation

I am very proud to be a part of the United Hockey Wives Foundation! The mission of the foundation is: 1.) To support hockey families in times of need. 2.) To group our members together at a Foundation Level and work on one large charitable cause each year. 3.) To serve as a platform for individual hockey teams to channel funds through for their local charitable team events, if their hockey team does not provide assistance in charitable causes. Please click here to go to the United Hockey Wives ... Full Article...

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Friday, November 11, 2011 - Have you heard of Frog Box?

Frog Box is a fabulous new way to move without the mess, hassle, and waste of using cardboard boxes! Frog Box delivers strong re-useable containers for you to pack your items in, and picks them up after you are done moving. It is an eco-friendly and affordable way to move. Please click here to visit the Frog Box website and learn more about what they do!

posted in General at Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:01:28 +0000

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - Brookfield Homes

Brookfield has some excellent pricing on their homes in Summerside right now (Axio Lake Summerside and Mosaic Summerside). Please click here to visit their website for more details!

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Saturday, October 1, 2011 - Property Management Company

I am often asked about property rentals in Edmonton. An excellent company to contact, whether you are a property owner or tenant is Oakwood Property Management. Several of my clients have used (and still use) their services, and have been very happy with the results! For information on property rentals in Edmonton, you can contact: Chris Cook, Property Manager Oakwood Property Management p. 780-998-7368 adm-oak@telus.net

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - Guest Blog

Joe Campbell with RE/MAX has provided us with another excellent update regarding the Vancouver Real Estate market! Please click here to read his recent report.

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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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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...

posted in General at Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:27:34 +0000

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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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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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...

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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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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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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...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Cold Weather Guidelines for Pets

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, ... Full Article...

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - An Amazing Home Stager serving Central Alberta

An amazing home stager serving Central Alberta: Click here to visit the website for Centre Stage Design.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Life in Berlin

Here is a great blog about Life in Berlin! Click here to read about it...

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - A wonderful idea for Edmonton pet owners!

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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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Stuck Indoors? Fun, Frugal, and Eco-Friendly Ideas

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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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Showhome Parade

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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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Skylight is the Limit

Click here to read this great article regarding skylights!

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 - How to Tastefully Go Bold

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 ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Home Staging Page

I have just added a new Home Staging menu option to the Selling Menu. Please have a look and let me know what you think!

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Camp Sit. Stay. Play!

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 ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Top 12 Remodelling Trends for 2011

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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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Ice on Whyte Festival Begins Tomorrow!

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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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - Floorplan for #428, 6720 - 158 Avenue

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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Monday, January 10, 2011 - Virtual Tour

I have just added a virtual tour to the listing at #428, 6720 - 158 Avenue! Click here to view the full tour.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011 - Real Estate Update

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 ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - What Monopoly Can Teach You About Investing

A fun article with some good points! Click here to read the article in the Globe and Mail.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - Dogs with Wings Newsletter!

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!

posted in General at Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:22:39 +0000

Thursday, December 30, 2010 - New Year's Resolution Idea: A Greener Household

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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Thursday, December 30, 2010 - New Year's Eve in Edmonton!

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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