One of the most desirable places to live in Canada, St. Albert is a sought after community located just Northwest of Edmonton.  With prices well below the Canadian Average the real estate market is heating up.  Single Detached homes are selling close to their list prices (with a sale-to-list price ratio of 98% for January), properties are receiving multiple offers, and a relatively quick average days to pending is what we are seeing for most properties.   But what really does this all mean?  These factors demonstrate strong demand and competition for homes, which typ ..read more

Fire & Ice Festival (Feb 19) 12-4pm 151 McKenney Ave, St. Albert, AB This festival, held at Lacombe Dog Park, offers a family fun time with activities hosted by the St. Albert Fire Department such as an obstacle course, petting zoo and pond hockey. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere and It's a great way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying some outdoor activities.   Prehistoric Paradise Family Day at the Muttart Conservatory (Feb 19) 9626 96a St NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8 Discover dinosaurs in the “Giants in the Mist” feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory ..read more

Culinary delights will be prepared in the modern kitchen, featuring Espresso solid wood cabinets, ample counter space and stainless steel appliances. The upcoming summer evenings can spent on your private balcony, enjoying the fresh air and serene atmosphere while the central a/c provides a cool retreat indoors ..read more

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"The slowdown in the economy is reducing inflationary pressures in a broadening range of goods and services prices. Combined with the drop in gasoline prices, this contributed to the easing of CPI inflation to 3.1% in October. However, shelter price inflation has picked up, reflecting faster growth in rent and other housing costs along with the continued contribution from elevated mortgage interest costs. In recent months, the Bank’s preferred measures of core inflation have been around 3½-4%, with the ..read more

Sometimes, the path to selling isn't all smooth sailing ..read more

Welcome home to this TOP Floor one Bedroom, one Bathroom unit which is walking distance to major shopping centers, restaurants, parks and public transportation. An open concept unit flows with a WHITE kitchen and central dining area that leads to a great sized living room with access to the south facing balcony for all day natural light. The large primary suite has a good sized closet and adjacent to the 4 piece bathroom. Inside the laundry room there is ample in unit storage space. Included is one above ground parking stall with ample visitor parking for guests.  The building is ide ..read more

Are you dreaming of a fresh start in a new city, where affordability meets opportunity? As the real estate market continues to fluctuate, one trend is becoming crystal clear: interprovincial migration to affordable cities is on the rise.  Edmonton specifically has been named the top Canadian city for homebuyers looking to purchase their first home and investors due to its housing stability and affordability being one of the lowest price points across the country according a recent survey conducted by CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association).  If you're considering joining the ranks of ..read more

Welcome to this stunning family home in the community of Tamarack. You will be wowed when you see the beautiful light kitchen with the main floor flooded of natural light from the South window - the central A/C will keep you cool on those hot summer days. Solid Maple Hardwood floors are throughout the main floor and into the living space which also features a gas F/P. Perfect for a family with convenient upstairs laundry, 2 bedrooms share the main 4pc bathroom and the Primary Suite where you can retreat and also features your own private 3 pc bathroom. Fully finished with more living space, ad ..read more

With more supply than demand on the newly constructed homes, there is a lot of vacant inventory that builders are holding right now.  The recent slow down in new construction projects was inevitable but those houses that were underway despite the Alberta ecomomy  taking a slower rate of recovery from the recent recession (add all the qualifying mortgage changes on top of it) still had to be completed.  Lower demands combined with it being harder to obtain ..read more